There is something magical about the start of day, especially on Easter. This Sunday a few of us are planning to meet in the Xeriscape Garden at 6:30am to greet this Easter morning with silence, gospel stories, and time to stare at flowers and butterflies. If you are in need of a special time of gathering in awe and mystery, come join us for a simple time of silence and stories.

At 10am we will gather in the Sanctuary to celebrate Easter together with lilies and beautiful music filling the space.

On Palm Sunday (April 9th) we will gather for a delicious breakfast (with pancakes!) at 8:30am in the Gallery.

Following breakfast at 9am, there will be opportunities for all ages for faith formation and curious conversation throughout the building.

Worship at 10am will be intergenerational, with music from our Chancel Choir and handbells!

As we leave worship, we invite you to take your palm as we process out of the sanctuary and share in a Walk/Run 1k/5k to support Disciples Home Missions. DHM is a part of the larger Disciples’ network that offers support for environmental ministries, immigrants and refugees, and all ages in our churches! Donations for DHM are suggested to honor their work following the ways of Jesus. Visit https://www.discipleshomemissions.org/ to learn more.

The walk and run will end at Phelps Grove Park. Pack a lunch and come help us find Easter Eggs! The path will be marked with palm leaves, and you can take a look at the map below: 

Join us this evening for Wine Into Water in the Gallery! Tickets are $25 and will be available for purchase at the door, or online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2888172!

We will have live Motown music, hors d’oeuvres, wine tasting, and a silent auction to benefit clean water projects through Week of Compassion! Everything starts at 7pm, and the silent auction will close at 8:45pm! See you there!

What if a fun evening out with friends could make a difference? What if you could help a community build wells and cisterns, create a clean water delivery or hygiene system? What if you could learn about the community you’re helping while sharing a glass of wine and conversation with friends?

Save the date for Wine Into Water on March 24th at 7pm in the Gallery at National Avenue! Tickets are $25 which covers wine-tasting and hors d’oeuvres. There will also be a silent auction. Proceeds go to Week of Compassion to help provide clean water to those in need.

If you would like to donate items for the silent auction, please contact the church office!

To purchase tickets, find Tj Thompson after worship on Sundays, call the church,
or visit this link:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2888172

Take a look at our Facebook event, and share it with your friends!
https://www.facebook.com/events/344368035960462/

To learn more, visit:
http://www.weekofcompassion.org/wine-to-water/
and http://www.weekofcompassion.org/.

We will begin our Wednesday evening study of the Enneagram tonight! Join us from 6:30-8:00 for a light meal and conversation reflecting on Suzanne Stabile and Ian Morgan Cron’s “The Road Back to You”. Whether you are a new learner or have worked with the Enneagram in the past, you are welcome to come and be a part of this discussion as we learn the ways each of the nine personality types view the world. Contact the church for more information!

On Saturday, March 18th we have the opportunity to gather for a Day of Meditation. We will spend some time journaling and reflecting with pieces of liturgy and silence throughout the morning.

A light brunch will be provided; please RSVP by calling the church office if you plan to attend so we can prepare enough food ahead of time, and let us know of any allergies or dietary restrictions!

If you have your own journal, please bring it with you. We will have extras on hand for those who come without.