Sunday Dec 26, 2021 * A Service of Lessons & Carols for Christmas
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Dec. 26 Worship online ONLY. On Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, Upper Tinicum Lutheran Church will be streaming a worship service produced by the staff of the Southeastern PA Synod at 10:00am. The video features Bishop Davenport & members of the Synod staff as well as music from a variety of churches in the Synod. Tune in at 10am to continue the celebration of our Newborn King!
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Friday Dec 24, 2021 * Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve worship begins at 5pm in-person & live streamed on our facebook page http://facebook.com/uppertinicumlc
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.~ MERRY COVID CHRISTMAS! ~.
The Delta & Omicron variants have caused a spike in new COVID cases in Bucks County in the last 7 days. Churches have received new guidance to keep members, leaders, and neighbors safe as we worship this Christmas. To protect one another from the COVID virus and the Delta & Omicron variants, we will follow the new suggestions from the SEPA Synod and request your help to ensure that this is a safe & joyous Christmas! 1) WEAR A MASK! 2) Windows will be open for ventilation. 3) Please refrain from physical contact (hugging, handshaking) with people outside your household. 4) Sing & speak in soft whisper tones when inside the church. 5) Use hand sanitizer. (Bottles located throughout the church building.) 6) Communion will be administered using safety-sealed individual cups. 7) The service will conclude outside where we will gather around the Nativity scene to sing "Silent Night" & light contactless LED candles. |
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Sunday Dec 19, 2021 * 4th Sunday in Advent
The Advent Wreath
One of the best-known customs for the season is the Advent wreath. The wreath and winter candle-lighting in the midst of growing darkness strengthen some of the Advent images found in the Bible. The unbroken circle of greens is clearly an image of everlasting life, a victory wreath, the crown of Christ, or the wheel of time itself. Christians use the wreath as a sign that Christ reaches into our time to lead us to the light of everlasting life. The four candles mark the progress of the four weeks of Advent and the growth of light. Sometimes the wreath is embellished with natural dried flowers or fruit. Its evergreen branches lead the household and the congregation to the evergreen Christmas tree. In many homes, the family gathers for prayers around the wreath.
One of the best-known customs for the season is the Advent wreath. The wreath and winter candle-lighting in the midst of growing darkness strengthen some of the Advent images found in the Bible. The unbroken circle of greens is clearly an image of everlasting life, a victory wreath, the crown of Christ, or the wheel of time itself. Christians use the wreath as a sign that Christ reaches into our time to lead us to the light of everlasting life. The four candles mark the progress of the four weeks of Advent and the growth of light. Sometimes the wreath is embellished with natural dried flowers or fruit. Its evergreen branches lead the household and the congregation to the evergreen Christmas tree. In many homes, the family gathers for prayers around the wreath.
NOTE: You may use this resource to light the candles or apply the sticker on your home Advent wreath as we light the Church’s wreath online or use it as a family activity. (L = Leader / R = Response)
Use this blessing when lighting the Fourth candle.
L Blessed are you, O Lord our God, ruler of the universe.
In your Son, Emmanuel,
you have shown us your light
and saved us from the power of sin.
Bless us as we light the candles on this wreath.
Increase our longing for your presence,
that at the celebration of your Son’s birth
his Spirit might dwell anew in our midst,
for he is our light and our salvation.
Blessed be God forever.
C Amen.
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Sunday Dec 12, 2021 * 3rd Sunday in Advent
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Sunday Dec 5, 2021 * 2nd Sunday in Advent
Today, we celebrate St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, whose Feast day is tomorrow, Dec. 6th. We wish to thank and extend a warm welcome to Rev. Jody Niefert who will be participating in this morning's worship service. Welcome Pastor Niefert!
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Sunday Nov. 28, 2021 * 1st Sunday in Advent
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Sunday Nov. 21, 2021 * Christ The King Sunday
“My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom
were from this world, my followers would be fighting to
keep me from being handed over to the Jews.”
John 1:36
were from this world, my followers would be fighting to
keep me from being handed over to the Jews.”
John 1:36
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Sunday Nov. 14, 2021 * Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Not one stone will be left here upon another;
all will be thrown down.”
Mark 13:2
We Salute our Veterans!
Today, during our Veterans’ Day observance, we pause to honor Veterans who have (or currently) protect and defend our country. The names of family members and friends of Upper Tinicum members will be included in the Prayers of Intercession. The sacrifices made by all military personnel and their families is truly appreciated! Please include them in your prayers.
all will be thrown down.”
Mark 13:2
We Salute our Veterans!
Today, during our Veterans’ Day observance, we pause to honor Veterans who have (or currently) protect and defend our country. The names of family members and friends of Upper Tinicum members will be included in the Prayers of Intercession. The sacrifices made by all military personnel and their families is truly appreciated! Please include them in your prayers.
