BETHEL COLLEGE MENNONITE CHURCH
WORSHIP SERVICE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
March 29, 2026–Palm Sunday
Our faith in a God of love leads us, by the power of the Spirit,
to follow Jesus in doing justice, loving mercy,
and walking humbly with God.
To livestream the worship service for Sunday, March 29:
On Sunday morning, around 9:20 a.m. go to BCMC’s webpage at bethelcollegemennonitechurch.org and click the green button labeled LIVE STREAM on the right side of the screen, which will take you to the worship service. If you get a message in the black box that the video is unavailable, click the gray box below that says “View Live Stream on YouTube”. Anytime after the service concludes, you can watch a recording of the service at your convenience by clicking the same green LIVE STREAM button. Again, you will probably have to go to the gray box that says “View Live Stream on YouTube”. That will transfer you to the BCMC YouTube Channel. You will have to click on the tab “Videos” to see all of the BCMC videos. Click the red button to see the bulletin/order of service.
OR – click on this link for this Sunday: https://youtube.com/live/JF4jQ02_jns?feature=share
BETHEL COLLEGE MENNONITE CHURCH
March 29, 2026
Palm Sunday: Sacred Protest
Christ Candle Lighting
Centering Music—Hosanna, Loud Hosanna [VT 313] (arr. P. La Plante)
Will Wiebe-Friesen
Welcome and Call to Worship—Sondra Bandy Koontz
One: Come into God’s presence, you who imagine and you who seek, you who disrupt and you who repair.
All: By the Spirit, we gather in hope.
One: Come into God’s saving grace, you who shout, “Hosanna,” you who pray, “save us,” you who wave branches to welcome Christ.
All: In Christ, we gather in celebration.
One: Come into God’s presence, singing for joy and for justice; bringing prayer and worship, your most faithful acts of resistance.
All: To God be the glory! We gather to praise!
(from Illustrated Ministries)
Opening Prayer
*Hymn—Hosanna, Loud Hosanna—VT 313
Children and youth are invited to meet Pastor Joanna at the back of the sanctuary to participate in the palm parade during the singing of this hymn.
Children and Youth Conversation—Barb Koontz
Worship Music—I’m Gonna Sing when the Spirit says Sing—Children’s Choir, Olivia Garber on the Ukulele
Scripture Reading—Psalm 118: 1, 25-29—Dilores Rempel Suderman
*Hymn–All Glory, Laud, and Honor— VT 315
Scripture Reading—Matthew 21:1-11— Lee Suderman
Sermon—No Kings?—Joanna Harader
Breath Prayer—“Hosanna,” I cry./ “Save us,” we pray.
*Hymn—Ride On, Ride On in Majesty—VT 316
Receiving the Offering and Prayers of God’s People
*Hymn—God, Be the Love—VT 43
Those with March birthdays are welcome to come forward during this hymn to receive a birthday blessing. This morning we also celebrate the birthday of Payne which is this coming Thursday, April 2!
*Charge and Benediction
Postlude–Postlude-Reflection for Palm Sunday [VT 315 & 325] (arr. M. Ellis)
* You are invited to stand
VT—Voices Together
Keyboard—Will Wiebe-Friesen
Audio visual— Ken Lamp
BCMC Offering for Mar. 22: Gen. Fund $8,612.34; Wed. Supper $244; MCC Sale $75; Caring Fund $200; Bethel College Scholarship Fund $200; Kitchen Fund $22; Women’s Fellowship $147; Al Penner Mem. $100.
The Week at BCMC: March 29—April 5, 2026
Sunday, March 29, 2026—Palm Sunday
9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Coffee/water/tea in the Gathering Place
YouTube Link for the worship service this Sunday:
https://youtube.com/live/JF4jQ02_jns?feature=share
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
11 a.m. Poems and Prayers Group for Lent—Chapel
12 noon—3 p.m. Library Committee—Room 14
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal—Sanctuary Chancel
Thursday, April 2, 2026—Maundy Thursday
6 p.m. Chancel Bells Rehearsal—Room B7
7 p.m. Maundy Thursday service in the Sanctuary
YouTube Link for Maundy Thursday service: https://youtube.com/live/tDKSA_NpFNQ?feature=share
(Church Board meeting is postponed to April 9)
Caring Fund Contribution Opportunity April 2, Maundy Thursday and April 5,
Easter Sunday. The Caring Fund is an above budget benevolent fund administered by the Deacon Commission for the purpose of assisting our congregation’s members and community persons in need. The fund is generated by above budget offerings made payable to Bethel College Mennonite Church and designated “caring fund.” There will be fishbowls on the back tables for your donations. Thank you for your continued support and contributions.
