Events
Festival of Lessons & Carols
Our annual Christmas Eve service—a joyful festival of Scripture readings that take us through the drama of redemption from Genesis onward. After each brief reading, we respond with a Christmas carol. It’s a night of glad singing and meditation on the love of God that sent Jesus into the world. Join us!
The song-list:
1. “Once in Royal David’s City”
2. “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”
3. “Savior of the Nations”
4. “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence”
5. “Of the Father’s Love Begotten”
6. “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing”
7. “What Child Is This”
8. “All Praise to You, Eternal Lord”
9. “O Come, All Ye Faithful”
Good Friday & Easter Sunday 2024
Good Friday 6:30pm March 29 at the church
Sermon: Luke 23:39–43 "Scoundrels in Paradise"
Songs (from the Trinity Psalter Hymnal)
Morning Worship Service 9:30am Easter Morning
Sermon: Luke 24:1–12 "The Nonsense of the Resurrection"
Songs (from the Trinity Psalter Hymnal)
Celebration: Psalm 3
Praise: #380 "Crown Him with Many Crowns" st. 1–3, 5
Response: #362 "O Sons & Daughters, Let Us Sing!" st. 1, 4–8
Thanksgiving: Psalm 16B
Evening Catechism Service 4:30pm Easter Evening
Sermon: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 6 "The Covenant of Grace"
Songs (from the Trinity Psalter Hymnal)
Celebration: Psalm 22C
Lament: Psalm 22A, st. 1–4
Praise: Psalm 23A
Thanksgiving: Psalm 98C
Concluding: #229 "Holy God, We Praise Thy Name"
Christmas Eve Festival of Lessons & Carols
A journey through Scripture & song to celebrate the coming Savior.
The Sundays of Advent
“Advent” refers to an arrival, and Christians have traditionally used the four Sundays before Christmas to focus particularly on the arrival of our Lord Jesus Christ—remembering his first advent 2,000 years ago and longing for his second advent to come.
At our 9:30am main service each Sunday, through Scripture, prayers & songs, we'll stir up our hearts to faith in the Savior who has come and promised to come again.
Ascension Day Service
No ascension, no hope!
We’re gathering for worship to set our hearts on the Ascension of our Lord. This vital teaching from Scripture is often neglected, but its significance for the Christian couldn’t be more important. Join us for Scripture reading, praise, prayers, and brief sermon.
Good Friday Service
Join us for worship as we meditate on the passion and death of the Son of God.
Bonfire bible study
What: A November group study. Topic: "Jesus, Friend of Sinners"
When: Every Tuesday in Nov. 6:30–8PM (Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30)
Where: 324 Cedarwood Drive, Madison, IN (walk thru the carport to the bonfire in the backyard).
Who's Invited: Open to all, invite a friend
What to Expect: We'll gather around the fire, sing a song or 2, and open God's Word. Just bring your Bible and a lawn chair if you have one. Bundle up the kids & they can play with other kids or join us at the fire.
Thanksgiving Eve Service
Take a 1 hour break from planning & cooking, and come give thanks to the Lord with us. We'll sing, pray, and listen to God's Word
Bonfire bible study
What: A November group study. Topic: "Jesus, Friend of Sinners"
When: Every Tuesday in Nov. 6:30–8PM (Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30)
Where: 324 Cedarwood Drive, Madison, IN (walk thru the carport to the bonfire in the backyard).
Who's Invited: Open to all, invite a friend
What to Expect: We'll gather around the fire, sing a song or 2, and open God's Word. Just bring your Bible and a lawn chair if you have one. Bundle up the kids & they can play with other kids or join us at the fire.
Bonfire bible study
What: A November group study. Topic: "Jesus, Friend of Sinners"
When: Every Tuesday in Nov. 6:30–8PM (Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30)
Where: 324 Cedarwood Drive, Madison, IN (walk thru the carport to the bonfire in the backyard).
Who's Invited: Open to all, invite a friend
What to Expect: We'll gather around the fire, sing a song or 2, and open God's Word. Just bring your Bible and a lawn chair if you have one. Bundle up the kids & they can play with other kids or join us at the fire.
Bonfire bible study
What: A November group study. Topic: "Jesus, Friend of Sinners"
When: Every Tuesday in Nov. 6:30–8PM (Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30)
Where: 324 Cedarwood Drive, Madison, IN (walk thru the carport to the bonfire in the backyard).
