https://youtu.be/uMyCa35_mOg Often times, people think waiting is the hardest part. So far, we seem to be handling it pretty well. We waited early this morning for our 6:15am flight; we’re waiting now in the Miami airport for our 7 hour layover to end; we’ll be excitedly waiting to arrive at our Read More...
Adult leaders Tyler Heston, Nancy Lear, Lori Bennett and 15 sort-of-awake teenagers met at KCI today, June 6, at 4:00 a.m. (YES, that is early) to depart on their service/learning mission to Ecuador. Check back here for updates on their trip, which will be posted as the team has accessibility to wifi. Read More...
“At arrival of gratitude, theology slid away like a heavy coat.” -Leif Enger, Virgil Wander I love three things about this quote. First, I love that gratitude arrives. It’s hard to force gratitude. You can practice politeness and teach folks to say “thank you” but the deep awareness that life is a Read More...
Last week, thousands gathered both in person and online for the funeral of Christian author and speaker Rachel Held Evans, who died unexpectedly at the age of 37. Evans spent most of her life in Tennessee, where she was raised as a conservative Evangelical. In her twenties, she began to question things Read More...
During June and July children having completed kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to join in a special experience during the Sunday School hour 9:55 - 10:50 a.m. We will begin in the Youth Center with our youth for a combined opening led by Sara and Alex; a focus reading or video Read More...
The High School Ecuador mission trip team was commissioned in worship on Sun., June 2. We leave in a few short days!
Faith is both taught and caught.We learn the stories of Jesus and the moral principles that set us on a road called faith. And we occasionally experience "something more" that grips us with a deeper kind of knowing. Millions of pilgrims travel to the holy land each year in search of that Read More...
Tues., June 18 Meet at the church at 4:00 pm for a fun scavenger hunt around town. We’ll adventure Kansas City together via scavenger hunt, stopping for a few fun sights together, before rendezvousing for dinner downtown. We’ll back at the church by 9:00 pm. Please bring $15 for food and activities. Read More...
The last Thursday of each month, youth will serve at Urban Farming Guys! The Urban Farming Guys is a nonprofit that helps disadvantaged communities rebuild from within by building local economy, capacity, and resiliency. We will help with gardening and other projects. Bring a water bottle, work gloves, clothes that can get Read More...
Shop The Well for Prayer Boxes. They provide a designated space for people to place reminders of situations, groups, events or individuals they wish to keep in mind and heart. During a time of prayer or meditation, they can review the contents of the boxes, which can focus their thoughts and help Read More...
Next year the church will celebrate its 100th Anniversary by not only looking back on the first 100 years but also forward to the next 100. Last week Rev. Carla Aday, on behalf of the church board, announced that a Feasibility Study will be conducted this summer to evaluate next steps. Exterior Read More...
Congregational meetings will be held at the conclusion of each worship service on Sun., June 2 to vote on the leadership slate for the 2019-2020 church year. Leadership Slate for 2019-2020 Board Chair Jeff Zimmerman Board Chair Elect Tepring Crocker Secretary Jennifer Austenfeld Treasurer Phil Howes Personnel Committee Sara Engber Mary McClure, Read More...
Celebration of Service in all three services. We will recognize all who have served during 2018-2019 year. Celebration of Membership – New members welcomed during 11:00 a.m. service. If you are interested in joining the church that day contact Barbara George. Frozen treats after the 11:00 a.m. service. All are welcome.
The warming weather, sunnier days, and painful allergies are a subtle reminder that summer is coming our way. Hopefully you all are as excited for May, June, July, and August as I am! Tyler has put together an official summer calendar for all things youth. Print it off for your fridge, save it as Read More...
The church’s 2011-2016 Capital Campaign provided $300,000 to be designated for an outreach project in Northeast Kansas City. A portion of these funds were committed to creating a three-year Director of Mission Partnerships staff position to strengthen our relationships and hands on mission projects in the Northeast, and $200,000 would be stewarded Read More...
