On November 4, we commissioned our Associate Pastor Search Committee in worship. At the congregational meeting that followed, the committee asked for input about the strengths and priorities of our church for the church profile we are putting together. Thank you to everyone who participated! The committee continues to meet bi-weekly to put together that […]
Steeple
The Steeple, December 2018
The Steeple is our monthly newsletter, available in print from the church office or in various locations around our main building. This page displays the articles and featured events that were included in this issue. You can also see this issue, formatted as it was for print. Articles Featured Featured Events
Gifts That Give Holiday Fair
Gifts That Give Holiday Fair (with Santa on a Firetruck!) Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 1 PM – 4 PM 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 […]
December Christian Education
December is a very busy month for the Faith Formation program! The Board of Christian Education is excited to announce our new format for this year’s pageant! It is the world premiere of Holywood Studios’ Video Christmas Pageant, produced by the Edwards Church Youth Forum and directed by Rob Delossa with director of small actors, […]
Music for Advent
As Thanksgiving passes us by, church musicians around the country get that giddy feeling that can only mean one thing. We’ll soon be singing our favorite Advent and Christmas music in our sanctuaries. This year we will welcome Advent with a special setting of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” which sharp ears will recognize from […]
December Seeds of Grace Worship
Sunday, Dec. 16 at 5:30pm in Sue Dickerman Hall Join us for an informal, impromptu pageant led by Rev. Isaac Everett and members of the Seeds of Grace worship team.
Lunch Bunch Christmas Gathering
Wednesday, December 19 at noon in Edwards Hall The Lunch Bunch invites you to a special Christmas luncheon, featuring turkey, stuffing, and all your favorite dishes. Fran and Debbie will provide turkey and stuffing; everyone is invited to bring a favorite holiday dish. Please sign up on the way to coffee hour or RSVP to […]
Presents for Pathways
The Board of Wider Mission has once again decided to provide Christmas gifts to the residents of Pathways Family Shelter. The gift tags will include name, size, and color choices for your selection. This is a wonderful opportunity to help out Pathways and its residents and to strengthen our relationship with them. Please select a […]
Christmas Poinsettias
With Christmas coming, we will be collecting money towards the purchase of poinsettias. The price per plant is $6.00 and you can dedicate them either in honor of someone or in memory of someone. There will be a form in the Sunday bulletin on December 2, 9, and 16. The poinsettias will be displayed in […]
December Bible Study
Our Wednesday evening Bible Study group is continuing our study of the gospel according to Luke. We will meet on December 12 from 5:15-6:15 p.m. in the Jonathan House office building, with soup at 4:45. There will be no Bible Study on the week after Christmas.