Who's Invited: Open to all, invite a friend
What to Expect: We'll gather around the fire, sing a song or 2, and open God's Word. Just bring your Bible and a lawn chair if you have one. Bundle up the kids & they can play with other kids or join us at the fire.
Bonfire bible study
What: A November group study. Topic: "Jesus, Friend of Sinners"
When: Every Tuesday in Nov. 6:30–8PM (Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30)
Where: 324 Cedarwood Drive, Madison, IN (walk thru the carport to the bonfire in the backyard).
Who's Invited: Open to all, invite a friend
What to Expect: We'll gather around the fire, sing a song or 2, and open God's Word. Just bring your Bible and a lawn chair if you have one. Bundle up the kids & they can play with other kids or join us at the fire.
"The King is Coming!" Family VBS
Who’s Invited? Kids 4–12 year olds & their parents/guardians. Bring the young ones too! There’s a nursery for kids 3 & under.)
When Is It? Monday July 26–Thursday July 29, join us for 4 evenings of family VBS! Come for any or all of the evenings!
Each evening: 5:30–7:30PM
Click here to PRE-REGISTER (or register night-of)
Kids will enjoy compassionate Bible teaching, crafts, & activities in the Fellowship Hall. Parents & guardians are welcomed to stay in the sanctuary for brief talks on the topic of PURPOSE. Snacks provided Mon.–Weds., with a free dinner on Thursday night.
This event is a joint effort by Madison Reformed Church & St. John’s U.C.C. In addition, nearly 20 volunteers are joining us from Reformed Mission Services. All volunteers 18-years-old and older will have undergone thorough background checks.
Lord's Day Gatherings
On this special Sunday, we’ll join with our friends at St. John’s UCC (whose building we use for worship):
11AM JOINT WORSHIP SERVICE
Join us as we come together with the congregation at St. John’s United Church of Christ.
This service kicks off our VBS week, which is being organized in conjunction with St. John’s.
Additionally, volunteers from Reformed Mission Services will be joining us for worship, then staying for the week to help with VBS.
5PM Worship Service
Sanctuary of St. John’s United Church of Christ
Entrance: 501 E. Main St., Madison, IN
Current Series: Ephesians
What to Expect: This is the main event of our week! We gather before the Triune God in reverent, joyful worship. We try to keep the service about 70 minutes long. God’s promises belong to our children too, so bring them, step out if needed, then come back in as soon as you can.
Lord's Day Gatherings
Every Lord’s Day we gather as the people of God. Two opportunities to meet together:
10AM Bible Study
Fellowship Hall of St. John’s United Church of Christ
Entrance: 408 East St., Madison, IN
Current Topic: “The Church: Its Lord, Leaders, & Members" — We’re diving into God’s Word to see what the Spirit says about Christ’s Bride, the Church.
What to Expect: Casual, discussion-oriented study. We sit at tables. Children are welcome.
5PM Worship Service
Sanctuary of St. John’s United Church of Christ
Entrance: 501 E. Main St., Madison, IN
Current Series: Ephesians
What to Expect: This is the main event of our week! We gather before the Triune God in reverent, joyful worship. We try to keep the service about 70 minutes long. God’s promises belong to our children too, so bring them, step out if needed, then come back in as soon as you can.
Lord's Day Gatherings
Every Lord’s Day we gather as the people of God. Two opportunities to meet together:
10AM Bible Study
Fellowship Hall of St. John’s United Church of Christ
Entrance: 408 East St., Madison, IN
Current Topic: “The Church: Its Lord, Leaders, & Members" — We’re diving into God’s Word to see what the Spirit says about Christ’s Bride, the Church.
What to Expect: Casual, discussion-oriented study. We sit at tables. Children are welcome.
5PM Worship Service
Sanctuary of St. John’s United Church of Christ
Entrance: 501 E. Main St., Madison, IN
Current Series: Ephesians
What to Expect: This is the main event of our week! We gather before the Triune God in reverent, joyful worship. We try to keep the service about 70 minutes long. God’s promises belong to our children too, so bring them, step out if needed, then come back in as soon as you can.
Lord's Day Gatherings
Every Lord’s Day we gather as the people of God. Two opportunities to meet together:
10AM Bible Study
Fellowship Hall of St. John’s United Church of Christ
Entrance: 408 East St., Madison, IN
Current Topic: “The Church: Its Lord, Leaders, & Members" — We’re diving into God’s Word to see what the Spirit says about Christ’s Bride, the Church.
