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
We are pleased to announce: Cindy and Mike Marion, certified Bridges trainers will be presenting Bridges Out of Poverty Training on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Calvary United Methodist Church, 2525 N Rock Road. Please RSVP by Monday, March 17 to Julie Zavadil – jazavadil.wcn@gmail.com or 744-3604. This training is beneficial to anyone wanting to help… Read more WICHITA CIRCLES
We are now in the season of Lent. Our theme is “Becoming A People Grounded in God’s Love.” Our Lenten devotional booklet is Henry Nouwen’s, God’s Abiding Love. In the mediation for Ash Wednesday Nouwen writes, “In prayer we seek God’s voice and allow God’s word to penetrate our fear and resistance so that we… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR
Pine Valley Christian Church March 2, 2014 Matthew 17: 1-13 Rev. Dr. David Hansen There has been a lot of talk in the past few weeks about the need to create a safe space, let’s call it a sacred space, for religious freedom. I have decided that I will send a letter to the editor… Read more Creating a Safe Space
When the ministry of PVCC was launched in 1966 members described the church as a “Gathered and Scattered” community. They said that they “Gathered to study and worship in order to be prepared to be the Scattered Presence in the world witnessing to the world about life revealed in Jesus Christ by Working for Justice… Read more FROM OUR INTERIM PASTOR
Our top candidate had an unexpected death in the family and has, understandably, been focused on that aspect of life instead of focusing on Pine Valley CC. We hope to hear from our candidate as to compensation package needs. We will continue to keep you updated as to the search process. Thanks for your patience, and thanks… Read more MINISTERIAL SEARCH TEAM UPDATE
Kickoff for the “Filling the Gap Lunches for Kids” begins March 1st. Bring your donations of single fruit and pudding cups and healthy snack bars to PVCC between now and March 16. Goodies will be distributed starting March 17. To volunteer contact Danielle 316-263-1389 danielle@partnersforwichita.org.
A Night of Justice is happening at Tabernacle Bible Church, 17th and Volutsia, on Saturday, March 1st at 6:30 pm. This is an interracial and interfaith celebration. We are standing together to stand for justice. Please plan to attend this celebration, “creating a better tomorrow for future generations.” David
Thanks to all the dicers & slicers who provided veggies for the Pre-Lent Potluck and to Karen Campbell who simmered the soup during worship. Many thanks to Rev. David who provided us the packets of articles and a pre-view of the study materials. We will have two (2) house church studies starting on March 6… Read more LENTEN STUDY GROUPS UPDATE