Things are really picking up with these last two weeks of the 2014 Nonviolence – A Season for Everyone. There are several upcoming events that will delve into GLBTQ issues that will be hosted here at PVCC. With so much going on, I thought I would remind everyone of the opportunities. Saturday, March 22, 7-9pm… Read more SEASON OF NONVIOLENCE
Everyday Nonviolence – Session 3: Everyone is invited to participate in the continued conversation after worship in the Grace Room Sunday, March 30. Natalie Byington will lead the discussion as we dig deeper into what it means to be people of nonviolence. A simple meal will be a potato bar with toppings. Need 4 people… Read more EVERYDAY NONVIOLENCE
On Monday, March 17, the Team met to discuss a message we received from our top candidate in which they shared their compensation package needs. After much discussion, we asked for clarification on some of their financial needs so we have a better handle on all things financial. Our candidate also explained that due to… Read more MINISTERIAL SEARCH TEAM UPDATE
We are a gathered and scattered community. That is the way PVCC defined itself from the very beginning and it has stayed true to this calling. In 2016 the congregation will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Communion is at the heart of our worship service. Everything in the service leads up to this celebration of God’s… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR
What a wonderful feeling it is to be surrounded by such a loving, supportive, and warm church family. This past week was truly evident of all I am blessed to be part of as I sat in the hospital with Lisa during her recent heart episode. Not only did the visits, thoughts, phone calls, texts,… Read more A WORD FROM THE PV PRESIDENT
Lenten House Church Study – Week 2: Thursday, March 13 (6:00-7:30 pm) at the Beck’s house (249-6222) and Saturday, March 15 (1:00-2:30 pm) at Gaye & Muffin’s house (264-1259 or 990-7380). Please read “The Crisis of Faith” by Rudolf Bultmann. We’re looking forward to learning and discussing the theological roots of PVCC. David, Amanda &… Read more LENTEN HOUSE CHURCH STUDY
This week’s activities are few due to it being the beginning of spring break. The prayer worship that was scheduled for Thursday, March 13th has moved to the 27th with location To Be Determined as there were conflicting schedules for speakers. I will have more information closer to the date. Activities pick up after Spring… Read more SEASON OF NONVIOLENCE
Everyday Nonviolence – Session 3: Everyone is invited to participate in the continued conversation after worship in the Grace Room Sunday, March 30. Natalie Byington will lead the discussion as we dig deeper into what it means to be people of nonviolence. A light lunch will be served. Please bring your own dinner ware. Faith… Read more EVERYDAY NONVIOLENCE
WSU Sponsored a Human Sexuality Seminar on Friday, March 7, and the Campus Ministry Ecumenical Council, of which PVCC is a member, sponsored a round table discussion within the seminar. The topic of the round table was Religious Freedom, Sexuality and Me: Where do I fit in? The round table was hosted by Mike Ryer and… Read more REPORT OF WSU SEMINAR
I serve on the Board of Equality Kansas and also on the steering committee of GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Educational Network. On April 6th, Sunday, at 2:00 GLSEN and the WSU Ecumenical Campus Ministry (of which I am also a member) will be hosting a “Community Discussion: Creating Change in Schools.” The meeting… Read more EQUALITY KANSAS AND GLSEN