Rev. David Hansen has agreed to become our Interim Minister starting on Feb. 12. Rev. Natalie will continue filling the pulpit and assisting with pastoral duties until then. I would like to thank that team, Melanie Naden, Greg Yarnell, Connie Dietz and Kirk Miller, for a job well done. The Minister Search team will start… Read more Senior Minister search update
Wichita Habitat for Humanity is proud to kick off our 2017 Building Season on Monday, January 16, by partnering with Volunteer Kansas, CrossRoads Missions: Help Build Hope, and the City of Wichita. Volunteers of all ages will construct, frame and transport the interior and exterior walls of a five-bedroom house inside the Bob Brown Expo… Read more Habitat’s MLK Day of Service
All 2016 contributions need to be turned in by Friday, December 30. Contributions can be given to Greg Yarnell, or dropped by the church office. If you would like to claim a 2017 contribution on your 2016 taxes, please note on your check that the contribution should be applied to your 2017 pledge or the… Read more 2016 Year End Gifts
We will have a meet and greet time beginning at 4:30 p.m. Christmas Eve in the Grace Room. Hospitality will provide Wassail and Spiced Tea. Please bring your favorite Christmas treat to share. Christmas Eve candle light services will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Great Hall. We will not have services on Christmas Day. … Read more Christmas Services:
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