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Sunday Nov. 7, 2021 * All Saints Day
Death will be no more; mourning and crying
and pain will be no more,”
Revelation 21:4
Today we are especially remembering our loved ones who have entered eternal life in the past year in both our prayers and by lighting a candle for each Saint. The names of other people who are dear to us will also be included in this morning's service. If you're worshiping at home & wish to add the name of a family member or friend, place a candle and a holder in your Home Worship Space before the service begins. When we read the names listed on the back of the Readings & Prayers insert during the Prayers of Intercession, light your candle (using a match or a votive candle - if you use one) & say their name to remember your loved one. +Thanks be to God for all the faithful saints who now rest in God's kingdom!+
and pain will be no more,”
Revelation 21:4
Today we are especially remembering our loved ones who have entered eternal life in the past year in both our prayers and by lighting a candle for each Saint. The names of other people who are dear to us will also be included in this morning's service. If you're worshiping at home & wish to add the name of a family member or friend, place a candle and a holder in your Home Worship Space before the service begins. When we read the names listed on the back of the Readings & Prayers insert during the Prayers of Intercession, light your candle (using a match or a votive candle - if you use one) & say their name to remember your loved one. +Thanks be to God for all the faithful saints who now rest in God's kingdom!+
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Sunday Oct 31st, 2021 * Reformation Day
“So if the Son makes you free, you
will be free indeed.” John 8:36
We are celebrating Reformation Day TODAY, October 31, the 504th anniversary of the day Martin Luther posted 95 Theses (or "Disputation of Doctor Martin Luther on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences") which are theological opinions that he wanted to debate with representatives of the Roman Catholic Church. Instead, his ideas were printed as pamphlets that were widely circulated far beyond the city of Wittenberg and began the Protestant Reformation. Luther's arguments and writings were condemned & burned and he was excommunicated by the Church. Join us as we celebrate Luther's music, life, faith and consider how Christ's Church continues to be reformed today! Wear something RED ~ join the celebration!
will be free indeed.” John 8:36
We are celebrating Reformation Day TODAY, October 31, the 504th anniversary of the day Martin Luther posted 95 Theses (or "Disputation of Doctor Martin Luther on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences") which are theological opinions that he wanted to debate with representatives of the Roman Catholic Church. Instead, his ideas were printed as pamphlets that were widely circulated far beyond the city of Wittenberg and began the Protestant Reformation. Luther's arguments and writings were condemned & burned and he was excommunicated by the Church. Join us as we celebrate Luther's music, life, faith and consider how Christ's Church continues to be reformed today! Wear something RED ~ join the celebration!
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Sunday Oct 17th, 2021 * 21th Sunday after Pentecost
“and whoever wishes to be first among
you must be slave of all.”
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Sunday Oct 11th, 2021 * 20th Sunday after Pentecost
“It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for
someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.”
Mark 10:25
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Sunday Oct 3rd, 2021 * 19th Sunday after Pentecost
“Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to
such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.”
Mark 10:14
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Sunday Sept. 26th, 2021 * 18th Sunday after Pentecost
“whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you bear the
name of Christ will by no means lose the reward.”
Mark 9:40
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Sunday Sept 19th, 2021 * 17th Sunday after Pentecost
Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.”
Mark 9:35
Mark 9:35
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Sunday Sept. 5th, 2021 * 15th Sunday after Pentecost
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Sunday August 29, 2021 * 14th Sunday after Pentecost
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Sunday August 22, 2021 * 13th Sunday after Pentecost
"Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them." John 6:56
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Sunday August 15, 2021 * Mary, the Mother of Our Lord
"My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior"
Luke 1:46-47
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Sunday August 1, 2021 * The Tenth Sunday After Pentecost
"Your ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness, and they died." John 6;49
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Sunday August 1, 2021 * The Tenth Sunday After Pentecost
"I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." John 6:35
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Sunday July 25th, 2021 * The Ninth Sunday After Pentecost
“Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish,
as much as they wanted.” John 6:11
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Sunday July 18th, 2021 * The Eighth Sunday After Pentecost
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Sunday July 11th, 2021 * The Seventh Sunday After Pentecost
“Immediately the king sent a soldier of the guard with orders to
bring John’s head. He went and beheaded him in the prison,
brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl.” Mark 6:27-28
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Sunday July 4th, 2021 * The Sixth Sunday After Pentecost
“[Jesus] called the twelve and began to send them out two by two,
and gave them authority over the unclean spirits.” Mark 6:7
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Sunday June 27th, 2021 * The Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
Sunday June 20th, 2021 * The Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
“And they were filled with great awe and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?” Mark 4:41
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Sunday June 13th, 2021 * The Third Sunday After Pentecost
[the kingdom of God] is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, … so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade.” Mark 3:32-33
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Sunday June 6th, 2021 * The Second Sunday After Pentecost
And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.” Mark 3:25
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Sunday May 30th, 2021 * The Holy Trinity
Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit.” John 3:5
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Sunday May 16th, 2021 * Seventh Sunday of Easter * Mother's Day
“Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one.” John 17:11
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Sunday May 9th, 2021 * Sixth Sunday of Easter * Mother's Day
"This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” John 15:12.
