It was 4 a.m. and I was groggy-eyed on the way to catch a 6 a.m. flight, when I heard about the massacre of 50 worshipers in New Zealand. I confess that initially I only felt numb. One more shooting. We all know what follows: talk of sensible gun laws and improved Read More...
Today more than ever before folks describe themselves as spiritual but not religious. During the season of Lent, we will look at how spiritual and religious are different and the same.
Get a sneak peek at the awesome auction items at this year's Celebration Dinner.
Catherine has worked with children in a range of roles most of her adult life. As an elementary educator she worked with upper elementary students for numerous years after graduating from Trinity University in San Antonio, TX. From the classroom she shifted into non-profit work with organizations in the Kansas City area Read More...
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There will be on service only on Sun., Dec. 30, at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Rev. Tyler Heston will be preaching.
As we begin a new calendar year we will look at how Jesus began his life changing mission.
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As we enter this holiday season, please consider making a year-end gift to the church. You may contact finance director Rachel Clement to set up a credit card payment or arrange for a stock transfer. You may also consider giving directly at this link by clicking Give Now. Please note that the Read More...
The sermon series will help us prepare for the arrival of the Christ. Sundays starting Dec. 2.
We will be closing the church offices at 3:00 p.m. today, Mon., Nov. 12, due to the inclement weather. All classes and events scheduled at the church this evening are canceled.
By Dr. Mike Graves, Scholar in Residence and Minister of Spiritual Formation All this year, National Public Radio has featured a series on the 50th anniversary of 1968, one of the most traumatic years in American history. Here’s the briefest of reminders: Martin Luther King, Jr. and Bobby Kennedy were both assassinated. Read More...
Sometimes I regret naming this column "Candid." It forces me to be...you know...candid. So I must tell you I am nervous. Not terribly nervous. But a little nervous, or maybe medium nervous. Back in August when I was at 9,000 feet pondering what messages I might bring to the pulpit this fall, Read More...
Every fall I gather with a dozen or so Disciples of Christ pastors from across the country for a retreat/conference in Chicago. We banter about theological topics presented in formal papers and books, ponder ways to empower the churches we serve, share our own faith doubts and dreams. Most years I question Read More...
Join us in worship at Rev. Carla Aday and Dr. Mike Graves retell some of the Bibles ʻgreatest hits. Sept. 16 – Part 1 – Abraham and Sarah: Following God without Maps, based on Genesis 17: 1-8 and 15-17. Rev. Carla Aday preaching. Sept. 23 – Part 2 – Moses: I’d Like Read More...
