Congregational meetings will be held at the conclusion of each worship service on Sun., June 2 to vote on the leadership slate for the 2019-2020 church year. Leadership Slate for 2019-2020 Board Chair Jeff Zimmerman Board Chair Elect Tepring Crocker Secretary Jennifer Austenfeld Treasurer Phil Howes Personnel Committee Sara Engber Mary McClure, Read More...
The church’s 2011-2016 Capital Campaign provided $300,000 to be designated for an outreach project in Northeast Kansas City. A portion of these funds were committed to creating a three-year Director of Mission Partnerships staff position to strengthen our relationships and hands on mission projects in the Northeast, and $200,000 would be stewarded Read More...
I always get to write a newsletter article during the time you are responding to the stewardship campaign. Coincidence? I don’t think so. It is so I get to tell you each year how you amaze me. This church can’t make the difference it makes without you! The gifts that you provide Read More...
This year, our Easter Offering recipients are two organizations that are paving the way for a sustainable future one community at a time.
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.
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 gifts to Read More...
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 celebrated. This Read More...
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 be open Read More...
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 that the Read More...
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.
Tues., Sept. 10 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 Jill Sullins by Sept. 8. Child care available with RSVP.
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 leadership positions Read More...
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 get to Read More...
Congregational meetings will be held at the conclusion of each worship service on Sun., June 3 to vote on the leadership slate for the 2018-2019 church year.
Thank you to all who have participated in the Legacy of Love stewardship campaign. As of May 15, we have received 220 pledge cards, representing 103 increased pledges, 13 increased by over 25 percent and 33 first-time pledges. To date we are approximately $80,000 ahead of where we were this time last Read More...
