Veteran’s Day: Heidelberg has many members who are either veterans themselves or have family members who are veterans or active duty. Each year, for Veteran’s Day, we set aside a service to honor the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving.
Christmas Eve: Each year, Heidelberg holds a candlelight Christmas Eve service. There is a hymn sing where the lights are turned down and we sing the carols with just the light of the candles glowing. It is a truly meaningful and special way to start Christmas.
Lent
The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and lasts for forty days. It is a time for reflection and repentance. It is the way that Christians observe our LORD Jesus’s seclusion into the wilderness for forty days. The season ends on the joyous day of Easter. At Heidelberg U.C.C., we observe this season with several worship services.
Ash Wednesday – This is the first service marking the beginning of Lent. The ashes used for Ash Wednesday traditionally come from the burned palm fronds from the previous year’s Palm Sunday.
Palm Sunday marks the time when Jesus was heralded on his entrance into Jerusalem. It is celebrated the Sunday before Easter and is the start of Holy Week. At Heidelberg, we remember this with the passing out of palms.
Maundy Thursday
Our Maundy Thursday service is at 6:30pm with soup and bread followed by worship and holy communion. The atmosphere is one of candle light and harmony as we petition God through prayer and song. We share together the bread and cup as we meet the presence of Jesus and recall His last supper with His disciples. The service ends as we depart in silence.
Easter Sunday is the most joyous time in the Christian calendar. This celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and his conquering of death and sin. Come join us at Heidelberg to celebrate the Resurrection of our LORD and this most joyous time of year.
Scout Sunday
We honor our Scout Troop 141 both girls and boys. We are proud to sponsor them and we are thankful for their wonderful leadership. There have been many in the last several years who have reached the rank of Eagle.
Memorial Day
We honor those who lost their lives while serving in the military.
Guest Musicians
During the summer, we invite guest musicians while the choir takes a much deserved break.