Join us at 9:30 am on Sundays — We Make a Place for Everyone! Reflecting the Grace of God In sharp contrast to the image of Jacob, who wrestles with an angel and prevails, in today’s first reading the Lord redeems Jacob from hands too strong for him. Jacob does not always prevail. We too [...]

Meditation Group This group’s first session will be held on January 6 at 7:00 pm, and all are welcome to join us—whether you are brand new to meditation or have some experience already. This gathering is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and create space for reflection in the midst of busy and often demanding [...]

Join us at 9:30 am on Sundays — We Make a Place for Everyone! The Power of a God Who Is Humble From the time Jesus first presented himself for baptism by John until today, Christians have puzzled over why Jesus had to be baptized. The act of baptism was understood to be an act [...]

Join us at 9:30 am on Sundays — We Make a Place for Everyone! Seeing and Telling Who Jesus Is The time after Epiphany is the church’s time to invite us to come and see who this one born in a manger will be, and to discover what this one born to a young woman [...]

Film Club Event Due to weather, this event is cancelled and will be rescheduled. PHLC invites you to join us on Saturday, January 24 at 7:00 pm for an engaging evening with our Film Club, featuring a screening of The Truman Show. This thought-provoking and imaginative film stars Jim Carrey in a memorable dramatic role [...]

Due to Weather, this service will be virtual only on our Facebook page. A New Way to Follow Nations wage war, gangs battle each other, families quarrel, communities of faith divide. We hear others say and even hear ourselves saying, “There is no other way.” In Jesus, the light of Gods kingdom draws near and [...]

Queer Ballroom Dance Join us on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 7:00–10:00 pm for a joyful and affirming evening at PHLC as we host a Queer Ballroom Dance. This special event is a celebration of self-expression, community, and connection, welcoming people of all identities, orientations, and levels of dance experience. Queer Ballroom reimagines traditional partner [...]

RIC Sunday At the worship service on Sunday, February 1, 2026, you are invited to join the members of PHLC as we celebrate and renew our commitment to being a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) congregation. This meaningful moment in our shared life affirms who we are and who we strive to be: a community grounded [...]

Congregational Meeting Due to the forecasted inclement weather, our annual congregational meeting will move from January 25 to February 1. Members of PHLC are asked to please plan to stay after worship on Sunday, February 1, 2026 for our Annual Congregational Meeting. This important gathering provides an opportunity for us to come together as a [...]

Join us at 9:30 am on Sundays — We Make a Place for Everyone! It’s Time to Lighten Up! This is a strange time of year. The days are short, the nights are long, and even though we dream of more daylight, we walk around hoping against hope that there won’t be enough sunshine produced [...]

Join us at 9:30 am on Sundays — We Make a Place for Everyone! Finding God in the Clouds We often speak of mountaintop experiences as those joyous times we look forward to with excitement and look back upon fondly, such as summer camp or an annual hiking trip. The mountaintop moments in today’s readings [...]

Shrove Tuesday Join us for a time of food, fellowship, and celebration at our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 5:30–7:30 pm. This beloved annual tradition invites all ages to gather for a relaxed and joyful evening as we prepare our hearts for the season of Lent. Shrove Tuesday, often known [...]