Noteworthy Events

We aspire to the ideal of a welcoming, supportive church family. We support events that are both fun and beneficial to our members and guests.

Some of our favorites include:

Welcome Back luncheon held in September
Halloween costume party for youth and those young at heart
Christmas decorating party, begun with a hearty meal
Shrove Tuesday pancake supper
Yearly weekend retreat at Warwick Conference Center

Seminars and special events have included:

Seders
Theater outings
Elder care seminars
Square dances
Photo gallery and reception
After-lunch programs on Sundays by congregation members who have been involved in service programs in the US or other countries

Ongoing events include:
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Sunday Luncheons
Yoga Class
Network of Biblical Storytellers
Stephen Ministries
Kids' Club
Service Programs
Tutoring Program
Playschool
Vacation Bible School
Reading Group
Prayer Partners
Bereavement Support Groups
Peacemakers and Justice Groups

Sunday Luncheons

Sunday luncheons held after the worship service.

Yoga Class

The yoga class, taught by a member of the congregation, meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Network of Biblical Storytellers

The Network of Biblical Storytellers is an informal bible study that meets throughout the year to learn from memory scriptures from the Bible. Our mission is to encourage everyone to learn and tell biblical stories. At the meetings, you will hear the story, explore it together, then tell the story again as we share it together.

Stephen Ministries

West End offer a special opportunity for those who are gifted at caring for others to use their talents to help those in our church family in need of support. The Stephen Ministries is a national program that trains and supports volunteers who provide spiritual care for people in difficult situations.

Kids' Club

Kids' Club meets every Friday night from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. We provide a safe place for fun and fellowship, pizza and play. We do lots of "fun" stuff, including ice-skating, bowling, overnights, and rehearsals for Christmas pageant. This club is for kids in second grade through eighth grade. Friends are welcome.

Service Programs

Tuesday Supper Center and Saturday Center. See the page on service programs.

Tutoring Program

West End offers a free after-school one-on-one tutoring program for children with reading needs. Training programs for tutors are held once or twice a year and are taught by a professional educator using a multi-sensory reading program developed for specific reading needs.

Playschool

A five-day a week, half-day program for children who are three and four. See the Playschool site for further information.

Vacation Bible School

The Vacation Bible School is held the last week in August for first through eighth graders. The program is a performing arts-oriented camp where a new Bible story is learned each day. Through the five-day curriculum, children learn storytelling, singing, drama, dance, and arts and crafts.

Reading Group

The Reading Group meets once a month on Friday evenings, discussing books chosen prior to each meeting and enjoying refreshments. The Reading Group will reconvene in October. We have not yet established the date or location, but we have chosen to read FLUDD by Hilary Mantel. The book can be purchased new for $14 from Amazon.com. Cheaper used copies are also available.

Prayer Partners

During special church seasons, members and friends of the congregation participate in praying for one another.

Bereavement Support Groups

Periodically, we have support groups for persons are in a time of bereavement and loss. The groups are facilitated by a professional bereavement coordinator and are held weekly for eight weeks.

Peacemakers and Justice Groups

At various times throughout the year, members explore issues of peace and justice in the world and work on ways to enact measures to impact on various situations.