Beargrass Prepares to Welcome a New Refugee Family (the Harun’s) on September 17, 2024
Worship with hope ~ Grow with love ~ Serve with a passion for justice
Worship with Hope, Grow with Love,
and Serve with a Passion for Justice.
Grow
“Addiction never takes time off.” Jenell knew of our limited experience with drug and alcohol additions, so she stumbled to find the right words to help us understand. Still, she could not have said it better. Jenell was at one time the smartest kid in school. Straight A’s’ were not uncommon. Her superior high school…
Series 1 of 2 Begins Sunday! In Understanding Christian Nationalism, we’ll explore Christian Nationalism as a movement that intertwines faith and politics. We’ll examine its effects on churches today, and we’ll discuss how we can respond in meaningful and authentic ways. Discussions are based on insights from the Chalice Press book Baptizing America: How Mainline…
Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) training teaches three crucial steps that anyone can learn to help save lives. Just as CPR training empowers people to save lives during medical emergencies, QPR equips individuals to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and take action to help. What You’ll Learn:How to recognize the warning signs…
Last week, the Mission Board gathered for a meeting filled with important updates and discussions. We were honored to welcome guests from the Campus Strategic Planning Committee, who provided an in-depth update on their ongoing work. This dedicated team has been working tirelessly behind the scenes and engaging with small groups to envision the best…
By Daniel Spurlock Have you ever asked any of the following questions? “If God is all-loving, all-powerful and really cares about us, why is there pain, suffering and evil in the world?” “And why is there so much of it?” “And even more, why doesn’t God stop it?” “Why did my loved one die of cancer, or in a terrible accident?” “Why…
By Mike Puckett, Chair of the Beargrass Mission & Outreach Division “We are led by love, compassion, and kindness–following the example and commands of Jesus to love our neighbors as ourselves and to serve the ‘the least of these’”. I believe these words, taken directly from the Beargrass Mission & Vision Statement, speak to the…
We’ve discovered that we can electrify many machines, like cars, lawn equipment, water heaters, and furnaces, more efficiently without the heat fossil fuels produce. The challenge now is finding clean electricity. In Kentucky, 69% of our energy comes from coal, 22% from natural gas, and just 9% from renewables. Our utility companies are balking at…
Both Worship Services will have a special Children’s Moment 9:00 AM – Praise Band 11:00 AM – Come and be inspired, uplifted, and renewed in faith. We can’t wait to worship with you! Join us for Promotion Sunday and Worship this Sunday! Share in the joy of our children’s ongoing spiritual journey and witness the…
Rev. Rob ShraderMinister of Youth & Young Adults, [email protected] Beargrass Youth have a long tradition of summer mission trips. In addition to blessing the communities we serve, these week-long immersion experiences are a huge opportunity for relationship building, life skill learning, and spiritual growth. And they’re always a ton of fun! For the last three…
Did you know that an induction stove top is the coolest way to cook? It sends heat directly into your pots and pans, where the heat belongs, instead of heating up your kitchen. That is why they use less energy! In comparing stove tops, ~90% of heat goes from the induction stove to the cookware,…
Share in the joy of our children’s ongoing spiritual journey and witness the promotion of our children to their next grade in Sunday School. The promotion ceremony and backpack blessing will take place in the sanctuary on Sunday. Following a brief welcome and blessing, we will promote the children to their updated grades. We will…
Beargrass’ Health Ministry is offering four sessions of mat Pilates in Chalice Hall, led by Sarah Blackwell as part of her certification with Club Pilates. Dates/Times – In Chalice Hall During these sessions, Sarah will guide you through exercises designed to improve your strength, stability, and flexibility. Just bring a mat and wear comfortable clothes!…
Did you know that our new online directory allows you to upload your own favorite photo? One of the challenges in a church the size of Beargrass is that you may not know everyone who goes to a different worship service or Sunday School class. You can help make Beargrass a more friendly, welcoming place…
Ministry Team Night was held on Monday, July 15. Led by Leigh Turner, Mission Board Chair, the gathering took place on Zoom. Our Ministry Team meetings continue to reinforce how our shared spiritual foundation strengthens our resolve and propels us forward in our mission, creating an unstoppable tide of progress. To open the meeting, Beargrass’…