Dearly Beloved Friends in Christ, There is a gathering in Bronson Park Sunday, February 5, at noon. The purpose is to protest immigration restrictions recently implemented by executive action. Members of our congregation have expressed interest in, and support for, the gathering, as pastor serving among you, I commend the February 5 gathering for your…
The Outreach Committee has chosen to highlight the ministry of the Kalamazoo Deacons Conference (KDC) during the months of January and February. The Kalamazoo Deacons Conference is a local organization that works each day to make Kalamazoo a better place to live. While other organizations in Kalamazoo meet the physical needs of the poor and…
The 2016 event was held at the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, 448 North Burdick Street. A catered luncheon was served by Ample Pantry. It was wonderful time of food and fellowship, giving thanks for our walkers and donors from 2016. The 2016 CROP Hunger Walk raised $32,722 for needed support in the community. These six agencies shared in the proceeds: Ministry With Community…
With fresh memories in mind of our community Ash Wednesday service, I’m considering what it means to take on a spiritual discipline. For many people, the word “discipline” means committing oneself to an act for the sake of penance: practices such as increased prayer, periods of fasting, or refraining from a pleasurable activity. Clearly, those practices have deep spiritual meaning and value…