A Note from Your Treasurer: I have two short budget-related items to call to your attention this month. First, we will be kicking off the 2017 budget planning process soon. While this process typically involves representatives from our various Ministries, I am always interested in getting input from the wider congregation. Do you have concerns […]
Anne Hoenicke told us in April that she wished to step down from the office of church clerk. In the June issue of The Spire, there was an open invitation to the congregation to consider taking on the task of Clerk–Recording Officer. Margaret McIndoe responded enthusiastically and we have equally enthusiastically welcomed her into this […]
“Let’s Talk About Faith,” Series, a 3-part program Session 3: Sunday, November 6, 11:30 AM-1 PM, Palmer Room The third and final “Let’s Talk About Faith” session will take place after church on Sunday, November 6. Our discussion question will be, “What do you do with faith? “ (aka “So now what?”) In our first […]
Sanctuary Organ In early October Jeffrey Mead conducted a demonstration of the problems with the organ to a gathering of people after worship. Meanwhile Jane Ring Frank, assisted by Bruce Alexander, is in the final stages of contracting with Fisk Organ, Inc. for the restoration work. Once signed we will be placed on their calendar […]
God’s grace was so powerfully at work among them! —Acts 4:33 Stewardship Sunday, which marks the beginning of stewardship season, was held on October 23. During these weeks, as you consider making or renewing an annual pledge to the church, please reflect on the myriad of ways in which your financial support supports “God’s grace […]

November is definitely my favorite time of the year. The leaves have turned and most of them will be off the trees by the end of the month. The weather is cool. The days are short. Hockey season is in full swing. Most people might not see these as positive as I do, but for […]

The Leadership Team is excited to kick off another program year and wow, are there a lot of exciting changes in the air! Our first order of business was to convene a Worship and Music Arts working group to carry the torch that Jena Roy lit, examining ways to both preserve our worship traditions and […]
Wow! The new church year has started and there has been a flurry of activity in the past few weeks regarding the work Jena Roy called on us to begin last spring. We will keep you informed with Spire articles, notes in the Church’s weekly email and active participation events. We want everyone to feel […]
Saturdays at 4:00 PM March 18 April 22 Welcome to Jazz Vespers 2017! We have assembled our merry band, singers, leaders and readers. Join us for a warm and welcoming encounter with the sacred through a music-shaped, experiential worship service on Saturday, March 18, 4:00 PM., in our Sanctuary, our first Jazz Vespers of the spring. […]