“The Homecoming,” by Newel Convers Wyeth (1945)

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

September 7, 2025

This Sunday

Rev. Dr. Peter Bynum

will preach a sermon entitled

"Homecoming"

based on

Hebrews 10:16-25.

Join us in worship at 10 am in person or via livestream on Facebook, YouTube, or our Livestream page.

In Our Prayers

We ask God to bless all of our plans and activities this weekend as we kickoff another year of mission and ministry at Larchmont Avenue Church, and especially:
We pray for safe travels for Carrie Newcomer and Gary Walters, who will offer a special concert on Saturday night and inspiring music on Sunday morning.
We give thanks for the return of our Chancel Choir after a summer hiatus.
We ask for good weather and warm spirits at our annual Block Party on Sunday.
We pray for Lori Godwin, who is rehabilitating after a recent hospital stay.
We ask God to bless and keep all of the travelers on the upcoming pilgrimage to Scotland (Sept. 13-23). May they return uplifted and inspired with lessons learned and bonds of friendship deepened.

Do you have a prayer request to share with our LAC community? Call our prayer line at

(914) 834-1800, ext. 342.

Congratulations

Last Sunday, we celebrated the Baptism of Maddox Alexander Duquette as his family proudly looked on. Maddox's grandmother is beloved LAC member Alexandra Leclere.

Join us in welcoming Maddox and sending our prayers to the whole family.

In this issue:

SEEKERS kicks off! Join us for "An Evening with Carrie Newcomer" concert & reception on 9/6. All are welcome at this free event. Walk-ins are welcome. Come one & all!
LAC'S ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY! Sunday, September 7th, for WELCOME BACK SUNDAY.
Community Service - LAC Food Connection & Midnight Run offer family-friendly opportunities to serve. (see below).
Chancel Choir begins. No auditions needed, all are welcome (HS to adults). Contact: dkostner@lacny.org for more information.
Youth Group begins 9/10 (5-6:00 PM 5th-7th Grade, 6:15-7:30 8th-12th Grade). Planning calendars can be found here. If your student would like to join, please contact: agclaunch@lacny.org for information.

Notable:

This week in Worship, Carrie Newcomer & pianist Gary Walter join us in Worship. We are honored and pleased to have them. Our very own Chancel Choir will offer its voices in Worship on this joyful day as well. Welcome back to our Choir.
Sunday School kicks off on 9/7 (preschool to Grade 5). Volunteers are appreciated and needed. Please contact: agclaunch@lacny.org for more information.
Bible Study is getting ready for the Fall. More information can be found below and on our website.

JOIN THE FESTIVITIES ON 9/6 & 9/7

SEEKERS KICKS OFF WITH A VERY SPECIAL

SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERT

WELCOME BACK SUNDAY & BLOCK PARTY

RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY FOR AN EVENING WITH CARRIE NEWCOMER

Concert & Reception

LAC SEEKERS kicks off with a very special event on 9/6 at

8 PM in our sanctuary.

An Evening with Carrie Newcomer, singer, songwriter, poet, and activist.

Hailed by Rolling Stone Magazine as "asking all the right questions." Carrie has 20 nationally released albums to her credit. We're so pleased that her soulful, bluesy voice will fill our sanctuary for this very special evening!

Learn more about Carrie on our website. Reserve your seat, spread the word, and be sure to stay for the Champagne and Confections reception to follow the concert.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU to LAC member Ted Utz and Vine Street Music for providing the sound and technical expertise for this concert evening.

LAC Food Connection

Could you prepare a meal for a member of our congregation in need? The LAC Food Connection, under the auspices of the Deacons, provides occasional meals for our members who might have surgery or something that prevents them from cooking themselves. Please contact lacoffice@lacny.org to offer your help. We will add you to our list of volunteers.

Fall 2025

A worthwhile and rewarding community service opportunity for the entire family. Join us to prepare food, personal items, and clothing bundles for the homeless men and women of NYC.

Join us at 4 PM in Russell Hall.

SEPTEMBER 20th

OCTOBER 18th

NOVEMBER 8th

DECEMBER 6th

Liturgists

Volunteer to be a reader in a worship service. The text for the Prayer for

Illumination and the scripture reading are provided to you in advance

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THIS WEEK AT LAC

SUNDAY, SEPTMEBER 7

10:00 am Worship (Sanctuary/Online)

11:15 am Block Party

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

6:00 pm Larch. Mamar. Youth Orch. (Russell Hall, Carhart, Room 202)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

7:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting

7:15 pm AA (Carhart)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

11:00 am Staff Meeting (Lindsley)

5:00 pm Youth Group: 5^th to 7^th Grades (Youth Center)

6:15 pm Youth Group: 8^th to 12^th Grades (Youth Center)

7:00 pm Buildings and Grounds Committee (Library)

7:30 pm Chancel Choir (Russell Hall)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

8:30 am Men’s Bible Study (Lindsley)

4:00 pm West. Children’s Chorus (Russell Hall, Carhart, Room 202)

7:15 pm AA (Carhart)

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