June is Pride Month! Happy Pride to our LGBTQ+ siblings and advocates! The Church of the Palms UCC is celebrating 8 years as being an Open and Affirming Congregation. (YAY!!!) This designation lets the world know that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are welcome in our church – to worship, to participate, and to… Continue reading Happy Pride!
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Visitor Information Session: 6/22/22
Do you have questions about Church of the Palms? You are invited to join us Wednesday, June 22, at 3:30 p.m. The Evangelism and Growth Team is enthusiastically offering another Information Session to be held in King Hall on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 starting at 3:30 pm. You’ll have the opportunity to meet Pastor Jim… Continue reading Visitor Information Session: 6/22/22
Sabbatical Time: What to Expect
Pastor Paul is on Sabbatical through August 15, 2022. Here’s what to expect: Pastor Paul While on Sabbatical, he and Wendy will travel to see family in the Midwest and California and go overseas and see the sites of London, England. Look closely and you will also find him hugging a giant sequoia, putting his… Continue reading Sabbatical Time: What to Expect
The sky is falling!
by Howard Schenk Chicken Little was an alarmist. So am I. The sky is not falling but the seas are rising. Many around the globe are alarmed at the prospects of climate change. For instance, scientists tell us to keep warming below 1.5 Celsius, we must reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. That’s… Continue reading The sky is falling!
“Thank you, wind.”
by Kay Klinkenborg Amid a magical spring day, our 2-½-year old granddaughter, known affectionately as “little teacher,” brought profound simple wisdom in her response to her first pinwheel. Rosie was enamored. At first, her short little fingers had to explore the wooden dowel and then turn the multicolored petals by hand. She watched with intensity as… Continue reading “Thank you, wind.”
Memory Pillows by our Service Project Craft Group
“Memory Pillows” is an ongoing service that our group offers. Carol Reynolds, our Group Leader, makes Memory Pillows for anyone that has lost a loved one and would like a keepsake to remember them by. Beyond a visual reminder, it’s also something to hug and hold. Carol fashions these pillows from a special shirt or… Continue reading Memory Pillows by our Service Project Craft Group
One last top 10 list before sabbatical!
Before I head out on Sabbatical, I wanted to give you one more Top Ten list. I hope that during this time of discernment that you increase your giving of time, talent, and treasure to the church. Now is the time to demonstrate in word and in deed that you love the church. Be… Continue reading One last top 10 list before sabbatical!
Diaper Drive, May & June
Every two months, a new non-monetary site is chosen to receive donations from members of Church of the Palms. For May and June, the charity chosen is the New Life Center, which is a domestic violence shelter. As in the past, donations of baby diapers will be accepted. The most needed size is 4-6 months.… Continue reading Diaper Drive, May & June
Notes From Your Executive Board re: Sabbatical
Prior to my becoming involved in the leadership at Church of the Palms, when I heard the word “sabbatical,” I thought of a professor taking time away from teaching to do research, write, or travel. I’ve since learned that the word “sabbatical” is a biblical term related to the Sabbath, the seventh day or day… Continue reading Notes From Your Executive Board re: Sabbatical
Perryville Pen Pal Training
Monday, May 16, at 10:00am By Nancy Nonini Do you feel closer to the women at Perryville Prison after the Art Show, Re-Entry Simulation, or any of the presentations where Arouet volunteers shared personal experiences? Would you like to build on that experience? Please consider attending our hybrid Pen Pal Training on Monday, May 16… Continue reading Perryville Pen Pal Training