The first Camp Sunflower will be held starting July 20 through July 22 at the Disciple Center / Camp Tawakoni. At this time we still have space for a few more campers. For this first year we have set a limit at 24 campers beginning 9th through 12th grade. We have an experienced Director, seven… Read more Camp Sunflower Update
The Disciples of Christ Refugee and Immigration Ministries (RIM) has posted a plethora of information about the ongoing crisis at our southern border. For the articles see: http://web-extract.constantcontact.com/v1/social_annotation?permalink_uri=2JJmEfQ&image_url=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.constantcontact.com%2Fe5077456001%2F962e7429-585e-4c6b-b537-f0cb75bf6e86.png The bottom of the article provides suggested actions – “Act to Help End Family Separation”.
Enrollment applications for daytime Pre-Kindergarten programs have begun for 2018-2019 school year. Wichita Public Schools offers this free for 4-year old children (by August 31 and must provide birth verification) and meet one or more at-risk qualifying factor (single parent, teen parents, either parent lacking diploma or GED, migrant status, limited English proficiency, developmentally or… Read more From Our InBox – PRE-K ENROLLMENT
St. Francis Migration Ministries (formerly known as Episcopal Migration Ministries) is hosting World Refugee Day this year at Saint Christopher’s Episcopal Church (2211 S. Bluff) June 20, 4pm-8pm. Fun and food for all! PVCC will be providing one of the 50 booths, Bubbles and Brownies.
This is week 4 of the 40 Days of Moral Action. Members from Pine Valley Christian Church have been present in Topeka the past three (3) weeks. Here’s a synopsis of some emails detailing the happenings to date. Week 1: Kansas joined with more than 30 other states across the country in kicking-off a nationwide, six-week… Read more Poor People’s Campaign
#WearOrange is hosting a community gathering Saturday, June 2, from 4pm – 6pm at PVCC to honor victims and survivors of gun violence. Orange has long been the color of gun violence prevention and the acknowledgement of those who have suffered as a result of it. Throughout the US and in Wichita, National Gun Violence… Read more #WearOrange
Wednesday, May 30 Cheney Trinity United Christian Church 416 S. Washington, Cheney Coffee & Registration – 9:30am Business Meeting – 10am Program & Lunch – 11am Book Chat & Closing – 1pm Program: “Musical Memories with a Modern Twist”. A variety of musical selections shared by Linda Crowe Phillips, Andover, on a professional electronic wind… Read more FROM OUR INBOX-DISCIPLES WOMEN 5TH WEDNESDAY
Tuesday, May 29 Arkansas City Central Christian Church 206 W. Central, Ark City 6:30pm – Registration 7pm – Meal & Program Meal (Cost $10): pork chops, twice baked potatoes, green beans, salad, and ice cream for dessert Program: Dr. Donald Blakeslee, an archaeologist at Wichita State University will present the program on Etzanoa, possibly one… Read more FROM OUR INBOX – DISCIPLES MEN 5TH TUESDAY
Keep Our Children Safe Global Faith In Action & Beyond Tolerance and the City of Wichita held a community event, Keeping Our Children Safe, to address the various issues facing the youth in our community. It is a preventive step to hear from students, parents, educators, and others involved with keeping our community secure. From this event,… Read more FROM OUR INBOX-KEEP OUR CHILDREN SAFE
SAVE THE DATE – Disciples Men Men’s Odyssey Fall Retreat – Becoming Fisher-Men: Rediscovering Our Ministry September 21 – 23, 2018 Disciples Center at Tawakoni Jesus did a lot of ministry with fishermen. A lot of men love to fish. Together, we will explore how doing things that we love to do can strengthen our ministries… Read more FROM OUR INBOX–MEN’S RETREAT