Our March Newsletter was recently emailed. Click here to read.
If you're an active part of our ministry circles, you may be interested in our Facebook 'Mission and Service' group, which is a space for recruiting ministry teams, sharing prayer requests and urgent needs. Contact the church office for help getting connected.
Pastor Kerri will be at the McFarland House Café from 7 am to 4:30 pm on March 1 (the first day of Lent) to offer ashes and prayer for anyone interested.
​You're welcome to stop by, alone or with a friend. Spread the word; this is a ministry to the entire community.
It's hard to avoid talking about politics these days.
​Have you found yourself struggling to be in civil conversation with a neighbor, friend, colleague, or family member in this highly charged political atmosphere? Many of us have, or know of, at least one relationship that has been strained because of polarized opinions.
​As people of faith we are called to attend to the vulnerable, in the name of Jesus. Because so many government policies directly impact the vulnerable, they come to the attention of people of faith. And yet, discussing our views on important social issues in all but the safest of our circles can leave us feeling unsettled. Sometimes we are the vulnerable, seeking comfort and hope. Sometimes we would prefer to sidestep the conversation altogether rather than risk offending another who may disagree. But as followers of Jesus we are called to seek a different way. We are called to step into places of discomfort (even our own) and add a blessing - to "insert love where there is no love," in the words of St. John of the Cross.
This Sunday, February 19 at MUCC you'll be introduced to two new projects being launched, in collaboration with community partners, that will help bridge the divide. Please come. We think this work is tremendously important to our time.
Dinner will be provided. If you plan to come, let us know, so we can prepare for you. Guests are welcome!
​This is a cross+generational event. We encourage participation from elders, empty-nesters, young adults, singles, couples, parents, youth and children! Our conversation questions are designed for adults through school-age. Students 3rd grade and up will probably get the most out of the conversation, but younger children are welcome to participate. When we're young, we absorb the language of faith just by being present in a faith community! If child care for a very young child is a barrier, please let us know, and we'll make arrangements.