Friday, April 3, 2026—Good Friday
You are invited to an ecumenical Good Friday worship service April 3, 7 p.m., at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church (2001 Windsor Drive, Newton). This service will be planned and led by Bethel College Mennonite, Shalom Mennonite, Faith Mennonite, Salem United Methodist, Trinity Heights United Methodist, and St. Matthew’s Episcopal. We are excited to connect with others in our community during this sacred season.
Sunday, April 5. 2026—Easter Sunday—No Sunday School
7 a.m. Easter Sunrise Worship—at the Prouty Farm, 332 N. Hoover Road, Newton; potluck breakfast to follow, please bring an item for breakfast to share
10 a.m. Worship Service to include welcoming new members! Sermon by Nathan Koontz, music by the Chancel Choir Note the later start time of worship on Easter Sunday.
This Lent, we are exploring The Work of Imagination, led by material from
Illustrated Ministry.
“This is the work of imagination: to envision a world remade by mercy, to trust that healing is possible even in the shadow of empire, and to practice love that outlasts despair.” Please plan to join us for Sunday morning worship, and consider participating in these special Lenten opportunities:
· Thurs., Apr. 2, 5:30 p.m.: All-Age Maundy Thursday Worship in the Chapel
· Thurs., Apr. 2, 7 p.m.: Maundy Thursday Worship with communion in the
Sanctuary
· Fri., Apr. 3, 7 p.m.: Ecumenical Good Friday worship service at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church (2001 Windsor Drive, Newton).
· Easter Sunday, Apr. 5: NO Sunday School
* Easter Sunrise Worship @ 7 a.m. at the Prouty Farm, 332 N. Hoover Road,
Newton. Potluck breakfast to follow, please bring an item for breakfast to
share.
* Worship Service @ 10 a.m. to include welcoming new members!
The Witness Commission invites you to support Camp Sunflower, an LGBTQ youth camp in Wichita, by attending their Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser: “Serving Queer Joy, One Plate at a Time”! The meal and a silent auction will be held April 25 from 4:30-7:30 at Calvary United Methodist Church, 2525 Rock Rd. Meal tickets are $15 for adults, $7 for children aged 4-10, and free for children under 3. You can purchase tickets on their website or at the door.
Announcement from New Hope Shelter for this Saturday, March 28
Dear New Hope Shelter Friends,
We are so grateful for your continued support of New Hope Shelter. Whether you are a donor, volunteer, church partner, or simply a friend of our mission — you are the reason we are able to serve our community. Today, we’re excited to invite you to something special!
Join Us for Our 1st Annual Baked Goods & Treats Event
Date: Saturday, March 28th
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Baker Furniture, Chisholm Trail Center, 601 SE 36th St, Newton, KS 67114
New Hope Shelter and Baker Furniture have partnered together to host this wonderful event. Simply come make a donation and pick up a delicious baked good or treat of your choice to take home. All proceeds will go directly toward the cost of our new bus for our residents.
Here’s How It Works:
–Come donate & pick up a baked good or treat — Enjoy homemade pies, cakes, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, and more!
–You could win a Sleeptronic Mattress valued at $999! Each donation made in exchange for a baked good or treat earns you an entry into our prize drawing.
–Receive exclusive coupons — Everyone who donates and picks up a baked good or treat will also get special coupons from Baker Furniture.
We Also Need Your Help Baking!
Would you consider baking something to donate? We’re seeking homemade baked goods and treats — pies, cakes, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, or any sweet treat. Your contribution will make a real difference in our residents’ lives.
Drop-Off Dates & Locations:
Please deliver your baked goods and treats on March 26th, 27th, or 28th at either location below:
New Hope Shelter, 308 S Meridian Rd, Newton, KS 67114
Baker Furniture, 601 SE 36th St, Newton, KS 67114
We would love to see you there! Come make a donation, pick up something delicious, and know that every dollar goes directly toward the cost of our new bus.
