Recently, one of my favorite writers, Newbery Medal-winning author Matt de la Peña, published an op-ed in Time, “Why We Shouldn’t Shield Children From Darkness.” He related an experience where his daughter saw his wife cry. “I couldn’t help thinking,” he wrote, “a fraction of her innocence had been lost that day.
Check out these books in The Well to enhance your Lenten journey.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Well Gift and Book shop has reopened after being closed for construction during the month of January.
The Well Book and Gift shop is temporarily closed due to ceiling construction. But don't forget that you can still support Week of Compassion through your Amazon purchases. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the same prices and selection as amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of Read More...
Advent calendars are a great way to teach your kids the spiritual richness of the Advent and Christmas season. Available now in The Well.
It’s that time of year when we gather together to celebrate family and friends. Stop by the WELL to pick up a hostess gift or an item to enhance your own get together. Our pinecone collection including decorative towels and platters plus cheese boards, markers, and knife sets are just what you Read More...
Volunteers are needed to help staff The Well gift and book shop on Sunday mornings. There are two shifts each Sunday, 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Volunteers are asked to commit to one Sunday each month. Training on the iPad based Square point of sale system will be provided; Read More...
Stop into The Well on Sunday to pick up a fun, unique gift. All proceeds from The Well support Week of Compassion, so you can treat mom and do some good in the world at the same time. [envira-gallery id="4536"]
Come to A Christmas Festival on Sun., Dec. 11 to enjoy chili, crafts and cookies with Santa, and your children will have an opportunity to shop in Santa’s Workshop Store. The Well will be open during the festival so children can shop for gifts for their family. They are encouraged to bring Read More...
Join entertaining and lifestyle blogger Jenny Steffens Hobick in The Well on Wednesday, November 30 at 5:45 p.m. as she demonstrates “Easy Holiday Entertaining." There will be goodies to taste after her demonstration.
Dennis Hedberg, a native of Kansas City who has taken beautiful photographs of our renovated campus, will be on hand at The Well on Sun., Nov. 6, from 9:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. along with these prints for purchase. You will have the opportunity to purchase one of the copyrighted photos in several sizes Read More...
Sales at The Well, our book and gift store, this year have raised $5,000 for Week of Compassion. Week of Compassion is the disaster relief and humanitarian assistance program fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). On Sun., Sept. 25, the donation was announced during the 11:00 a.m. worship service.
Please stop by The Well, our book and gift store, beginning Sun., July 17 for the summer clearance sale on selected items. The Well is open 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays. All proceeds benefit Week of Compassion.
According to the Pew Research Center, only 41 percent of Americans are able to state both the Muslim name for God and the name of the Islamic sacred text. Knowledge of the basic beliefs and practices of this beautiful religion is even lower. I’m not an expert on Islam but I have Read More...
