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Children and families are invited on August 23 for our annual traditions of a Back to School Blessing and the presentation of a Bible to all our third graders. 5:45 – Back to School Blessing 6:00 – Third Grade Bible Presentation 6:15 – Kona Ice Contact April for more information.
We celebrate all those members and guests of this congregation who have given their time, talent and treasure to the realm of God in the past year. Thank you to all of you who have served.
In their class Reading for Anti-Racism Rev. Catherine Stark-Corn and Rev. Tyler Heston share about their approaches to anti-racism work and some of the books that have helped them get there.
This summer’s Backyard Bash offerings look a little different, but as we have done the last two summers, we are excited to offer online class offerings and activities for children and families, starting June 10. Our goals of community, spiritual development and fun are still present this year. You are invited to join one of these opportunities:
Many of you have had the chance to send a note or picture to one of our church members who may be isolated and unable to connect with others much these days. If you have not and would like to connect – let April know and we will get a …
Now more than ever, we know what truly matters: friends, family, kindness. Though this season has been challenging, the spirit, grace and hope that has risen up among us inspires.
There are three ways to participate in this twist on Dr. Mike Graves’ Monday Night Classes, focused on the earliest Communion practices within Christianity.
Children and families are assisting the Green Team in preparing the church grounds for spring and summer. The Dakan family did general clean up this week to keep the grounds tidy and help prepare for the flower planting. Other families will be putting almost 800 begonias in the ground in the …
Our children, youth and families have packed 1,944 meals for Cross-Lines Community Outreach to be distributed to families in the Kansas City area. If your family would like to sponsor and pack some meals, find out how. The Mueret family had so much fun, they went a second time!
During this time of sheltering in place, people are hungry not just for things to do but ways to grow spiritually when most every aspect of life has been upended. The clergy put our heads together and compiled a list of resources for just such a moment as this.
We are excited for stories and songs with you and your children on Wednesday at 4:30. This meeting is geared towards birth – 2nd grade but all ages welcome. If you’d like information on how to join in, email April Booth.
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Holy Week and Easter look a little different this year in the midst of the global pandemic, but we will still gather in worship on a journey to the resurrection. Join us.
Fifty women with white hair slip demurely into the carved wooden choir stalls, bow their heads to pray and then sweetly sing “O God break the teeth in their mouths.” I was shocked. Is this phrase really in the Bible? A few minutes later we sing, “Let those who seek …
