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WALK TO END HOMELESSNESS
WALK TO END HOMELESSNESS Housing Resources, Inc. presents the 5K Walk to End Homelessness 2023. Saturday, March 18, 10:00 a.m. at Kalamazoo Growler – Homer Stryker Field. Event information and online registration now available. www.housingresourcesinc.org....
Pine Island Chapel Update 2.12.23
John Woollam, a donor who is as committed as we are to the construction of the chapel at our Pine Island Campus, has offered a $20,000 grant to continue the construction project. His offer of matching funds comes at a critical time. What began as an estimated $250,000...
Taizé Prayer Service during Lent
Taizé Prayer Service Taizé service for today is postponed. There will be services every Sunday evening during Lent. 7:00 p.m. Taizé Prayer is evening prayer for all Christian faiths. It is a simple, meditative form of worship centering in simple songs, readings, and...
Gathering Grounds: Looking for baristas!
Gathering Grounds Sunday morning coffee service is in need of baristas!Would you like to help serve coffee and donuts on Sunday mornings?We would love to have you join us.Each person is scheduled on a rotating basis and serves with one other person.Arrive at 9:00 a.m....
SAVE THE DATE: Carrie Newcomer Concert & Workshop
Carrie Newcomer in Concert! Saturday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. Free to all. No reservations required. "...an astute observer with a keen knack for a poignant melody, and persuasive rhythm.” The Boston Globe Workshop Sunday March 12 following Worship. Please, register at:...
Chili Cook Off! 2.26.23
Come & Enjoy Delicious Chilis and then vote for your favorite chili and table decorations. There will be PRIZES! All proceeds go to ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING. February 26, after 10:00 Worship. Tickets sold same day before Church or at the event.
February Birthdays 2023
Faith, Hope, and Sustainability!
DON'T MISS THIS amazing afternoon with: Cybelle Shattuck, WMU faculty Saturday, February 18, 2023 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. St. Thomas More Catholic Parish Church, 421 Monroe St. info@hopeforcreation.net #kalamazoofirstpresbyterian #sanctuaryinthecity...
GOOD NEWS
An anonymous donation of $10,000.00 has been made to our Church Library! A tremendous thank you! Want to spread love, or joy? Want to make someone happy? Share your good news of our wonderful church life! Send your good news to Shelly Parkhurst:...
Lt. General Honoré – Black History Month – Portage – Feb. 4, 6 pm, at Air Zoo
On Saturday, February 4 at 6 PM the Portage Parks Department will be hosting Lt. General Russel L. Honoré, a decorated 37-year army veteran and a global authority on leadership and emergency preparedness as our special guest speaker at the Air Zoo. As the commander of...