Next 100 Groundbreaking Blends Generations to Continue a Legacy

Shannon Gammon Children & Families, Church Life, Congregational Care, Home Page, Next 100 Updates, Special Events, Uncategorized

The sun was not shining, but the excitement in the air and the smiles on faces definitely brightened the “Next 100 Groundbreaking” that was held on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Over 150 people of all ages gathered on the east side of the church where the most visible renovations will be taking place.

[email protected] Partnership Day!

Shannon Gammon Children & Families, Metro Service, Serve

On Nov. 5, 2022, families and individuals gathered to help move, sort, and organize a range of items for Della Lambs Operation Holidays. This annual project serves over 500 families in the northeast area of KC. Our team helped get the first round of preparations completed. If you are interested …

GRACE AT WORK GROUP WINTERIZES GARDENS

Shannon Gammon Children & Families, Metro Service, Serve

A team of over 25 gathered at Grace United Community Ministries in NE KC on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2022 to clean-up and ready the gardens for winter. These community gardens offer fresh produce to the clients of Grace United and neighbors through the growing season. This large group made quick work of cleaning …

BABIES AND BREAKFAST IS A BLAST!

Shannon Gammon Children & Families, Special Events

Saturday, October 8, 2022,  was our first “Babies and Breakfast” event! Fun AND Fellowship (and of course FOOD!) was had by all! This is a great opportunity to connect with parents who have children similar in age. Be sure to join us next month, on Sat. Nov. 12 from 9:30-10:30am! We …

Spring Fling

Lara Schopp Children & Families, Special Events

Sun., Apr. 3, Noon Children and families are invited to our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Children will enjoy egg hunting, crafts, games and more! For children birth-5th grade. Want to help with Spring Fling? Pick up a pack of plastic eggs to fill or donate candy. All candy must be …

Club Kids Summer Service Learning

Lara Schopp Children & Families

There are two service learning weeks this summer for 3rd-5th graders: May 31- June 3 and Aug. 1-5. We’ll work with local partner agencies in the morning and do an activity in the afternoon. Cost is around $75 if you stay for lunch and afternoon activity. The August week is …

Children’s Centennial Book Available in The Well

Lara Schopp Children & Families

Here Is the Church, a children’s board book written by Hayley Nicholas in celebration of the church’s centennial, is now available for purchase for $10 in The Well Bookstore. A City Church: The First Century of Service, written by historian Linna Place about the church’s first 100 years, is also available …

Advent in Advance

Lara Schopp Children & Families, Connect

Our annual make-and-take event to help children and families prepare their homes for Christmas looks a little different this year — instead of making items at church to take home, we’re moving to a take and make format.