Inclusive, Child Cherishing, Outreach and Mission Minded
Pastor Megan
November 29, 2024
UCC Professional Development Program
I returned last week from the fall gathering of NGLI, the UCC’s professional development program for young clergy. We gather each fall in Arizona for a time of creative learning, prayer, worship, music, and more. The setting, in the desert outside of Phoenix, is an intentional choice by the program organizers. Learn More
In-Person and on Zoom!
This Sunday, as Advent begins, we’ll celebrate with our annual Hanging of the Greens service! With beautiful music and reflections on the meaning of the symbols of the season, and gathering around the table for communion, we will begin this holy season of anticipation together. Learn More
Please return gifts by the afternoon of Dec. 5 – Thank you!
This Christmas season, we are sharing two special ways to care for our most vulnerable neighbors – refugee and Immigrant children.
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Sunday, Dec. 8th, 11:30 a.m.
All who are caring for or have cared for parents, siblings, adult children, partners, or others are warmly invited to this monthly group. We gather around themes of our faith, share our stories, and support and pray for one another in this good and hard work of caring. We meet in Pastor Amy’s office. Learn More
In-Person and on Zoom!
This Sunday, we’ll gather to celebrate Thanksgiving worship together. We’ll share the story of Daniel in the lion’s den, and give thanks for God’s blessings and presence with us. Pastor Amy will be preaching. Learn More
Pastor Megan
November 15, 2024
Congregational Meeting Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined in the Congregational Meeting last Sunday, and particular thanks to co-moderators Susan Hunt Stevens and Susan Gedrick for leading us, and to Jaap van Reijendam for ensuring those on Zoom could take part as well. The brief workshop Leila led on 1:1s, in the GBIO and community organizing model, gave us a tool for connecting with one another more deeply. Learn More
In-Person and on Zoom!
This Sunday, we’ll gather for worship with a sermon by Jaap van Reijendam and a deep welcome to Yarisleidy Cortez hosted by our Nicaragua ministry. Learn More
Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 6:30 pm
(In-Person)
Wellspring women’s gathering will take place next Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in Littlehale. All are welcome.
We will also have a potluck, so if you plan to join in, please email Amy Learn More
Saturday, Nov. 23
(In-Person)
We will still be providing dinners to Newton seniors on Saturday, November 23rd. But we would also like to send two Freedge deliveries a day from 11/23-11/26, one in the morning and one in the afternoon/evening.
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Pastor Megan
November 8, 2024
Post Election Interfaith Gathering
I want to share with you a small portion of how I opened our interfaith post-election gathering, as we prepare to gather in community together this Sunday for worship and the congregational meeting. Learn More