We as the Kansas Region are blessed to know the support of many dedicated and caring individuals throughout the region. Each year, the Christmas Special Day Offering received by Kansas congregations supports the ministries and programs of your region. This annual gift to the region provides for many varied ministries. Included are: Clergy support including […]
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Improve Your Church’s Communication at the 2021 AOCC Workshops
Develop effective church communication strategies and goals and become a better steward of your church’s communication resources at the 2021 Art of Church Communication workshops. Join Communications Specialist, Jessica Marston for this five-week workshop series taught Wednesday mornings, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in March. Both in-person and video options are available. In-person participants will meet at […]
You Cannot Recreate the Past
Thoughts From Your Regional MinisterKansas Messenger, December issue By: Ken Marston, Regional Minister As I have reflected on the year that has been, I see 2020 as a year of great challenges and great opportunities. It has been a year of great heartache. The sudden death of loved ones (my mother being one), 250,000+ of […]
Soaring Eagles Inspire Chainsaw Art
In rural Jackson County – at the home at the home of Horton FCC pastor, Ron Cobb – local artist Sheila Roberts created a chainsaw carving of an eagle using a dying elm tree as source material. “I so enjoy carving stumps and logs,” said Roberts. “I feel I give them another life.” “Two days […]
ARPR Update
By Kent Dorsey, ARPR Task Force Chair The Region’s Anti-racism/Pro-reconciliation team completed its on-line training. Our trainers, David Bell, Director of Yakama Christian Mission, White Swan, Wash. and Pedro Ramos-Goycolea, Pastor of Desert Dove Christian Church, Tucson, Ariz. were also panelists for the “Love Is an Action Word” webinar on lingering racism toward indigenous peoples […]
PAGE Affinity Group begins Jan 7
PAGE — Paying Attention To God Everyday Explore the spiritual practice of Journaling with Regional Minister, Ken Marston, in P.A.G.E., a six week spiritual growth affinity group Thursday evenings beginning January 7. As Ann Broyles, author of Journaling: A Spiritual Journey, writes, “Journaling is about discovering. Throughout the ages, men and women have kept a […]