Week of Compassion: Responding To The COVID-19 Crisis In India

In India, COVID-19 infection rates are rising exponentially and the health system is collapsing under the burden. Hospitals in urban centers are overcrowded and often turn people away. Supplies, including oxygen, are running low, and various strains of the virus more frequently require that patients be treated with oxygen. Families that already Read More...

2021-05-24T13:47:13-05:00May 23, 2021|Categories: Metro Service, Serve, Serve Our Church, The Well|

Summer Service Learning Trip Registration

Registration is officially open for both the Middle School and High School Summer Service-Learning Weeks. Both weeks will invite youth to local service-learning projects throughout the week along with an overnight excursion. Below is more information for both! Middle School Summer Service-Learning Week Saturday, June 26 - Thursday, July 1 Youth who Read More...

2021-06-10T10:44:56-05:00May 23, 2021|Categories: Metro Service, Mission Trips, Serve, Serve Our Church, Youth Ministry|

Service Opportunities Expanding

In person volunteer opportunities are expanding with our partner agencies and as people feel more comfortable serving in-person your help will be welcomed. Micah Ministry has volunteer spots available on Monday evenings, explore and sign up HERE. Cross-Lines of KCK offers a range of services throughout the week in the Argentine area of KCK. Many of Read More...

2021-05-10T12:02:16-05:00May 10, 2021|Categories: Metro Service, Serve, Serve Our Church|

May Collection Connection

The Metro Mission Team is asking for donations of toilet paper and paper towels for Della Lamb Community Services, one of our partner agencies in the northeast area of KC. Della serves the needs of more than 1,500 low income or vulnerable families through rent and utility assistance, food pantry and other emergency services. Please bring Read More...

2021-05-10T11:59:44-05:00May 10, 2021|Categories: Metro Service, Serve, Serve Our Church|

Grace at Work Partnership Day with reStart

RESCHEDULED Saturday, May 22, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Make plans to come help reStart create a usable outdoor space for their clients. We will be helping landscape an outdoor space. Children 5 and older are welcome to help with their parents. Please RSVP HERE. Confirmation and details will be emailed to registered volunteers a few days Read More...

2021-05-10T12:00:53-05:00May 9, 2021|Categories: Metro Service, Serve, Serve Our Church|

Easter Offering Raises $30,000

[cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1"][cs_element_row _id="2"][cs_element_column _id="3"][cs_text _order="0"] The Grants and Special Offerings team is grateful for the generous support of the congregation for the 2021 Easter Offering. The team is distributing a total of $30,000 to the three recipients The Grooming Project, Amethyst Place and True Light Resource Center. These local agencies are transforming lives with a range of support and Read More...

2021-05-13T15:35:16-05:00March 11, 2021|Categories: Congregational Care, Connect, Give, Metro Service, Serve, Serve Our Church|

Uprooting Racism: The Housing Crisis, A Personal Story

Among the many issues the pandemic has spotlighted, affordable housing and growing evictions have risen to the forefront. The housing crisis nationwide is multifaceted. Recently we had the opportunity to learn more about critical housing issues in Kansas City and ways we might assist and protect tenants during these times. If you missed Read More...

2021-03-04T10:17:38-06:00March 4, 2021|Categories: Metro Service, Serve, Serve Our Church|

Supporting Our International Partners

As a church community, we seek to embody God’s love and discover ways in which God’s Spirit is creatively transforming the lives of individuals and communities near and far. One of the ways we explore this call is through our international mission partners, including FEDICE in Ecuador and CEPAD in Nicaragua. Both organizations are partners both Read More...

2021-03-03T09:15:34-06:00March 3, 2021|Categories: Metro Service, Mission Trips, Serve, Serve Our Church|

Support Mission Partners Keeping People Warm

ReStart Inc, one of the church's mission partner agencies, is on the front line of serving those experiencing homelessness and hunger during this dangerous cold weather. The shelter is in need of new or used blankets, towels and sheets. Donations can also be made through their website, or on their Amazon wishlist. ReStart also has virtual Read More...

2021-02-11T15:00:02-06:00February 11, 2021|Categories: Metro Service, Serve, Serve Our Church|
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