The church will be holding its annual Cereal for CCAP food drive during the month of August. As we do every year, we’re asking congregation members to bring in boxes of cereal to donate to the Berkeley County CCAP/Loaves and Fishes emergency food bank. Pick your favorite cereal or bring a selection — we accept…
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A piano/organ patriotic mini-recital will be given at Christ Reformed United Church of Christ after the regular worship service on July 4. The recital will feature performances by Director of Music Joey DiGuglielmo and Rev. Tom Hartshorn. Selections will include “My Country Tis of Thee,” “America the Beautiful,” “The Star-Spangled Banner” and several other well-known…
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During its May meeting, the Consistory voted to open the church on Sunday, June 6, for regular weekly services, with restrictions in place. Previously, the Consistory had voted to have services only once a month. All congregants will be asked to wear masks at all times while in the church building. Social distancing will be…
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The Gospel reading for this Eastertide sermon is the book of John, chapter 17, beginning with the 6th verse, in which Jesus prays for his disciples and followers. Building on this, Pastor Tom Hartshorn talks about truth in today’s sermon — how different people perceive it differently, and how we often try to bend it…
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Mary Beth Myers, administrative assistant of Veterans Student Programming at Shepherd University, was given the first-ever Equity, and Inclusivity Award by the school for her commitment to inclusivity, social justice and diversity during a Zoom ceremony on April 22. Myers, who is the sister of church member Sylvia Stubbs, was one of four staff members…
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James Rinker was inducted into Shepherd University’s Delta Psi chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society in education, on April 16. Membership is by invitation only and is limited to the top 20 percent of students in their respective fields of study. The ceremony took place outside, with guests staying in their cars…
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This Sunday’s sermon begins with a reading from the Gospel of John, chapter 15, in which Jesus says he is the vine and God is the vine dresser. We must abide in the vine in order to bear fruit, Jesus tells us. Pastor Tom Hartshorn looks at the image of the vine and how it…
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In today’s sermon, Pastor Tom Hartshorn discusses the importance of the church. He talks of how the Scriptures tell us that the aim of the church is to establish a physical space for the body of Christ to inhabit the world. It is also the place chosen by Christ to be made known. And while…
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On Sunday, April 11, the Consistory met and had a long discussion about the safety and other issues surrounding reopening the church. It was decided by unanimous vote to begin holding in-person services once a month starting June 6! Many details still need to be finalized, but safety restrictions will be in place, and the…
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Christ is risen! This Easter sermon begins with a reading of the resurrection story from the book of Mark, chapter 16. The tomb is empty and Christ has risen, Pastor Tom Hartshorn tells us. You can believe it or not, but that choice makes all the difference in our lives. After the sermon, Director of…
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