Lenten Self Study Discussions Lenten Self Study Discussions via Zoom You are invited to join me in a Lenten Bible Study discussion time. As has been shared in my pastor letters and elsewhere, in lieu of Lenten soup and study we will be having zoom meetings to discuss the self-study material … [Read more...]
Collection for Angel’s Closet – Update
The Mission Committee would like to thank all those who contributed to a very successful collection drive for Angel's Closet. This organization helps provide baby layette bundles to mothers in Monroe County who need help in providing for their babies. Pictured are many of the generous donations … [Read more...]
February 24th Letter from the Pastor
Letter to Congregation 02-24-2021 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, As I shared before, we are now in the season of Lent, which is an opportunity to take 40 days and grow spiritually through self-examination, meditations, bible studies, prayers, devotionals or whatever spiritual practice … [Read more...]
Lent Bible Study 2021 – Week 2
Lent Bible Study 2021 Week 2 Shalom WEEK 2 SHALOM PEACE In this second week of Lent we focus on the aspect of Shalom most familiar to people, peace. As continue our journey through these weeks may we continue to reflect on how we can accept this gift of shalom and share it with the world. … [Read more...]
Lent Bible Study 2021 – Week 1
Lent Bible Study 2021 Week 1 Shalom WEEK 1 SHALOM JUSTICE This first week of Lent we begin our focus on shalom, the Hebrew word for peace that appears 237 times in the Bible. It means more than just peace as it can also be translated as security, well-being, health, and wholeness. As we … [Read more...]
February 17th Letter from the Pastor
Letter to Congregation 02-17-2021 Pastor Letter 2/17/21 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, As I mentioned in last week’s letter, over the course of this Lenten season, you will be provided with opportunities for spiritual growth. During the season of Lent one of those opportunities … [Read more...]
Ash Wednesday Guided Meditation
Ash Wednesday Guided Meditation Ash Wednesday Guided Meditation* EAST STROUDSBURG PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FEBRUARY 17, 2021 Meditation and Imposition of Ashes… Father Richard Rohr says that in his studies of the nearly universal practice of male initiation in native societies, he found a … [Read more...]
Click on the link below near the time the service begins at 6:30pm to watch the live stream https://www.facebook.com/espresbyterian/ YouTube recording can be found at https://www.espresbyterian.com/worship/ or https://www.youtube.com/user/ESPresbyterian Additionally, bulletins and an online … [Read more...]