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Articles Featured
Our Little Wooden Banks
We had two donations in November for $15.28, giving us a total now of $1189.24 in our Wooden Banks Fund. As you know this fund will be used for needs of our church which are not included in our annual budget. Please share with me or Fran Bogle any ideas you may have for putting […]
Earth Etudes for Elul: Spiritual Reflections for the Season
Sunday, November 18 at 3:00pm in Edwards Hall Join Rabbi Katy Allen for a celebration of her newly published book, Earth Etudes for Elul: Spiritual Reflections for the Season, a series of reflections on personal change in relation to the Earth by a variety of writers. Several contributors to the book will be on hand […]
Stories of Passion & Compassion: Sylvia Ruth Gutmann
Sunday, November 4 at 3:00pm in Edwards Hall As part of our speaker series Inspiring Courage: Stories of Passion and Compassion, Sylvia will share her courageous story of overcoming the tragedy of her childhood and finding an identity that was lost, leading to a life of advocacy and educating. Sylvia will also discuss her book, […]
Community of St. Luke Mistletoe Market
Sat., Nov. 17, 11:00am-3:00pm in Edwards Hall This Community of Saint Luke fundraiser supports many activities with the poor and needy, those who are homeless, and immigrants; as well as our outreach to other communities with scripture reflections and interfaith work. Join us for this very special event, featuring home product companies, Pure Haven, Tupperware, […]
Our Little Wooden Banks
We had four donations in October for $26.62, giving us a total now of $1173.96 in our Wooden Banks Fund. This fund is used for needs of our church which are not included in our annual budget. Please share with me or Fran Bogle any ideas you may have for putting this money to good […]
A “Taste Of Compassion” For The Holidays: A Vegan Luncheon and Recipe Sharing
Sat., Nov. 10, 1:00-2:00pm in Sue Dickerman Hall Save the planet—eat more plants! With the growing awareness of the value of plant-based eating, we invite you to taste an exciting array of creative and delicious vegan dishes. Perhaps your holiday table needs some fresh ideas—come talk to the chefs and add some new recipes to […]
Gifts that Give: A Holiday Fair Of Hope
Saturday, December 8, 1:00-4:00pm Wondering what to get for your Aunt Flora who has everything? Tired of buying gifts that don’t seem to mean anything? Want to make a positive difference in the world? Want to give gifts that bring joy? Then come to the Gifts that Give Holiday Fair. You will be able to […]
Presents for Pathways
Wider Missions has once again decided to provide Christmas gifts to the residents of Pathways Family Shelter. We will be in contact with Pathways to find out what gifts would be most helpful. The gift tags will include name, size, and color choices for your selection. This is a wonderful opportunity to help out Pathways […]
Seeds of Grace Grants Awarded in 2018!
The Board of Wider Mission is thrilled to announce that we have awarded grants totaling $39,900.00 from our new Seeds of Grace grant program. Grants went to the following organizations: A Place to Turn to purchase “Good and Cheap” cookbooks designed to help people with low incomes make healthy, affordable meals; African Community Education Program […]
Veterans Appreciation Dinner
Sunday, November 11 at 5:00pm Together with our friends at Plymouth, we are hosting a free supper for area veterans and their families on Sunday, November 11 at 5:00pm. This year the supper will be held at Plymouth Church (87 Edgell Road). We need lots of volunteers to help cook and set up (3-5 pm), […]