Easter at Ivy Chapel
We had quite a crew on hand on Saturday to help decorate Easter Cookies. Thanks to everyone who joined us... and to those who helped organize and clean up the colorful, sticky mess we left behind. Here's the schedule for tomorrow: 6:30 sunrise worship here at Ivy Chapel 7:30 pancake breakfast 10:00 worship Coffee & cookie pick-up after worship Check out the pictures of our cookie adventure here on Flickr or visit our Facebook page.
Thank you for a successful Spaghetti Dinner
Thank you to our incredible team of volunteers who made the 2013 Ivy Chapel Spaghetti Dinner a huge success! We had a steady crowd most of the evening. Watch this space for more updates, kudos... and keep watching this website for details about upcoming events. You can view the entire photo album on our Facebook Page. (And while you're there, be sure to like our page!)
Ghosts & Goblins roam the grounds
Thanks to everyone who came out to Ivy Chapel's Trunk or Treat. We ate - and ate some more - while all of the kids enjoyed some Halloween fun in the cool-to-chilly October air. A special thank you to Linda Lowry for organizing the event and Russ Washburn for his hot-dogging it on the grill. Check out this slideshow from the event: (The slideshow may not work on mobile browsers. Click here to view it.)
Love animals? Join us for a special blessing.
It's time once again for Ivy Chapel's Blessing of the Animas. Dogs, cats, ferrets, turtles – and yes, their human companions, are invited to join us on Saturday, September 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. Each year we select an animal-related charity to support. This year, we're proud to welcome the Love a Golden Rescue. They'll be on hand with some of their rescued Golden Retrievers and will share a bit about their mission and goals. We'll be collecting items for Love a Golden. Among their most requested items include: Non-retractable leashes ProPlan dog food Frontline HeartGuard Paper towls Medium-sized treats Petco or PetsMart Gift Cards Questions? Drop us a ...
What's Happening
Join us to Animate Faith!Our Sunday morning adult education group (aka Bible Study Group!) will be starting... [Read more]
Find treasures at a bargain! Rummage Sale April 20.It’s time to hone your treasure-hunting skills while you support the youth... [Read more]
Easter Sunday pancake breakfastJoin us on Easter Sunday for our pancake breakfast! 7:30a to 10a, right here at Ivy... [Read more]
News & Announcements
Be sure to mark off July 22-26 for Ivy Chapel’s youth Vacation Bible School. This year, we’re headed to Medieval times with Kingdom Rock – where kids stand strong for God. Ivy’s VBS runs from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 9 a.m. to noon and includes bible stories, music, crafts, games and snacks. Each day, campers will learn... [Read more]
As you may know, members of Ivy Chapel proudly support Instituto El Rey, a school in Honduras, in a number of ways. We recently received this update from Earl and Sharon Washburn, the administrators of the school: Dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, 2012 has only been a small ripple in time, a miniscule drop in eternity! And yet it has been... [Read more]
Many of us were witness to a phenomenal level of generosity displayed by this congregation in response to our 2011 United Church of Christ “Mission: 1” initiative. All across our denomination, people responded faithfully and we far exceeded lofty “Mission: 1” goals. Now, a new denomination-wide “mission initiative” is in the works. ... [Read more]
Our thoughts and prayers are with those whose lives have been affected by Hurricane Sandy. If you would like to donate to relief efforts, please mark your check with “Hurricane Sandy Response” and place it during the basket during worship. Checks should be made payable to United Church of Christ. If you prefer, you can also mail donations... [Read more]
Rev. Carolyn Held, Spirit-filled Lydia’s House Chaplain, will be at Ivy Chapel UCC this coming Sun., Oct. 28. Rev. Held will be sharing in worship and selling Lydia’s House pins in support of their ministries. Rev. Held writes: “As I picture all of the people and places connected with Lydia’s House, I imagine a large web of sorts.... [Read more]
This year, Ivy Chapel is putting a new spin on fundraising – and we need your help. We’re having a Vendor Fair on Nov. 30, and we’re looking for crafters, bakers, builders & sellers of all kinds to provide a fun holiday shopping experience. It’s a chance to give your new, growing or established business some great exposure. The... [Read more]
