An Open and Affirming Congregation
| 3400 Lowell Street, NW (Corner of 34th St. and Lowell Streets NW) Washington, D.C. 20016 |
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| (202)363-8211 info.cpcchurch@gmail.com Directions & Map |
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| Worship (All Ages) | 10:30 AM | |
| Sunday School (K to 6th grade) | 10:30 AM | |
| Adult Bible Study | 9:30 AM | |
| Childcare | 10:00 AM – Noon | |
| Vespers (All Ages) | 7:00 PM | |
Why Visit Our Church?
We are a welcoming congregation with a big heart and warm friendships to prove it.
We know each other by name and welcome children with open arms.
In our sanctuary, you’ll experience laughter, music to soothe your soul,
prayers to lift the burdens of your heart,
and sermons that deepen your spiritual understanding and practice.
You are welcome to come and visit any time, stay as long or as short as you wish.
Regardless of your reasons for visiting, we believe you’ll feel comfortable and will leave with a smile on your face.
But don’t take our word for it, experience it for yourself!
Church News
Mapping Our Lenten Journey
The word “Lent,” which refers to the liturgical season leading up to Holy Week and Easter, is actually a shortened version of the word “lengthen,” which refers to the lengthening of daylight hours leading into spring. The traditional forty days of Lent recall the forty days Jesus spent in the wilderness, between his baptism and his public ministry. (Yes, in forty days, the snow will melt, and forsythia will herald the coming of spring!) Here’s what’s happening in church during Lent:
Sunday, March 7 – Lent 3C
Worship 10:30AM
Preaching: Pastor Doug Clark , scripture is Isaiah 55:1-12; sermon title is “Come to the Table.” Communion will be celebrated.
Time with Children: Serena Wiltshire
Ken Lowenberg is guest organist. anthem is “Blessed Jesu, Fount of Mercy.”
Vespers 7PM
Communion will be celebrated.
Sunday, March 14 – Lent 4C
Worship 10:30AM
Preaching: Doug Clark
Time with Children: Serena Wiltshire
Sunday, March 21 – Lent 4C
Worship 10:30AM
Preaching: Doug Clark
Time with Children: Serena Wiltshire
Common Ground
We’ll be having a special guest speaker at the next Common Ground gathering on March 21 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm in the parlor. Our guest will be the Rev. Susie Hayward, a member of First Congregational UCC who serves as Program Officer in the Religion and Peacemaking Center of Innovation at the United States Institute of Peace. Rev. Hayward will speak about her spiritual journey and her work on religion and peacemaking. All are invited.
Sunday, March 28 – Lent 5C Palm/Passion Sunday
Worship 10:30AM
Preaching: Julia Bush, In-Care Divinity School Student
Time with Children: Serena Wiltshire
Church Notes
As Mike Durst reminded us in his sermon last week, the liturgical season of Lent is set aside in part for self-examination, not self-congratulation; but two key events in the lives of CPCC members require at least a temporary shift in our mood from contemplative to festive.
Last Saturday, February 27, an Ecclesiastical Council of the Potomac Association examined our own Kristen Curlee for ordination and affirmed that she’s ordainable pending a call. Kristen, a member of our church since 2003, is now in the search and call process.
On Sunday, March 14 CPCC members Don Clarke and Bruce Grimes, who have been partners for 33 years and members of our church since 2005, will exchange marriage vows as part of our 10:30 a.m. worship service. They have invited special friends, and we hope many of you can attend to witness this historic and happy occasion.
If you want to reach our new Interim Pastor Douglas Clark, please call him on his mobile phone 443-852-2439 or his new email address.
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Worship (All Ages) is held at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. All Ages are welcome. A Childrens’ Sermon is a part of our service after which children leave for Sunday School.
Vespers Service, a contemplative service held each Sunday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m – begins with coffee and fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Come as you are to our community where you are welcomed wherever you are on life’s journey. This is a casual, multi-generational worship service, which practices open communion for everyone every week. Child care is available.
Sunday School for grades K-6 meet weekly at 10:45 AM. Children attend the first 15 minutes of worship and leave for their Sunday School class after the children’s sermon.
Adult Bible Study meets in our parlor every Sunday at 9:30 AM. Previous bible study not needed– Just bring your curiosity about the bible and our religious traditions.
No matter who you are,
no matter where you are on life’s journey,
you are welcome here.