Recently I was driving my 12-year-old daughter and three of her friends to a babysitting certification class. I don’t know if you’ve ever been in close quarters with four preteen girls, but I can assure you that it is loud and squealy. The topic of conversation this day was Pokemon GO.
On July 24 we welcomed Rev. Julia Brown Karimu, President of the Division of Overseas Ministries of our denomination and the co-executive of Global Ministries (Disciples of Christ and United Church of Christ), and her associates.
Our next Faith and Grief Lunch Ministry is Tues., Aug. 2, at Village Presbyterian Church. Our Faith and Grief Lunch Ministry offers a safe place for those who grieve to remember, listen, and pray together. The meal begins at noon and ends promptly at 1:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month. Everyone is welcome – Read More...
We are collecting school uniforms for Hartman Elementary School in August. We need uniforms for boys and girls. They should be new or gently used khaki or navy pants and navy polo shirts. Sizes 6, 8, and 10 are especially needed. You may also make a monetary contribution, noting “Hartman uniforms” Read More...
By John Cockle I began singing in the Chancel Choir eight years ago. Prior to that, I had no music training and had no previous experience singing in a choir. You may be asking yourself “Why in the world did you join the Chancel Choir?” Well, it had nothing to do with Read More...
On Sun., July 24, Glen Miles and Leeann Blundell, chair of the Congregational Board, led the congregation in dedicating the church’s vision of ministry for the 2016-2017 church year, which began on July 1.
Did you know that in the beginning of each school year volunteers in our Children and Student Ministries gather together for training on curriculum, safety policies and procedures and to learn about our children? If you volunteer throughout the year in any capacity, join us!
by Rev. Joe Walker, Minister of Congregational Care I was McKenna’s age when the Golden Age of the Kansas City Streetcars coasted to a halt. So, last Saturday’s ride on the new streetcar with her provided an illustrative historic vantage point. Last Saturday we were delighted to host some much-beloved extended family Read More...
In July, about 75 people from Middletown Christian Church in Louisville, KY, and Simpsonville Christian Church in Simpsonville, KY, participated in MissionKC, an opportunity provided by our church to serve and make a financial impact in Northeast KC. One group served with Grace United Community ministries helping with its summer program for Read More...
Students in grades 6-8 worked with our partners in the northeast on June 17-19. Below, left to right, Kathy McDandel (chaperone), Duncan Bennett, Breck McGuire, Caroline Schopp, Elizabeth Crocker, Olivia Keller and Chuck Pickrel.
High school students who went on the mission trip to Nicaragua in June shared photos and talked with the congregation on Sun., July 10, about their experience. Pictured above, left to right, Chuck Pickrel, Taylor Corn, Sam Berry, Jackson Berry, Charlie Jensen, Wynne Reddin, MaKenna Lockhart.
We have committed to try to provide teams of three to five people to help prepare each home in the Della Lamb Refugee Resettlement program, a part of our Northeast PartNErship. If you are interested in helping with this project, please contact Kathy Buckley, the point person for our congregation, at Read More...
Our Chancel Choir invites you to visit choir rehearsals this summer so you can see if you would be interested in joining the choir. The Chancel Choir sings each Sunday during the 11:00 a.m. service. No audition is necessary. During the summer, the choir will meet once a month – on the Read More...
We are collecting school supplies for Della Lamb Community Services charter school. We are collecting: Spiral notebooks and 3-hole loose leaf paper 3-ring plastic binders. Della Lamb Charter School is located in the Northeast Kansas City area. The K-8 school serves about 600 students; 97 percent at the poverty level. Read More...
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.
