Session Minute Summaries: April 18 and May 1

April 18, 2022

  • The Grace Session met on April 18 in the Grace Alcove and on zoom.
  • The meeting was opened with a devotional and prayer by Laurie Haury, and the meeting was closed in prayer.
  • The session discussed correspondence from GPC member Evon Russell. A group (2 elders, staff, and a trustee) will research her question regarding the rail that was removed from the choir loft. Catherine will investigate options for refinishing or replacing the baptismal font, should that be a direction ...
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Pentecost Offering: June 5

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Pentecost is Sunday, June 5.  Each year we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and as part of our celebration we receive the Pentecost Offering.  The Pentecost Offering supports ministries with children and youth. Sixty percent of the offering goes to the national PCUSA, and 40% stays in our community. This year our local portion goes to the Jacob’s Learning ...

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Yellow Bags May 2022

Each month we invite you to participate in ‘yellow bag’ giving. This month our yellow bag donations go to the Refugee Team for their support of refugees through the International Rescue Committee (IRC).

As Wichita continues to receive refugees, the IRC prepares kits for their homes. Receiving these kits provides a warm welcome and helps the new residents stretch their limited money. This month we invite you to bring cleaning supplies and paper towels.  This is our focus, but there are ...

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Session Minute Summaries: March 21 and March 27

March 21, 2022

  • The Grace Session met on March 21 in the Grace Alcove.
  • The meeting was opened with a devotional and prayer by Hal Pluenneke and was closed in prayer.
  • The Session approved holding the April 24, 9 am worship service at the Great Plains Nature Center.
  • Elder Hal Pluenneke and Deacon Bill Woolf were examined for ordination/installation.
  • Catherine presented research on possibilities for a staffing structure study. The Session voted to work with Ministry Architects.
  • Covid protocols were discussed. The policy moving forward is ...
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