You are invited to tune your heart to God’s grace as we celebrate the many gifts of time, talent and treasure which comprise our church family.
Easter Offering 2019
This year, our Easter Offering recipients are two organizations that are paving the way for a sustainable future one community at a time.
Leadership Nominations
The nominating process to fill elected positions for the 2019-2020 church year has closed.
Fund-A-Need: Youth Missions
This year’s Fund-A-Need project is Youth Missions, including the summer 2019 high school trip to Ecuador. Our high school team and adult sponsors will be working with FEDICE, an organization whose mission is to empower indigenous and marginalized communities in the Ecuadorian Andes to break the cyclical chains of poverty, discrimination, …
Ash Wednesday: March 6, 6:00 p.m.
Ash Wednesday services are on Mar. 6 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The first service of Lent invites us into the journey to Easter.
2018 Christmas Offering Raises more than $36,000
The 2018 Christmas offering raised $36,785.07 to support programs empowering people to learn and live a life of self-sufficiency. Local recipients of this offering were Grace United Community Ministries, Harmony Project KC, and Literacy KC. International recipients were FEDICE in Ecuador and CEPAD in Nicaragua. Thank you for your generous …
2019 Celebration Dinner and Auction
The Celebration Dinner and Auction is on Fri., Mar. 8, 2019 from 6:30-10:00 p.m. at Boulevard Brewery.
Your Gifts Matter
Rachel Clement, Director of Finance I am blessed to receive your annual giving pledges but also to see your gifts at work. Each time I write a check to pay a bill I am reminded that your contributions make so many things possible. The generosity of your gifts should be …
Consider a Year-End Gift
As 2018 comes to a close, we invite you to consider making a year-end gift to the church. You may email Finance Director Rachel Clement or call 816.381.9256 for more information, or to set up a credit card payment or arrange for a stock transfer. Please note that the church offices will …
Consider a Year-End Gift
As we enter this holiday season, please consider making a year-end gift to the church. You may contact finance director Rachel Clement to set up a credit card payment or arrange for a stock transfer. You may also consider giving directly at this link by clicking Give Now. Please note …
Precious Gifts
I drive into the parking lot and the snow has been removed. A nursery attendant greets me with a smile and warm handshake in the children’s wing. She stands in the hallway ready for the little ones to toddle in. I walk into the parlor and smell the fresh brewed Roasterie coffee.
Disaster Relief Through Week of Compassion
Week of Compassion is the relief, refugee and development mission fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. It seeks to equip and empower disciples to alleviate the suffering of others through disaster response, humanitarian aid, sustainable development and the promotion of mission opportunities. …
State of the Church
Tues., Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m. in the Social Hall. Rev. Carla Aday will give a vision update and present the 2017-2018 annual report. Cost is $10/person for barbecue dinner. RSVP to April Booth at [email protected] by Sept. 9. Child care available with RSVP.
New Board, Elder Leadership for 2018-2019 Year
Pat Martin will serve as chair of the congregational board for the 2018-2019 year. Pat has been a member of the church for 30 years, having first been drawn here by former Senior Minister Dr. Gene Brice’s preaching and the beauty of our sanctuary. Pat has served in many previous …
Your Legacy of Love
By Rachel Clement, Director of Finance Legacy of Love! What stands out to me when I think of this year’s stewardship theme is this line in the campaign brochure “With this legacy, lives are transformed, relationships born, forgiveness is received and joy multiplies to change the world.” I don’t always …