Please join us in our “new” sanctuary on February 13 at noon and 7pm as we begin our Lenten Journey with Ash Wednesday. We will have services in our new church in the round. Thanks to all the people who helped move the liturgical furniture and create a beautifully crafted expression of the season. We…
The final sermon in our Stewardship drive was Sunday February 3rd. Here is the last set of notes from a most wonderful set of sermons!!! Reflection: Andy started out with examples of “rich people’s problems” – things such as “I only get one week of vacation”, or “I can only afford a used car” .…
Reflection: Have you ever felt rich? Like when you were a kid and got some money that was yours to do with what you wanted. Margin = Money in the bank with no obligation attached to it. If you have this, you might feel rich. The key to feeling rich isn’t about making lots of…
February’s read is Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks. Bethia is a restless and curious young woman growing up in Martha’s Vineyard in the 1660s amid a small band of pioneering English Puritans. At age 12, she meets Caleb, the young son of a chieftain, and the two forge a secret bond that draws each into…
On Tuesday, February 12 at 12:00 noon, Pastor Beth will be the presenter at the Seniors Together luncheon; she will speak about the meaning of Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, and the Lenten season. Please come for a delicious lunch and conversation with dear people! For more information about Seniors Together or if you need a…
Reflection: In session one, Pastor Stanley shows us that the hallmark of being Christian is extravagant generosity. In this session, we learn about the dangers and effects of wealth, and the power it has to move us away from God. We will learn next week that Jesus doesn’t care about the amount you give, but the percentage (session three). Finally, He…
These are the highlights of the 1st of the 4 sermons by Andy Stanley. They are very engaging, and enlightening! If you miss one and want to see it, come by the church and watch it mid-week! Reflection: Pastor Andy Stanley offers us ways to practice being rich, so that when we become rich…
Come to worship January 13,20,27, and February 3 to hear (through video presentation) one of the best preachers in the country share with us a deep, insight-filled understanding of extravagant generosity, “the hallmark of our Christian faith.” Not only will you gain a greater understanding of what it means to be a generous steward of…
Come join us Tuesday mornings at 10am to learn about the history and practices of many of the major faiths in the world. We will cover Islam, Orthodox and Roman Catholic Christianity, Hinduism, Protestant Christianity, Buddhism, and Judaism. It is in DVD format, and has been followed by a vigorous discussion of what was watched. If you…
What is the relationship between plants and people? This is the basic question that enthnobotanists contemplate and study. Humans have obviously had a relationship with plants since the beginning. How humans have impacted plant species and populations on Earth, and how plants have impacted human development is a fascinating dynamic that I have been interested…