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May 18

May/June 2024 News – Volume 72, No. 4

We are in the midst of some important conversations about the future of Compton Heights Christian Church. My goal is to help you to not be afraid of the future, but to become excited about planning for ministries that give you purpose. The world has changed a lot in the past few years, and the Church must adapt to new challenges while keeping true to its heart and mission. But this has always been true. The churches of Paul’s day looked nothing like our own. Churches in different countries practice in very different ways. New churches are being birthed all the time. They may hold services in a park, a bar, a home, a community center, or in the street. They may have music or not. They may be focused on feeding their neighbors, building homes, confronting racism, serving young mothers and their children, responding to disasters, or planting trees.

What kind of church would stir your heart and keep you engaged? What kind of church is God calling us to be? Who are the neighbors that God is calling us to serve?

At the first meeting, we faced the reality of our challenges with the building, finances, and finding a permanent pastor. At the second, we talked about the values that we want to represent in the world, and our relationship with Isaiah 58.

On Wednesday, May 22, we will have our third meeting. We will be presented with possible options that include whether to partner with another congregation, whether to sell our building, and whether to move with Isaiah 58. We won’t be making any final decisions, but we will narrow our options and empower our leadership to pursue answers to our questions.

Please be present, in person or on Zoom, and bring your wisdom and love to these important conversations. Once we’re sure of our reason for being, the next steps will become clear.

Rebecca

Life of Compton Community

Prayer Requests

Please hold in prayer: Walt T., Howard M., Celia P.’s sister; Nancy O.’s mother and her neighbor Stacy; George H., Joan J’s aunt Adeline in hospice care; Diane R’s mother, her cousin Mona, and her uncle Jimmy; DebE M.’s friend Sheila. Best wishes for Bob M. and Katherine K. on their recent retirements. And recognition for Dave Boger whose activism was recently featured in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

We Also pray for: An end to fighting and human suffering in Ukraine, Gaza and Israel; an end to gun violence in the USA; all who are refuges from war, violence, or economic injustice; everyone affected by extreme weather events. All people experiencing loneliness, depression, isolation and grief. All of our LGBTQ family and friends. Anyone experiencing pain and alienation:may you know that God loves ALL of us. NOTE: Howard M. is currently recovering from a fall at Bethesda Dilworth rehab facility, 9645 Big Bend Blvd, St Louis, MO 63222. He would appreciate cards and also calls.

Calendar of Events

Sunday Worship is at 11 a.m. in person and live stream on Facebook
Choir Rehearsal: 10 a.m. on Sundays in Choir Room
Spirit Bloom on Zoom: Mondays at 7 p.m.
Elders meeting: Wednesday, May 15, 7 p.m. on Zoom
Book Signing and Fellowship with Rev. Timothy Murphy: Sunday, May 19 after worship
Congregational Meeting #3: Wednesday, May 22, 7 p.m. on Zoom or in Person at Church
Open Mic Night: Friday, May 31, 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Yarn Craft Circle/Prayer Shawls: Thursday, June 6 at 7 p.m. at Joan James’ home

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Summary: Congregational Meeting on May 5

Ways of serving we feel passionate about: supporting Isaiah 58 Ministries; open and affirming for LGBTQ+ individuals; actions for racial justice; practicing radical hospitality; being a hub for the Beloved Community.

We would LOVE being part of a community that: talks about the hard stuff; takes accessibility seriously; provides spiritual formation; encourages people to use their gifts for ministry and mission; has a relationship with Global Ministries; is constantly learning new concepts and unlearning outdated ideas; looks outside the walls and shows up for inclusion and justice in the world.

The next all church meeting is May 22 at 7 p.m. You are encouraged to come to the church library (in-person exchanges can be more spontaneous) or attend on Zoom.

Opportunities to Connect

Coffee/Fellowship Hour is a Vital Ministry! Fellowship Hour after worship is a great time to connect, and also to get to know our transitional pastor, Rebecca Turner, better! Please volunteer to host or help with refreshments; see the sign up sheet on the library doors. You can simply bring a few snacks, or set out juice and make coffee, or both. Napkins, plates and cups are provided. Coffee Fellowship Hour signup is also available on SignUp Genius.

