Pastoral Update
An update on what the church is doing in the coming days to keep members and friends safe and healthy in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Be Kind
By Lisa McLeish, Director of Early Childhood Programs I n spite of my effort to only watch the news for the weather forecast, the other news of the world makes itself known. The excitement and happiness of the Chief’s Super Bowl win seems so long ago as we are inundated with the Read More...
The Ancient Audacity to Hope
By Tyler Heston, Minister to Youth It’s easy to be anxious in our world today. As November 2020 grows closer, our country is nervous about what’s next. Life as normal is coming to a halt across the globe as COVID-19 spreads. On top of these things and the plethora of personal concerns Read More...
Green Items in The Well
The Sustainability Team, in collaboration with The Well, is offering a range of environmentally friendly products for purchase. Much of what we use day to day could be more friendly to the earth. As convenient as plastic wrap and plastic shopping bags may seem, the long term impact of their use on Read More...
Holy Week and Easter
Spring Fling Egg Hunt The annual Spring Fling Easter Egg Hunt is on Sun., Mar. 29 at noon. This event for the whole family will have a petting zoo, children’s activities, the Easter Bunny and lots of fun! Lunch provided. Holy Week Palm Sunday Worship Children are invited to join the Palm Parade Read More...
Youth Ministry Calendar
Check out all the great things happening in Youth Ministry this year!
Caring for Creation: Choices Matter
In January, Pathways to Learning speaker Kristin Riott, executive director of Bridging the Gap, shared an informative and thought provoking presentation on the environmental health of Kansas City. Riott touched on many areas where individuals and the community can have a positive influence. Here are some facts to consider: What you eat Read More...
Carla’s Candids for Friday, March 6
A virus. A tornado. A rapidly shifting political scene. And that was just by Wednesday! How do you and I as people of faith, respond to the volatility? First, the virus. Jesus focused much of his energy on healing the sick. Without antibiotics or IV’s, Jesus had compassion on those with incurable Read More...
In Awe of the Rugged
By Catherine Stark-Corn, Minister to Families and Children One of my most cherished memories is of the church’s family mission trips to the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The drive could be a bit long, especially with younger ones who were tired of car games, toys, sitting, being told to Read More...
Under Construction…
This Spring Fling is currently under construction. We are brainstorming how this might happen with being diligent about social distancing and event regulations. Stay tuned...
Forty Days
“I have no problem giving up alcohol for the 40 days of Lent” my friend told me. “But if I try to say no to a glass of wine other times of the year, it seems impossible. I don’t know why that is.” This conversation with my friend got me to thinking Read More...
Lenten Sermon Series
During the six Sundays of Lent we will look at the ways God knocks on the doorways of our lives and summons us to live in new ways.
Carla’s Candids for Friday, February 21
'I wish you were either hot or cold, but you are lukewarm,' says Jesus to the church in the book of Revelation. Guilty as charged. There are too many days that my faith feels lackluster. Sometimes my prayer life feels like going through the motions but I wish my prayers were more Read More...
Love
The world no longer trusts Christians who ʻlove Jesus but do not seem to love anything else,” writes Richard Rohr, in his latest book, The Universal Christ. Valentine’s Day is a good day to reflect on what we love, who we love, how we love. My earliest memory of Valentine’s Day is Read More...
Native Plant Sale
What do milkweed, garden phlox, wild ginger and purple coneflower have in common? Besides being native perennials (which require less water after the first year, are grown without pesticides and feed/support pollinators), these varieties along numerous other native plants are available for pre-order on Sundays. Find a visual display of choices on Read More...
