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Here we will share church, group, and congregational news and stories.Wednesday Noon Prayer
We gather again in the Sanctuary, November 29. This shorter service includes meditative music and brief reflection on scripture for the week, framed by prayer. Please share this time with us!
11.16.22 Session Highlights
The following motions were approved at the November 16, 2022, Session Meeting: Approved making a $10,000.00 gift in 2022 from the Excess Funds (from 2020) to the Kalamazoo Dream Center. Approved the 2023 Budget as presented. Approved Position Descriptions and Stated...
Kalamazoo NEW YEAR’S FEST 2022. Be a part of it!!
New Year's Eve Fest Volunteers We are looking for volunteers to watch the doors for the annual Kalamazoo New Year's Fest. Responsibilities include: Work in a 2-3 hour blocks ( you may work the whole evening if you wish, sign up for multiple slots) Watching the door...
Responding to Grace with Gratitude 2022/2023 Stewardship Campaign Update
The Annual Church Bazaar!
SAVE THE DATE DECEMBER 4! Annual Church Bazaar, Sunday, December 4th in the Gathering Place, before and after Worship. All your favorite vendors will be there: Deacon Holiday Baskets &...
Light Up Your Life!
Volunteers Needed for Tree Lighting! Friday, November 25, from 4-7 p.m., we need volunteers to serve hot cocoa at the Bronson Park Tree Lighting! The event goes from 5-7. We will hand out hot chocolate and postcards with information about how folks can join us to...
Share Christmas Joy with Socks!
Are you looking for a way to share Christmas joy with those who need it most? Did you know that socks are the most requested item by our unhoused neighbors? You are invited to bring new socks to Martha Circle’s “Sock...
Traditional Christmas Chocolate Returns!
Traditional Christmas Chocolate Returns! We are delighted to announce that we will be able to share our fun (and yummy) Christmas Chocolate once again! This time of treats and fellowship before the annual Christmas Vespers Service had to be postponed for a couple of...
New Advent Women’s Bible Study
The Women of Christmas. We will meet for the 4 weeks of Advent beginning December 1st. A sacred season is about to unfold for three women whose hearts belong to God, Elizabeth, Mary and Anna. Following in their footsteps through the Scriptures, we too can prepare for...
A Beautiful Image – Eva Hanka’s Story as recorded and told by Jill Barnum
Eva’s Story as recorded and told by Jill Barnum A Beautiful Image With only the clothes on their backs, Eva and Ladislav Hanka rode a train to Czechoslovakia’s border and then trekked the remaining 10 or so kilometers through the Sumava mountains. They passed to...