Vancouver United Church of Christ

06/21/2026

Fathering Day Sunday Worship Service
for June 21, 2026

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21
Link to the scripture from BibleGateway.org:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2021%3A8-21&version=NRSVUE

Worship Participants:

Officiant: Rev. Steve King
Announcements: Jan Foulke
Worship Leader: Linda Wear
Musicians: Christopher Schindler, Tyler Martin
Broadcast Technicians: Eric Pykonen, John Marquardt, Chris King, Ruth King

Credits:

Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. ~ Call to worship by Christine Longhurst.

Streamed with permission under One License #739784-A. All rights reserved:

What a Friend We Have in Jesus by. C. Converse, arr. Fred Bock. ~ #309 We Are Your People. ~ #458 I’ve got a Feeling, Contributors: Jeffrey P Radford. ~ #82 Go, My Children with My Blessing, Contributors: Jaroslav J Vajda, Welsh traditional; arr. Ralph Vaughan. ~ I Sing the Mighty Power of God by Robert E. Kreutz.

Public Domain:

#68 God Is Truly with Us. ~ Daydreaming During the Sermon by Tyler Martin. ~ #4 Joyful, Joyful We Adore You. ~ All Glory to God on High by Friedrich Wilhelm Zachau. ~

06/14/2026

Sunday Worship Service for June 14, 2026

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Link to the scripture from BibleGateway.org:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%205%3A1-8&version=NRSVUE

Worship Participants:

Officiant: Rev. Steve King
Announcements: Jan Foulke
Worship Leader: Jeanie Beary Stolle
Musicians: Christopher Schindler, Tyler Martin, Jan Foulke
Broadcast Technicians: Eric Pykonen, John Marquardt, Ruth King

Credits:

Scripture quotations are from the New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. ~ Call to Confession and Benediction by Rev. Steve King ~ Call to Worship, Prayer for Illumination (edited), and Confession Liturgy from The Abingdon Worship Annual edited by Mary J. Scifres and B.J. Beu. Copyright © Abingdon Press. Used by permission.

Streamed with permission under One License #739784-A. All rights reserved:

Lead Me Lord, arr. Chuck Marohnic, Contributors: Chuck Mahronic, Tune: © 1998 Hope Publishing Company. ~ #73 Enter, Rejoice, and Come In, Words and music Copyright ©1992 Louise Ruspini, Harmonization Copyright © 1993 The Pilgrim Press. ~ I Have Seen Jesus In You. ~ #459 Come O Fount of Every Blessing, Contributors: Pilgrim Press. Text: © 1993, Pilgrim Press, The. ~ #82 Go, My Children, with My Blessing, Contributors: Jaroslav J Vajda, Welsh traditional; arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams.

Public Domain:

#4 Joyful, Joyful We Adore You. ~ #473 Blessed Assurance. ~ Flutes by Jean-Francois Dandrieu. ~ Toccata in G minor by Johann Pachelbel.

06/09/2026

https://dandelionteahouse.com/pages/pride-block-party

Dandelion Teahouse and Apothecary. A family owned tea shop selling hand made skincare and self care products in Downtown Vancouver, Washington.

06/07/2026

Sunday Worship Service for June 7, 2026

05/31/2026

Sunday Worship Service for May 31, 2026

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Link to the scripture from BibleGateway.org:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2078%3A1-8&version=NRSVUE

Worship Participants:
Officiant: Kaye Kip
Announcements: Marilynn Jones
Worship Leader: Brenda Gaston
Musicians: Christopher Schindler, Tyler Martin,Chancel Choir
Broadcast Technicians: Eric Pykonen

Credits:

Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. ~ Call to Worship by Thom Shuman. ~ Prayer for Illumination by Thom Shuman and Rev. Steve King. ~ Offering Invitation and Prayer of Dedication by Rev. Steve King. ~ Benediction by Rev. Heather A. Moody. Used by permission.

Streamed with permission under CLI License #11672828. All rights reserved:

Make a Joyful Noise by Allen Pote, © 2005 Hope Publishing Company.

Streamed with permission under One License #739784-A. All rights reserved:

#470 Golden Breaks the Dawn by Frank W Price, Te-ngai Hu Tune/Text: © 1977 Chinese Christian Literature Council. ~ Higher Ground, Contributors: Hayes / Oatman, Text: Johnson Oatman and Mark Hayes, © 2006 Lorenz Publishing Company. ~ #476 My Life Flows on in Endless Song, Contributors: Doris Plenn, Text: © 1957, Sanga Music Group. ~ #277 Holy, Holy, Holy, Contributors: Reginald Heber. Text: © 1993, Pilgrim Press, The. ~ #479 God Is My Shepherd, Contributors: Lavon Bayler, Text: © 1992, Pilgrim Press, The. ~ Bunessan, arr. David Schack. ~ Holy, Holy. Holy, arr. Robert Kreutz.

Public Domain:

Prince of Peace by J.S. Bach. ~ #812 Amen, traditional Danish. ~ #478 I’ve Got Peace Like a River (verse 1), African-American spiritual.

05/03/2026

We are sharing the recording of the 2026 UCC Earth Summit from April 25th

We’ve also included links below to the Keynote and Panel discussions if you’d like to jump straight to those specific segments!

Full recording: https://youtu.be/HIwbRepZPQU

🎤 Keynote: https://youtu.be/r2gfbJkjW3Q

👥 Panel Discussion: https://youtu.be/8lsJ0wFAIHo

04/29/2026

Sermon Sunday, April 26, 2026

Scripture Reading:
John 10:1-10

Link to scripture in New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2010%3A1-10&version=NRSVUE

About Vancouver UCC:

Our mission is to follow Christ in faith, worship with creativity and joy, and lead our community by example.

Rooted in Christian tradition yet open to growth, we commit to nurturing spiritual development, serving others with love, reaching out to people of every race, background, and orientation, and working for justice, peace, and the care of creation.

We believe in God the Creator, Jesus Christ who embodies divine love and forgiveness, and the Holy Spirit who moves with us on our journeys.

We affirm that every person is on a unique spiritual path and that all people—regardless of identity, experience, or belief—are beloved children of God.

Wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.

More information at www.vanucc.org

04/26/2026

This afternoon, as I was on my way out, I caught a glimpse of sunlight in our sanctuary, which was only visible from a certain angle with the lights out. It intersected the banner in a significant and meaningful way.

Always look for the bright light even in the darkest of times.

Eric P.

04/24/2026

Did you know we have a sermon playlist on Facebook and Youtube?

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/174448545860/920543127176998/

Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkyvAS6Q9l39byaExrB1wOFKFCSF-J8SI&si=BwJtXuKiPmKyil1d

04/24/2026

Sermon Sunday, April 19, 2026

Scripture Reading:
Luke 24:13-35

Link to scripture in New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2024%3A13-35&version=NRSVUE

About Vancouver UCC:

Our mission is to follow Christ in faith, worship with creativity and joy, and lead our community by example.

Rooted in Christian tradition yet open to growth, we commit to nurturing spiritual development, serving others with love, reaching out to people of every race, background, and orientation, and working for justice, peace, and the care of creation.

We believe in God the Creator, Jesus Christ who embodies divine love and forgiveness, and the Holy Spirit who moves with us on our journeys.

We affirm that every person is on a unique spiritual path and that all people—regardless of identity, experience, or belief—are beloved children of God.

Wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.

More information at www.vanucc.org