Leadership Nominations

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The Nominating Committee would like to ask you to take a second to think about the people in your church community that you would like working for and representing you. The work of the church is more important than ever, here is a valuable way to be involved!

Annual Report and Looking Ahead

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The congregation is invited to attend this evening of enrichment that showcases the previous year and looks forward to the Next 5. Join us at 6:30-8:00 in the Social Hall or via Zoom.

2022-2023 Leadership Slate

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The leadership slate for the 2022-2023 year has been approved by the congregation.  Officers and At Large Members of the Congregational BoardChair: Jennifer AustenfeldBoard Chair Elect: J.J. JonesSecretary: Becky McElduffTreasurer: Glenn MillsPersonnel Chair: Sara EngberNew Board Member: Liz CopelandNew Board Member: Phil Klever Endowment Fund Trustees Nancy Lear Eric Adler …

Native Plant Sale – Pre-Orders Only

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Spring is here and we could all use some outside time so take a look at the native plants available for pre-order! These will arrive in time for spring planting! Restoring native plant habitat is vital to preserving biodiversity. By creating a native plant garden, each patch of habitat becomes part …

Warmth Packs for Micah Ministries

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Each Monday evening volunteers offer meals through the Micah Ministries at Independence Boulevard Christian Church. Many of those being served may be without adequate shelter or homes which becomes even more challenging in winter. Metro Missions Team will be collecting items and monetary donations for warmth packs to be shared for Christmas. Donations of water-proof winter …

Electronic Vote for 2021-2022 Lay Leadership

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Congregational Board Past Board Chair: Tepring Crocker* Board Chair: Matt Moeder* Board Chair Elect: Jennifer Austenfeld Secretary: Becky McElduff Treasurer: Phil Howes Personnel Committee Chair: Mary McClure Past Elder Chair: Jayson Parker** Elder Chair: Shelle Jensen** Elder Chair Elect:  E.J. Becker** Board Member 1: Sara Christensen* Board Member 2: Karen Gallagher* Board Member 3: Becky McElduff* Board Member 4: Kay Moffat* Board Member …

Easter Offering Spotlight: The Grooming Project

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The Grooming Project, teaches struggling moms the trade of pet grooming as a means to change the trajectory of their children’s lives.  Pet Groomers earn $30,000-$100,000 working full time and the demand is so high that felonies and low education levels are not a barrier. After years of research, it …

Easter Offering Raises $30,000

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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 services for their …