Posts by Greg Yarnell

The second Sunday of Advent we light the candle of peace to express our yearning and prayer for peace – true shalom. The reading for this Sunday is Isaiah 11:1-10, which gives us a most beautiful description of peace: The wolf shall live with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid, the…

This week we explored another session on Everyday Nonviolence through a story of Catholic women who braved the streets of the barrio to feed, pray, and find peace within the gangs of their congregation.  These women were challenged to change the world without being afraid through finding the humanness in those who were different than them.…

As we light the Second Advent candle we pray for Peace. Rev. Carolyn Schwarz will share the Message “Peace: The Peace of Christmas “. Reading from our Tradition ” Isaiah 11:1-10″. The PVCC Choir will be singing the Anthem ” God Rest You” – Trad/Cox.

Thanks to our Pine Valley musicians who are providing special Christmas music during Advent and Christmas.  Greg Yarnell and Judy Harrison will be performing several piano duets; Tim Naden and Liz Dary will each be providing beautiful vocal solos; and Lisa Brightup (flute), Judy Harrison (flute) and Brenda Rohr (clarinet) will be enhancing our worship…

“What Gifts Shall We Bring?” Help support the Christmas Offering by giving your offering on December 14 and 21! The Christmas Offering for Regional Ministry. In 32 regions across the U.S. and Canada, ministers are nurtured and congregations are provided opportunities for work and worship. Often recognized for the ministries of camps and conferences, regions…