The Commonplace Blog
Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 11:25AM The deadline is quickly approaching to make your room reservation Trout Lodge. The deadline is this Tuesday, February 23. There's now a page on the church website dedicated to Trout Lodge. There you will find everything you need to know. New this year is the opportunity to sign-up for extra activities (like horseback riding and zip lines) in advance. To do this, visit this page! Thanks!
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 2:39PM Did you know that Jesus once preached sermon that got people so mad they tried to throw him off a cliff? It's true, and we'll hear that sermon this Sunday. What did he say? And why did it get people so mad? Come on Sunday and learn!
On February 7, Rev. Pat Cleeland will preach while Annie is away on vacation. Pat will also be on-call for emergencies from 2/1-2/9. Thank you.
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 2:37PM Ready…set…come to Trout Lodge in Potosi, Missouri, and join the fun. Families and groups have enjoyed nature, recreation and relaxation for more than 50 years at the lodge. This year’s all-church weekend is April 23 – 25. Room rates are $158/per couple per night; $99/per night for single occupancy. Teens--ages 13 to 17-- are $49/night. Children twelve and under are free and adults 55 years and older receive a 5 percent discount. Reservations are needed by February 23. Contact Bill Downs by phone at 636.458.9606 or via e-mail at bill-jeannie1@charter.net to reserve your room(s). Some financial assistance is available for those who want to go to Trout Lodge.
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 2:35PM This Sunday, church member Joe Morris will lead a roundtable discussion on books. In February, the class will begin a 3-week series on grief and end-of-life planning. For more information about that series, visit the church website here. Join the discussion at 9 am in the Adult Room.
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 2:29PM Faithful Reform in Healthcare, whose vision is to embrace a system of healthcare that is inclusive, accessible, affordable, and accountable, wants to remind people to call their representative and/or senator this week in the hopes that healthcare reform will still be passed. To reach the US Capitol Switchboard, call 1-888-797-8717. Last year, the Session became a supprting organization of Faithful Reform in Healthcare. For more information,visit their website at www.faithfulreform.org. Thank you.