St. Lucia was a young Christian of Sicily who was martyred in 304 AD during the persecution under Emperor Diocletian. According to tradition, she had decided to devote her life to God and to give her possessions to the poor. In Sweden in the late 1700’s, there were legends... Read More →

Come for the pie – stay for the workshop!! Bring the whole family to the craft table in Fellowship Hall after you’ve had some Thanksgiving pie. We will have a project for your family to make together to help celebrate the season of Advent at home. Read More →

The text is Finding Joy When Life is Out of Focus: a Study for Joy-Thirsty Women by Angela Donadio. We all walk through seasons when joy plays an unwelcome game of Hide and Seek. Disappointment, worry, and adversity blur our lens on life, sabotaging our ability to develop the... Read More →

During the Palm Sunday pancake breakfast, the children will be invited to the Parsonage for an Easter egg hunt. They will be divided into two groups of pre-school aged and Sunday School aged children. Read More →

Sunday School Service Day Our annual Sunday School Service Day will be on Sunday, March 3. Thank you for supporting our kids doing important work with your financial support. We raised $280 from our Valentines-themed fundraiser!! The kids will be assembling snack pack kits and... Read More →

In the days before Ash Wednesday people traditionally celebrate by enjoying special foods and customs.The word Carnival which means farewell to meat and Mardi Gras or Greasy Tuesday offer a hint at the foods that were once forbidden by the church during the penitential season of... Read More →

The Synod Eco-Faith Team will have four events this year – one on Energy, one on Water, one on Food Sustainability, and one on Waste. The first is Energy. Speakers will address switching to wind source or solar electrical energy, and energy audits. Event info One panelist... Read More →

The Faith ‘n Play ministry is designed for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Parent and child come together for an interactive and fun experience playing in the story of Zacchaeus! Questions? Contact Diane LaMere Read More →

The Family Service is planned for families with younger children and will feature a “living nativity scene” at the manger, as well as Holy Communion. Read More →

St. Nicholas, the bishop of Myra in modern day Turkey, was an early priest in the Christian Church, he died around 342 AD. Legends that surround Nicholas tell of his love for God and neighbor, especially the poor. He became known as the symbol of anonymous gift giving. St.... Read More →