Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025
Opening Songs
Announcements - Pam Larson, Ministry Coordinator
Message - James Tutson, Worship Director
Communion
Musical Worship
Closing Blessing
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News & Events
Clothing Drive
Our Hands On Faith ministry is conducting a clothing drive to benefit the Psychiatry Inpatient Units at UIHC. We’re collecting new and gently-used adult-sized clothing of any kind, but especially t-shirts, sweatpants, shorts, sweatshirts, sports bras, slides, and jackets. Donations can be brought to church and placed in the donation bin near the Welcome Table any Sunday through November.
Afterlife Workshop
What does life after death look like? Is there a hell? How important is our view of the afterlife in our faith? For many of us, the clear-cut answers we received to these questions stopped working as our faith evolved and changed. And now, we’re wondering what’s next. What perspectives on the afterlife actually work for us, how do we nurture them, and how do we pass them onto our children? If you can relate, this workshop is for you. We’ll share about our own upbringing, reflect on what’s meaningful and helpful for us today, and engage in a short spiritual practice of letting go and receiving the new. It’s happening on Sunday, Nov. 16, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Sanctuary. RSVP to david@sanctuaryic.org.
Book Drive
Our Hands On Faith ministry is hosting a Holiday Book Drive to benefit Coralville Central Elementary. We’re collecting NEW and GENTLY USED books for K-6 students. Books can be brought to church any Sunday through Dec. 7 and placed in the donation bin near the Welcome Table. Thank you!
New Sunday Protocol
Starting Sunday, Nov. 2, the main entrance doors will be locked at 10:10 a.m when the Sunday morning greeters go off duty. The doors will remain locked until 11 a.m. So if you or your children want to go out of the building and return during the service, just have someone with you to let you/them back in. For latecomers, a new doorbell camera has been installed that they can ring, and a staff person or assigned volunteer will respond and let them in. We’re implementing this protocol so that we can monitor who comes in, or who wants to come in, across our entire Sunday morning. Feel free to direct any questions to the staff. Thanks!
Mitten Tree
Our Hands On Faith ministry & children’s ministry have organized a collection for winter hats, mittens, and gloves. NEW and GENTLY USED items can be brought to Sanctuary any Sunday between Thanksgiving and Christmas and placed on or under the Christmas tree in the foyer. All donated items will go to Coralville Central Elementary. Thank you!
Worship Team Musicians Wanted
We’re looking for experienced musicians to join our worship team. Do you play drums, guitar, bass, or keys? Interested in joining the team? Email communications@sanctuaryic.org to learn more about auditioning.
Sermon Podcast
Miss a Sunday? You can listen to the Sunday message on Sanctuary's weekly podcast. Search for "Sunday Teachings - Sanctuary Community Church" in iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts.
General Information for in-person Sunday Services
Baby Lounge: You can hear the service from the baby lounge located in the rear right of the sanctuary.
Candle Lighting Station: Everyone is welcome to use the candle lighting station located against the back wall of the sanctuary. You can light a candle as a symbol of prayer, gratitude, grief, or remembrance.
Offering stations: Donation boxes are available on the back walls of the sanctuary. You can also give online or through Venmo (@SanctuaryCommunityChurch).
Restrooms: Please feel free to use the restroom that matches your gender identity.
Fragrance Free: We want everyone to be comfortable at our Sunday services. We request that you refrain from wearing scents. Thank you!