“Come Build a Church” The anthem for 9/17, “Come Build a Church” is a joyous remembering of what a church really is: people coming together to worship and rejoice. Our walls provide the space and the place but it’s the people that give it the heart and the life. The Sanctuary Choir gathered together recently […]

A High 5 Haiku The goal has been met, Collective signs of relief, Faith, fellowship, fun.   The Connect Team: Jane Hart and Mary Henson: Co-chairs Steve Hart Brad Gibson Greg Baker Rich Baker Linda Baker Connie Torres (Catalog) Mary Snyder (Posters) Sue Jones Julie Wells Patsy Adams Ernie Adams Nancy Lindley Katherine Mosier Sharon […]

This week: Canned Pears, Green Beans, Chili and Crackers  Luke 10:27: “You shall love the Lord your God w all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, all your mind, and love your neighbor as yourself.”

Justice and Jesus. Some things just go together.     Do you agree? So do we. And this new t-shirt, based on Matthew 25:31-46, puts it right out there, front and center: Justice. It’s a Jesus thing. Black shirt with white text and UCC logo on right sleeve. Available in two styles: V-neck (fitted) by popular demand Crew neck (relaxed […]

Connected at Our Roots: News by and for the Rocky Mountain Conference Visit the Rocky Mountain Conference Website RMC Awards “In the Mud” Grants The final round of grants for 2017 has been awarded! Last week before the holiday, the Rocky Mountain Conference awarded its second and final round of “In the Mud” grants for 2017. […]

Plan to Join Us! We Meet Each Week on Thursday 1:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall No Homework Necessary!

Dear Father, We pray for your guidance for out brothers and sisters who are facing the challenges of nature in the southern US. While we are safe and comfortable we know that there are many who have lost loved ones, homes, and even those who cannot begin to think of what to do next. We […]

September Birthdays Sept. 1 – Susan Elkington, Kathy Nimz Sept. 3 – Kristen Starkey, Arlene Penman, Joellen Henson Sept. 7 – Joanne Steeves, Michelle Stellick Sept. 9 – Meredith Nimz, Sept. 12 – Susan Alexander Sept. 19 – Shayla Mosier, Lorraine Sheppard Sept. 20 – Laura Elsberry Sept. 22 – Darold Jones Sept. 23 – […]

Visit the Rocky Mountain Conference Website RMC Churches Call & Install New Pastors New chapters for our churches in Manitou Springs and Grand Junction Two RMC churches are beginning a new chapter in the coming weeks, and we are eager to see their ministries flourish!  Keep reading for details… On Saturday, August 26 at 11 […]

September schedule for quilting is changed from the first Wednesday, September 6th, to the second Wednesday, September 13th, due to the Labor Day holiday. Hope you will be able to join us for quilting on September 13, beginning at 9:00 AM. We will wrap up the morning session at noon, convene again at 6:00 PM. The evening […]

Calendar of Special Events Sunday, Sept 3, 10 a.m., Lay Persons Sunday, “Message” by Deb Bornholdt & special music by Susan Doherty Tuesday, Sept. 5, evening PEO meeting Wednesday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m. Sanctuary Choir 1st rehearsal, north balcony Saturday, Sept. 9, 5:00 p.m. “Connecting Our Community Dinner/Auction” Sunday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m. Rev. Reid’s Final Worship […]

September Programs at the Manitou Library  Monday, Sept. 11,  10-11 a.m. Knit One, Manitou! We are working on several projects for the community-fetal demise pouches, baby blankets and hats and scarves for area shelters and schools. Patterns are available at the library.  Wednesday, Sept. 16, 4-5 p.m., The Undercover Book Club, The Calligrapher’s Daughter by Eugenia Kim  Saturday, Sept. 23, 11 am-noon, Baking at High […]

Here is what will be most welcomed for the Food Pantry this week: Pineapple, Top Ramen Noodles, Diced Tomatoes, Hamburger Helper Proverbs 21:26  “All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing.”

Salvation by Merton Thompson There’s much in our lives to be thankful for, Jesus, who died for our sins; He points the way to that City of Gold, And show us the way to get in. He promised us Eternal Salvation, If we would follow Him; Trust and fulfill His commandments, And each be “born […]