COLCHESTER, VT Day 2.  Today we walked a portion of the bike path/walkway called the Island Line Trail.  At its far end this trail spans the Malletts Bay entrance to Lake Champlain.  The skies once again were overcast, so photos would not convey the natural beauty this area affords.  We turned around early in order to leave time to drive to the nearest conservative Presbyterian church, Redeemer PCA in Burlington, for Sunday worship. 

The Trail is on the Right

Adirondacks in Background

The church service included much scripture in its Call to Worship, Declaration of Grace, Old and New Testament readings, and Sermon.  The Lord's Prayer, Doxology, and Apostle's Creed  were recited, but in very modern translation.  Even though the music was accompanied by two guitars and a fiddle, the hymns were straight from the hymnal, though the timing was drawn out and tune altered to a sort of Appalachian sound with the key lowered. 

The pastor spoke in a manner reminiscent of the flower-child era of the 1960's, and the fact that we met in a studio with sound stage and stage lights reminded me of the old Christian coffee houses of that era.  Very casual service with much informal getting up and walking around during the service.  The studio is in the artsy section of Burlington, and the bulletin included reference to many cultural events of the city.  The University of Vermont is located here.  Apparently the studio is only available in late afternoon on Sunday since the service was at 4:00 pm. 

Tomorrow morning we leave for the rally where we finally get fixed the several mechanical problems our motorhome has experienced on this trip.