High School Graduate Recognition Sunday
Sunday, May 7
It’s this Sunday! Join us as we honor Brynn Eichelberger (MCSD), Jake Walton (Wilton), and Noah Jorgensen (Rockridge). We’ll offer a blessing during worship, gifts on behalf of the congregation, and our congrats during fellowship!
Summer Book Club
Respond by Sunday, May 21 to indicate your interest!
Looking for a group of people to nurture you on your faith journey this summer and open you to new perspectives? Consider joining us! We’ll be reading two books: The Great Divorce by CS Lewis and Surprised by Hope by NT Wright. Click the link of each book to get a sense of what each book is about. On the whole, these two books explore themes of heaven, hell, grace, and resurrection. Disclaimer: Subject matter of The Great Divorce is not a reflection of marital divorce.
Book Club will meet based on the schedules of those interested. We’ll aim to meet on a weekly basis, but this may fluctuate based on the people involved. If you’re not able to make each gathering, that’s ok! We will begin in June.
Interested? Sign up here by Sunday, May 21. Then, we will be in touch with those interested to determine a schedule for the summer.
Synod Revival in Des Moines – Imagine
Saturday, May 20, 10:00 – 3:00 pm
Imagine an event designed to nourish people in God’s Word, connect people to one another, and reimagine what it means to be the church.
That’s what the synod revival is all about! This event is free of charge and is intended to be a joyful, fun gathering for all ages full of inspiration, worship, food, and prayer.
Bishop Amy Current and Bishop Yehiel Curry (Metro Chicago Synod of the ELCA) will speak and Rachel Kurtz will provide music throughout the day. Inflatable bounce houses will be available to kids, along with outside lawn games, and balloon artists. Ministry tables will be set up to explore the ministries connected to our synod, and food will be available on site.
If you’re interested in joining us, contact Pastor Aleese and we can begin coordinating a carpool! Click here for more information.
Growing and Going Initiative
Thank you to those who have hopped on board! To supplement our general offerings, we are inviting congregational members to sponsor and expense. Each leaf on our growing vine has the name of an expense along with its cost. If you’d like to sponsor a leaf, simply take the leaf off the board, clip it to a check or cash, and put it in the offering plate or bring it to the main office as the offering is being counted. Or, if you’d like to donate through Tithe.ly, take the leaf, write your name and “Tithe.ly” on it, place it in the offering plate and offer your contribution online while selecting “Growing and Going.”
If you’d like to sponsor a leaf but won’t be at church in the near future, contact the main office.
VBS for Kids Ages 3-5
June 13-16, 10:00-11:30 am @ Grace
Many of our older youth are taking advantage of the Christian Day Camp – an ecumenical opportunity at Saulsbury Park. But, that leaves a gap for our younger kids.
In response, area churches are organizing a VBS for kids ages 3-5. Host congregation will be Grace.
More information is coming soon. Mark your calendars and spread the word to families you know! If you’re willing to assist as an adult leader, contact Pastor Aleese.
Summer Events – Save the Dates!
Our Social Team has some fun lined up for us this summer! Sign ups will come later this summer, but mark your calendars now to join with others in your church community!
Sat, June 24 – 5:30 pm
Dinner out at The Lighthouse, Fairport
Sun, July 9 – after worship
Ice Cream social fellowship
Sat, August 12 – 6:30 pm
River Bandits Baseball game with SOTC, Grace, and Zion