2019 CYF Midwinter Retreat - "Snow-One is Perfect" WHEN: Friday, January 4th at 7:00pm - Sunday, January 6th at 11:00amWHERE: Tall Oaks Conference Center WHO: 9th-12th graders COST: $130 ($145 after Dec 21st, 2018). NO ONLINE REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED AFTER: DECEMBER 28th THEME: Snow-One is Perfect KEYNOTER: Rev. Dr. Delesslyn Kennebrew, Regional Minister Read More...
Some families celebrate Christmas with the precision of a Bach cantata and some with the creative improvisation of a jazz medley. Both can be beautiful. But while we are in the middle of it, sorting out which traditions are essential and which are flexible can be tricky. The goal of course is Read More...
1st - 5th graders will explore various parts of the birth of Jesus in the December workshop series for Sunday School. From viewing ways authors and illustrators tell the story to creating their own nativity scene to assembling a holiday treat, children will spend time preparing to celebrate the mystery of the Read More...
3rd - 5th graders and their families are invited to join us on Sat., Dec. 16 as we carol at our homebound members' residences. After caroling, we will return to church for a chili dinner for families and siblings while Club Kids have special holiday celebration. 4:30 p.m. – Gather at church Read More...
Matthew 1:18-24 One day in Catholic school the dear old nun was teaching us about Joseph’s dream in which he is called to be Jesus’ earthly father (Matthew 1:18-24). Sister told us that Mary was a better example of discipleship than Joseph because Mary said “Yes!” almost immediately to God’s plan while Read More...
Luke 1: 25-38 What could it mean to dream the impossible? In my living room is a ceramic figuring of Mary in the middle of a nativity scene. It was gifted to me this year from my grandmother, whose grandmother gave it to her decades ago. To me this year, it is much more Read More...
Revelation 12:1-6 Whenever I lead a “Bible and Art Tour” at the Nelson with my docent friend Donna Houtteman, one of the pieces we talk about is a life-size wooden carving from Germany, of Mary and child. She has long, flowing hair, with the naked infant Jesus resting in her arms. But Read More...
My friend Nancy writes “there is no such thing as hope for those who refuse to see the need for hope.”* Dave and I got married in January of 1993. On our first Christmas as a married couple, we were alone in an apartment I didn’t like. No kids or parents or Read More...
Rev. Corey Meyer, Director of Mission Partnerships Last February I received an e-mail from Lance Jesse, our chairperson of the Grants & Special Offerings Team, saying that we had two checks to deliver to some of our mission partners who were the recipients of our Christmas Offering. I thought, “Great! How kind Read More...
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...
I drive into the parking lot and the snow has been removed. A nursery attendant greets me with a smile and warm handshake in the children’s wing. She stands in the hallway ready for the little ones to toddle in. I walk into the parlor and smell the fresh brewed Roasterie coffee.
Paul Cutelli, Director of Technology “…I hope that the world turns and that things get better. But what I hope most of all is that you understand what I mean when I tell you that even though I do not know you, and even though I may never meet you, laugh with Read More...
The sermon series will help us prepare for the arrival of the Christ. Sundays starting Dec. 2.
Enhance your Advent Experience this year with daily meditations. Shop in The Well for meditations by Walter Brueggemann, Richard Rohr, Henry Nouwen and others. Many other children’s and adult Christmas books are also available to be purchased in The Well.
Candlelit Christmas carol sing-a-long, free chili dinner, Santa, crafts and more! All are welcome.