Questions? We’re Here to Help:
Tony Nave: 316-285-6338 or tonyn@newhope-shelter.org
New Hope Shelter: 316-283-7711 or info@newhope-shelter.org
Friday April 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. there will be a relief kit packing event happening on behalf of Bethel College Service Club and Mennonite Central Committee held at the MCC building, 121 E. 30th St., North Newton. There will be a meal of hotdogs and hamburgers along with some sides and desserts that will be paid for by donation (suggested amount $15). All donations will go back to MCC to make more relief kits! Bethel College’s Woven and Open Road will also be giving a small concert during the time. Following the meal we will be packing relief kits with a goal of 500 kits! Come join us for an evening of singing and service! — Adah Hodge, Bethel College Service Club (See the church bulletin board for flyer and sign up sheet.)
The annual meeting of the Community Playschool Corporation will be Mon., Apr. 13, 7:15 p.m. at the BCMC Fellowship Hall. Interested members of the congregations supporting Community Playschool are invited to attend.
Community Playschool, Inc is happy to announce a celebration for it’s 60th anniversary! EVERYONE, including members of sponsoring churches, former teachers, volunteers, families, students and anyone else, is invited and welcome to join us on Thurs., Apr. 16 from 5:30-7 p.m. for a look back at the history of the preschool. We will have slides and photos, a timeline of the major events and changes, a place for memories and stories and, of course, cake! The classrooms will be open for tours while the main activities will take place in the Fellowship Hall of BCMC. Please plan to come and help us celebrate this monumental occasion!
Simon Koontz is returning this week from a Mennonite Central Committee workshop in Los Angeles entitled Creative Resistance: Art, Faith & Social Change. Education and Service Scholarship Committee (ESSC) provided some support for this experience. We look forward to hearing or seeing some of his ideas from his week in LA. Simon is in his sophomore year at McPherson College.
MOVING TOWARD RIGHT RELATIONS: Join us for a transforming personal accountability training as we seek together to move toward right relations with our Indigenous brothers and sisters. Sponsored by the Kansas Repair Communities, MCC-Central States, and Western District Conference and led by staff from the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery. Friday, April 24, from 5:30-9:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All sessions in the Fellowship Hall of the Bethel College Mennonite Church, North Newton, Kansas. Meals provided Friday evening and Saturday noon. There is no registration fee, but registration is required (deadline April 17). Register HERE! Questions? Please contact Ada Schmidt-Tieszen (adast@bethelks.edu) or 316-842-9751.
Camp Mennoscah Announcements
· Camp Mennoscah reminds all their friends and supporters at BCMC that there remains a $2,500 challenge within your congregation to support the completion of the retreat center. Across our partner churches, this initiative has raised almost $140,000, and just under $2,000 remains available still to be matched here at BCMC. To have YOUR investment in the future of camp doubled, simply write “BCMC match” in the memo line of your check, or text “Match” to 620.755.2583, and a representative of Camp Mennoscah will be happy to pick up your gift.
· The Camp Mennoscah dam will be put in Sun., Mar. 29, at approximately 2 p.m.
You are welcome to help or watch. This is not a task for young ages, but all are invited to watch. Helpers must be of a sufficient age and size to handle heavy planks. Meet at the shelter. Contact 620-297-3290 with questions.
· Summer Camp Staff Needed! A head cook is needed for the PreJunior I Camp, June 21-25. Kitchen staff is needed for all weeks EXCEPT First Camp and Senior High. A nurse is needed for July 19-24. Volunteers for custodial and maintenance are needed for most weeks of camp. Call/text Olivia at 316-293-7313 or email olivia.bartel@campmennoscah.org for more details.
Men and Boys Retreat is April 17-19. This retreat is sponsored by Mennonite Men of the Plains. Registration will take place either online at https://campmennoscah.campbrainregistration.com or in person at the shed by the basketball court. Please check in at the shed, even if you register online. Lodging is available in the bunkhouses, cabins, or your own tent. There are two 20 amp RV hookups and two 30 amp RV hookups available in the south (boys) cabin area on a pole of the gazebo. The hookups/outlets are not spread out. Camp Mennoscah only has electrical hookups. Meals are available for Saturday evening and Sunday breakfast and lunch. Contact Kevin N. at 316-322-5515. See you soon!
