Sacred Space
Beginning August 10, to provide a sacred space for our congregation, the sanctuary is open on a limited schedule. Register for a 30 minute session in the sanctuary. COVID protocol must be followed. Contact Marsha Enlow with questions.
A Service for Steve Montgomery
Pastor Steve Montgomery’s funeral service will be held on Friday, August 7th, at 2:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the worship is a private family service. The service will be available on Livestream beginning with the Prelude at 1:50.
Congregants are invited to gather in the Idlewild parking lot for the playing of the carillon which will begin at 1:30 p.m. to give thanks to God for Steve’s life and to bear witness to the resurrection. We know that death is not the end of life, but only the sign of an impending resurrection. We ask you to please respect the COVID-19 protocol and to stay in your car. Doing so, you may stay and watch the service on your personal device or return home at 1:50 and watch the worship service from home. We grieve that we cannot be together in the sanctuary, nor outside of our parked cars in the parking lot.
The Reverend Dr. Stephen Richey Montgomery Memorial Service Bulletin
If you would like you make a memorial gift, you can do so online.
A Way to Remember Steve Montgomery
The congregation began a project this week as a way to remember the Reverend Dr. Steve Montgomery. Read more here. You are invited to make your own flags for your home and hang them this week as we grieve together.
17:50 Prayers
In August, we invite you to pray daily at 17:50 (5:50 p.m.). The prayer prompts for July were written by Michal Kennell. Michal is a sophomore at St John’s College. She is interning at Idlewild this summer as she discerns a call to ministry. The prompts are available online and will be posted on social media daily.
Young Adult Scavenger Hunt
In light of COVID-19, we are gathering virtually in lieu of our annual Fall Kick-Off Party. So please join us for an evening of fellowship and scavenging on Saturday, August 29 at 7:00 pm! With your registration for the Scavenger Hunt, you will also receive a Kick-Off Care Package delivered to your door prior to the event.
Bring your faces and your beverage of choice to the screen! Register in Realm.
17:50 Prayers
In July, we invite you to pray daily at 17:50 (5:50 p.m.). The prayer prompts for July were written by Michal Kennell. Michal is a sophomore at St John’s College. She is interning at Idlewild this summer as she discerns a call to ministry. The prompts are available online and will be posted on social media daily.
A Service of Witness to the Resurrection
The Reverend Dr. Henry Blaine Strock, Jr. served Idlewild as Senior Pastor for 16 years and, at his death, served as Pastor Emeritus. A service of Witness to the Resurrection will be held on Sunday, June 28 at 2 p.m. Read more about the plans for the service. To attend, please pre-register here or email Marsha Enlow, Pastoral Assistant.
The Memorial Service bulletin and family reflection can be found here.
A 10-Week Invitation
Summer 2020
A Word on Wednesday
Wednesdays in the summer, we will gather for an hour on Zoom from 7:30-8:30 p.m. for fellowship and discussion of various topics. Each session is led by a different member of our Program Staff. We look forward to “seeing” you there!
17:50 Prayers
In June, we invite you to pray daily at 17:50 (5:50 p.m.). The prayer prompts for June were written by Jessica Joshi. Jessica serves as an elder on the Session and is a senior at St. Mary’s School. The prompts are available online and will be posted on social media daily.
Mask Making
Help sew or cut fabric for masks! The Presbyterian Women and an intrepid group of Idlewild members are working together to provide masks for local healthcare workers. You can find the pattern online. Kits and finished masks can be picked up/dropped off on the front porch of 5188 S Angela Rd.
