This Sunday, August 1, 2021
Updated Worship Plans
In keeping with the latest guidelines from the San Diego County Health Department, worshipers seated in the sanctuary and lobby will need to wear masks as part of the effort to limit the spread of the delta virus variant. Outdoor worshipers who have been vaccinated may remove their masks if they choose. The CDC and County have recommended that all people, vaccinated or not, wear masks in indoor public spaces such as churches. Our "return to worship team" understands that opinions vary on the use of masks while indoors, and we appreciate your understanding as we navigate these uncertain times with concern for all.
Sunday, August 1, 2021
9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship
10:45 a.m. Traditional Worship
Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper If worshiping at home, please prepare bread and wine/juice/water for communion. Individually wrapped elements will be provided at church.
Ordination and Installation of Elders and Deacons
Scripture Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13
Sermon Bearing With One Another
In a time of a fractured society and a stubborn virus, not to mention the usual challenges of life, it can be difficult to love one another. Apparently this isn’t a new experience, as the letter to the Ephesians makes clear. But that’s the job description of a friend and follower of Christ…
Join Hands of Peace online for "Closing Ceremony," this Sunday, August 1, at 11am, celebrating the culmination of 2021 Summer Program Launchpad (SPL). Hear from new participants and catch up with what some of the almost 700 alumni are doing to foster equality, freedom and justice all over the world. Your $35 ticket gives access to the online event or in-person event at the Grauer School where Executive Director Scott Rasmussen will be there to meet you. Tickets or details: handsofpeaceclosingceremony.org
Coffee Hour between services—stay late or come early! Coffee, tea, hot chocolate will be served by amateur baristas (no tips!). And yes, donut holes on communion Sundays!
NEW LINK for Online Coffee Hour on Zoom10:00 - 10:45 a.m. https://cpclacosta.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4552788d3e4826a5d8f40a60d&id=43a0b6f70a&e=a98257e21c
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY
All the same in-person and online worship options remain. Choose the one that's best for you.
Worship in the sanctuary with a mask.
Everyone, vaccinated and unvaccinated, wearing masks. Sing masked!
Worship in the lobby (narthex) with a mask. The lobby is an open-air environment for families with children and those with health conditions in a socially distanced, well-ventilated space with all the glass open to the outdoors. Sing masked!
Worship outdoors on the patio with or without a mask.
In the shade under the pop-ups; those not yet vaccinated or with health conditions should wear masks. Sing like you’re in the shower!
Worship online
Live every Sunday at 9:00 and 10:45, or later. Go to www.Christ-Pres.Church, click “Watch Worship,” and click the service of your choice. A second camera has made the online worship experience seamless. Sing to wake the neighbors!
We are seeking to create an atmosphere of grace and comfort for everyone. We will not screen worshipers, but those who come on campus are certifying they do not currently have COVID-19, are not experiencing symptoms, have no reason to quarantine, and will wear a mask and practice social distancing if they are not vaccinated.
Ordination and Installation
This Sunday we ordain and install elders and deacons to leadership in Christ Presbyterian Church. Being ordained as elders are Jim Corthay, Jay Delcamp, Dave Forsythe and Cynthia Horine; Robin Bradshaw, ordained in her former church home, will be installed as elder. Being ordained as deacons are Teri Delcamp, Bill Huelsman and Kevin Thomson, while Kay Brickley, previously ordained elsewhere, will be installed as deacon at CPC. Lori Gould will be installed as a deacon on August 8. Welcome to this ministry!
Children and Youth
In person Sunday School Join us outdoors for Bible stories, arts and crafts, science demos, games, music and more! If you are new to our Sunday School program, please register here: https://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/2404834 Details: Cathy Love cathyl@cpclacosta.org
9:30-10:15: PreK-2nd and 3rd-5th grade, in the Education building courtyard and pop-up canopy (after the children’s message)
11-11:45: PreK-5th grade, in the Education building courtyard (after the children’s message)
The first Sunday of every month is Communion Sunday, when kids stay with their families in worship.
In-person Youth Gatherings Begin!
Middle School Youth (rising 6th-8th grade) Every Wednesday, 5:00—6:30 p.m.
Welcome to IN-PERSON Youth Group on its new night! We can’t wait to hang out with our 6th graders and finally see everyone! Join us for the BEST night of the week for games, friends and so so so much FUN. We’ll be outside so bring a sweatshirt. This will be the summer of celebration—all the things we missed last year.
High School Youth
High School meets IN PERSON at a new, earlier time on Sundays, next on August 1 and our regular schedule of the 1st and 3rd Sundays! Join us for fun, fellowship and friends!