Spirit Bloom: Weekly Reflections

Spirit Bloom on Zoom is open to anyone with questions about spiritual development, or who would like to study scripture or spiritual questions for an hour and reflect with others. Feel free to join us, even if you live out of town, at 7 p.m. on Mondays.

Book Signing with Rev. Timothy Murphy on May 19

Some members will remember Timothy Murphy served as a pastoral intern at Compton while studying for his M.Div. at Eden Seminary in 2006-07. Since graduation he has earned a doctorate, published several books, and worked as a justice activist. Currently he serves as pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church in Fort Wayne, IN. He recently published his first children’s book. “Jesus Learns to Glow,” which he hopes will encourage children to let their own lights shine. Timothy is on sabbatical and will visit us on May 19. He will bring copies of the book for purchase that he will gladly sign during coffee hour. More information about the book is on Amazon. We also have a copy of the book in our Library for children.

May

Marty R – 5/15
Bryan R – 5/16
Diane R – 5/19
Sarah H – 5/27

June

Dennis J – 6/14
Steve R – 6/22
Lucy M – 6/26

Open Mic Night – Friday, May 31

Do you sing, play, recite poetry? Whatever your talent, we invite you to participate in our Open Mic event for all ages. Advanced registration is appreciated, but not required. Contact Diane R to sign up to share your talent.The next Open Mic Night will be Friday, May 31 at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Come and experience Motown in May!

Calling All Readers: Compton Heights Book Club

CHCC Book Club is open to all readers, and we meet every other month on Zoom, usually on the second Saturday of the month from 1-2 p.m. Our next meeting will be on Saturday, July 13. We will read “The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride.

Opportunities to Show Up and Serve Others

Prayer Shawl & Yarn Craft Circle June 6 – On Thursday, June 5 at Joan James’, join us to create shawls, blankets and more for our Prayer Shawl ministry. If you knit or crochet (or you would like to learn) come join us. If you would just like to enjoy a time for coffee/tea and fellowship, you are welcome too. If you need directions, send Joan a message.

Bag of Blessings for Isaiah 58 Ministries -Please bring these items and place them in the bins or baskets at the rear of the Sanctuary.

May – Canned Chicken, Rice; Flour (2lb), Sugar (1lb); Toothbrush, Toothpaste; Laundry Detergent
June – Tuna, Canned Ravioli with Meat; Coffee, Tea; Diapers (sizes 5,6,4T, 5T) Baby Wipes; Multi-All Purpose Cleaner

Special Event on Curbing Gun Violence – This is the second of a 4-part series sponsored by our neighbors at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church. Gun Sense for the Common Good on Thursday, May 30, 7-8:30 p.m. The meeting is in the church hall at the corner of 39th and Flad streets, entrance off of 39th. Attend and learn about several ways to participate in local gun violence prevention efforts, both in the city and in St. Louis County. Click here for more information.

St. Louis Pride is June 28-29

Compton Heights CC will once again join other Disciples Congregations at St. Louis Pride. Save the dates and watch for information on volunteering for a shift at the booth! This is one of the ways we show up for the LGBTQ community. We will also be at Tower Grove Pride in September.

Restore and Rewind: Pentecost Special Offering May 19 & 26

When it comes to church: many of us have a lot of negative tapes playing in our heads:

“Church is judgmental.” “Church is hypocritical” “They think they are better than everyone else.”

It’s time for restoration.

Rewind the tape by participating in the 2024 Pentecost Offering. Our gifts support emerging and affiliating congregations—places of generosity and justice—in our own Mid America region and elsewhere.

Celebrate: Compton’s 130th Anniversary

April 2024 marks the 130th Anniversary of the founding of Compton Heights Christian Church. We will be celebrating throughout the year. If you would like to help plan celebration activities, please talk to Darrell H or Rev. Rebecca.

Now, here is a little bit of history, appropriate for the Pentecost season. After all, Compton Heights was a NEW CHURCH once upon a time, and who knows—we may be NEW again!

On April 1 1894, 162 people signed the charter document and dedicated a small chapel at the Corner of California and St Vincent Avenues near Lafayette Park. They had borrowed $5,500 from a private lender, a widow who belonged to another church, to build a place to conduct a new ministry, the first Disciples of Christ congregation in South St. Louis. In the charter, they created a covenant and “pledge(d) each other to do all in our power to promote peace, unity, and prosperity of the church and to extend the Kingdom of Christ in all of the world.”

