Updates and Information

In-Person Services
Sunday morning services are held in-person. The adult service is also live-streamed via zoom.

Spring Quiet Day: Saturday, May 4, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., in the Barn
Join us in the Barn as we make space for God and open our hearts to the hope of new life. Through poetry, prayer, and scripture, we will reflect and listen for how God might be speaking to us. For more information, contact Melanie Griffin (MelanieLGriffin@gmail.com)

Property Workday: Saturday, May 4, 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Join Mark Hartley and other volunteers in taking care of our property. Projects include weeding, mowing, and other seasonal maintenance.

Monthly Maker’s Circle: Sunday, May 5, 11:30, in the Barn
Are you a maker, crafter, artist or simply creatively curious? Let’s have some fun! We gather monthly to work on our own and/or group projects and spend time connecting with one another. All are welcome! Contact Kate Thomas (creativekate@gmail.com) for more info.
Evening Prayer Practice: Tuesday, May 7, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., in the Barn
Join us for an hour of stillness, reflection and guided prayer practices in the Barn. Please sign up to let us know you are coming.

Farm Planting Day: Saturday, May 11, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Come and join us between 6 and 8 p.m. any Thursday to plant, weed, water and harvest healthy produce for low-income families in our neighborhood. All ages and abilities welcome. SSL hours available for students. Kids: become a certified Junior Farmer. Pick up a flyer in the lobby. Bring a friend, and/or a picnic, and enjoy spending time on our beautiful property while doing good in the world

Serve on the Farm: Every Thursday, 6 – 8 p.m.
Come and help plant vegetables on our community farm, which grows 2 tons of food each year for families in need. Tasks are available for all ages and abilities. SSL hours are available for students. Light refreshments will be served, and there will be plenty of opportunity for friendly conversation as we serve together.

Help us Fill the Farmhouse Reading Room
We are collecting books on racial justice. These books will be placed in the Farmhouse Reading Room dedicated to Colleen Heitkamp, whose generosity financed the renovation and who shared our community’s passion for racial justice. For more information visit our book registry.

Sunday Morning Book Study Group: Most Sundays, 8:45 a.m. in room 203
Starting April 14, 2024, the group will be reading and discussing Postcards from Babylon: The Church In American Exile, by Brian Zahnd. Everybody is welcome! For questions, or to confirm a specific Sunday, please contact Dave Martinsen (davidmartinsen@yahoo.com).

Donations Needed for Greencastle Families
Greencastle staff have highlighted the urgent need for toiletry and sanitization donations for families in need. Please visit our website (www.crcc.org/serving-locally) for more details and to sign up, or pick up a flyer from the Welcome Table in the lobby.

 

 Current Financial Summary
Week Actual Goal % Goal
Mar 24 $11,669 $10,859 107%
Mar 31 $10,197 $10,730 95%
April 7 $18,943 $13,879 136%
April 14 $13,017 $10,586 122%
April 21 $13,709 $13,232 103%
YTD Total $484,204 $479,055 101%
*Our Fiscal Year is September 1 – August 31

Cedar Ridge Community Church is a diverse, open, and affirming community of followers of Jesus, sharing God’s love with everyone and working to make the world a better place for all. We invite you to join us on our journey of growing to be more loving people who recognize that change must begin with us.