The congregation’s brand new pastor had trouble sleeping. Transitions are difficult– new people, new setting, new challenges. It was a lot to handle, even in all the excitement about the same things, and it was keeping him up too late. The Regional Minister made a welcome call, and was surprised when the new pastor poured… Read more Last Sunday for Christmas Special Offering:
Our annual Christmas program, “Music of Christmas’ Past,” begins at 7 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 10. Please bring your favorite Christmas goodie or dessert to share with friends, family, and guests. Also, remember to bring a canned food item to donate to the Kansas Food Bank. It will be an evening to remember!
The book signing last Saturday was awesome! Over 30 people gathered to hear David talk about his new book, followed by some great questions and discussion. If you missed it, we videotaped the discussion and we will make it available on our website very soon. There was great food, music, and conversation. David even sold… Read more David’s Book Signing a Success!
Did you miss the 22nd Annual Wichita Alternative Gift Market? Still looking for a meaningful gift for that special someone? Make plans to shop at PVCC’s Mini-Market on Sundays, December 4 and 11 while making someone’s holiday super special. Think locally & act globally. Interested in the results of this year’s WAGM? Shoppers donated enough… Read more Alternative Mini Market
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… Read more Wichita Alternative Gift Market
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… Read more David Hansen Book signing
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… Read more Adopt-A-Family for Christmas
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… Read more Nominating Committee Members Named
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… Read more Celebrating Carolyn: Cupcakes, Camaraderie and Chardonnay
Last Sunday we met our new interim, Natalie Dixon-Crewell, and her husband Greg, and son Garner. She will be a great asset in this time of transition. Natalie resides in her home town of Wellington where she lives with her husband Greg and their two year old son Garner. She received her Master of Divinity… Read more Welcome Natalie Dixon-Crewell