Welcome to Spirit of Peace United Church of Christ!

Have you been searching for a progressive, open-minded and diverse faith community on the Eastside?
~ A community who welcomes all God’s children -- especially those who feel judged by Christianity?
~ A community where we support each other to make the love of Jesus real wherever we are?
~ A community who cares for and prays for each other and the world around us?
~ A community where all of us seek a faith that asks questions?
~ A community where we act in concrete ways to build a society that is more just, peaceful and whole?

Spirit of Peace United Church of Christ, in the heart of the Sammamish Plateau, may be exactly what you have been seeking.

You are invited to join us any Sunday for worship at 9:30 in the Pine Lake Community Center. Come...and discover what you’ve been missing. No matter where you are in life’s journey, you’re welcome here.

Advent

DSC_1783Advent (from Latin, adventus, meaning "coming towards") is a four-week season of preparation for Christmas. The First  Sunday of Advent (November 29) marks the beginning of the church's year.

Advent and Christmas focus both on the past--the coming of Jesus as an infant born into DSC_1723poverty in Bethlehem, and the future--the coming of Christ in glory to fulfill God's loving purposes for humanity. This past and future orientation is reflected in the readings appointed in the church for each Sunday of Advent.

Advent this year comes at a time of anxiety and hope. Many of us are struggling and are afraid for our future. It's not easy to hope when times are bad. Mary, as she waited for the birth of her child into an uncertain world, knew how to live with hope--to believe the promises of God. So Advent is a time when we wait, with Mary, for the birth of new life into a world living in the shadows of death. (Taken from Advent 2009 - Year C.)

We gathered on Sunday, November 22, to start the advent season with dinner, Christmas carols and making wreaths. Thanks to everyone, especially Suzi, for making this special night possible. To celebrate the season, the four candles can be lit as:

  • The first candle (to be lit on November 29) is the expression of Hope.
  • The second candle (to be lit on December 6) is the expression of Peace.
  • The third candle, the pink candle, (to be lit on December 13) is the expression of Love.
  • The fourth candle (to be lit on December 20) is the expression of Joy.