Take some time to just sit with this painting. How does it make you feel?
Listen to Danny and Caroline as they read from Matthew 4:1-11. During and after the reading consider these questions: What were the temptations? Was there something the temptations had in common? What temptations do you experience in your life? How does Jesus respond and what might we learn from his response?
Click here to watch the video and share in this spiritual activity.
Now, offer a prayer to God.

Painting: Christ in the Wilderness by Ivan Kramskoi, 1872
Readers: Danny Dove and Caroline Pitts

​Longest Night Vespers December 21st will mark the winter solstice, when the sun is at its maximum distance from the northern hemisphere. This longest night of the year is an appropriate time for us to acknowledge that the holiday season is not always glittery and bright, but that it is frequently 'darkened' by grief, sadness and despair. We will gather via Zoom (Meeting ID: 850 6973 5196 Passcode: 11905) at 6:30 pm for a brief service of quiet prayers and reflection as we bear witness to Christ's light even in the darkness.

​NRPC Movie Night discussion is this Thursday, October 22nd at 7:00pm. Zoom link and details are below. This month's movie is Get Out directed by Jordan Peele. 
Questions: Contact Brandon @ BrandonMelton@nraleighpc.org.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88004442398?pwd=S29UOHRaekJucVdTeWQ1SjV5TWdvQT09
 
Meeting ID: 880 0444 2398
Passcode: 145310

All Saints Vespers Join us Sunday, November 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Outdoor Memorial Garden. Please bring a chair to sit in during the service.

Vespers Prayer Service Join us Wednesday, November 4th at 6:30pm on zoom as we pray for peace. 
Topic: Wednesday Vespers 
Time: Nov 4, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89616209982?pwd=ODVlcDJVRDJ6bDhQL3Q0L0ZKd1lsZz09
ID and passcode are in Friday news.

​Communion Outdoor Vesper Service @ NRPC
We will gather on October 11 at 6:30pm behind the Sanctuary for a brief outdoor worship service with communion. Please bring a chair or blanket.