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At the start of every Sunday morning service we say - Whoever you are and wherever you are on life’s journey you are welcome here. You are a child of God and precious in God’s sight.

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This sense of welcome is at the core of everything we believe and hold dear.

 

We don’t know what brought you to our website today. Maybe you are curious about Pilgrim Church and want to check it out. Maybe you are searching for a community where you fit in. Maybe you are hoping to find a place where you can ask questions and find your own faith path. Maybe you are you are looking for a new spiritual home.

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Please join us on Sunday mornings at 10am in person, or you can watch us live on this website or our Facebook page. After 2pm on Sunday you can also view the current service or past services on YouTube.

Sunday April 14th, 2024, 10AM

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Beloved of God,
“Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, ‘The Lord has done great things for them.’ The Lord has done great things for us and we are filled with joy.” (Psalm 126:2-3, NIV)

Everyone needs a good laugh … at least occasionally! This third Sunday of the Easter season is the perfect time for us to laugh together, as we celebrate Holy Humor Sunday! The celebration comes from the early church tradition of Bright Sunday. The week after Resurrection Day was a time of joy and laughter. Churches actively encouraged the faithful to be merry and celebrate the miracle of Christ’s Resurrection.

For us today, Holy Humor Sunday is a way to continue the Easter celebration in creative and hilarious ways. It is an opportunity to express joy in the miracle of the Resurrection as we laugh in the face of death after Christ triumphed over it! Laughter is a means of grace and the quickest and easiest way to spread joy! So, here are some ways you might prepare for Sunday’s worship:

  • Practice smiling a lot (try looking in the mirror).

  • Begin rejoicing in God now (no need to wait).

  • Set aside the “frozen chosen” idea of worship needing to be serious business.

  • Try on a few good belly laughs.

  • Invite someone to church who likes to laugh.

  • Invite someone to church who needs to laugh.

  • Consider wearing a funny hat, fun accessories, and/or bright colors to worship.

  • Expect the unexpected!
     

Ready to look on the bright side with you!  Rev. Amie

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