In an annual Piedmont Community Church event marked by the return of the Chancel Choir after summer break, Homecoming Sunday began with a processional featuring When Morning Guilds the Skies. The Sunday, September 7 worship service was followed by a gathering in the Courtyard and Guild Hall where lunch was served. Photos by Michael Barber
The weekly greeting finds Karen Evjen embracing friends.
The Chancel Choir, including Geoff Colton (center), leads the congregation in song. The choir consists of more than 30 singers weekly.
Seated on the edge of a tall chair, Music Minister Stephen Main plays the Doxology on the piano.
From left, Toni Robison, Nancy Ringer, Carmen Creel and Suzanne Latham join the choir in singing the Offertory, How Great Thou Art.
Homecoming coincided with Communion, served by lay leaders with Associate Pastor Don Ashburn and Senior Pastor Steve Schibsted. At right, Music Minister Stephen Main quietly prepares to play harp.
Senior Pastor Steve Schibsted serves Communion to Bill Ghirardelli.
Steve Schibsted takes a moment to pray with a parishioner during Communion.
From left, Arndt Schrader, Mark McLaughlin, Al Lee and Matt Webster handle grill duties, treating about 125 people to a BBQ lunch in the Courtyard and Guild Hall after worship.
Coffee in hand, a parishioner waits in line inside Guild Hall for his portion of the summer BBQ.
Steve Schibsted enjoys the company of friends in the Courtyard.
With a livestream production behind them, Media volunteers Kate Benson (audio) and daughter Kajsa (camera) have fun on the other side of the camera.
Seeking time away from the crowd, a young boy enjoys an ice cream cone outside of Guild Hall.