As we light the Second Advent candle we pray for Peace. Rev. Carolyn Schwarz will share the Message “Peace: The Peace of Christmas “. Reading from our Tradition ” Isaiah 11:1-10″. The PVCC Choir will be singing the Anthem ” God Rest You” – Trad/Cox.
Thanks to our Pine Valley musicians who are providing special Christmas music during Advent and Christmas. Greg Yarnell and Judy Harrison will be performing several piano duets; Tim Naden and Liz Dary will each be providing beautiful vocal solos; and Lisa Brightup (flute), Judy Harrison (flute) and Brenda Rohr (clarinet) will be enhancing our worship… Read more SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MUSIC
“What Gifts Shall We Bring?” Help support the Christmas Offering by giving your offering on December 14 and 21! The Christmas Offering for Regional Ministry. In 32 regions across the U.S. and Canada, ministers are nurtured and congregations are provided opportunities for work and worship. Often recognized for the ministries of camps and conferences, regions… Read more 2014 CHRISTMAS OFFERING FOR REGIONAL MINISTRY
The following members have accepted a position on the Nominating Committee. Greg Yarnell, Jan Elliot, Jean Farrar, Julie Lane, and Melanie Naden The committee is looking to present nominees for Secretary and Financial Secretary at the January 11th Annual Business Meeting. If you have suggestions for potential nominees, please contact a member of this committee. Natalie… Read more NOMINATING COMMITTEE IDENTIFIED
Thank you to everyone who is buying a present for our adopt-a-family. All items need to be at the church by this Sunday, December 7th. The presents do not need to be wrapped. If you want to give cash, I will be glad to take it on Sunday. Thanks for your generosity! Carmen.
We would once again this year like to decorate the Great Hall with Poinsettia plants for: Christmas Sunday, December 21, 2014 and Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, 2014. The cost per plant this year is $8.00. Order forms will be available on Sunday. Orders and payments must be received in the Pine Valley church office… Read more DONATE A POINSETTIA PLANT
The annual business meeting will be held January 11th after church. We will vote on the 2015 budget and vote in Nominees for Secretary and Financial Secretary as presented by the Nominating Committee.
We experienced a few technical glitches last Sunday and did not get as far as we desired on lesson #7 Out into the World: Challenges Facing Progressive Christians. We will continue the discussion on December 7. We welcome any newcomers or returners at 9:00 on Sundays. Please contact Bill Delaney or Muffin Overstreet if you… Read more SEEKERS CLASS NEWS (Updated Weekly)
Many thanks to Natalie Byington for leading us in everyday nonviolence training this year. The group that gathered November 30 decided to continue this training/conversation in 2015. More details to follow. ~ Faith Sharing Spirit Team
JOIN US AT PINE VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH ON THE FIRST ADVENT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30. Join us for the Advent Season which begins this Sunday. As we light the first Advent candle we pray for Hope. Rev. Carolyn Schwarz will share the Message “Hope: The Gospel According to Simeon“. Reading from our Tradition “Luke 2:22-36”. The… Read more PINE VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH ON THE FIRST ADVENT SUNDAY