Camp Mennoscah’s wants your stories about the role we have played in your faith! As we continue to race toward the finish line of the retreat center – and likely other projects to follow – personal stories are so meaningful to those who support camp and we would love to publicize your connection to this incredible place. If you are willing to let us publish the ways that Camp Mennoscah has touched your life, please send an email to our Communications office at Eric.litwiller@campmennoscah.org. Include how you were first introduced to Camp Mennoscah, your favorite aspect of camp and why it is your favorite, and how you feel your life is different today than it otherwise might have been were it not for your exposure to this organization, along with anything else you’d like to share. Also please include a good contact method so we can follow up with you to add to the narrative if we need more information. Thank you!
The 2026 Summer Staff (alphabetical order by position) are the following cool folks: Mara Oswald (crafts), Josiah Buller (grounds/maintenance), Noah Schrag (grounds/maintenance), Camryn Entz (lifeguard), Lily Schloneger (lifeguard), Maddie Tegeler (lifeguard), Daniel Miller (nature), Ethan Wilcox (music), and Adah Hodge (office). Say hello and send prayers for a safe, fun, and faith-fulfilling summer!
Online Registration for the 2026 Summer Youth Camps is open.
Early Registration Discount ends April 1! The theme for the summer is “In the Wilderness.” Through the new, strange and unknown of “wilderness,” we will discover the sacred within each person and all creation and meet God there. Summer Youth Camps are for youth in grades 3-12 (Fall 2026). Register at https://campmennoscah.campbrainregistration.com/
The Summer Camp Schedule is as follows:
Junior I—June 14-19, Grades 6, 7 & 8, Fall 2026
PreJunior I—June 21-25, Grades 4 & 5, Fall 2026
First Camp—June 25-27, Grades 3 & 4, Fall 2026
PreJunior II—July 5-9, Grades 4 & 5, Fall 2026
Junior High—July 12-17, Grades 8 & 9, Fall 2026
Junior II—July 19-24, Grades 6, 7 & 8, Fall 2026
Senior High July 26-31, Grades 10-12, Fall 2026 (2026 graduating seniors register on the Graduating Senior Wait List)
Scholarships are available. They will be granted as soon as possible, but full scholarships will not be awarded until after May 1.
1. Thanks to a generous donation, first-time campers and returning campers bringing a first-time camper will automatically receive a $100 scholarship until funds are depleted. Please factor this into your payment before paying full camp fees. If Camp Mennoscah has a record of a camper attending previously, staff will contact parents/guardians. Only one scholarship per camper.
2. Two full scholarships are available for campers needing assistance through a Scholarship Endowment. Campers who are racially and ethnically diverse and/or from non-Mennonite communities will be given priority; all are welcome to apply. Use the Scholarship Request Form at https://campmennoscah.socs.net/vnews/display.v/ART/5e41970817def and include supporting information in the “Amount you are asking in Scholarship” field or email separately. Contact office@campmennoscah.org with questions. Deadline is May 1, 2026.
3. Camp Mennoscah has limited scholarship funds available. Complete the Scholarship Request Form at https://campmennoscah.socs.net/vnews/display.v/ART/5e41970817def Contact us at office@campmennoscah.org with questions.
Bethel College Announcements:
· Sun., March 29: Bethel College Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble spring concert, 4 p.m., Memorial Hall
· Life Enrichment, the series at Bethel College for adults age 60 and older, meets Wednesday mornings in Krehbiel Auditorium. Apr. 1 programs; note time switch): 9:30 a.m., “SEARCHING FOR LIGHT: Through the Lens of a Portrait Photographer,” Jim and Nola Stucky; 10:50 a.m., “RAILEROBOTICS: Inspiration of Today, Technology of Tomorrow,” Newton High School robotics team. See https:/www.bethelks.
edu/academics/life-enrichment/ for a link to the complete spring schedule.