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Sunday May 2nd, 2021 * Fifth Sunday of Easter
Due to technical difficulties there is not video this week.
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Sunday April 25, 2021 * Good Shepherd Sunday
Welcome to worship with the Koinonia Conference of Upper Bucks County and its member congregations of the Southeast Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
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Sunday April 18, 2021
“Jesus himself stood among [the disciples] and said to them, “Peace be with you.”
Luke 24:36b The Third Sunday of Easter |
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2021 Holy Week & Easter
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Maundy Thursday
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Sunday March 28, 2021 Palm/Passion Sunday
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Sunday March 21, 2021 Worship
“Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it
remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.” John 12:24
The Fifth Sunday in Lent
“Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it
remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.” John 12:24
The Fifth Sunday in Lent
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Sunday March 14, 2021 Worship
“Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.” John 3:14-15
The Fourth Sunday in Lent
Welcome Pastor Jody!
We are happy to welcome back Pastor Jody Niefert as a guest musician & our Preacher this morning!
“Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.” John 3:14-15
The Fourth Sunday in Lent
Welcome Pastor Jody!
We are happy to welcome back Pastor Jody Niefert as a guest musician & our Preacher this morning!
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Sunday March 7, 2021 Worship
“He told those who were selling the doves, “Take these things out
of here! Stop making my Father’s house a marketplace!” John 2:16
The Third Sunday in Lent
“He told those who were selling the doves, “Take these things out
of here! Stop making my Father’s house a marketplace!” John 2:16
The Third Sunday in Lent
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Sunday February 28, 2021 Worship
Jesus teaches that anyone who wants to become his followers must "deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me."
Second Sunday in Lent
Jesus teaches that anyone who wants to become his followers must "deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me."
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Sunday February 21, 2021 Worship
In this time of world-wide crisis, congregations throughout this church are not able to gather for worship as the body of Christ. While you cannot be together in person, we can hear the word of God and hold each other in prayer.
First Sunday in Lent
In this time of world-wide crisis, congregations throughout this church are not able to gather for worship as the body of Christ. While you cannot be together in person, we can hear the word of God and hold each other in prayer.
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Weds. February 17, 2021 Advent Service
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Sunday February 14, 2021 Worship
“and from the cloud there came a voice, “This is my
Son, the Beloved; listen to him!” Mark 9:7
The Transfiguration of Our Lord
“and from the cloud there came a voice, “This is my
Son, the Beloved; listen to him!” Mark 9:7
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Sunday February 7, 2021 Worship
“[Jesus] came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then
the fever left her, and she began to serve them.” Mark1:31
The Fifth Sunday After Epiphany
“[Jesus] came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then
the fever left her, and she began to serve them.” Mark1:31
The Fifth Sunday After Epiphany
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Sunday Jan. 31st Worship
"Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!”
And the unclean spirit, … came out of him.” Mark1:25-26
The Fourth Sunday After Epiphany
"Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!”
And the unclean spirit, … came out of him.” Mark1:25-26
The Fourth Sunday After Epiphany
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Sunday Jan. 24th Worship
“Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.”
And immediately they left their nets and followed him.” Mark1:17-18
The Third Sunday After Epiphany
“Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.”
And immediately they left their nets and followed him.” Mark1:17-18
The Third Sunday After Epiphany
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Sunday Jan. 17th Worship
“The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.”” John1:43 The Second Sunday After Epiphany |
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Sunday Jan. 10th Worship
“And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” Mark 1:11 The Baptism of Our Lord |
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Sunday January 3rd Service of Lessons and Carols (version II)
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For today's UTLC Service we are sharing this special service that the SEPA pastors and musicians have been working extra this year to create online worship and music so that congregations could continue worshiping together during the pandemic.
As a thank you for your creativity and innovation, we on the Synod staff are providing this one-hour Service of Lessons and Carols for use during the Christmas season.
This service features musical contributions from singers, musicians, praise bands, and bell choirs from across the Synod.
As a thank you for your creativity and innovation, we on the Synod staff are providing this one-hour Service of Lessons and Carols for use during the Christmas season.
This service features musical contributions from singers, musicians, praise bands, and bell choirs from across the Synod.
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