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Blog posts November 2022

Advent begins November 27, and we're excited to share news about our upcoming Advent series: Generation to Generation. Utilizing material from Sanctified Art, we will explore the themes of Advent by remembering the stories of the past and imagining what they mean for our present and future. More ...

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Chairperson’s Corner

Our stewardship campaign will be underway this month. The theme is “Together with Joy.”  Giving Sunday is set for November 20. You will be given a pledge card to fill out. This helps the stewardship committee and Finance and Trust determine our budget for next year. Please prayerfully consider yo...

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Our Subversive Witness sermon and small group series continues this month. If you would like to join one of the groups that meets weekly to discuss the book Subversive Witness: Scripture's Call to Leverage Privilege by Dominique DuBois Gilliard, or if you'd like a copy of the book to read on your...

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Thanksgiving Dinner

Please make plans to join us for our Thanksgiving Dinner on November 20th at 2 PM and invite friends. We will worship that Sunday, then break to go home to prepare and return with food. The church will provide the turkey and drinks; we will have a sign-up sheet for sides and desserts. Volunteers ...

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Sing to God a new song, for God has done marvelous things. Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing together for joy. -Psalm 98 In November, the Stewardship Committee will begin a new stewardship campaign titled "Together for Joy." We will use this time to reflect on the "Joys" in our...

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Rev. Alexis and Michael are preparing a special experience for Thanksgiving evening. There will be some singing and a message of God's expansive love followed by time for cookies and fellowship. If you or someone you know would benefit from this service on the evening of a day that can be stressf...

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Ongoing Remodel Work

Huzzah, we now have new floors! The Renovation Taskforce is working diligently to plan the full completion of the project which will include trim and other final touches. We appreciate your patience as the taskforce completes what remains.  We also want to send a huge thank you to Tava for leadi...

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Governance Updates Ahead

Board members Trudy and Michael are working with Rev. Alexis in adjusting our constitution and bylaws so they are updated in a way that reflects our context and supports the church's mission. This is a process that takes time and will have several phases, the first one being movement toward the b...

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We will honor All Saints Day during our worship service in a special way on Sunday, November 6 and invite you to contribute to what will make it special. You are invited to bring pictures of the "saints" in your life. There will be time during the service for people to share a brief memory and pi...

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