The Church of the Palms Social Justice Action Team has begun a conversation on ways we might continue to learn about and engage with the people living in Israel/Palestine. 75 COTP members attended the fellowship breakfast in March at which Daoud Nassar spoke (founder of the Tent of Nations outside of Bethlehem). 20 members participated in a four-week… Continue reading Next Steps in Discerning COTP Involvement with the people of Israel/Palestine
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Meet the Moderator
Hello to all my Church friends! Most of you know me, but some of you are new. I’m new too, because I am the new Moderator, and I hope to represent well the Church that I so love. I will be learning as quickly as I can what is expected of me, and I would… Continue reading Meet the Moderator
Member and Associate Member Emergency Contact Form
Please click this Emergency Contact and Information Form and print it out. Complete as much of it as you would like and bring it to the office. This form will be used by our Pastoral Staff and Administrative Staff to keep in touch with you. The information you provide will: Help us help you in case… Continue reading Member and Associate Member Emergency Contact Form
Used Bikes for Hart Pantry
If you have a used bike to donate to the HART (Helping At Risk Teens) Pantry for use by the teens of this great organization, please contact Jan Eckstein or Ruth Langford. Don’t’ worry about the condition of your donation; the bikes are repaired before they are gifted. HART Pantry gets them to our at-risk teens as soon as… Continue reading Used Bikes for Hart Pantry
Social Justice Action Team
Seeking justice through Prayer, Action, Love, Ministry & Support The Church of the Palms Social Justice Team has been very active. The team members working on the Immigration/Refugee issue have developed a working relationship with Refugee Focus, a division of Lutheran Social Services. For more than thirty years, this organization has served some of the… Continue reading Social Justice Action Team
Women’s Discussion Group
From Debby Stinton: I am delighted to host a “Women’s Discussion Group” on Wednesday, December 6th at 10:30 am to chat about what we want as a group going forward. In the past, the group has been a Bible study, but I have been in conversation with some women here in the church, and we… Continue reading Women’s Discussion Group
Social Justice Team update
Seeking justice through Prayer, Action, Love, Ministry & Support! The Church of the Palms Social Justice Team is a vital ministry in and of our church. The very nature of seeking justice infers advocating on behalf of those individuals and classes of individuals that have been marginalized and oppressed. We keep our eyes, ears, and… Continue reading Social Justice Team update
Why not just call them immigrants?
by Beth Malmgren Member, Church of the Palms Social Justice Team Immigrant; Alien; Illegal Immigrant; Illegal; Refugee; Asylum – we hear these terms everyday through whatever news media we watch or listen to. But, do we understand the meaning? It is my opinion that it is important to know the difference, as “words do matter.” An IMMIGRANT… Continue reading Why not just call them immigrants?
Please continue to pray for Debby Stinton and family
On the morning of Tuesday, August 8, Debby Stinton, our pastoral assistant, learned that her son, Rick Woodford, had been hit by a car and suffered numerous internal and external injuries. Rick passed away on August 22. A Go Fund Me page was set up for Rick’s medical fund, if you feel moved to contribute. Please keep… Continue reading Please continue to pray for Debby Stinton and family
Our deepest condolences to Debby Stinton
Our deepest condolences to Debby Stinton, our pastoral assistant, on the loss of her son, Rick Woodford. Two weeks after being hit by a car and sustaining numerous critical external and internal injuries, Rick passed away on August 22. The celebration of life service for Rick will be held at Church of the Palms on… Continue reading Our deepest condolences to Debby Stinton