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Sunday Forum takes place from 9:50-10:50 am in the Shaw Room with coffee, tea, and a guest speaker who presents
and then invites discussion on a topic such as spiritual authenticity, healing for our city, the challenges of peace in our
world, climate change, journeys of grief, nonviolent communication, and positive parenting.
These gatherings are free and open to the public.
11:00 am Worship in the Downtown Presbyterian Church sanctuary is centered in soul-stirring music,
prayers of praise and hope, and innovative preaching that brings into dialogue the wisdom of scripture and
the challenges we face in our lives and in our world. During the Children’s Time, our Co-Pastors sit on the
chancel steps and really talk with our youngsters, who never fail to keep the pastors on their toes! Our
Co-Pastors, Rev. Gordon Webster and Rev. Pat Youngdahl, now in their fourth year together as a spiritually
grounded and dynamic leadership team, collaborate closely in planning worship with Lee Wright, our full time
Director of Music Ministry, who conducts the Chancel Choir, Children’s Ensemble, and seasonal bell choirs.
At about 11:20, the children depart for Sunday School classes, led by our wonderful staff of creative,
dedicated, caring volunteer teachers, who are in turn supported by Laura McKinstry, M.C.E., our full time
Director of Christian Education. Laura McKinstry is also one of the amazing team of advisors for our
junior high and senior high Youth Groups, which likewise meet on Sunday mornings (just call Laura at
325-4000 for more details).
At noon, everyone is invited to a Fellowship Time in the Hallock Lounge, where coffee, tea, and cookies are served.
At 12:15, one of our Co-Pastors teams up with musician Alan Jones to lead Seeker’s Circle, an opportunity for
all who are interested to join in further conversation and music exploring the scripture texts of the day and
get to know one another in a smaller setting.
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