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January 19, 2018

Invitation to Join Colossian Way

A year ago, Berkey was one of several congregations piloting the Colossian Way (CW), a curriculum and process for addressing issues that are contentious in the general culture and in many churches, in this case the inclusion of LGBTQ persons in the church. For a sense of the view the CW process. The genius of the […]

January 19, 2018

Wanted: A Few Good People

Mission Commission is looking for a new person to coordinate Berkey’s role in Goshen Interfaith Hospitality Network. We are happy to split the role if there is interest in that. You may email, call, or talk to Anna Sawatzky, Rick Hostetter, Ron Good, or Darin Short.

January 19, 2018

Substitute Teacher Volunteers Needed

Christian Education Commission (CEC) is looking for volunteers to occasionally substitute teach during our Children’s Nurture Hour. If you are willing to be placed on a list, to be called, please contact Laura Moshier, chair of CEC. We are so appreciative of our wonderful, dedicated, Sunday School teacher teams who teach every Sunday. Thank you!

January 19, 2018

New to Our Library

Two Weeks Every Summer: Fresh Air Children and the Problem of Race in America, by Tobin Miller Shearer, Assoc. Professor of History and Director of African-American Studies at the Univ. of Montana. Shearer shows how the actions of rural and suburban residents who hosted children from the city for two-week summer vacations, perpetuated racial inequity […]

January 12, 2018

Name Tags

Everyone is encouraged to wear their name tags on Sunday mornings. While this is always helpful for visitors and new people, it is especially important over the next month while our new pastors are trying to learn who we are. If you do not have a name tag or have lost yours, please contact the office. […]

January 12, 2018

Haystack Meal

The Fellowship Commission invites everyone to come to a haystack dinner on Wednesday, January 24, 5:30-6:30 p.m. The food will be provided, just come and enjoy a fun time together!

January 12, 2018

Worship Leading Webinar

Are you looking to sharpen your skills as a worship leader? The Worship Commission has now purchased the rights to “Principles of Worship Leading,” a 75-minute webinar led by Rachel Miller Jacobs, who teaches congregational formation at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary. If you want to watch this video, simply email Jenny Hooley in the church office, and […]

January 12, 2018

Meals for College Students

Over the years Berkey has been a wonderful, welcoming church home for many college/young adult students. One of the highlights for the students is having a meal each Sunday after church. This allows them to get to know our church family in a more informal setting and learn to know a wider range of people. […]

January 12, 2018

Meat Canning

Berkey’s day to help with the MCC Meat Canner is today, Friday, January 12, at The Depot. The canning hours are 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Help is particularly needed from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. The Canner will be here in Goshen through Thursday, January 18. You may volunteer anytime during their stay. Learn more.

January 5, 2018

Welcome Bob and Mag Richer Smith

We warmly welcome Bob and Mag Richer Smith. They are joining us as interim pastors who together are sharing a half-time position while we search for a new pastor. The new pastor will work full time and will function as the leader of the pastoral team.

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