We are in need of people to provide nursery care for families during Early Worship. Volunteers should arrive at 8:25 am and will be done by 9:35 am. There is only one family (2 children) needing nursery care at this time (although offering nursery may make it easier for other families to join this early […]
The children will share a time of preparation and celebration on this Epiphany Sunday. The children will hear stories and learn more about the importance of this special day. During the 11AM worship service, the 4th and 5th graders will participate in the service in the sanctuary and then continue worship with the other children. […]
On Epiphany Sunday, January 6, bring a personal care product for a child or woman, wrapped in white tissue paper. These gifts will be brought forward during the offering, and later given to the Center for Women in Transition, a local agency assisting women and families caught in abusive relationships and empowering a hopeful future […]
Battery Recycling to be discontinued. The Creation Care Ministry regrets that we can no longer continue our free battery recycling program. We have lost our source for free disposal and will not be able to cover the market cost of recycling. Button and rechargeable batteries can still be recycled for free at locations such as […]
Kwanzaa Celebration: Sun, Dec 16, 4 pm to 7 pm. Includes gathering around Nguzo Saba, the 7 basic principles of traditional African values of family, community responsibility, commerce, and self-improvement: Umoja (unity); Kujichagulia (self-determination); Ujima (collective work and responsibility); Ujamaa (cooperative economics); Nia (purpose); Kuumba (creativity); and Imani (faith). Event will include West Michigan Jewels […]
Wednesdays, January 23, 30 and February 6, 5:30-6:45: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of the Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer This year for the season of reconciliation, we will be reading Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of the Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. We will share discussion […]
On Sunday, December 9, products from the Gift of Hope women’s program of the Haiti Foundation Against Poverty will be available for purchase in the Gathering Area. Purchasing these fabric and jewelry items provides much needed income for the women in this program, which allows them to provide for their families, and some have even […]
Third Sunday of Advent: December 16 “Let this be known in all the earth….” Isaiah 12.5 8:30 am Early Worship 9:40 am Adult Education 11:00 am Worship 11:15 am Children in Worship 12:15 pm Pizza Sunday 1:00 pm Congregational Caroling Share the spirit of celebration and joy with those who find it difficult to join […]
Please join us before worship at 10:00 am on Sunday, December 9 to celebrate a Saint Nicholas Breakfast. Children will meet Saint Nicholas during worship and be able to visit with him during the breakfast. We will enjoy scrambled eggs, pig-in-a-blankets, and oranges. Please have children bring an extra shoe to leave for Saint Nicholas […]
Second Sunday of Advent: December 9 “See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way….” Malachi 3.1 8:30 am Early Worship 10:00 am St. Nicholas Breakfast This will be a time to remember the traditions of St. Nicholas and to share breakfast in the Commons. There will be a special gift for each child […]