In the next two years, the new church grew rapidly. So many were coming that the first pastor, Rev. J. L. Parsons, wrote in 1896 about plans to put up a tabernacle on the property that could hold 1,000 people. But tragedy struck the young congregation on May 27 of that year, when it was barely over 2 years old. A tornado devastated a large swath of South St. Louis. The little chapel sustained damage to roof, walls and floors; about 30 families lost their homes and moved out of the area. Rev. Parsons wrote: “In the judgment of many, it is not worth repairing; our congregation is poor, and many of them have left.” And they still had that $5,500 debt that they were struggling to pay the interest on every 6 months.

Nevertheless, local people donated some funds, and churches outside of the city answered an appeal to donate more, and they raised $1,100 to rebuild the chapel, larger than before. In 1900, Compton Heights consolidated its remaining debt and got its first loan from the Board of Church Extension, for $3,500. In 1902, after a merger with Fifth Christian Church, the congregation began construction on a new, larger building which was dedicated in 1903 on the original site. Compton Heights was only 9 years old, and they would meet and serve in that place for almost 30 more years.

So, when and how did Compton wind up at Flora Place and Grand Boulevard? Watch for the next installment in the June/July newsletter! Meanwhile, did you notice that from the very beginning, Compton has dealt with many challenges concerning buildings and finances? Maybe coping, surviving and thriving is in our DNA!

Mar 23

March/Easter/April 2024 News Volume 72, No. 3

Easter is coming very early this year, and, it would appear, so is spring. It’s only mid-March, and we see blooming happening everywhere. Days are warm, and the nights are warming as well. A glance at a 30-day weather calendar shows that there will not likely be many more nights that include freezing temperatures. I expect a longer-than-usual growing season for the fruits and vegetables in my backyard garden. This weather cannot help but make you smile.

Except that we know this unseasonable delight is not a fluke, nor a special gift. It is the earth’s reaction to rising temperatures worldwide. An early spring may also bring an earlier and more violent hurricane season. More coral will be lost to bleaching, and the thousands of life forms that depend on coral reefs will be devastated. Loss of life will also happen on land, and people who already live on the edges will lose their homes and be forced to migrate. People reduced to survival will fight over limited resources.

How can something that feels so good to me bring such pain to others? How do we live within the both/and of joy and suffering? I think these are the big questions of the Lenten season. How do we boldly face the traumas of this world without losing our personal and communal joy? How do we use our privilege to ease someone else’s pain? Life is filled with both/and.The gospel is both/and. The witness of Jesus’ life and death is both/and.

Today, I will tend to my garden and feel the warmth of the sunshine. I will talk to the land and seek methods for being a part of her healing. I will plan ways to share my harvest with those who have no access to land. I will remember that Jesus, even when being hounded by those who wished him dead, found joy and comfort in God’s creation, and said, “Consider the birds and the flowers, and the ways that God cares for them.” Let us take joy when it comes, and yet not lose sight of the vision for justice.

Rebecca

Weekly Worship Notes

CHCC continues worshiping in person on Sundays at 11 a.m. Masks are optional; if you need one, they are available as you enter the Sanctuary.

We circulate during Passing of the Peace; if you prefer to keep a distance, feel free to remain in your pew and wave.

Please continue to sign the Greeter’s register as you enter, and pick up a bulletin.

Communion Changes

We are now offering Communion by intinction, where you are invited to come forward to receive the bread and dip it into the cup. If you prefer to take communion in your seat, the individual cups are available to pick up as you enter the Sanctuary.

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Calendar of Events

Sunday Worship is at 11 a.m. in person and live stream on Facebook
Choir Rehearsal: 10 a.m. on Sundays in Choir Room
Spirit Bloom on Zoom: Mondays at 7 p.m.
Elders meeting: Wednesday, March 20, 7 p.m. on Zoom
Open Mic Night: Friday, March 22, 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Spring Yard and Flower Bed Cleanup: Saturday, March 23: 10 a.m.
Maundy Thursday Worship: March 27, 7 p.m. Compton Heights CC
Good Friday Worship, March 28, 7 p.m. St. John Episcopal Church
Easter Potluck Breakfast: Sunday, March 31, 9 a.m. Fellowship Hall
Children and Youth Egg Hunt: Sunday, March 31, 10 a.m.
Retirement of Rev. Katherine Kinnamon: Sunday, April 4, with Regional Ministry Guests
Craft Circle/Knitting: April 7 at 7 p.m. at Judi Linville’s home
Scout Sunday: April 14, Scouts in the congregation will help lead the service