· Sat., Apr. 4: Kauffman Museum bird walk, 7 a.m. start time in the museum parking lot, 2801 N. Main St., North Newton. Experienced birders lead a walk of 1-1.5 hours in Chisholm Park and on Sand Creek Trail
· Mon., Apr. 6: Bethel College will present its 2025 alumni awards in convocation, 11 a.m., Krehbiel Auditorium. Young Alumnus, Kristin E. Wedel ’08 (social work), Providence, R.I., a therapist with a particular interest in new parent issues; Outstanding Alumnus, Virgil Penner ’60 (industrial arts), North Newton, a long- time educator, coach, administrator and visual artist; Distinguished Achievement, Tim Wiens ’74 (social work), Silver Spring, Md., a health services administrator focused on the needs of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
· Now in the Regier Art Gallery in Luyken Fine Arts Center: annual Student Art Exhibit, featuring the work of students in Bethel College art classes, in various media, through Apr. 17. Gallery hours are Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 2-4 p.m.
· Fri., Apr. 10: Junior recital by Bethel College student Seth Balzer, brass, 7 p.m.
Krehbiel Auditorium in Luyken Fine Arts Center
· Sat., Apr. 11: Senior recital by Bethel College student Caleb Koontz, piano,
4 p.m. Administration Building chapel
· Sat., Apr. 11: Senior recital by Bethel College student Caleb Garber, cello, 7 p.m.
Administration Building chapel
Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale (KMRS) is April 10 & 11, 2026 at the Kansas State Fair Grounds in Hutchinson. Your participation supports Mennonite Central Committee’s (MCC) relief, development, and peace-building work around the world.
· Calling all bakers! Bags and pie tins are ready to pick up at the back of the sanctuary today after worship. Sign up to make zwieback, pie, and other baked goods. We are almost to our pie goal, but need dozens more zwieback to feed the multitudes!
· My Coins Count continues in the Gathering Place. Place your coins, bills, and checks in the jug each Sunday until the sale to help fund MCC education programs!
· THANK YOU to the BCMC Sunday School classes who help underwrite KMRS costs. Thanks to generous donors, all expenses are covered before the sale so all sale proceeds go directly to Mennonite Central Committee programs.
· Donations needed!
—Silent and General Auctions are accepting items such as vehicles, furniture,
and other items. Let a BCMC liaison know so we can submit photos and work
with you on getting the item to the sale. Donated items can be viewed on
KMRS website a https://kansas.mccsale.org/auctions/sunflower-auctions/
—Children’s Auction is accepting new, in-the-package items that appeal to
children and youth such as board games, Lego sets, etc. for the Saturday
Children’s Auction.
—Plant Sale accepts anything related to gardening — bulbs, seeds, garden or
house plants, trees, and tools such as garden hose and rakes. Bring donated auction and plant items to BCMC’s south entrance on Friday, April 12, and a liaison will make sure it gets to the sale.
· Volunteers Needed: All hands on deck! The KS Mennonite Relief Sale is powered by over 1,000 volunteers each year and there are many openings available, big and small. Check out the available positions at https://kansas.mccsale.org/volunteer/ and consider signing up for a slot or two on the Sign-Ups. There is something for everyone!
· Urgent Needs: See the flyer on the KMRS table in the Gathering Place. Help us find someone willing to help with these positions: New Year Cookies Frying Committee, Enthusiastic Ringman for Quilt Auction, Verenike Frying for Feeding the Multitude. Tap shoulders. Pray someone will step up to help. Contact Jim Robb at 620-747-0186; jimrobb2021@gmail.com for more info.
· For more information:
–KMRS posterboard & table in the Gathering Place for Run for Relief forms,
the My Coins Count jug, urgent service opportunities and more.
—KMRS website: https://kansas.mccsale.org/
–-BCMC liaisons: Steve & Elaine Schurr, Brad & Diane Born, and William &
Esther Kreider Eash.
Women & Girls come join the annual Mennonite Women in Mission’s potluck salad supper Mon., Apr. 20, 6 p.m. at Tabor Mennonite Church, rural Newton. Guest speaker, Kate Mast presents “Our Time, Our Stories, Our Stuff.” This presentation encourages us to think kindly about our stuff in relationship to our time and the stories we tell about our lives. Please bring a potluck salad and one small item that is a treasure of yours to share with your table group. RSVP not required. More info: mennonitewomeninmission.org or their Facebook page.
