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Join us in Cokesbury Hall Dec. 11, 2022 from 10:15am-10:45 for Coffee and Conversation. We will watch a short video by Rob Bell, former pastor of Mars Hill Church in Grandville, MI. This week we’ll watch and discuss Dust: Believing in God is important, but what about God believing in us? Believing that we can actually be the kind of people we were meant to be. People of love, compassion, peace, forgiveness, and hope. People who try to do the right…

The next Conversations on Race and Faith will be December 11, 2022 at 1:00PM on zoom.   This month we will look at the problem of structural housing inequality.  Initially we will see how federal legislation codified racial housing segregation in the law.  Even though fair housing laws were meant to address the structural inequality, simply changing the law doesn’t address the inequality.  Next, we look at an example of a program to change the situation and how that program had…

We are getting close!  We need a few more volunteers (shopkeepers for the Jewelry Shop, a second adult for the Tailor Shop, and a Census Taker), as well as some cookie-bakers! If you’re available, please sign up here. Additionally, we do still need some small supplies (such as gallon jugs of apple cider from Wegmans) – if you are interested in making an in-kind donation, please contact Susan Ruge-Hudson moc.liamg@eguRLnasuS ta and she can let you know what we still need. If you…

The NOW Committee wants to thank everyone for the heart-warming generosity shown so far this holiday season!  This past week, we were able to donate 611 pounds of canned goods to Rising Hope Mission Church!  Additionally, the congregation has also donated the supplies to create 10 holiday gift baskets for Koinonia! We have one last holiday drive, and that is the collection of $25 gift cards that will be provided to the parents of children in need so that the…

Coffee and Conversation is a group that meets Sunday mornings from 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. in Cokesbury Hall. We watch a short film narrated by Rob Bell, former pastor of Mars Hill Church in Michigan and author of Love Wins. Each video is less than 14 minutes and blends everyday events with discussion about God. This Sunday, we will watch Kickball: What will really make us happy? We chase after what we think we’re missing – a new car, a…

November 27 Hanging of the Greens 10 a.m. (One Service) December 11 Christmas Comfort Service 7 p.m. December 18 Cantata 10 a.m. (One Service) December 24 Christmas Eve Children’s Service 4 p.m. December 24 Lessons and Carols 7 p.m. December 25 Christmas Day 10 a.m. (One Service) January 1 New Year’s Day 10 a.m. (One Service)

First, we still need volunteers!  There are still a few shops that need shopkeepers, as well as a few critical roles that haven’t been taken, like the friendly hosts who hand out hot drinks! Please go to this Signup Genius Link to sign up: NOW Committee: A Night In Bethlehem (signupgenius.com) If you have already signed up to help with A Night in Bethlehem, then you can pick up your costume this Sunday, November 13, after each of the church services.  Susan Ruge-Hudson will…

Calling all volunteers!  We are decorating the church for Advent/Christmas on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 12:30 p.m. (after the 11:00 a.m. service). We need a lot of help transforming the church, so if you are able to help it would be much appreciated. Please meet us in the sanctuary.

Each year we recognize all those in our congregation who have served in our nation’s military. We invite these men and women who have honorably served the United States of America for our freedom’s sake to attend worship (and if so inclined to wear your uniforms/medals) this Sunday, November 13 at our 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. worship service. The sacrifices made by each veteran and their families are much appreciated and we choose this time to honor those among us…

The next Conversations on Race and Faith will be November 13th at 1pm on zoom.  This month we will look at the question of:  What “I Don’t See Color” Really Means.  Although white people may be well intentioned, when you ignore or minimize other people’s racial identities; you are ignoring the reality and impact of ongoing institutional and systemic racism that Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) face daily. “Not seeing color” may come across as, “I’m choosing to…