Setup for the Easter Egg Hunt
Friday, April 19th, 10:00 a.m. until we're done
Friday, April 19th, 10:00 a.m. until we're done
Join us to setup The Commons (fellowship hall) for the Non-Competitive Easter Egg Hunt. We'd appreciate your help to make this easier work for all and a joyful experience for the children of our local community.
Non-Competitive Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 20th, 2019, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
At Evergreen Christian Church
27772 Iris Drive, Evergreen
Includes games, crafts, face painting, and an opportunity to take your own photos with the Easter bunny.
A free event where kids of all ages are welcome.
27772 Iris Drive, Evergreen
Includes games, crafts, face painting, and an opportunity to take your own photos with the Easter bunny.
A free event where kids of all ages are welcome.
Easter Service: Sunday, April 21st, 11:00 a.m.
Easter service is at our regular time of 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 21st. All three pastors will co-lead worship: Rev. Cheryl Breiner, Rev. Sondra Tilsley, and Rev. Dr. Jenny Whitcher; with pianist and organist Stephanie Morrison.
After the service we will hold an Affirmation & Confirmation Ritual to complete our Open & Affirming process.
We will not be holding a Good Friday Service.
After the service we will hold an Affirmation & Confirmation Ritual to complete our Open & Affirming process.
We will not be holding a Good Friday Service.
Open & Affirming Process
We've completed our six-week Open & Affirming process and will hold a ritual of affirmation and confirmation this Sunday at the end of our Easter worship service to become designated as an Open and Affirming ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Open and Affirming Ministries commit to openly welcome and affirm persons of all gender expressions and sexual orientations to the table of Christ's communion and to the full life and leadership of the Christian Church.
Last Sunday we worked together on an Open and Affirming Statement, and here is the final result, fine tuned by the Working Group this week, and reviewed by some of our LGBTQ+ friends to make sure that our intentions came across accurately to them:
Evergreen Christian Church affirms and celebrates LGTBTQ+ individuals and families to be authentically who they are. We invite all to join in life’s faith journey, to serve together, and to create a safe haven for the marginalized. Together, we will continue to seek to understand the challenges of the Church to live out the mission of Christ in the world.
You are encouraged to participate in the full six-week process. We will post weekly updates of our progress and resources on our Open & Affirming blog page.
Last Sunday we worked together on an Open and Affirming Statement, and here is the final result, fine tuned by the Working Group this week, and reviewed by some of our LGBTQ+ friends to make sure that our intentions came across accurately to them:
Evergreen Christian Church affirms and celebrates LGTBTQ+ individuals and families to be authentically who they are. We invite all to join in life’s faith journey, to serve together, and to create a safe haven for the marginalized. Together, we will continue to seek to understand the challenges of the Church to live out the mission of Christ in the world.
You are encouraged to participate in the full six-week process. We will post weekly updates of our progress and resources on our Open & Affirming blog page.
ECC Work Day: Saturday, May 4, 9:00 a.m.
Join us to work on various building projects together as we continue to sort and organize, paint, and clean to make joyful room for community partners to join us in shared ministry.
ECC Building Projects: Volunteer When You Have Time
We have made some great improvements to the church building and also, there is still more to do. If you are available during the week to work on a project like painting, sorting, organizing, or general cleaning, we'd appreciate your help! You may select a project to work on from the ECC Congregational Building Project List. If you are planning to work in The Commons (fellowship hall), kitchen, nursery, or youth room, please check the church calendar to make sure there are no events or group meetings scheduled there before you head over to the church
Help Us Purchase and Install a New Microphone Sound System for the Sanctuary
We're almost there! We are continuing to fundraise towards the purchase of a new microphone sound system. Recently, we've decided to also hire a professional to install the system with hopes they can also integrate the hearing assistance system ECC purchased in 2017. Some of you may have used these hearing assistance devices and experienced poor quality sound. We are hoping that by upgrading the microphone and mixing system, this will in turn improve the quality of these fairly new hearing assistance devices.
Anything we raise above what is needed for the sound system equipment and labor will go towards the installation of a window film for the windows above the chancel in the sanctuary. This film will allow us to continue to see out of the windows and for diffused light to enter the sanctuary. The film will remove the harsh and blinding afternoon light from hitting our eyes while sitting in the pews. This will allow ECC to host worship services, weddings, events, and the Jazz Fest in the sanctuary for all to enjoy at any time of day.
You may respond to this ask by bringing your gift for the Sunday offering or mailing a check to the ECC office at: P.O. Box 427, Evergreen, CO 80437. Please include "Sanctuary Sound Equipment" on the memo line of your check, or mark an envelope similarly for cash gifts.
Anything we raise above what is needed for the sound system equipment and labor will go towards the installation of a window film for the windows above the chancel in the sanctuary. This film will allow us to continue to see out of the windows and for diffused light to enter the sanctuary. The film will remove the harsh and blinding afternoon light from hitting our eyes while sitting in the pews. This will allow ECC to host worship services, weddings, events, and the Jazz Fest in the sanctuary for all to enjoy at any time of day.
You may respond to this ask by bringing your gift for the Sunday offering or mailing a check to the ECC office at: P.O. Box 427, Evergreen, CO 80437. Please include "Sanctuary Sound Equipment" on the memo line of your check, or mark an envelope similarly for cash gifts.
Evergreen Jazz Festival & Gospel Service:
Sunday, July 28th, 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, July 28th, 9:00 a.m.
ECC continues the tradition of co-hosting the Evergreen Jazz Festival, Thursday-Sunday, July 26-28, 2019, and its Music Clinic, on Thursday, July 25. For more information: www.evergreenjazz.org
Gospel Service, Sunday, July 28th, 9:00 a.m.
ECC will host the Queen City Jazz Band and guest preacher Rev. Dr. Richard Ward who joins us for a second year in a row. Ward is the Professor of Homiletics [preaching] and Worship at Phillips Theological Seminary, which is affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He is ordained in the United Church of Christ (UCC) and the author of three books: Bringing the Word to Life: Engaging the New Testament through Performing It; Speaking of the Holy: The Art of Communication in Preaching; and Speaking from the Heart: Preaching with Passion.
We will be sharing details soon about an ECC fundraiser during the Jazz Festival and encourage you to volunteer to support this community arts event and ECC fundraising opportunity.
Gospel Service, Sunday, July 28th, 9:00 a.m.
ECC will host the Queen City Jazz Band and guest preacher Rev. Dr. Richard Ward who joins us for a second year in a row. Ward is the Professor of Homiletics [preaching] and Worship at Phillips Theological Seminary, which is affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He is ordained in the United Church of Christ (UCC) and the author of three books: Bringing the Word to Life: Engaging the New Testament through Performing It; Speaking of the Holy: The Art of Communication in Preaching; and Speaking from the Heart: Preaching with Passion.
We will be sharing details soon about an ECC fundraiser during the Jazz Festival and encourage you to volunteer to support this community arts event and ECC fundraising opportunity.
Blood Drive in Remembrance of Luke Grider
Sunday, October 20th, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 20th, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
You are invited to donate blood in remembrance of Luke Grider, who donated blood often in his lifetime. The staff of Vitalant (formerly Bonfils) will be set up to draw your blood in The Commons (fellowship hall).
2019 ECC Contact List of Members, Friends,
Visitors, and Ministry Support
Visitors, and Ministry Support
The 2019 Contact List is available online. If you would like a copy of the list (electronic or printed), need to update your information, or want to be added to the list, please email your request and updates to eccdoc01@gmail.com.