Moving Forward as a Hybrid Church Pastor Andrew began the discussion by showing the video he produced for the conference which presents how the church has managed through the crisis. He began the discussion by saying that the idea of a hybrid church is new to Roberts Park. When the pandemic started, the church had […]
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Virtual Congregation Sing on Christmas Eve 2020
Introduction and Instructions Listen to an introduction and recording instructions by Choir Director David Barnhouse O Come, All Ye Faithful Words Organ Soundtrack Sending the File Go to wetransfer.com and send the file to rpoffice@robertsparkumc.org. This is free.
Read moreLet’s Talk About It: How to Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Zendi
What it means to be an antiracist is something we have all been learning more about in recent months. This fall, two separate opportunities to come together and discuss a widely acclaimed 2019 nonfiction book, How to Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi, are available to us at Roberts Park. On November 10, you […]
Read moreLawn Chair Worship at Roberts Park
Sunday, November 8, 2020 10:30 a.m.—11:15 a.m. Church Lawn In this beautiful season of autumn, you are invited to share in congregational worship under the oak tree on the Roberts Park UMC lawn. Lawn Chair Worship offers an opportunity to come together safely and responsibly as we look forward to the return of in-person worship […]
Read moreMessage from Avery Schott, Choir Director
Dear Choir, Pastors, Church Leadership, and Fellow Christians of Roberts Park, When I was given the opportunity to step into leadership of the Roberts Park Chancel choir I did not know how to contain the joy and excitement I felt inside. As a former choir boy in the Episcopal Church and a student of music […]
Read moreWhen Will We Meet Again?
With Governor Holcomb setting out some guidance on the State opening-up again, the ‘When Will We Meet Again in the Roberts Park building?’ is a pertinent one. Some of you may have seen Mayor Joe Hogsett say he too longs to be back in the building, especially on Mother’s day, but we need to wait […]
Read moreA Bridge to Safety
These are anxious and worrying times when we find ourselves confronted with the reality that sickness will affect us all at some point during our lives. Yet we recall that Jesus took on our human flesh and our frailty. He knows what it is to suffer and is with us in our suffering. He is compassionate. […]
Read moreOld Ways
I have a smartphone that needs to be upgraded. The operation is sluggish. Daily I have to reboot because an app has frozen up the phone. I understand why our phones need continual upgrades. It’s because those who provide the hardware desire to sell more hardware. They routinely upgrade my phone’s software until my phone […]
Read morePancakes & Jazz 2020
Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 25 for Pancakes and Jazz. Pancakes will be served from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall, while members of John Hill’s jazz group (who plays at the Christmas Eve Jazz service) entertain us with musical numbers throughout the evening. There is a sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall. We hope you have a grand […]
Read moreHave Yourself a Mary Christmas in 2019
The beloved story of Jesus the Christ Child’s birth on a starry night in Bethlehem long ago would be incomplete without Mary, his mother. Other Marys also illuminated the ministry of Jesus throughout his earthly life. What can all of these Marys teach us about Jesus and about ourselves as we experience the seasons of […]
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