Advent & Christmas 2021
Advent Sermon Series: PICTURE PERFECT CHRISTMAS We long for a picture-perfect Christmas, but more often than not some expectations go unmet. Could it be that in the midst of the imperfect, we encounter what really matters? This Advent, join us for a worship series that will draw upon scripture, and…
Picture-Perfect Christmas {December sermon series}
Advent Sermon Series PICTURE PERFECT CHRISTMAS We long for a picture-perfect Christmas, but more often than not some expectations go unmet. Could it be that in the midst of the imperfect, we encounter what really matters? This Advent, join us for a worship series that will draw upon scripture, and…
Now More Than Ever {November sermon series}
If you believe Won't you please raise your hands Let's hear your voices Let us know where you stand Don't shout from the shadows 'Cause it won't mean a thing Now more than ever The world needs love Not just a slogan But the world needs love - John Mellencamp,…
Study Series @ Harvard Ave
Jesus was a teacher at heart. To his first disciples, and countless generations since, Jesus’ deep and divine wisdom informed beliefs and convictions, formed the character of individuals and communities, and transformed the world right up til the present day. The church educates for the same reasons: to inform (sharing…
FIND YOUR WELCOME @ Harvard Ave
Held every 6 - 8 weeks, the Find Your Welcome event is a great evening of casual conversation, questions and answers, time with pastors, and meeting others who are also sort-of-new to the Harvard Ave community. If you’ve wondered about connecting to Harvard Avenue, what it means to be a…
Book Group @ Harvard Ave
Read. Meet. Discuss. Listen. Learn. Exciting selections are on the books (ha!) for the Book Group at Harvard Ave 2021-22 season. To be part of the Book Group email list, contact group coordinator Charlie Bennett. Join in ... all adults of every age are welcome! 3rd Thursday monthly 11:00am **We've linked…
daily prayer text message
Receive a short daily prayer, a brief spiritual discipline, a simple quote or thought, to focus your intentions, actions, and words for the day. Prayers arrive via text message at 10:00am CST (8:00am on Sunday). Text the keyword HarvardAve to 88202 to join. (Standard message rates apply.) (If you have previously joined our daily…
Health & Fitness Ministries
The definition of FITNESS is 'enjoying the gift of good health'. The balance of mind, body, and spirit contribute to a full life, improved cognitive function, and have been shown to lower blood pressure, stress, anxiety, and depression. Here are a few ways to be part of HEALTH & FITNESS…
OVERHEARD
Over five Wednesdays in Lent, our pastors will be in conversation with friends and colleagues - about the work of the church, personal faith and ministry, what faith looks like in the everyday world, and how to love like Jesus every day. February 24 2021 :…
A New Heart for A New Year {5-part study}
A NEW HEART FOR A NEW YEAR a series of conversations and study based on Celtic wisdom In the fall of 2020, Lead Pastor Rev. David Emery shared a Celtic prayer with the congregation, as his Tuesday e-news pastoral note. The prayer begins Lord of my heart, give me vision to…
Harvard in the Backyard : JOY NO MATTER WHAT
HARVARD IN THE BACKYARD Harvard in the Backyard is a chance for you to invite someone to church without coming to the building. It’s a chance to say ‘This is something that matters to me. I think you might like it too.’ This is your opportunity to grow the church…
Outreach Update – Summer 2019
Outreach Ministry Team Lead Diana Booren, along with Community Pastor Kevin Howe, have created this quarterly update (click image below) to keep us posted on the ministries we are part of - and how to do more! Fully committed to our 'Become.' core value, discover community engagement at Harvard Avenue…
Through the Looking Glass : our memorial windows
‘What is the world like on the other side of the glass?’ Alice wondered. Author Lewis Carroll knew that after Wonderland, there was still more story to tell: there was something beyond the glass. More than just colorful decoration, the colorful faceted glass windows in our Sanctuary (Wells Memorial Windows)…
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Your Week at Harvard Ave, our Wednesday email, is a weekly connection to the events, news, ministries and more. (And it comes in a mobile-friendly format!) Highlight links within items will lead you to more details on the Your Week page. Email Communications Director Christy Southard to be added to…
