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Blessing of Quilts This Sunday

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Pastor

Join us this Sunday as we bless the quilts and pray for those who will receive them.  As October is Domestic Violence Awareness month these quilts will be sent to the Domestic Violence Shelter in Iowa City.  Here is a … Continue reading →

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Community Gathering of Unity and Reflection

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Pastor

The faith communities of West Branch and Springdale are hosting a short, approximately 20 minutes in length, gathering on October 29 at 6:00 p.m. at Village Green to join together as a community in the midst of recent tragedies, natural … Continue reading →

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Bishop Eaton Video

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Pastor

ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton’s message on being church in the midst of natural disasters, horrific tragedies, and the chaos that so often seems to dominate our world.

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Outdoor Worship and Pet Blessing

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Pastor

This Sunday, September 24, is our annual outdoor worship with a pet blessing.  Here are some notes on the service. Please bring a lawn chair if possible; however, we will have some folding chairs set up outside In case of … Continue reading →

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God’s Work. Our Hands. Sunday

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Pastor

This Sunday, September 10, you are invited to wear your yellow “God’s Work. Our Hands.” shirts if you have them.  The following projects are planned this year. Set up Great Hall for Ugandan Thunder concert Monday night. This will follow … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Harvey Relief

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Pastor

Yesterday, we stood hand-in-hand as prayers were lifted up in worship for all in Texas and other Gulf Coast areas experiencing torrential rains, flooding, and other damage from Hurricane Harvey. This Sunday, September 3, we will take a special offering … Continue reading →

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Ugandan Thunder Conert

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Pastor

Join us September 11th at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall as we welcome the Ugandan Thunder youth choir who will perform music featuring African and American songs.  This is sure to be a fun night.  Click on the link … Continue reading →

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Food Pantry Needs

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Pastor

The latest list of Food Pantry needs has been updated and can be found here.  Thanks for supporting this so generously!

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Updated Food Pantry List

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Pastor

Click here to see the newest list of needs at the Food Pantry.

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VBS 2017! It’s almost here.

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Pastor

We are close.  Check back periodically to view update photos by clicking here.

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