Our weekly worship service is Sunday morning at 9:30.  We have Sunday School and childcare that run concurrent with the service; children attend the first half of the service, then they may leave for classes.  Come one, come all!

On the first Sunday of each month, our worship service is an all-ages, communion service.   Sunday Schoolers will be invited to leave the Sanctuary during the sermon to join in Story Circle in the fellowship hall (no Sunday school, but, yes, childcare is available for the very young).

Walking with God

Join us in worship at Eagle Harbor Church this summer, as we journey through Biblical stories and explore what it means to live in Christian community. Through story-telling, song, art and prayer, we will listen for how God is calling us to walk with the Spirit.  Children will be invited to stay for the story-telling of Scripture, and then they will be excused for Sunday School, which will be held by the Ark in the backyard (weather permitting). Our theme for Summer Sunday School is "All God's Critters." As they learn about various animals, the children will explore the theme for the day in a fun and concrete way. The season will end with an Animal Blessing Ceremony in the church backyard at 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 29; this will be a great event to invite your friends and neighbors to attend. ~Pastor Emily

July 11: Hospitality, John 6:1-15. A boy shares his lunch.
Sunday School: Kids learn about feeding rabbits and about working to end world hunger.

July 18: Friendship, 1 Samuel 20:1-42. Jonathan is a loyal friend to David.
Sunday School: Kids do an activity about dogs, and the loyalty of true friendship.

July 25: Inclusion, Acts 10:24-35, 44-48. Peter baptizes Cornelius.
Sunday School: The shepherd searches for the one lost sheep.

August 1: Generosity, Luke 21:1-4. The widow's sacrifice.
Sunday School: Learning about pigs and exploring why and how much we share from our piggy banks.

August 8: Worship, Exodus 15: 19-21. Miriam rejoices in the goodness of God.
Sunday School: Like singing birds, God has put a song in each of our hearts.

August 15: Evangelism, 2 Timothy 1:3-7. Lois and Eunice share the Good News.
Sunday school: May we be as bold as lions.

August 22: Healing, James 5: 13-16. The power of prayer.
Sunday School: Kids do a service project for animal justice

August 29: Gratitude, Psalm 104. All of life depends on God.
Sunday School: Kids help prepare for the blessing of the animals ceremony.

Emerging Worship Gatherings

The Harbor will start up again September. In its place this summer we are offering two emerging worship gatherings. Emerging worship engages all the senses, and encourages full participation whenever possible. Gatherings are usually not in church sanctuaries, but in simple and comfortable rooms where people can sit in a circle or clusters. Traditional worship elements are not discarded, but re-imagined.

“Although the United Church of Christ is declining at a slower rate than in years past, the denomination's leaders are not complacent about numbers. Fostering growth and vitality at a time when mainline denominations are shrinking means taking risks, reaching out to young adults and youth, and rethinking what it means to be church.”
—from ucc.org “Reframing the UCC”

Rev. Stephen Sterner, executive minister for Local Church Ministries, writes: "Some existing churches are also increasingly stepping into elements of emerging churches," and understanding the difference is a key to the renewal of any congregation. He said the emerging church:

• is interested in moving to where its vision is.
• is mission driven.
• has less interest in structure and more in relational communities.
• draws its identity from multiple connections and partnerships.
• has "disciples" rather than "members." There are expectations for being a disciple.
• doesn't only "use" technology, but sees technology as part of its ethos.
• is drawn to networks and relationships more than historical ties.

Sterner writes that "Increasingly the scales will be tilting to the emerging church" as new congregations grow and established congregations renew their life and become more like "emergent" churches.

Come and join us in the youth room for an informal worship gathering on July 11 and August 8 at 5:00 p.m. Bring your family and friends and invite your neighbors!

July 11: “A boy shares his lunch.” Exploring the story through guided meditation, song, food, and art.

August 8: “Miriam rejoices.” We'll make instruments, learn a dance, tell stories and celebrate Communion.

—Pastor Emily

To read Pastor Dee's, Pastor Emily's, and guest preachers' sermons, click here: Greatest Hits.

Lectionary:

• July 18 (8th Sunday after Pentecost): Amos 8:1-12; Psalm 52; Genesis 18:1-10a; Psalm 15; Colossians 1:15-28; Luke 10:38-42
  
• July 25: (9th Sunday after Pentecost): Hosea 1:2-10; Psalm 85; Genesis 18:20-32; Psalm 138; Colossians 2:6-19; Luke 11:1-13
  
• August 1 (10th Sunday after Pentecost): Hosea 11:1-11; Psalm 107:1-9, 43; Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23; Psalm 49:1-12; Colossians 3:1-11
  
• August 8 (11th Sunday after Pentecost): Isaiah 1:1, 10-20; Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23; Genesis 15:1-6; Pslam 33:12-22; Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40
  
• August 15(12th Sunday after Pentecost): Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19; Jeremiah 23:23-29; Psalm 82: Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56
  
• August 22(13th Sunday after Pentecost): Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:1-6; Isaiah 58:9b-14; Psalm 103:1-8; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17
  
• August 29(14th Sunday after Pentecost): Jeremiah 2:4-13; Psalm 81:1, 10-16; Sirach 10:12-18; Psalm 112; Hebrews 13:1-8; 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14

To contact us:

EHCC

105 Winslow Way West

Bainbridge Island, WA  98110

Phone: 206-842-4657