On Saturday,  August 21st, a small fire in an upstairs apartment was successfully put out by the sprinkler system.  No one was hurt.   However, the sanctuary area sustained water damage which has necessitated a few weeks of repair.   Sunday worship will be held in the Free Store area and church leadership are meeting to determine plans for other events and activities.   The Style Show DVD showing originally planned for August 29th has been postponed until the repairs are done.  Rally Sunday will be postponed to the end of September, along with the Mike Dyle Community Garden Concert.   Your prayers, flexibility and patience are requested for this time of transition! 

Celebrate Recovery To Begin September 15

A new worship event, Celebrate Recovery, will begin on September 15 and be held every Wednesday night from 6-9 PM. During the renovation, the program will be upstairs in the multipurpose room.   This weekly program is based on the 12-step recovery process and includes a meal, worship and small groups. It is designed for all of us struggling with hurts, habits or hangups that create stumbling blocks in our lives. Come along and bring a friend.

Wednesday Free Store Hours to Change!

Due to the Celebrate Recovery program, Wednesday Free Store Hours will change starting on September 1st.  The new hours are 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Engaging in Ministry With the Poor - A Practical Immersion

Almost since it was formed, the Church for All People and the ministries of Community Development for All People have been a model for many congregations interested in working and worshiping with people who are poor or marginalized. A practical training event November 1 and 2, 2009, will share the experiences and learnings from the past eight-plus years of ministry and worship. Topics include: How to grow a church out of a service ministry, music/worship and diversity, asset based community development and community partnerships. Download the brochure here.  Visit Training Initiatives for more information.