What to Expect: Casual, discussion-oriented study. We sit at tables. Children are welcome.
5PM Worship Service
Sanctuary of St. John’s United Church of Christ
Entrance: 501 E. Main St., Madison, IN
Current Series: Ephesians
What to Expect: This is the main event of our week! We gather before the Triune God in reverent, joyful worship. We try to keep the service about 70 minutes long. God’s promises belong to our children too, so bring them, step out if needed, then come back in as soon as you can.
Lord's Day Gatherings
Every Lord’s Day we gather as the people of God. Two opportunities to meet together:
10AM Bible Study
Fellowship Hall of St. John’s United Church of Christ
Entrance: 408 East St., Madison, IN
Current Topic: “The Church: Its Lord, Leaders, & Members" — We’re diving into God’s Word to see what the Spirit says about Christ’s Bride, the Church.
What to Expect: Casual, discussion-oriented study. We sit at tables. Children are welcome.
5PM Worship Service
Sanctuary of St. John’s United Church of Christ
Entrance: 501 E. Main St., Madison, IN
Current Series: Ephesians
What to Expect: This is the main event of our week! We gather before the Triune God in reverent, joyful worship. We try to keep the service about 70 minutes long. God’s promises belong to our children too, so bring them, step out if needed, then come back in as soon as you can.
Lord's Day Gatherings
Every Lord’s Day we gather as the people of God. Two opportunities to meet together:
10AM Bible Study
Fellowship Hall of St. John’s United Church of Christ
Entrance: 408 East St., Madison, IN
Current Topic: “The Church: Its Lord, Leaders, & Members" — We’re diving into God’s Word to see what the Spirit says about Christ’s Bride, the Church.
What to Expect: Casual, discussion-oriented study. We sit at tables. Children are welcome.
5PM Worship Service
Sanctuary of St. John’s United Church of Christ
Entrance: 501 E. Main St., Madison, IN
Current Series: Ephesians
What to Expect: This is the main event of our week! We gather before the Triune God in reverent, joyful worship. We try to keep the service about 70 minutes long. God’s promises belong to our children too, so bring them, step out if needed, then come back in as soon as you can.
Lord's Day Gatherings
Every Lord’s Day we gather as the people of God. Two opportunities to meet together:
10AM Bible Study
Fellowship Hall of St. John’s United Church of Christ
Entrance: 408 East St., Madison, IN
Current Topic: “The Church: Its Lord, Leaders, & Members" — We’re diving into God’s Word to see what the Spirit says about Christ’s Bride, the Church.
What to Expect: Casual, discussion-oriented study. We sit at tables. Children are welcome.
5PM Worship Service
Sanctuary of St. John’s United Church of Christ
Entrance: 501 E. Main St., Madison, IN
Current Series: Ephesians
What to Expect: This is the main event of our week! We gather before the Triune God in reverent, joyful worship. We try to keep the service about 70 minutes long. God’s promises belong to our children too, so bring them, step out if needed, then come back in as soon as you can.
Lord's Day Gatherings
Every Lord’s Day we gather as the people of God. Two opportunities to meet together:
10AM Bible Study
Fellowship Hall of St. John’s United Church of Christ
Entrance: 408 East St., Madison, IN
Current Topic: “The Church: Its Lord, Leaders, & Members" — We’re diving into God’s Word to see what the Spirit says about Christ’s Bride, the Church.
What to Expect: Casual, discussion-oriented study. We sit at tables. Children are welcome.
5PM Worship Service
Sanctuary of St. John’s United Church of Christ
Entrance: 501 E. Main St., Madison, IN
Current Series: Ephesians
What to Expect: This is the main event of our week! We gather before the Triune God in reverent, joyful worship. We try to keep the service about 70 minutes long. God’s promises belong to our children too, so bring them, step out if needed, then come back in as soon as you can.
Lord's Day Gatherings
Every Lord’s Day we gather as the people of God. Two opportunities to meet together:
10AM Bible Study
Fellowship Hall of St. John’s United Church of Christ
Entrance: 408 East St., Madison, IN
Current Topic: “The Church: Its Lord, Leaders, & Members" — We’re diving into God’s Word to see what the Spirit says about Christ’s Bride, the Church.
What to Expect: Casual, discussion-oriented study. We sit at tables. Children are welcome.
