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International Women’s Day

Sue LaPat·March 6, 2023·0 comments

On Wednesday, March 8th there will be a special nationwide online celebration of International Women’s Day. The theme, End Women’s Poverty, Invest in Caring Not Killing, reflects the struggles and contributions of women. The webinar will focus on women’s poverty and its impact on families and wider communities. Women’s unpaid caregiving work alone contributes $1.5 trillion to the US…

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HILLCREST BOOK GROUP

Sue LaPat·March 6, 2023·0 comments

Our book selection this month is “Small World” by Jonathon Evison.  This novelspans 170 years of American history told through the point of view of 4different families.  Stories of triumph and tragedy, of heroes and villains,of the wealthy and needy.  The author ties these stories with those of theirdescendants through the construction of the Transcontinental…

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Pastor’s Message

Shelby Pickett·March 6, 2023·0 comments

Do you fast during Lent? Can you feast during Lent? Do you have to choose? My birthday always falls in Lent, and I sometimes feel vaguely guilty about celebrating, as though Lent must be a piously somber and relentless trudge toward the cross, pretending we don’t know the sunrise of Easter morning will rend the…

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Pastor’s Message

Shelby Pickett·March 2, 2023·0 comments

“If a race has no history, if it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated.”~Carter G. Woodson Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S….

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UCC GMP Search Committee makes historic choice, recommends Karen Georgia Thompson as next leader

Sue LaPat·February 28, 2023·0 comments

by Emma Brewer-Wallin | published on Feb 27, 2023 After a year-long search, the United Church of Christ Board’s Search Committee for General Minister and President has made a historic choice. The committee will be recommending Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson to the UCCB this week as nominee for General Minister and President. If elected, she would be…

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LENTEN BIBLE STUDY

Sue LaPat·February 27, 2023·0 comments

This year’s Lenten Bible Study is entitled, “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark”. We will encounter the Visio Divina Practice through a series of vignettes and time for reflection. Lenten Bible Study, led by Pastor Kim Kendrick, will be held every Wednesday throughout Lent beginning March 1st at 6pm via Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81548637611

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FOOD ROOM SUNDAY – March 5th

Sue LaPat·February 27, 2023·0 comments

Food Room Sunday is held the first Sunday of each month. Last week we served 100 people! Your donations of food or money are greatly appreciate and go a long way in feeding the hungry in our community. As always, the following food is needed: Peanut Butter, Chili, Ravioli, Pork & Beans and Cereal. Please…

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Lenten Season at Hillcrest

Sue LaPat·February 27, 2023·0 comments

God is Love The theme for this Lenten Season is, “Looking for Love…”, where we will explore together all of the places we look for and find LOVE. We look forward to you joining us on the journey. Following is a schedule of dates and the weekly theme. Worship services begin at 10:30 a.m. All…

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Our Prayer for Turkey & Syria

Sue LaPat·February 7, 2023·0 comments

God of grace and mercy, there are many who are suffering loss today. Around the world and in our communities, we are mourning. Today we come holding in our prayers our siblings in Turkey and Syria who are still searching and rescuing survivors and victims of this earthquake. Be present with these families and communities…

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Spiritual Connection: “With Kindness”

Sue LaPat·January 26, 2023·0 comments

Epiphany 4 January 29, 2023 Suggestions for Making Someone’s Day Place this information somewhere where you will see it every day and remember to keep your eye out for opportunities to perform random acts of kindness. Some ideas are: pay for the person behind you at a drive-through eatery or toll booth volunteer at a…

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FREE Tax Preparation

Sue LaPat·January 25, 2023·0 comments

Free Tax Preparation will again be offered by AARP Tax-Aide. The service, provided by volunteer IRS certified tax counselors, is available starting February 2023. Tax-Aide does not have an income limit, but helps to moderate income taxpayers of any age, with special attention given to seniors 50 plus. Starting mid-January 2023, appointments and information are…

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Adult Education Class Begins: Women of the Bible

Sue LaPat·January 23, 2023·0 comments

Starting Sunday, January 29th at 9:30 am., we will begin a six week series on the “Women of the Bible”. Come and learn about some of the most interesting, and often overlooked, figures in our Christian tradition.  The class will meet in Fellowship Hall and will be led by Allison Kuechle-Silva, Pastoral Associate.

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