Category Archives: Spire link
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Outreach Spotlight: Budget Buddies
Posted on October 25, 2016 by Nancy in Outreach, Spire linkGetting to Know our Grant Recipients Budget Buddies was founded in 2009 to meet the tremendous need for a comprehensive and personalized program of financial education and empowerment for low-income women that could ensure their successful transition from intensive supportive services to a life of self-sufficiency and independence. More than 1 in 7 U.S. women […]
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Breaking Silence about Mental Illness
Posted on October 25, 2016 by Nancy in Community, Health and Wellness, Spire linkExamples of Widening our Welcome Ever wonder what the world would be like if the veil of stigma associated with mental illness parted? I imagine it would sound like the question and answer discussion that followed the Winchester screening of Pack Up Your Sorrows—the documentary held in Chidley Hall on September 25—or the conversations audience […]
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Changes to Morning Worship
Posted on October 25, 2016 by Nancy in Spire link, WorshipHave you noticed some changes to Sunday morning worship? Here is some of our thinking about it: New Bulletin: We’ve changed the size, style and design. Why the change? The larger size allows for larger font and now we have one bulletin accessible to all. The graphic design, based upon our logo, now ties in […]
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Fall Church School off to a Great Start
Posted on October 25, 2016 by Nancy in Community, Spire link, YouthWhat a great couple of months we have had in all of our classes! In Stepping Stones, we are still learning some stories from Exodus and soon going to be starting to learn about Mary, Joseph, and Jesus. We have a great team of teachers who give up their precious time during the week and […]
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Thinking About Budgets
Posted on October 25, 2016 by Nancy in Latest News, Spire linkA 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 […]
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A New Clerk!
Posted on October 25, 2016 by Nancy in Community, Spire linkAnne 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 […]
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Adult Faith Exploration Ministry
Posted on October 25, 2016 by Nancy in Community, Spire link“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 […]
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Fisk Organ and Ripley Chapel November Update
Posted on October 25, 2016 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, Spire link, WorshipSanctuary 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 […]
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Stewardship Season is Here!
Posted on October 25, 2016 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, Spire linkGod’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 […]
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Circling Up the Mountain
Posted on October 25, 2016 by Nancy in Latest News, Spire link, WorshipNovember 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 […]
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