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  Ripley Healing Circle

  Posted on January 24, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, Worship

  This Sunday, January 26, 2020 at about 11 am Sunday, immediately after worship: An invitation to pray what is on your heart in community. A contemplative healing practice designed for those experiencing pain, grief, illness or burden. Connect deeply to the love, grace, and serenity that God offers us. Childcare is available.   Read More […]

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  Ripley Presents: “Through an Open Window”

  Posted on January 17, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ripley

  If you were unable to attend on Friday evening, January 31, please plan to stop by Ripley Chapel – the exhibit will be hung until February 14, 2020-it will be open weekdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Friday, January 31, 2020, 7:00 PM A Special Art Opening in celebration of the renovation of Ripley […]

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  Children & Youth Faith Formation News January 15, 2020

  Posted on January 16, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth

  Stepping Stones This week, the children will be learning all about John the Baptist (and how he ate locusts!) They will also learn all about the baptism of Jesus and what it means to become a child of God. I encourage you to read the story together as a family (and if you need a […]

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  The Quiet of Ripley Chapel at Daybreak

  Posted on January 14, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Spiritual Practice

  We have been gathering at 6:30 am on Wednesdays for Centering Prayer in Ripley Chapel. We begin in dark and quiet with a few candles lit and after the 20 minutes of silence the quiet space is illuminated with the light of a new day, our souls with the light of God’s Spirit. It is a beautiful […]

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  Habitat for Humanity Workday Saturday, January 11, 2020

  Posted on January 6, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth

  Please join our crew at the Habitat for Humanity site in Lawrence for our upcoming work day. We typically meet at the church around 7:45 AM and carpool up to the site, returning sometime in the late afternoon. The Habitat organization appreciates when we can provide a head count, so if you’re able to join […]

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  Ripley Presents: Hank Wonder

  Posted on December 23, 2019 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, Ripley

  Where the twang of Classic Country meets the grit of Southern Soul! Friday, January 10, 2020, 7:30 PM A Special Coffee House concert, featuring Hank Wonder, in celebration of the renovation of Ripley Chapel. Somewhere on the musical map, where the twang of Classic Country meets the grit of Southern Soul, Hank Wonder marks a […]

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  Epiphany Celebration

  Posted on December 17, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship, Youth

  Sunday, January 5 at 6 pm Most people know that the Wise Men brought gifts to the Christ Child. What you might not know is that those gifts were given, not on Christmas Day, but on Epiphany. Epiphany is January 6th (but we’re celebrating on the 5th)– the 12th day after Christmas. That’s right – […]

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  Christmas Eve 10 pm – Candlelight Service

  Posted on December 17, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Worship

  Come join us for a late evening candlelight service as we celebrate the birth of the Christ Child.  We’ll sing Christmas Carols, hear the familiar Christmas story told, offer prayers to a world in need and light candles “to disperse the gloomy clouds of night”! We hope you can be with us.

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  Christmas Eve 5 pm – Pageant and Candle Lighting Worship Service

  Posted on December 17, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Worship, Youth

  Come join us for a beautiful joyful family service on Christmas Eve.  The first half of the service is a lively re-enactment of the Christmas story replete with 4 year-old angels, 8 year-old shepherds, teenage narrators, a real-life baby Jesus, and more. The second half of the service is a candle lighting ritual as we […]

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  Service of Light 2019

  Posted on December 11, 2019 by Nancy in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Spire link, Spiritual Practice, Worship

  The Service of Light is one way our church family remembers those who experience a loss of joy this holiday season. Designed to move from darkness to hope, the music, readings and candle lighting in the warmth of community open us to God’s quiet presence. We pray that our lives will be graced with the true gifts of the season, a peace which surpasses all understanding; Love Divine and encouragement that sustains us though the longest night.

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