Change of dates for the blanket-making days! Because of Pride on 4/22, the blanket-making days will be held from about 4 pm Friday, 4/28 through 4 pm Saturday, 4/29. Please join the Ministry of the Decorative Scissors to make blankets for the Backpacks of Hope. Knit, crochet, or patchwork. We have all of the supplies for patchwork quilts and will teach you how! Or you can wait until they are pieced and help tie them Join us for fellowship in Andover Hall (downstairs). Questions? Contact Sue Gerth.
Join us for our annual blessing of the animals! We'll gather at 10:45 a.m, in (shady) Longs Park. Please bring along your own chair if you've got one.
During worship, we'll bless our pets. Childcare staff will be on hand to care for young kids who want to explore the playground or the rest of the park. After worship, stick around for a good ol' fashioned potluck. Bring a dish to share and your own tableservice. Drinks will be provided by our Board of Deacons. FACEBOOK EVENT TO SHARE Save the date! On Sunday, April 23rd at 4:00, the combined choirs of Bethel A.M.E. Church and First Congregational Church will give a celebration concert. We'll celebrate our friendship and faith in song, with our choirs singing together and individually, and there will be an opportunity for congregational singing as well. We will be joined by our wonderful organists and pastors, and a special guest appearance by our jazz ensemble. Food and fellowship will follow in Andover Hall. Bring your friends; this will be a very special occasion!
![]() Stand with Muslim Neighbors. What a great turnout for the Brunch with our Muslim friends after the special service on Sunday, March 5. We estimated that about 80 people were part of the hospitality hour, brunch, and visiting. A special thanks to those who prepared food and cleaned up afterward. We were well represented at the Advocacy Day in Topeka on the 13th. See pictures on the UCC Facebook page. And don’t forget, we have a good supply of Neighbors yard signs/posters. Social Justice Write-In. The first write-in produced letters to friends, journal entries, and postcards to policy makers at the national and state level. We also had coffee, tea, treats and good conversation. Please join us at the next Write-In on April 26. We’ll provide cards, paper, stationary, pens, stamps and snacks. Little Apple Pride 2017. The annual Pride festival and parade are scheduled for April 22nd, with the parade starting at 10:30. First Congregational UCC will be walking with our group in the parade, so mark your calendar – we hope for a big turn-out walking behind our church banner. Line-up begins in the parking lot of the mall at 9:30. If you want to help organize and make signs, contact Courtney Keith or another member of the Vitality Committee. For up-to-date information regarding the parade or festival please check out the Little Apple Pride Parade Facebook page! facebook.com/LittleApplePride Other Information Every week, Davis Hammet of Loudlight recaps activities by the Kansas Legislature and Governor’s office at facebook.com/BeALoudLight. CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) has launched a “#RegisterMeFirst” website designed to challenge Islamophobic policies, including the ongoing “Muslim ban” and a proposed “Muslim registry.” Registermefirst.com provides an opportunity for anyone who wants to oppose the Muslim Ban, any future Muslim registry or other unconstitutional actions by the current administration to join the broader movement challenging those unjust policies. If you sign up at the site, you will get updates on how they can express their solidarity with American Muslims and how they can oppose Islamophobic policies and proposals. On Wednesday, April 26 from 6:30-8:00pm, the Vitality Committee invites members and friends to a Social Justice Write-In, a casual event for people to spend time together reading and writing or just sitting quietly in community. You might write to local policy makers, a neighbor, a close or estranged family member, or in your diary. We will provide coffee and tea, as well as writing materials and stamps. Feel free to bring your supper or snacks. Contact Rachel Gintner for information or suggestions.
Released: March 29, 2017
‘Jewish and Palestinian Voices for Peace Tour’ announced People of Manhattan and the surrounding area have the opportunity to come together to explore prospects for peace surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in our new political climate. On April 19th Manhattan Mennonite Church, will be hosting the Jewish and Palestinian Voices for Peace Tour at the Ecumenical Campus Ministry located at 904 Sunset Ave from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. The event features Jewish and Palestinian peacemakers who will provide diverse perspectives on Israel-Palestine. They will also invite participants to take part in a shared vision of what Palestinian Arabs and Israeli Jews need to live free, dignified and whole lives in the land. Laura Tillem, (Wichita) will present on behalf of Jewish Voice for Peace and the Peace and Social Justice Center of South Central Kansas. Jewish Voice for Peace is a prominent peace organization with nearly 50 chapters across the United States. Their members are “inspired by Jewish tradition to work together for peace, social justice, equality, human rights, respect for international law and a U.S. foreign policy based on these ideals.” Jonathan Kuttab will also be speaking. Kuttab is a leading human rights lawyer in Israel and Palestine. He was born in West Jerusalem, but after the Six Day War, his family moved to the United States. After practicing with a Wall Street law firm for several years, he returned home to co-found the Palestinian Center for the Study of Nonviolence, Al-Haq (lawyers and others who assist with human rights issues), and the Mandela Institute for Political Prisoners. He is licensed to practice law in Palestine, Israel, and New York, and serves on the board of The Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center in Jerusalem. He has also served as the lawyer for Mennonite Central Committee and Christian Peacemaker Teams’ in Palestine. The goal of the tour is to raise the profile of Jewish and Palestinian groups in America who are working for peace in Israel-Palestine. For more information about the events contact Bob Atchison at 785-539-5352 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Story by: Bob Atchison Manhattan Mennonite Church [email protected] 785-539-5352 Jonathan Brenneman Coordinator, Israel/Palestine Partners in Peacemaking Mennonite Church USA [email protected] 574-523-3086 PDF FLYER TO SHARE If we have your e-mail address on file you are now able to log in to the website and app to access the online version. Once photos are submitted, printed copies will be made available in mid-April.
