Posts by Greg Yarnell

Because of caring people like you, the 22 Annual Wichita Alternative Gift Market was a success, raising nearly $27,000 this year. Thanks to everyone who shopped; who helped create the ornaments for our project; who worked at the market; and who will shop at our “Mini-Market” on Sunday, December 4 and December 11 in the…

Pine Valley is excited to host a book signing for David Hansen’s new book, Native Americans, The Mainline Church, And The Quest For Interracial Justice beginning at 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 3.  David has been in active ministry for over 40 years and has served congregations in both the United Church of Christ and…

Pine Valley has adopted a family from Oakland School by providing Christmas presents. This year our family is a mom with three boys ages 2, 4, and 7.  A wish list of items are available on the table in the foyer.  Please select an item and sign the clipboard next to that item.  Presents do…

The nominating committee has been formed to gather qualified candidates for the elected leader roles of Secretary and Financial Secretary. The chairperson is Cheryl Roy, and the members are Harriett McGuire, Barbara Ciboski, Phil Deitz and Jan Elliott. By our constitution any ten voting members from the congregation may submit nominations for any of the…

We gathered last Sunday afternoon to celebrate 2 years of ministry with Carolyn and share early birthday wishes.  The Grace Room was festively decorated by Lynette.  The cupcakes were almost too pretty to eat…but of course, we ate them. Folks visited and laughter was aplenty.  Unfortunately, Carolyn and Ken were unable to attend.  Jeff videotaped…