CONGREGATIONAL/LOCAL NEWS
Canton dedicated a “Little Library” box following worship on a sunny Sunday, March 26. After brief thoughts, a responsive reading, and prayer, everyone placed books in the little box that was designed, constructed, and set by Josh Blevins. The purpose of the Little Library is to share books and literature with the community. Everyone may borrow books from it and put books in it. A supply of books will also be kept inside the church building and added to the box as needed, or swapped out occasionally to refresh the selection.
The presentation by Marvin Holt at Chicago First had to be postponed from its original March date and is now scheduled for May 7 at 11 a.m. Holt, an architect, designed the windows that replaced the original windows present when the congregation purchased the building in 1925. The current windows were installed in 1975, celebrating 50 years of ministry at the current location. The event will include conversation about the process of designing the windows, choice of material, significance of each panel, importance of the windows for the neighborhood, and the ministry of the windows. “First Church gives thanks to the many people who supported our need for new windows, which brings much joy to those who enter the sanctuary,” said an announcement from Joyce Cassel. “Each time one enters there is a different frame of light on the windows and thus a new understanding of Christ’s mission here at 425 S. Central Park, Chicago.”
Yellow Creek Church of the Brethren (Pearl City) is celebrating its 175th anniversary in 2023! The congregation is tentatively planning to hold a celebration Sunday on June 11, with a special worship time and potluck meal. Watch for more details in the coming months.
Eder Financial recently sent out information for church treasurers and others who work with setting up benefits for pastors and other staff. Notes included reminders to promptly inform Eder Financial of hire and termination dates (at insurance@eder.org) and making sure that congregations have an adoption agreement in place as of Jan. 1, 2021, or later in relation to the retirement plan. For questions, contact retirement@eder.org.
Do you have congregational news: celebrations, milestones, “Jesus in the Neighborhood” stories or other things to share with our district family? Please send those to the district office: andreag.iwdcob@gmail.com.
The presentation by Marvin Holt at Chicago First had to be postponed from its original March date and is now scheduled for May 7 at 11 a.m. Holt, an architect, designed the windows that replaced the original windows present when the congregation purchased the building in 1925. The current windows were installed in 1975, celebrating 50 years of ministry at the current location. The event will include conversation about the process of designing the windows, choice of material, significance of each panel, importance of the windows for the neighborhood, and the ministry of the windows. “First Church gives thanks to the many people who supported our need for new windows, which brings much joy to those who enter the sanctuary,” said an announcement from Joyce Cassel. “Each time one enters there is a different frame of light on the windows and thus a new understanding of Christ’s mission here at 425 S. Central Park, Chicago.”
Yellow Creek Church of the Brethren (Pearl City) is celebrating its 175th anniversary in 2023! The congregation is tentatively planning to hold a celebration Sunday on June 11, with a special worship time and potluck meal. Watch for more details in the coming months.
Eder Financial recently sent out information for church treasurers and others who work with setting up benefits for pastors and other staff. Notes included reminders to promptly inform Eder Financial of hire and termination dates (at insurance@eder.org) and making sure that congregations have an adoption agreement in place as of Jan. 1, 2021, or later in relation to the retirement plan. For questions, contact retirement@eder.org.
Do you have congregational news: celebrations, milestones, “Jesus in the Neighborhood” stories or other things to share with our district family? Please send those to the district office: andreag.iwdcob@gmail.com.
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