Prayer Requests

Please hold in prayer: Madison and Orion P. in thanksgiving for the birth of Campbell Jeffrey on January 31; Walt T., Howard M., Carolyn H. as she continues healing from an auto accident; Dennis J.; Celia P.’s sister; Nancy O.’s mother; George H., Joan J.’s aunt Adeline in hospice care; Diane R.’s mother, her cousin Mona, and her uncle Jimmy; DebE M.‘s friend Sheila. We Also pray for: An end to fighting and human suffering in Ukraine, Gaza and Israel; an end to gun violence in the USA; all who have been killed, injured and driven from their homes to refuge in other countries; everyone affected by extreme weather events. All people struggling with loneliness, depression and isolation. All who grieve the loss of loved ones. All of our LGBTQ family and friends. Anyone experiencing pain and alienation: may you know that God loves ALL of us.

Opportunities to Connect

Coffee Hour is a Hit, Hosts Are Needed!

Coffee Hour is a great time to connect, and also to get to know our transitional pastor, Rebecca Turner, better! Please volunteer to host Coffee Hour; see the sign up sheets on the library doors or via SignUp Genius. You can bring a few snacks, or set out juice and make coffee, or both. Napkins, plates and cups are provided.

Book Club Meets on May 11

Compton Heights CC Book Club meets the second Saturday of every other month on Zoom at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join the discussion, even if you haven’t finished (or read) the book! The book will be announced soon. Please contact Liz V. for a link to the meeting if you don’t usually receive one and want to join us.

Spirit Bloom Lenten Study

Spirit Blooms using the book “Pause: Spending Lent with the Psalms,” by Elizabeth J. Caldwell. Everyone is welcome to join us for this time of reflection during Lent. Future discussions include Psalm 130 on March 18; Psalms 118 and 116 on March 25, and Psalms 22 and 19 on April 1.

Open Mic Night Friday, April 26th

Do you sing, play, recite poetry? Whatever your talent, we invite you to participate in our Open Mic event for all ages. Advanced registration is appreciated, but not required. Contact Diane R. to sign up to share your talent. The next Open Mic Night will be Friday, April 26th at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

March and April Birthdays

John C. – 3/7
David F. – 3/16
Robert M. – 3/19
Leslie L. – 4/20
DebE M. – 4/25
Madison P. – 4/29

Holy Week

Maundy Thursday Service – Thursday, March 28th – 7 pm at Compton – Compton is hosting this joint service with Oak Hill Presbyterian Church and St. John’s Episcopal church. The offering for the service will go to Isaiah 58 Ministries. We are also asking that people bring socks to donate to our unhoused neighbors. All sizes and colors are welcome.
Maundy Thursday after party at Ted Drewes – Thursday, March 28th after worship – it’s a Compton tradition, join us at Ted Drewes on Chippewa for frozen custard.
Good Friday Service – Friday, March 29th – 7pm at St. John’s Episcopal Church – 3664 Arsenal Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116 – a joint service with Compton and Oak Hill Presbyterian. There will be a group choir, details to follow in weekly announcement email.
Easter Sunday – March 31st
- 9 am – Potluck Breakfast—Bring a dish to share in Fellowship Hall
- 10 am – Easter Egg Hunt – on the church lawn, weather permitting
- 11 am – Easter Worship Service in the Sanctuary

Yarn Craft Circle April 4

On Thursday, April 4 at Judi L.’s in Bel-Nor, join us to create shawls, blankets and more for ourPrayer Shawl ministry. If you knit or crochet (or you would like to learn) come join us. If you would just like to enjoy a time for coffee/tea and fellowship, you are welcome too. If you need directions, send Judi a message.

Retirement Celebration for Rev. Katherine Kinnamon April 7

Our own Katherine Kinnamon has served the Mid-America Region as Associate Regional Minister supporting the Commission on Ministry for several years. She will be honored on Sunday, April 7 during worship as she retires from that position. Both Regional Ministers, the Rev. Paul Koch and the Rev. Ron Routledge, will be Compton’s guests in worship that day. Please plan to join us as we recognize her for more than 40 years of ordained ministry!

