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 …
Grace
By Lisa McCleish, Director of Early Childhood Programs Last March, the Parents’ Day Out and Preschool Program left on a Friday, ready for a week spring break, and didn’t re-open until June 1, over 10 weeks later. COVID. Admittedly, the staff were unprepared to be closed due to a pandemic. …
MOPS Fall Schedule
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) will meet on the following from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the backyard. September 16 September 30 October 14 October 28 November and beyond will be based on weather and current COVID situation. We will likely hold some of our winter meetings over Zoom Questions? Contact April Booth.
Annual State of the Church Meeting
If you missed the annual State of the Church meeting, you can view a recording, the meeting slide show, and the 2019-2020 annual report here.
Club Kids Resumes
Calling all 3rd-5th graders! Club Kids will resume on Sun., Sept. 13 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. outside at the church. Join us for some fun and fellowship each Sunday evening!
Family Service Opportunities
We know that some of you have had your summer extended for a couple of weeks, if you are looking for ways to serve here are some opportunities we have for you and your family. August 27 – Something to Eat Food Packing, 1:00-5:00. Sign up for a one hour …
Popsicles in the Park
Come see April and Catherine on August 30 at Franklin Park (Roe Ave & Somerset Dr). We will have popsicles and bubbles! Find us under a tree, we will be there 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Back to School Blessing and 3rd Grade Bibles
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.
Celebration of Service
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.
Anti-Racism Book Studies
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.
Backyard Bash
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:
Now More Than Ever
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.
Communion at Home – Class and Cooking
There are three ways to participate in this twist on Dr. Mike Graves’ Monday Night Classes, focused on the earliest Communion practices within Christianity.
Families Gardening at Church
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 …
Families Helping Families
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!