BINGO IN THE PARK WAS A BIG HIT!
The first event of the Summer Pop-Ups was held on Wednesday, June 21, 2-23! We had over 50 bingo participants of all ages yelling out "BINGO", "BOOP" and "JUST ONE MORE"!
The Conversation Continues
One way to describe a sermon is as “a small piece of the Church’s ongoing conversation.” There are obviously two sides to that equation: there is what gets said prior to any given sermon that preachers account for (scholarly commentaries and everyday conversations), as well as the discourse that continues afterward, when the sermon is no longer the preacher’s but hopefully living on in the people who heard it.
Where Is Your Church?
By Rev. Joe Walker, Minister of Congregational Care If someone were to ask, “Where is your church,” how would you answer that question? Likely, your first response would be to give the location of the physical building, “It’s that beautiful gothic church on Ward Parkway.” During these summer months, you might also pause Read More...
Progress and Entertainment
Demolition on the east side of the building continues to draw crowds!
Holy Week and Easter 2023
Easter serves as the culmination of several holy week traditions, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. We invite you attend each of these services in person or online.
Next 100 Groundbreaking Blends Generations to Continue a Legacy
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.
Spring Fling and The Next 100 Groundbreaking
You are invited to a fun celebration on Sunday, March 26 at 12pm. This year's annual Spring Fling will include a special groundbreaking as we begin renovations for the Next 100 Years!
BABIES AND BREAKFAST
Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. Children 3 and under, bring your family for breakfast! We will be serving pancakes and have toys available in the Social Hall. Come meet parents with children of similar age.
Reverend Bryce Bowers Biography
Reverend Bryce Bowers joined our clergy as the Executive Minister on January 15, 2023. Bryce’s roles include leading the engagement and enrichment ministry of our church.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, Jan. 15 at 10am, Room 301 We are excited to launch a new Sunday school class for the new year to serve folks in middle adulthood! Are you in your fifties or sixties and looking for a space to connect with others? Stop by Room 301 for a chance to connect Read More...
Advent Sermon Series 2022
We know the story of Jesus born in a manger. Shepherds, angels and wise men appear on Christmas cards, as nativity sets and even on stained glass windows, to remind us of his birth. But did you know there are four unique perspectives in the Bible about Jesus’ arrival among us?
SNACKS IN THE PARK
Join Catherine and April at Franklin Park (Roe Ave & Somerset Dr.). THIS THURSDAY! Oct. 20, 3 - 5pm. We will have snacks! Invite friends and find us under a tree or at the picnic tables.
STAFF AND METRO MISSION TEAM MEMBERS BUILD A SHED
A team consisting of several church staff and members gathered at River of Refuge to assemble a shed to serve as storage for bikes and outdoor equipment. After a recent tour of the facility, with Pam Seymour (Executive Director) sharing outdoor equipment was prone to stealing even with a secured gated area, a private donation of a Read More...
Change of Season
All this autumnal beauty is a halo around winter’s death and dormancy. This sublime enchantment is a last act, a valedictory display only possible because these leaves are starving. They will not go gentle into the night but blaze against the dying of their light. And here I am: stunned and grateful Read More...
Club Kids Grace at Work
Sunday, Oct. 16 | 12:00 - 2:30pm 3rd - 5th Graders will eat lunch together in the Youth Center and then head to Grace United to help winterize the gardens. No skill needed, just a willing spirit, water bottle and work gloves! We have seats for 8 and will then need a Read More...
