SIXTEENTH SUNDAY

AFTER PENTECOST

September 28, 2025

This Sunday

Rev. Dr. Peter Bynum

will preach a sermon entitled

“Christ is the Cornerstone;

We are the Foundation”

based on

1 Peter 2:4-10.

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

In Our Prayers

We pray for Anna Grace's stepfather, Steve, who is undergoing a number of heart treatments.
We give thanks today for 100 years of ministry in the "Church House," the original name for the building that houses Russell Hall, Lindsley Hall, and the church offices. We are grateful for the precious memories of work, learning, singing, and celebration in those spaces!
We ask for blessings on the beginning of our Stewardship season, and for the celebratory Fall Brunch that we will have after worship on Sunday.
We pray for Lori Godwin, who is rehabilitating after a recent hospital stay.

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

prayer line at

(914) 834-1800, ext. 342.

We welcome our Church family back from Scotland

When we began planning an LAC pilgrimage to Scotland, there were two basic hopes for the trip. The first hope was that the trip would increase our historical awareness of the Protestant Reformation and deepen our understanding of the theological ideals that motivated the original Reformers.

The second was to provide a new way to build community, forge connections, and deepen friendships.

Having returned from our adventure, we can report that both goals were not only met, but that the actual experience exceeded our grandest hopes. Walking the streets where the Reformers walked and sitting in the pews where they worshiped and served, we realized just how relevant the values of the 1500's remain in our current day and age. We now have a much greater appreciation for the theological legacy in which we now stand. The relationships among the pilgrims are also broader and stronger than when we first set out. Traveling day after day with a large group can be challenging, but out on the road our sense of community rose to a whole new level. The overall success of the trip just goes to show what we, as a church, can do when we come together in a shared sense of curiosity, hope, commitment, and faith. Even as we toured some glorious worship spaces, palaces, and castles, we realized that the teaching from scripture is true: God does not live in buildings made with hands.

The real strength of the church -- the real endurance of the church -- has never been found in bricks or mortar, but rather in the people who share the spiritual journey.

As a group, we look forward to sharing more with you all on Reformation Sunday (October 26th). In the meantime, we thank you again for your prayers, your support, and for traveling with us -- even from afar!

Blessings, Peter

In this issue:

9/28 LAC FAMILY SUNDAY BRUNCH & STEWARDSHIP KICK-OFF.

REGISTER TODAY FOR OCTOBER SEEKERS! Join artist SoHyum Bae for a multimedia presentation & discussion "Painting as Pray." Click here to reserve your seat.

Learn more about Women's Bible Study, Choir & Youth Group, too.

Community Service - LAC Food Connection & Midnight Run offer family-friendly opportunities to serve. (see below).

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR FUN FAMILY EVENTS IN OCTOBER, INCLUDING: Blessing of the Animals and Family Game Night! (see the October calendar below)

Of Note:

This week in Music in Worship, we welcome Ian Underwood and Bill Sabia. Ian on bagpipes and bass, Bill on drums.

JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL FAMILY SUNDAY BRUNCH

9/28 @ 11:15 (Russell Hall)

AS WE KICK-OFF OUR LAC 2026 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN!

Join us to learn more about LAC's 2026 Stewardship Campaign, programs, ministry work, and community impact, all while enjoying a fun Family Sunday Brunch (11:15, following Worship) complete with homemade waffles, yummy food, kids' crafts, and activities.

Giving thanks for what has been, and looking ahead to what can be, helps us build upon the amazing LAC legacy that has been passed on to us

OCTOBER LAC SEEKERS!

We are pleased to welcome artist SoHyun Bae as she presents "Painting as Prayer." This audio/visual presentation will take place on 10/9 @ 7 PM in Carhart. All are welcome, so spread the word and bring along friends!

You can learn more about SoHyun and her impressive career and resume on our website.

RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY!

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.

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

If you are interested in sponsoring flowers in honor or memory of a loved one, you may sign up by clicking the link below or by contacting LACoffice@lacny.org.