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...
End of Year Family Picnic The Youth, Children, and Families Picnic will be Sun., May 19, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. We’ll grill out, play yard games, and more. Reception for Lindsay Howes Lindsay Howes has resigned her position as Director of Children and Family Ministries so that she may spend more Read More...
By Lindsay Howes, Director of Children's Ministry It has been a joy and honor to serve these last five years as the Director of Children’s Ministries. Getting to know more families and children in our church community has been a blessing. Working with individuals from our church for Vacation Bible School, Sunday Read More...
Kansas City Guitar Society Casual Concerts – Braulio Bosi, May 19, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Combs Chapel. Free and open to the public. The King of Instruments and the Instrument of Kings Concert – Music Ministry presents Chuck Seipp on trumpet and Randall Sheets on organ and piano on Tues., May 21 at 7:30 Read More...
Hosted by Dr. Mike Graves, this popular men’s group meets for beer and conversation on a host of spiritual topics, with a guest speaker each session. Gatherings are at Bier Station, 120 E. Gregory Blvd., 7:00-8:00 p.m. Thurs., May 16: Dr. Milton Horne, emeritus professor of Old Testament at William Jewell College Read More...
The 2019 Middle School Mission Trip will take youth who have completed grades 6-8 to Des Moines, Iowa, for service-learning projects and other fun activities. The trip will provide a special opportunity for youth to know each other better, create lifelong memories with their church community, and explore community work being done Read More...
By Rev. Joe Walker, Minister of Congregational Care Summer is all about doing things a little differently, isn’t it? Get out of your comfort zone, leave your Zip Code in the rearview mirror. Explore exotic locales, eat food you can’t identify, get bit by different kinds of mosquitos, sleep in a tent or Read More...
The Green Team will gathers to care for the church grounds on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. through October. Both meet in the Chapel Lot. If you enjoy gardening you’re invited to join this team. For more information contact Mary McClure at [email protected].
Not in God’s Name: Religion and Violence with Dr. Mike Graves Apr. 29 and May 6, 7:00 p.m., Social Hall Throughout history, religion has often been blamed for promoting violence, everything from the Crusades to the Holocaust. And it doesn’t help that the Bible itself contains violence in many parts, including the Read More...
You are invited to tune your heart to God’s grace as we celebrate the many gifts of time, talent and treasure which comprise our church family.
Youth Car Wash. Sat., Apr. 27, 8:30 a.m.-noon, east parking lot. This donation-based fundraiser supports Youth Missions.
Parent Playdate Drop in the library on Sun., May 5 at 10:00 a.m. for a time to connect with other parents with infants and toddlers (24 months and younger.) Come enjoy light refreshments as you get to meet others. Babies bring your parents to play! Mom's Meet Up Join other parents of Read More...
Our denomination is fortunate to have several wonderful summer camp programs for youth and children in the Kansas City region. Throughout the summer, children grades K-12 have the chance to gather together with people from across the Kansas City area for a variety camps, including day, overnight, and equestrian camps. Find more Read More...
Join us for a Good Friday service opportunity for Youth and Club Kids at the Urban Farming Guys from 1:15 to 4:00 p.m. on Fri., Apr. 19. The Urban Farming Guys are a nonprofit that helps disadvantaged communities rebuild from within by building local economy, capacity, and resiliency. We will support UFG Read More...
Lisa McCleish, Director of Early Childhood Programs The cold and snowy winter frequently prevented the children from playing outside the past few months. We are blessed to have large spaces like the Social Hall and the Pine Room where we can run around and use up some of that endless energy that Read More...
