During the month of February, in honor of Black History month, we will draw upon the writings and speeches (including some you may have never heard) of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, as they illuminate and are illuminated by the gospel story. We plan to worship in person and there will always be a Zoom […]
Steeple
Group Singing Returns in February
Group Singing Returns in FebruaryWe’re excited to try multiple weeks of live music in the sanctuary this month! It feels like a long time since the amazing Christmas Sunday celebration with On the Fence leading worship alongside Cheryl at the organ, and with our choir singing “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem.” Even Christmas Eve, with Amy […]
Christian Explorers February
This month, we celebrate Black History Month, a time of learning more about how our faith leads us to work for justice and help others. Here are some activities for Christian Explorers this month… Quilts for Kenya. Sunrise School in Mumias, Kenya is a school for children with autism. This month we’ll continue our congregation-wide project […]
For Love’s Sake
“…for there is always light if only we’re brave enough to see it, if only we’re brave enough to be it.” Amanda Gorman, “The Hill We Climb” Dear friends, February is always an odd mix or snow and sunshine, frosty mornings and slowly lengthening days. So, we mix it up with looking to a groundhog to […]
Happy Anniversaries!
Dear friends, 2022 is a year of anniversaries! Five years ago, on January 1, 2017, Edwards and Grace Churches officially became one congregation. Five years later, we have so much to celebrate. We are stronger together. We bring the riches and gifts of two communities—musical talents, passion for justice, deep friendships, love for God’s creation, […]
Chat, Pray, Love January
Sunday Morning WorshipSundays at 10:00am, In person and/or via ZoomJoin us for worship every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. We will email a song sheet each Sunday morning for anyone who would like to follow along from home. Sunday School with Karen NellIn January, Christian Explorers will gather with their Sunday school friends in the Tent of Meeting […]
Caring for One Another
UCC Disaster Ministries: “Severe Storms 2021”Our special offering for January will support UCC disaster relief efforts in areas affected by severe storms, including Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee and Illinois, hit by an extreme tornado. Every dollar we contribute goes directly to help people in need, working with local churches and community organizations. UCC efforts focus on […]
Kermit’s Korner: New Year
This month’s Kermit’s Korner is a resource for your holiday celebrations, with examples of menu items that will tickle your tastebuds, while at the same time, protecting the planet and your health! I have included foods you can buy and simple “recipes”, which are tweaks to classics. All of my suggestions are vegan, many are […]
Worship January
In January we will worship in the sanctuary with the option to join via Zoom. Sunday, January 2 at 10:00am—Holy Communion, John 1:1-18In the sanctuary and via ZoomRev. Dr. Debbie Clark and Rev. Dr. Fran Bogle preaching, “Grace Upon Grace” Epiphany Season: Awakenings Saturday, January 8 at 6:00pm—Epiphany Star-Gazing, Matthew 2:1-12Outdoors on our campus Sunday, January […]
An Epiphany Star-Gazing Gathering
Saturday, January 8, 5:30-6:30pm(Cloud- or rain-date: Sunday, January 9 at 6:00pm)Join with scientists, star-gazers, poets and singers for an outdoor gathering around the firepit, as we gaze at the stars through telescopes. With wonder and awe, we will learn about the night sky. With wonder and awe, we will imagine what it was like for […]