Discipleship
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Lectio Vicinitas: Walking Our Neighborhood in Prayer
What happens when we slow down and really pay attention to the place where we live? This fall 2026, we’re inviting our church community to try Lectio Vicinitas—a practice of prayerfully walking through our neighborhoods, paying attention to the people, places, beauty, needs, and surprises we encounter along the way. Lectio Vicinitas means something like…
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The Gospel of Mary Magdalene
Wednesday, September 23, 7 pm in the Chapel Mary Magdalene is the second-most mentioned woman in the New Testament after Mary, the mother of Jesus. In the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions, Mary Magdalene is fondly remembered as “the apostle to the apostles” due to her witness of the risen Christ at the tomb, and…
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Where Faith Meets Action: 22 Camp Scholarships Funded!
What started a few years ago as a small initiative to send a handful of kids to camp has blossomed into a major movement of joy and belonging. Over three years, interest has skyrocketed. The first year, we helped 6 girls go and this year 22 girls from Re:Source Cleveland—all from families new to the…
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Field Notes
Next steps made simple! Getting connected in a church community shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. On Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 11:45 am, we’re hosting Field Notes—a brief, 30-minute gathering designed to help you take your next steps with confidence. We know life is busy, so we promise to keep it short, sweet, and…
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Free Will in the Wild
Worship Series: May 24 – June 7, 2026 Are our choices truly our own, or is there a divine hand guiding our every move? Join us for our new four-week worship series, Free Will in the Wild, as we explore the beautiful and often messy tension between human freedom and God’s sovereignty. From the gardens…
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Confirmation and 50 Year Member Sunday
Confirmation Sunday- May 17, 2026 This spring, we celebrate a meaningful milestone in the life of our church: Confirmation Sunday, when four of our young people will publicly affirm their faith and their place within our church community. Over the past two years, these confirmands have been on a thoughtful and intentional journey. They have…
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Do Justice Action
Introducing the Do Justice Action. Each week, our Greater Cleveland Congregation Team will share one way you can put your faith into action. Check back here (or look in your bulletin and weekly e-news) for a simple suggestion – a way you can live out our call to love God and love our neighbors.
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Holy Week 2026
Tell Me Something Good: The Good News is Alive! Join us as we walk the road from the gates of Jerusalem to the empty tomb. Whether in-person or online, there is a place for you in this safe space to grow with God and one another. Palm Sunday | March 29 at 10:30 am The…
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I Didn’t Know Church Could Be Like This
“I didn’t know church could be like this.” An individual said this to me after our Service of Naming on November 16th. “Yeah. Usually, churches and pastors make it clear that Jesus isn’t for me—the message they share is for everyone else… but not me.” It warmed my heart that this person truly felt a…
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Kids Invited to Be Part of Christmas Eve Services
Calling All Christmas Stars!! This year, our Christmas Eve celebrations are bursting with opportunities for our young people to shine! 10:30 AM – Christmas Eve Skit: The Shepherd BoyWe’re inviting kids to help act out our fun skit during the 10:30 AM service! One rehearsal will take place the week of December 15 (exact date…