Thoughts from “Reparations in KC” American Public Square Event
Redemption, atonement, healing, restoration: these are all terms you may hear in a book on theology. They’re also the kind of terms we heard talked about on Wednesday night.
GRACE AT WORK GROUP WINTERIZES GARDENS
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 and refreshing Read More...
Grace at Work Partnership Day – Micah Ministry
Mon., Mar. 29, Noon - 4:00 pm The Metro Mission team invites all to a service opportunity with one of our NE mission partners, Micah Ministry at Independence Blvd Christian Church, to help in the clothing closets. We will be sorting, organizing and helping process the many donations they have received during the Read More...
Uprooting Racism: The Housing Crisis, A Personal Story
Among the many issues the pandemic has spotlighted, affordable housing and growing evictions have risen to the forefront. The housing crisis nationwide is multifaceted. Recently we had the opportunity to learn more about critical housing issues in Kansas City and ways we might assist and protect tenants during these times. If you missed Read More...
Prescription Bottles for Micah
We are collecting empty prescription bottles for Micah Ministry who repurposes them after sterilizing for distribution of body soap, shampoo and other hygiene needs. You may leave bottles in the collection bin at the east entrance to the church Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
One Plate at a Time
By Rev. Corey Meyer, Director of Mission Partnerships The people came in short waves over the course of about an hour and a half. Some would come up and say, “No lettuce, please,” or “I would love extra beans today,” and we happily obliged. A few folks requested a smaller portion of Read More...
“And” Is the Key Word
As many of you know, my title at the church is Scholar in Residence and Minister of Spiritual Formation, a title with “and” in there. But that’s not the “and” I mean to reference in the title of this article. When I think about spiritual formation, I think naturally about how persons mature in their faith, which for me implies “and” in the process. Specifically: learning and doing.
New Director of Mission Partnerships Named
The Personnel Committee announces the appointment of Rev. Corey Meyer as the church’s new Director of Mission Partnerships.
