Churches

Emmanuel Lutheran Church

The congregation of Emmanuel Lutheran Church invites you to worship with us this Sunday. You may also watch our pastor’s sermons on our website http://www.emmanuelcheney.org or on YouTube at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Cheney.

Please plan to join us for our mid-week advent soup supper and worship services on Wednesday evening’s beginning at 6. Our traditional candlelight Christmas Eve service will be held Dec. 24 at 10 p.m.

United Church of Christ

What a joyful Advent. Tunes will star in the worship service led by pastor David Krueger-Duncan on Sunday. All are welcome and invited to attend the Children’s Christmas Program. The children will sing a Christmas song to guitar accompaniment. In addition the Eastern Washington University Caroling Choir, led by Kate Sloan, will sing carols of the season.

 In order to practice their singing, the children will rehearse on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. The regular choir practice will be on Thursdays at 7 p.m. for the services on Dec. 21 and 24.

 The men’s breakfast will be held at 7:45 a.m. before church on Sunday at Willow Springs Restaurant.

United Methodist Church

The third Sunday of Advent will be celebrated with candles and carols this week at the United Methodist Church. Worship is at 10 a.m. led by pastor Alissa Bertsch-Johnson. Worship, Sunday school classes and study groups are following the Advent study “Celebrate” in the weeks leading to Christmas.

At 5 p.m. Sunday the adult fellowship will gather at the home of Rob and Anna Meyer. Ham will be provided so just bring a side dish and a white elephant gift for a lively gift exchange.  All are welcome.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

A welcoming haven, nourishing all God’s people in body, mind and spirit. Holy Communion at 11 a.m. The Rev. Christine Soule will preach and preside at the 14th Sunday of Advent and Advent Candle Liturgy.

Bring your Christmas Gifts for Cheney Kids up to age 18. Soule will offer a special blessing this Sunday. Distribution is Dec. 19 at the Wren Pierson Building. Our Christmas Eve Service will be at 7 p.m.

Attention college students: Each Monday at 5 p.m. you are invited to join us for dinner, study and devotions. Narcotics Anonymous meets Tuesday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall. Fellowship breakfast is each Thursday morning at 7:30 in the parish hall. Come and bring a friend.

For your contemplation: “Advent … And God came. God did not wait till the world was ready. Till nations were at peace. God came when the Heavens and prisoners cried out for release. God did not wait for the perfect time. God came when the need was deep and great. For to share our grief, to touch our pain, God came with Love: Rejoice! Rejoice!” Madeleine L’Engle.