A child plays on her electronic device in the First Community South Campus Sanctuary while waiting for the first of two services to begin. The church chose Sunday, September 27, 2026 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the completion of the Sanctuary in Marble Cliff.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY MICHAEL BARBER

Due to limited parking, parishioners were offered shuttle transportation from a nearby parking lot.

Seated next to a portrait of former Senior Minister Dr. Arthur Teikmanis (1967-70), Usher Bob Cummins
waits in the Narthex for the first wave of worshippers to arrive.

Associate Director Amy Johnston Blosser rehearses with combined North and South Choirs ahead of worship.

Choir members line up outside ahead of the processional.

Senior Minister Rev. Dr. Glen Miles (center) shares a laugh with the choir along with Rev. John Girard (left) and Rev. Seth Stearns.

A young member of the Children's Choir waits for direction.

The Children's Choir, led by Liz Arteta Cunningham, performs at the first of two services.

Rev. Dr. Glen Miles preaches Grant Us Courage - Ye Shall Know.

The Sanctuary, completed in 1926, has hosted more than 5,000 Sunday mornings.

A reception area in front of the church gave parishioners a place to enjoy food and fellowship between the two services.
Choir member Vickie Jean Murphy enjoys company with friends while waiting for the second service to begin.

Brayden Williams, a student of Dr. Andy Blosser and member of the FC South Cambridge Choir enjoys the outdoors before singing in the second service.

Lenny Smith takes a moment to view the engraved message above the main entrance of the Sanctuary - referenced by Dr. Miles in his sermon.
Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Two families take the front row in anticipation of baptizing Cora Elizabeth Lantz and Elizabeth “Birdie” Wolcott Rego.

A young boy lights a candle ahead of the second worship service.

Kristy Glaser, Director of Member Engagement, greets Rebecca Hord with a warm embrace.

Children participate in Children's Church while regular worship continues.
Their service included songs familiar to them, frequently sung at Camp Akita.

Dr. Miles welcomes three new members in person, while five others joined in abstentia,
bringing the total number of new members so far in 2026 to 81.

Diana Arthur, First Community's longest-standing member since 1943, receives a standing ovation for her many years of service to the church.