This Sunday we are beginning something new with a 7-week sermon series called "The Coming King: Who Jesus Says He Is." Each week, we will spend time with one of the 7 "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John and listen for what Jesus reveals about the life he offers each of us. After several weeks reflecting on creation, belonging, and the ways we receive life as gift, this series turns our focus more directly toward the one at the center of our faith. We begin with John 6 and Jesus' words about the Bread of Life, asking what truly sustains us when our deepest longings remain. So join us in worship this Sunday as we begin this journey through John together! 

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On August 2nd, we will begin a new study led by Rob Moore on Thomas Merton's revised book New Seeds of Contemplation.  If you wish to purchase the book, you will find it at Amazon and other sites for new and used books on the Internet.  The one on Amazon has a foreword by Sue Monk Kidd.

Our monthly arts group, WAPC Interpretations meets on the first Tuesday of each month. The prompt for November 3rd is “At the Table.” Participants are encouraged to use their imagination and talent to create whatever they like to fulfill the prompt, including art, music, literature, poetry, etc. Sky’s the limit!!

Our Weekly Bible Study is currently meeting on Wednesday mornings at 10 am beginning in the Conference Room. The Book of Esther is being reviewed for our current Sermon series. We hope to see you there.
PLEASE NOTE: The group will not be meeting on Wednesdays July 1 and July 8 while the pastor is on vacation.

The Growth Committee will be hosting another Trivia Night on Friday evening, October 16th, 2026 @ 6 pm in the Fellowship Hall. For a little variety we will include a little Bingo into the mix for fun. If you are planning to attend, please let the church office know in advance so we call make sure we have enough refreshments on hand. If you would like to assist, you are welcome to bring an appetizer or dessert to share. This should be a fun evening for everyone. So come and enjoy !!

The WAPC Green Team has recently published a new recipe book, Book of Uncommon (Vegetarian) Recipes and they are selling like hotcakes. This new book focuses on both vegan and vegetarian recipes. The rationale for this book is that eating less meat is better for the environment, our health, and the animal kingdom. You may note that there are no recipes with marshmallows or gelatin in our cookbook, maybe a first for a church cookbook of this nature. Copies of our book are on sale through the church office for $10 apiece. So give us a call or stop by for your copy.

Our Morning Worship service is available from our church’s YouTube page. Join us there at 11 am Sunday on Sunday mornings or in-person.

Contact the church office if your group would like to apply for meeting space. Thanks for your patience and understanding of this matter. Please take care and continue to stay safe. May God Bless!!

Our next walk for October will be on Saturday October 17 at Persimmon Ridge at 11:00, hoping it will be warmer by later in the morning. Lunch following.