Community Connection

“Family Time” is now Community Connection! While the name has changed, the focus has not: these activities, offered by our Children’s Education Director, are designed to help families remain connected to their faith, community and each other.

Each week, a new activity is introduced during Sunday worship and then posted below. Also, don’t forget to follow Community Connection on Facebook and Instagram.

A Daily Challenge
Jennifer Gantwerker Jennifer Gantwerker

A Daily Challenge

During the season of Lent, the United Methodist Church offers a devotional called the Photo-a-Day Challenge, meant to inspire reflection and interaction throughout one’s Easter preparations. We thought you might like to take part, albeit with a little twist.

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Head-to-Toe Prayer
Jennifer Gantwerker Jennifer Gantwerker

Head-to-Toe Prayer

As we enter the season of Lent, we draw our attention inward and renew our connection with God. This week, we’d like to offer you a tool to help you focus your efforts: Head-to-Toe Prayer.

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Mardi Gras Colors
Jennifer Gantwerker Jennifer Gantwerker

Mardi Gras Colors

Ash Wednesday is approaching, and as always, this season of introspection is preceded by the revels of Mardi Gras! As you encounter the purple, green, and gold of Mardi Gras in the coming days, we thought you’d like to know a bit about where those colors came from, and how your family can connect to their history.

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Get in the Super Bowl Spirit...of Service
Jennifer Gantwerker Jennifer Gantwerker

Get in the Super Bowl Spirit...of Service

Super Bowl LVII, which is just hours away, has brought more than just traffic to town. It has also brought with it over 30 charitable activities and outreach events designed to benefit Valley communities before, during, and after the big game.

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Love Letters
Jennifer Gantwerker Jennifer Gantwerker

Love Letters

It’s February, the month when people’s minds turn to love. Within the church, we are constantly reminded of the importance of love – love for others, love for God, God’s love for us. But in anticipation of Valentine’s Day, we’d like to offer you a beautifully tangible way to bring more of it into the world: love letters.

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