PARTNERS FOR WICHITA is thankful for our involvement in the Bags of Blessings. We were part of the 40+ congregations and groups. 1,500 bags were made, which is a 25% increase from 2012! The bags have been delivered to 33 helping services groups throughout Sedgwick County.
I am mindful today of my need, O God, and so I turn to you in prayer in the sanctuary of my home. When I feel overwhelmed by the difficulties of daily living, and hemmed in by fear and worry, let my conversation with you be the counterpoint to those events that cause me to… Read more A PRAYER IN A TIME OF NEED for the Fifth Week of Lent, March 17th
The IWJ Kansas Faith and Labor Forum sponsored by Pine Valley Christian Church was held on March 8th. The band, Shoulder to Shoulder, brought us great energy and inspiring music. Martin Eddy, representing the International Aerospace and Machinists Union, Tammy Chaffee of the Communications Workers of America, Stuart Elliot of the United Postal Workers Union,… Read more March 8th Forum on Faith and Labor a Resounding Success!
Please join us at Pine Valley for a Faith and Labor Forum on Friday, March 8th at 7:00 p.m. The Shoulder to Shoulder musicians will bring the gift of song. Bryan G. Pfeifer and Rennie Hudson, of the American Federation of Teachers, will bring us up to date on their organizing efforts. We will learn… Read more PUBLIC FORUM on LABOR and FAITH at PVCC
A HUGE THANKS to everyone who participated in Sunday’s, “Conversation with Us.” Great food – great fellowship – great input! Thank you … If you were unable to attend and/or participate, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your answers to the questions to Lorrie via e-mail (lorriebeck1@gmail.com) or leave them in the church… Read more Thank you from the Ministerial Search Team
I want to say “Thank You!” to all those who planned, led and participated in our meeting last Sunday. We shared a wonderful meal, lots of creative conversation and enjoyed a spirit of fellowship that will carry us forward. The leadership team will be digesting all these good ideas over the next couple of weeks… Read more Thank you from Our Pastor
These words from David’s message on Sunday made me think: that’s what Sunday, February 10 is all about! We will give PVCC folks “plenty to chew on” – both literally and figuratively – on February 10. Between now and February 10, we’ll give you lots to think about, contemplate, meditate, and pray on as we… Read more “… they will be given plenty to chew on.”
PVCC will host an evening with the Wichita Peace and Justice Center on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. We learn about the Peace and Justice Center trip last November to Fort Benning, Georgia, to protest the School of the Americans (SOA). The information and links below will introduce you to SOA. It is… Read more Public Event: Learning about the School of the Americas, Jan 25th at PVCC
I want to invite you to two events this Saturday, January 12. The first is the Annual Meeting of Interfaith Worker Justice Kansas, which is an organization that I am affiliated with. We will meet in Dugan Convention Center on the campus of Newman University. The meeting will begin with a welcome and gathering at… Read more Great Activities
I am watching the snow blanket the earth with much needed moisture as I write this on Monday afternoon. As I watch the big flakes fall gently, I am thinking of Wendell Berry’s poem “What We Need is Here”. Celebrating and honoring a Creation-centered spirituality is a fine way to welcome the New Year. Promising to… Read more Snow fall wishes