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Blessing of the Animals — 2025
We had a lovely “Blessing of the Animals” Sunday with an animal-themed worship, followed by our Annual Animal Blessing outside. Thank you to all the pets and people we had in attendance.
Choir Practices Resume Sept. 30th
Come join our choir. Choir practices resume on September 30th at 6:30 PM. This is open to abilities and ages. The key is that you’d like to sing.
Volunteers Needed for Committees and Work Areas
We’d love you to serve on one of our church committees or work areas. With “Charge Conference” (Our main administrative meeting) just around the corner, we’re looking to fill some vacancies on our committees. Please see Pastor Jim.
Blessing of the Animals Sunday
Bring your favorite pet or “fur baby” to our annual Blessing of the Animals, celebrated around the birthday of St. Francis of Assisi. We’ll meet outside the front doors of the church for our blessing.
Coffee Shop Closed This Coming Sunday
So sad. The Coffee Shop will be closed next Sunday. We need to do some more training with our young baristas. We’ll get it up and running as soon as we can. We have some very eager youth who
Guest Preacher Sunday, Sept. 21st
Geoffrey Woods guest preaching September 21st. Thank you to both Ryan Boothe and Geoffrey for “filling the pulpit” this Fall.
Health Fair Saturday from 8 AM to 12 PM– Walk-ins Welcome
The Alaska Health Fair will be coming back to the Chugiak-Eagle River community on Saturday, September 13th from 8 AM to 12 PM. It the place to go for lower priced bloodwork and health screenings. You’ll also have the opportunity
Blessing of the Animals
Join us after worship on September 28th for a time to celebrate, bless, and pray for our various pets. We’ll be out in front of the church if the weather is nice enough.
Fall Classes to Begin Sunday, September 28th
Now that many of our people have returned from late-summer trips, have collected their berries, and said goodbye to their visitors, our Fall Programming kicks off.
Recycle for a Reason Sale. Friday and Saturday — 10am-3pm
Sale is happening September 12 & 13 and we have lots of stuff. Come and “Name your own price” for the items you’d like.