Friday, May 7th at 9:00 a.m. on “Bridges” By Beth Moore Those of you who read our virtual Order of Sunday Service may notice in the weekly prayer list the name of the Nassar family. If you did not meet and listen to the story of Daoud Nassar when he visited us in person in… Continue reading ‘Hope Still Rises’ — Daoud Nassar, Tent of Nations
Category: Other News
Solar Panels and Beyond
Members of the Church of the Palms have expressed their love of Creation through their generous support for the plans to reduce our carbon footprint by adding solar panels to our facility. After receiving an anonymous $50,000 matching grant, members of our wonderful church family have matched and surpassed the required matching amount, donating to… Continue reading Solar Panels and Beyond
Scrip Gift Card Program
Have you heard about our Gift Card Program? Scrip is a wonderful way to purchase gift cards for family, friends (and yourself!) while supporting The Church of the Palms. When you purchase gift cards through Scrip, The Palms receives a kickback percentage from the sales once the cards are used. And there is a huge selection… Continue reading Scrip Gift Card Program
Continuing our journey with the Nassar family and their work at the Tent of Nations
by Beth Moore Gather with us at 9:00 a.m. on May 7th “on the Bridge” as we reconnect with Daoud Nassar, Palestinian Christian farmer. Daoud and his family farm their ancestral lands — a 100-acre hilltop site situated between Bethlehem and Hebron in the West Bank — and there began the Tent of Nations, an… Continue reading Continuing our journey with the Nassar family and their work at the Tent of Nations
Shea Darian passed her ordination interview!
Congratulations to Shea Darian! She unanimously passed her ordination interview with the Southwest Conference (SWC) Committee on Church and Ministry. Wahoo! The next step is her Ecclesiastical Council. It will be online Sunday, May 2, at 3:00 p.m. That group is composed of representatives of congregations from across the SWC. You are welcome to join… Continue reading Shea Darian passed her ordination interview!
Meet the 2020 Church of the Palms Social Justice Champions: Max and Kay Klinkenborg
By John Durbin Each year, the Social Justice Action Team selects an individual or individuals to receive the Social Justice Champion Award. The person(s) chosen best exemplifies our guiding scripture: “And what does the LORD require of us but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with our God” Micah 6:8. The… Continue reading Meet the 2020 Church of the Palms Social Justice Champions: Max and Kay Klinkenborg
Introducing COTP’s new MOD(erator) Squad
By John Durbin, Moderator Greetings. I’m not sure the size of Judy Jondahl’s feet, but these shoes left to be filled are very, very large. Thank you, Judy, for your wonderful leadership during the tumultuous year of 2020. I am humbled and honored to be serving as Moderator for 2021 and excited to share with… Continue reading Introducing COTP’s new MOD(erator) Squad
Debby Stinton’s fantabulous news
UPDATE: Thanks to those who attended and supported Rev. Debby Stinton’s ordination ceremony on January 24. Watch a video of the virtual event HERE. We celebrate that Debby Stinton has been called to be pastor of West Liberty UCC in West Liberty, Ohio. While we are saddened to see her leave our community, we celebrate… Continue reading Debby Stinton’s fantabulous news
The shower trailer is here!
The Church of the Palms’ shower trailer was delivered on October 20! Once it’s ready, we’ll invite their I-HELP guests to be the first to use it. In time we’ll use the shower trailer around the NW Valley, offering showers to the homeless on regular schedules. The shower trailer has three private compartments, each containing a… Continue reading The shower trailer is here!