Hot Topic: April 22

This month the discussion looks at the challenging problem of what young people and young parents want from religion. There are four short articles to read in preparation for the discussion. Copies are available in the Fireplace Room. We will gather at 5:15 and eat at 5:30. There is a sign up sheet in the … [Read more…]

Bright Sunday: Holy Humor on April 12

We will be observing our 15th Bright Sunday on April 12 during morning worship. Bright Sunday, or Holy Humor Day, celebrates the joke God played on Satan by raising Jesus from death to life. The Devil thought he’d won, but the joke was on him. The past few years have seen Biblical characters coming to … [Read more…]

Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service @ 7:30 pm

We will gather Thursday, April 2, to celebrate Communion and remember the events of Passion or Holy week at a Tenebrae Service. Tenebrae is the Latin word for darkness. During the service the darkness increases by gradually dimming the light to symbolize the coming darkness of Jesus’ death.

Lenten Dinner: Wed March 11 @ 6:30

We’ll gather at 6:15 for a lovely dinner of lasagna before diving into this week’s exploration of Paul’s understanding of the cross. This week we ask the question: Was God on the cross? We will also look at the cross as a pivot point looking at Paul’s discourse to the Philippians. Join us for a … [Read more…]

Groceries 4 Grout Food Pantry: January 2026 Recap

We thank our volunteers for their dedication, flexibility, and continued commitment as we navigate new challenges and new opportunities to serve our community. We truly couldn’t do this work without them. January had five Friday pantries and every week we received and distributed enormous amounts of groceries and served an equally enormous number of shoppers … [Read more…]

Second Lenten Dinner: Wed March 4 at 6:30 pm

This week we will look at the context of the Cross in first century Palestine and compare that to a Crucified Messiah, 1 Corinthians 1: 18-31. The menu will be meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, plus salad, bread and dessert. Join us at 6:15. The meal will be served at 6:30 and the program begins … [Read more…]

First Lenten Dinner: Wed, Feb 25

We will gather at 6:15 pm for a light meal which will be followed by a conversation about the Apostle Paul’s understand of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. This week we will ask who was Paul, looking at Acts 7-9 and look at what happened on the Cross. Finally we will explore Paul’s understanding of … [Read more…]

Lenten Programs: Every Wednesday during Lent

Rev. David Jewel, KPC’s Pastor Emeritus, has planned an exciting look at the Apostle Paul’s understanding of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. We will make use of “Walking the Way of the Cross with Paul” by Brian Rensberger, published by the Thoughtful Christian. Each lesson stands alone, for those who are unable to attend all … [Read more…]