Katherine earned a BS degree from San Jose State University and worked as a recreation therapist for adults with a variety of physical, mental and emotional challenges. She also worked as a community organizer during that time. She answered a call to ministry and moved to Chicago, Il., to study at the Univ. of Chicago Divinity School. She received her MA and M.Div. degrees there and was approved for ordination by the Disciples of Christ Illinois/Wisconsin Region. She was ordained at Downers Grove Christian Church in July 1980.

She has served the Church in California, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, New York, Missouri, and in Geneva, Switzerland. Her ministry has included serving as a local pastor, college minister, interim director of a council of churches, and over the past 10 years as an interim pastor. A published author, she has been a member of our Mid-America Regional Commission on the Order of Ministry since 2014 and has served as chairperson for the past two years. Congratulations and Blessings, Katherine!

Seeking Total Solar Eclipse on April 8?

Our Regional sister congregation, Abbey Road CC, 2411 Abbey Road, in Cape Girardeau, has extended an invitation to DOC churches to view the total eclipse on Monday April 8 on the grounds of their church. They are offering a lunch at 11 a.m. The eclipse will begin around noon and there will be nearly 4 minutes of totality starting just before 2 p.m.. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, sunblock, protective glasses, personal drinks and snacks if desired. There will be a guided labyrinth walk at noon. If you plan to come for lunch, please RSVP to capearcc@gmail.com by March 25. If you would like to go with someone, call or text Judi L.

Opportunities to Serve

Bag of Blessings for Isaiah 58 Ministries

April – Peanut Butter, Deluxe Mac and Cheese, Shelf Stable Milk; Toilet Paper, Paper Towels.

Special Offering: Easter Offering

Christ is Risen Indeed, Alleluia! Five Words that summarize our united and active response to Easter. It is our faithful response to the power of resurrection at work in our congregations, communities, and ministries across the world. Because Jesus is risen, we are set free, indeed, to share the limitless love of God, set free from the grip of sin and death, set free to rise together in shared ministry, language and service. Compton Heights CC will collect the special Easter Offering offering to support the work of the General Church during worship on March 24 and March 31.

Note of Thanks

The five Kansas University students that we hosted at Compton the week of March 11 through the KU Alternative Breaks program left the following note: Thank you so much for letting us stay here! It means the world to support us students. We are incredibly thankful. We hope that for future alternative breaks we can keep in contact. Again, thank you so much for the hospitality! Best regards, Carlie Clary and Corrin Helm.

13 Decades of Ministry and Mission

130th Anniversary – April 2024 marks the 130th Anniversary of the founding of Compton Heights Christian Church. Stay tuned for more information on how we will celebrate this anniversary.

Dec 28

December 2023 News Volume 71, No. 9

Dear Church,

Recently, our friend Celia Pemberton shared a quote from her father that she treasures: “Faith is the abiding trust that life is a gift.” Indeed, it is!

‘Tis the season… and faith is also the abiding trust that:

A power greater than ourselves is ever coming to be born anew; No matter how dark darkness is, it cannot overcome the light; We are not alone… Emmanuel, God is with us; With God, all things are possible.

Long have you kept and practiced this Advent-Christmas faith with one another and in ministry in the world. So, too, have you done in this interim time and I know you will continue to do so.

May your Advent-Christmas faith go with you in the coming year and fill you with continued hope and vitality in the next chapter of ministry!

Thank you for the part you have blessed Kim and I to share with you these last two years!!! As we know you will keep us in your prayers, so will you ever be in ours.

Love and Blessings Always,

Steve and Kim

Prayers of the Community

Please hold in prayer: Walt T., Howard M., Millie S., Celia P. in the loss of her brother-in-law, Warren; Nancy O. for her mother, George H., Joan J. for her aunt Adeline in hospice care, Diane R.’s mother, her cousin Mona, and her uncle Jimmy; DebE M.’s friend Sheila M., Leslie L.’s parents, Carolyn H’s sister. We rejoice in Nick S.’s recovery. We Also pray for: An end to fighting in Ukraine, Gaza and Israel; an end to gun violence in the USA; all who have been killed, injured and driven from their homes to refuge in other countries and those affected by extreme weather events. Everyone struggling with loneliness, depression and isolation. All who grieve the loss of loved ones. All of our LGBTQ family and friends. Anyone experiencing pain and alienation: may you know that God loves ALL of us.

