Worship at New North

Schedule and Messages for FEBRUARY - APRIL 2010 at New North Church

Sunday, February 28:   “Why Does Jesus Demand a Fresh Look?” 
Considering the stereotypical ways Jesus is viewed and how a closer look reveals more than the Jesus of history. Scripture: Luke 4:1-30.
Special musical guest:  Earth Harmony

Sunday, March 7:  Guest preacher and worship leader: Philomena Hare, former associate pastor at New North Church

Sunday, March 14: “Why Does the Wisdom of Jesus Still Resonate?”
Examining Jesus’ parables and his wisdom sayings for their relevance today.  Scripture: Luke 4:16-4:30.
Andrew Kjorlaug performs vocal selections from “The Seven Last Words of Jesus.”

Sunday, March 21: “Why Is Jesus Both Healer and Exorcist?”
A look at Jesus as healer, teacher and exorcist in ways we rarely imagine. Scripture:  Luke 4:31-44.

Palm Sunday, March 28:  “Why Does Jesus Take on the Sin of the World?”
A look at one death that promises transformation of unrelenting evil or does it?  Scripture:  Luke 23:39-56.
Special music from Ted Haines performing “The Psalms” on trumpet.

Easter Sunday, April 4:  “Why Jesus Doesn’t ‘Leave It at That” 
A new look at Jesus and the Easter message of life unending.  Scripture:  Luke 24:1-35.
Special music from vocalists Lorna Jane Norris and Andrew Kjorlaug.

Sunday, April 11:  “To What Degree Can ‘Christ in Us’ Become a Reality?” 
Does Paul have it right when he says Jesus is not through with this world?  Scripture:  John 20:20-31. Potluck luncheon and annual meetings of the New North Meeting House Corporation and New North Church follow worship.

Sunday, April 18:  Guest preacher: Greg Mobley, professor of Hebrew Bible at Andover Newton Theological Seminary.
Musical guest: Robert Tobey on flute. Potluck luncheon in the church parlor following the service.

Sunday, April 25:  “Why Jesus May Be Both Wave and Particle”
How Jesus is more than the old Newtonian concept of physical reality and may be best understood in the framework of quantum physics. How God plays a little dice with the universe.  Scripture:  Luke 24:36-53.

Sunday Services & Church School

Weekly worship services are held at New North every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. from the first Sunday after Labor Day in September through the last Sunday in June. Click here for a sample bulletin    
See above for sermon topics

New North’s new Sunday educational program called SHORE (Show How Our Relationships Expand) is led by our new youth minister, Andrew Kjorlaug. For more details on this exciting new program, go to the “Youth & Education” page.

Childcare for younger children is provided in the nursery during services.

Excellent music has always been an important part of New North services. Guest musicians visit periodically throughout the year to supplement our organist and enrich our worship.

In December, New North holds its traditional Christmas candlelight service at 4 p.m. on the Sunday before Christmas. The entire community is welcome to attend this special service which features guest musicians performing seasonal favorites.

Though the church is closed in July and August, special activities are often held during the summer.