...do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God. Micah 6:8
The neighborhood around our church building has changed dramatically in the past few years. The village of Ada has a new “main” street, new neighbors, and new businesses. These changes bring new questions about what it means to be the church in Ada. Who are our new neighbors? What are their passions? What are their…
The Ada Chili and Beer Festival has grown into an event that has drawn thousands each December. People from all over the state gather in the parking lot at The Community Church in Ada to sample the best beer and chili from restaurants and cook-off contestants, hear live music, and celebrate the beginning of the…
This past summer The Community Church in Ada’s garden (formerly used for the Children’s Garden program through the Ada Parks and Recreation Department) became a growing site for the Good News Gardens program organized by Plainsong Farm. We offer a huge thank-you to Eileen Boekestein who coordinated this project! As the gardening season has come…
Dear Friends and Members of The Community, This is a special addition newsletter to keep you up to date on what to expect as we look to the fall season. In short, after reviewing the data, consulting with medical professionals, and assessing the needs and comfort levels within the church community, Consistory has decided that…
Position Description: Children’s and Youth Ministries Director: August 2020 About the position: Develop, coordinate, and provide overall leadership to the children’s and youth ministry of The Community Church in Ada, with a special emphasis on grades 3-8. Part-time. About the employer: The Community Church in Ada seeks to follow in the way of Christ by doing…
Prayer of Two Griefs We grieve deeply this morning. Our grief is in tension, and today we faithfully hold that tension together. We are saddened by the destruction of property that left the city of Grand Rapids broken and reeling last night. We are saddened by the danger this caused to civilians, and to law…
Dear Members and Friends of The Community, We know that you are getting a flood of emails concerning how different organizations are responding to the constantly evolving coronavirus threat. A portion of our Consistory met today to decide on a plan going forward. The decisions we made were challenging – because none of us have…