INFORMATION FOR ALL MEMBERS & FRIENDS (even if you are not planning on accessing the directory online) Add your photo: You'll soon receive an email from the church office inviting you to upload your photo to the directory. You can either upload it yourself, bring it, or send it to the office. Additionally, Gina Davidson is taking photos after worship this Sunday. Check your information: Our new directory can accommodate the following information: First name, Last name, child name, address, city, state, zip, home phone, cell phone, email address, birthday, and anniversary. If you'd like to update any of the information listed, please contact the church office at [email protected] or 537-7006. INFORMATION FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO USE THE ONLINE VERSION Access via InstantChurchDirectory.com Get started at InstantChurchDirectory.com by using your email address to connect to the directory. If this is your first visit, you'll need to create an account. From the home page, click on "Church Member Sign In" and then "Create a login now" If the email address you use matches the one the church has on record, you'll receive an email message to verify the account and then... you're in! However, if the email you use is different than the one the church has, you'll receive a message to contact the church. No worries. Call the office (785-537-7006) and Sandy will be sure the emails match properly. Access via the smartphone/tablet app: There is a free app available for Apple and Android devices. Once you've downloaded the app you will be able to request a password (sent to the e-mail address we have on record) or log in with the credentials you've already created via the website. The app will allow you to e-mail, call, and text people directly from the app. Access a PDF via our website: In addition to using the directory online, a PDF version is posted on the church website under the "Community Life" tab. It is updated automatically each time a new version of the directory is generated. Contact the church office for the password. Questions about any of this? Please contact the church office and we'll get you sorted out. During our recent Choose Your Own Adventure classes, Pastor Caela shared with participants some free online resources that might be helpful for those who are wanting to enrich their own spiritual practices. Here they are compiled in one place so you can browse and find new resources that might help you lengthen your own faith this Lent.
UCC Daily Devotionals - sign up for a daily devotional from the Stillspeaking writers delivered right to your inbox every morning OR visit the site each day to see new devotionals D365 - this website is geared towards teens but is delightful for people of any age. Each day features music, scripture, prayer, and a very brief reflection. There's also a free app for your smartphone or tablet. Daily (or weekly) devotionals from Fr. Richard Rohr and the Center for Contemplative Action - Richard Rohr’s Daily Meditations explore the contemplative foundations of Christianity “From the Bottom Up.” They are for all spiritual seekers, regardless of religion or denomination! Drawing from his own Franciscan heritage and other wisdom streams, Fr. Richard reframes neglected or misunderstood teachings to reveal the basic pattern of reality: God as loving relationship. Upper Room Prayer Center - The mission of The Upper Room Living Prayer Center is to help individuals, small groups and local congregations grow in their understanding and experience of prayer. For more than 33 years, we've had a single purpose: to help disciples of Christ experience the living, transformative power of prayer. Intercessory prayer is not something that "just happens." That's why we've created a way for the thousands who need prayer to connect with prayer partners who are called and trained to meet those needs. You can even call a number to request prayer. Lectio Divina - if you're looking for a new way to read the Bible or you're plunging into individual study for the first time, please consider giving Lectio Divina a try. You can google for all kinds of tips on how to use this style of reading/prayer. This article gives a nice overview. Reimaginging the Ignatian Examen - if you're looking for a new method of prayer to try, consider using the Ignatian Examen. There is a free app that walks you through the process or you can borrow the book by the same name from our church library. Deepening Understanding. Developing New Perspectives. Discussing Community Initiatives.
Our Panelists: Ms. Eileen Meyer, President of the Manhattan Jewish Congregation Haydori Akbar Ahmed, member of the Islamic Center of Manhattan Fr. Carlos Ruiz-Santos, Parochial Vicar of Seven Dolors Catholic Church The Rev. Valencia Jackson, Pastor of Bethel AME Church The Rev. Caela Simmons Wood, Pastor of First Congregational UCC Sponsors: Martin Luther King Memorial Committee, Bethel AME Church & First Congregational UCC |
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