Weekly Worship Notes

CHCC continues to worship in person on Sundays at 11 a.m. Masks are optional; do what works for you. We circulate during Passing of the Peace; if you prefer to keep a distance, feel free to remain in your pew and wave. Please continue to sign the Greeter’s register as you enter, and pick up a bulletin and communion elements.

SIGN UP to participate in worship: Streaming Tech, Greeter, Elder, Deacons, Liturgist and Nursery Volunteer via Signup Genius

Sunday Morning Study Continues

Rev. Steve is sharing short videos and leads discussion at 10 a.m. in the Church Library. First Light: Jesus and the Kingdom of God, is a 12-session study of the historical Jesus and the Kingdom of God, featuring John Dominic Crossan and Marcus Borg, two of the world’s leading Jesus scholars.

Congregational Meeting to Elect Officers

Notice was given in worship on December 3 that we will have a meeting of the congregation on Sunday, December 17 immediately after worship for the purpose of electing Officers, Elders, and Deacons for 2024.

Farewell Reception for Steve and Kim Westbrook

The last day of Steve and Kim’s intentional interim ministry with CHCC will be Sunday, December 31, but since many of us travel during the holidays, a farewell reception in recognition of their 2+ years with us will happen on Sunday, December 17 immediately after the above mentioned Congregational Meeting. This is a time to celebrate our Interim Journey together, and to offer thanks to Steve and Kim for their ministry. There will be light refreshments, cake, a chance to offer thank you notes, and a surprise or two!

Christmas Eve Service and Caroling

Although Sunday, December 24, is the 4th Sunday of Advent, our 11 a.m. worship will also contain our Christmas Eve worship, and we will not have an evening service on that Sunday. Members who want to go caroling will gather after worship for light refreshments and then go out in the neighborhood in the afternoon to continue CHCC’s long tradition of caroling on Christmas Eve.

Birthdays

Brenda B. 12/4
Percy L. 12/4
Susan M. 12/7
Ty W. and Jacob W. 12/12
Liam Spencer 12/14
Cathy H. 12/19
Nick S. 12/25
Kathy M. 12/31
Kim L. 1/1
Xavier L. 1/1
Ron H. 1/6
Judi L. 1/21
Raymond S. 1/23
Liana V. 1/25
Shannon W. 1/28

Book Club Meets on January 13

Compton Heights CC Book Club usually meets the second Saturday of every other month on Zoom at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join the discussion, even if you haven’t finished (or read) the book! For January, the group is reading ”Killers of the Flower Moon,” by David Grann.

Coffee Hour Hosts Needed

Please volunteer for Coffee Hour; see the sign up sheets on the library doors. You can simply bring a few snacks, or set out juice and make coffee, or both. Napkins, plates and cups are provided.

Christmas Offering Supports Our Mid-America Region

Open Mic Night With a Christmas Theme

December Open Mic Night was a success with several new contributors. After break, some CHCC members led the audience in Christmas carols. Earlier, Janet and her granddaughter played ukuleles and sang “Jingle Bells.” Everyone enjoyed the fellowship and refreshments! Thanks to Diane R. and her musical friends for an inspiring evening!

Equal Exchange Supports Small Farmers, Sustainable Growing

At CHCC, we offer Equal Exchange Coffee during weekly Coffee Hour. The display in the hallway includes DeCaf and 3 regular ground coffees (Columbian, Ethiopian, and Morning Blend.) There are some varieties of tea, and also Organic, fair trade chocolate bars. Making these available at cost is part of our outreach ministry for a greener and more just and sustainable earth. We can order anything you like from Equal Exchange. Check it out; coffee beans are also available, and many more kinds of chocolate, tea and coffee, nuts, fruit, and olive oil. Let Judi L. know if you would like something.

Mar 27

Church in the time of COVID-19: Home Worship Edition

“The church is not a building, the church is the people!”

(Pro tip #1: Do not worship like the above pic at the present moment! God loves when the people gather, but God is also a huge fan of science and the care we exercise for each other when we follow CDC recommendations.)

As we posted previously, we are not meeting in person for Sunday worship..

However, at this time we are gathering on Sundays at 11am via Zoom.