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…
In this audio segment, Chair of Elders Mark Luehmann and Chair of Deacons Adam Kinder talk about what the process was like to discern the Welcome Statement, and what it looks like to move forward together in love and faithfulness amidst our differences. The Welcome Statement reads as follows: The Community Church in Ada…
What is the Enneagram? It’s a 2,000 year old spiritual pattern. It’s an easily understood modern-day psychological personality system. It’s intricate and dynamic, but it’s not about labels or tagging people with numbers. Ultimately, the Enneagram is about discovering your true self. Please join Patrick Bishop for a FREE introductory workshop covering the basics of the…