April 11, 2015, Lisa Brightup and Natalie Byington will be exchanging vows at 1:00 pm in a ceremony at Heartland Friends Meeting Place, 14505 Sandwedge Circle, Wichita, KS 67235-8064. We invite you to come celebrate this event with us as we sing the day away and sign the state endorsed certificate.
Pastor Carolyn will share the message titled “Let’s Just Stay Here!”. Reading from our tradition “Mark 9:2-9”. Special music to be sung by Jeff Dary “Silence, Frenzied, Unclean Spirit”.
What is a transfigured life? It’s about glory and transformation. It’s an invitation to view in our world the “thin places” that allow us to experience the divine. The transfiguration of Jesus occurs in such a “thin place.” Traditionally, mountaintops are seen as places of revelation. They are literally and also figuratively, close to heaven.… Read more TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY
Reading: Being Wrong, Kathryn Schulz Synopsis: In Being Wrong, journalist Kathryn Schulz explores why we find it so gratifying to be right and so maddening to be mistaken, and how this attitude toward error corrodes relationships—whether between family members, colleagues, neighbors, or nations. Along the way, she takes us on a fascinating tour of human fallibility,… Read more BOOK CLUB Sunday, March 8, 5p.m. Schwarz home
It was a lesson in vulnerability, and a lesson in just how connected we are as the body of Christ. In late spring 2014, in a single weekend, First Christian Church, Tupelo, Mississippi, and First Christian Church, Washington, North Carolina, were both destroyed. A tornado ripped through Tupelo, destroying residences, businesses, and of course, First Christian Church. Members of First Christian Washington were also impacted by a tornado, and then lost their historic sanctuary to fire just days later. Two communities impacted; two historic congregations lost. But that isn’t the end of the story. Through Week of Compassion, Disciples from across North America responded quickly. Week of Compassion sent grants from its Compassion in Action fund immediately to help affected families at both churches, and on top of solidarity grants sent to each church from the Compassion in Action fund, Week of Compassion helped direct designated gifts to both Washington and Tupelo, providing resources for their interim needs and rebuilding.Through Week of Compassion, Disciples work to make sure there is a fair balance—through our prayers, our hopes, and our resources. The Week of Compassion will be received on February 15th and 22nd at Pine Valley. Remember to bring your coin boxes!
Each worship has a special theme: For Ash Wednesday it is “Broken Hearts.” Bring with you an item that symbolizes a broken heart. What does it mean to you? Place your symbol on the table in the Entrance Hall. Take time to see the symbols others have brought with them. Ask each other about them.… Read more BE PART OF LENT!
Hello from the children of Pine Valley! During the month of February we are collecting food items to donate to the Kansas Food Bank. We chose this project as a way to spread hope, peace, joy, and love within our community–please help us share these gifts! The food bank’s list of greatest needs: Canned tuna,… Read more PV CHILDREN COLLECTING FOOD ITEMS
Father Roy Bourgeois will speak at Pine Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24th. Father Roy is a human rights advocate and peace activist. In 1980 Fr. Roy became involved in the issues surrounding U.S. policy in El Salvador after four U.S. churchwomen – two friends of his – were raped and killed by… Read more FATHER ROY BOURGEIOS WILL SPEAK AT PINE VALLEY
Saturday, February 21, 2015 West Heights United Methodist Church 745 N. Westlink, Wichita Sponsored by Wichita Circles Network Please register before February 13th, by calling West Heights UMC at 722-3805 or the online link is http://goo.gl/forms/y2Rr)5KW9
There will be no formal gathering of the Seekers Class Sunday, February 15 due to so many people being out of town. We will resume discussion on Practicing Resurrection (#12) on Sunday, February 22. The Delaneys will host a Game Night and Taco Bar Saturday, March 7 starting at 5:30. You don’t have to be… Read more SEEKERS CLASS NEWS (Updated Weekly)