Posts by Doug West
Holy Communion Milestone
Taking your first communion is a special moment in someone’s life of faith, and you are invited to prepare for and celebrate this milestone with us. All ages are welcome to participate in this milestone. If you aren’t sure whether …
Read MorePersonal Care Kit Goal — Now 800 kits!
The Women of the ELCA and the Intergenerational Faith Connections are collecting items to assemble Personal Care Kits for Lutheran World Relief. People who must flee their homes quickly due to disasters or safety often do not have time to …
Read MoreSplash Class Still Making Waves
Parents of infants and toddlers 3 months to 3 years old are invited to attend Splash Class- a “baby and me” style group class. Together, parents/caregivers and children will explore what’s next after you’ve been “splashed” in the waters of …
Read MoreNew Pastor’s Class
Beginning Sunday, January 14, Pastor Mark Vitalis Hoffman will be leading a four-session Bible study on “Matters of Life and Death.” How are we to think about death? About eternal life? About what death means for life now? What difference …
Read MoreJoseph Martin Concert Upcoming
Pianist Joseph Martin will be joined by Joel Raney and David Angerman, Sue Martin, along with Steve Roddy at the piano and organ, and a 75-voice choir of choral directors in concert on Friday, January 12, at 7:00 p.m. This …
Read MoreNew GriefShare Group to Begin January 29
Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one.
At our 13-session GriefShare group you’ll find understanding, guidance, relief, and a safe place to navigate the challenges of grief. Come join us! Mondays 6:30 – 8 p.m. January 29 …
Dinner Church Back for Advent
Promises Fulfilled? Promises Unimagined. Promises Kept!
There will be two Wednesday evening Advent Dinner Church services, December 6 and 13 at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The meal will be served at 5:30 and while people are …
Read MoreHelp Keep Neighbors Warm
Our mitten/sock/hat/scarf tree is ready for decorations in 2 locations, the church office lobby and the Gathering Place. Let’s cover the trees with colorful mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, ear muffs, socks and other winter wear. Coats may be placed under …
Read MoreLead Committee Report on Phase 1 of Visioning Process — November 27
The LEAD Committee would like to thank all who completed our survey and participated in one of the ten forums that were held. We would like to share some of the general themes that we heard in our conversations with …
Read MoreChristmas Poinsettias
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Members and friends who wish to honor or memorialize a loved one by placing a poinsettia in the chancel this Christmas are asked to contact the church office or complete and …
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