5PM Worship Service
Sanctuary of St. John’s United Church of Christ
Entrance: 501 E. Main St., Madison, IN
Current Series: Ephesians
What to Expect: This is the main event of our week! We gather before the Triune God in reverent, joyful worship. We try to keep the service about 70 minutes long. God’s promises belong to our children too, so bring them, step out if needed, then come back in as soon as you can.
Lord's Day Gatherings
Every Lord’s Day we gather as the people of God. Two opportunities to meet together:
10AM Bible Study
Fellowship Hall of St. John’s United Church of Christ
Entrance: 408 East St., Madison, IN
Current Topic: “The Church: Its Lord, Leaders, & Members" — We’re diving into God’s Word to see what the Spirit says about Christ’s Bride, the Church.
What to Expect: Casual, discussion-oriented study. We sit at tables. Children are welcome.
5PM Worship Service
Sanctuary of St. John’s United Church of Christ
Entrance: 501 E. Main St., Madison, IN
Current Series: Ephesians
What to Expect: This is the main event of our week! We gather before the Triune God in reverent, joyful worship. We try to keep the service about 70 minutes long. God’s promises belong to our children too, so bring them, step out if needed, then come back in as soon as you can.
The Divine Service of Worship
Join us for the Divine Worship Service as our covenant Lord speaks through his Word & we respond with prayer and praise.
COVID19: All are welcome to wear or not wear masks according to conscience. Masks and hand sanitizer remain available at the entrance. Above all, we ask that everyone respects differences of opinion and maintain a distance from those who desire that.
The Divine Service of Worship
Join us for the Divine Worship Service as our covenant Lord speaks through his Word & we respond with prayer and praise.
COVID19: All are welcome to wear or not wear masks according to conscience. Masks and hand sanitizer remain available at the entrance. Above all, we ask that everyone respects differences of opinion and maintain a distance from those who desire that.
Photo credit: Alec Lichlyter
The Pentecostal Spirit in the Reformed Church
Madison Reformed Church is excited to host Rev. Daniel R. Hyde, minister of Oceanside United Reformed Church & former Pentecostal youth pastor, as he speaks on the role of the Holy Spirit in the allegedly "Spiritless" Reformed churches. Pastor Danny is a church planter, seminary professor, & author of many popular books, including "Welcome to a Reformed Church."
This event is open to the public.
Indiana COVID19 mandates will have become advisories by the time of this event, and therefore masks are welcomed but not mandated. There will be enough room to socially distance, and hand sanitizer will be readily available.
Service of Ordination of Collin Welch
Join us for the ordaining of Collin Welch to the ministry of the gospel. Doors open at 5:15pm for light food for those who can't eat dinner prior to coming. Service begins at 6pm. Casual reception & light refreshments afterwards. Free childcare provided.
COVID19-Related Details:
Because Indiana's state mandates will become advisories by the time of this ordination service, all attendees are encouraged to practice COVID19 precautions according to their own conscience.
Masks will be available but not mandated, and anyone who wishes to wear one is more than welcome. Hand sanitizer will be readily available as well.
Some rows will be roped off to provide space for those who would prefer to be socially distanced.
Above all, we ask that differences of opinion be respected.
The Divine Service of Worship
Join us for the Divine Worship Service as our covenant Lord speaks through his Word & we respond with prayer and praise.
COVID19: All are welcome to wear or not wear masks according to conscience. Masks and hand sanitizer remain available at the entrance. Above all, we ask that everyone respects differences of opinion and maintain a distance from those who desire that.
Photo credit: Alec Lichlyter
EASTER: Evening Service of Prayer
Easter Sunday: Join us as we celebrate the greatest event in history, the Resurrection of the Son of God. Our church planter, Collin Welch, will deliver a sermon on Psalm 16. Come and worship Christ the King with us through Scripture, praise, and prayer at 4:30pm this Sunday.
Photo credit: Alec Lichlyter
Palm Sunday, Evening Service of Prayer
Join us for singing, prayers, and the ministry of the Word in a sermon series called “Reforming the Flannelgraph,” where we revisit famous Bible stories to see how they point to the saving work of Jesus Christ.
COVID19 protocols: (1) mask up while entering, exiting, mingling & singing; (2) seating in every other row (try to sit with family only); (3) mask can be off during the other parts of the service.
Photo credit: Alec Lichlyter