Mennonite Central Committee Announcements
Urgent Opening, apply by April 17! MCC Appalachia Build (formerly SWAP) home repair program is seeking summer staff in Kimball, West Virginia or Elkhorn City, Kentucky. These three-month positions for Job Site Coordinators and Meals Coordinators will allow you to explore new cultures, develop skills, build friendships and live out your faith. Applicants should be at least 19 years old, but the roles are not limited to young adults. An hourly wage plus room and board are provided. For more information and to apply, visit mcc.org/careers. Or contact RoxyReyes@mcc.org
MCC is recruiting Canner Operators to join its mobile meat canning team, which prepares about 600,000 cans of meat annually for global communities in need. These operators travel to 30 U.S. locations from October to April, managing machinery, operating steam and pressure vessels, coordinating volunteers, and ensuring compliance with USDA regulations. Make new friends while participating in a unique service adventure! Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until April 25th OR until position is filled. For the full job description and to apply: Canner Operator or contact MCC at 1-888-563-4676.
Western District Conference invites you to visit our website to read the latest news, stories and announcements.
For Mennonite Church USA “Women’s Voices” press here
For Mennonite Mission Network “News from around the world” press here
For Mennonite Mission Network “Seeds of Peace” press here
For Mennonite Mission Network “News and Beyond” press here
Mennonite Voluntary Service
God is calling individuals ages 20+ to vibrant communities across the country to participate in Mennonite Voluntary Service (MVS). MVS is accepting applications for the 2026-27 term. Serve with nonprofits, live in community, and connect with a local church.
Placements are available in the following locations: Alamosa, Colorado; Chicago, Illinois; San Francisco, California; and Tucson, Arizona.
Ready to jump in? Go to MennoniteMission.net/MVS to learn more and apply
Dear Intersections readers:
Greetings! The spring 2026 issue of Intersections on “Digital Innovation,” compiled by Mennonite Central Committee program skills lead Olivia Mutabazi, is now on the MCC website. See link here. Authors reflect on the opportunities for and challenges facing digital innovation, with articles from Ukraine, Canada, the United States, Lebanon, Rwanda, DR Congo, and Zimbabwe.
I am happy to introduce Sara Wyngaarden as the new co-editor of Intersections. Sara is MCC’s monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning lead. She previously served as program officer for MCC in Guatemala and with MCC’s one-year SALT program in India.
As always, please do reach out with any thoughts or questions you might have about Intersections!
Peace, Alain Epp Weaver
Mennonite Church USA Announcements
| Amy Yoder McGloughlin, MC USA denominational minister for education, reflects on her call to ministry and how congregations can nurture the next generation of pastors through spiritual practices, mentoring, intergenerational worship and intentional encouragement of God’s call. Read her Menno Snapshots blog here: https://www.mennoniteusa.org/nurture-a-call-to-ministry/ Stay informed about MC USA-affiliated schools and higher eds by subscribing to “Prayers for Education.” MC USA’s quarterly e-newsletter features prayer requests submitted by our Mennonite educational institutions and organized by week. Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/467dSR7 Read the current issue here: https://bit.ly/4kFXFbi |
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| The theme for the “2026 Lent at Home Worship Guide,” taken from Leader magazine, is “Dwelling in Dissonance. The “At Home” series is intended for all ages and life stages to deepen the experience of the season. Available in English or Spanish. Download it here. |
Mennonite Mission Network Prayer Request: Ben and Laurel Woodward-Breckbill, and their two children, are wrapping up their first two-year mission term at the Paris (France) Mennonite Center and will begin their second term soon. Pray for clarity as they plan their next term, and pray that their family would be able to find time for rest and connection.
Western District Conference Prayer Request: Pray for wisdom and clarity as we discern God’s vision for new church plants and emerging ministries. [Church Planting Commission]
Bethel College Mennonite Church is an open and affirming
congregation centered in the life and teachings of Jesus. Embracing the divine within each person, we warmly welcome any and all into fellowship without regard to race, ethnic background, immigration status, gender identity,
sexual orientation, ability, economic status, marital status, or age.