http://www.ivychapel.org We are an open, welcoming, family-oriented congregation. No matter where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:14:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Suffering from cabin fever? Wishing for warmth? Ivy Chapel has the cure! Warm up with spicy red or white chili at our Chili Supper, Feb. 20 from 4-7:30 p.m. Bring your family and friends and eat in Fellowship hall, or pick up some chili for the whole gang! $8 for adults and ... http://www.ivychapel.org/2010/01/23/spice-up-your-february-ivy-chapel-chili-supper-feb-20/ The United Church of Christ responded immediately to the catastrophic January 12 earthquake in Haiti. One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) money and resources are already on the way.  The United Church of Christ is sending disaster relief gifts to assist with the widespread needs in Haiti. These resources are available because of ... http://www.ivychapel.org/2010/01/14/disaster-relief-to-haiti/ A big thank you to all of the member of Ivy Chapel who gave gifts, money and grocery bags that were given to Joint Neighborhood Ministry for the annual "Adopt a Family" program. This year, our congregation adopted five families, a total of nineteen people. On Sunday, December 13, we ... http://www.ivychapel.org/2009/12/30/ivy-brightens-christmas-for-area-families/ The Christmas season is an exciting, joyful, faithful journey at Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ for adults and children alike. We have a lot of opportunities for you to celebrate with us. Everyone is welcome! Check the calendar page for complete details on all of the upcoming events at ... http://www.ivychapel.org/2009/11/23/celebrate-the-christmas-season-with-ivy-chapel/ Advent is an exciting season in the church as we prepare for the celebration of the birth of Christ. The United Church of Christ has a a variety resources to help you and your family experience the true spirit of the season. • Free Advent Guide • Christmas Kit Follow this link for ... http://www.ivychapel.org/2009/11/20/christmas-resources-from-the-ucc/ Ivy Chapel's Ark Youth Group (7th & 8th Graders) called upon the congregation for help... and we responded! The youth collected 291 pairs of underwear, 19 pairs of socks and six baby t-shirts for our annual Undie Sunday. The items will be donated to Joint Neighborhood Ministry, who will pass ... http://www.ivychapel.org/2009/11/15/undie-sunday-brings-warmth-comfort/ Ivy Chapel kids can participate in Santa's Worskhop December 6 after worship. Just fill out the  SIGN UP Form and give it to Shannon Farrell or Erin Lowry. Parents or Jr./Sr. youth can also use this form to sign up as a helper. Click on SIGN UP Form to find out ... http://www.ivychapel.org/2009/11/10/santas-workshop/ Another long list of thank yous from Ivy Chapel! Thank you to the following people who took the lead as members of the HarvestFest planning committee: Diane Droege Debbie Glenn Donna Grote Sue Hoffman Kay Kreder Julie McAllister Diann Sheahan Debbie Washburn Sandy Wilkins Pat Winship Carolyn Wolff And to the following people, without whom HarvestFest would not have been possible: Ruth Huston Ivy Chapel ... http://www.ivychapel.org/2009/10/30/saluting-the-great-people-who-helped-with-ivy-chapels-harvestfest/ Breaking news from HarvestFest Chair Debbie Washburn: The results have been tallied and HarvestFest 2009 at Ivy Chapel was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who donated their time to make it a fun evening…  to everyone who donated items for the auctions… and of course to everyone who came to ... http://www.ivychapel.org/2009/10/29/harvestfest-2009-raises-over-10000/ The results are still being tallied... but indications are HarvestFest 2009 at Ivy Chapel was  a huge success! Thanks to everyone who donated their time to make it a fun evening...  to everyone who donated items for the auctions... and of course to everyone who came to the event and ... http://www.ivychapel.org/2009/10/25/thanks-to-all-who-made-harvestfest-a-huge-success/