Heads up! Projects Coming at Shawnee Community

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A couple of projects are starting at Shawnee Community soon!

For several years now we’ve had discussions about upgrading our bathrooms to be more inclusive and secure. To keep costs down the layout of the rooms will not be changed but all toilets and urinals will be enclosed floor to ceiling. These simple changes are important to walk the walk of Shawnee Community values that “All Are Welcome.” In the past some individuals have not used our facilities because they weren’t comfortable or didn’t want others to be uncomfortable. New laws in Kansas and elsewhere are making our LGBTQ+ community look for safe places. Our bathroom upgrade is one small way of reinforcing all are welcome.

Lastly, our annual fire inspection cited that the double doors into the sanctuary do not swing out for safe exiting in an emergency. The doors will be turned around to be in compliance by this fall.

 

We Can’t Wait to Worship with You!

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Sunday, June 25 • 10:00 a.m.

Join us on Sunday, June 25 at 10:00 a.m., either in-person or streaming live on Facebook, as we continue our sermon series, Hot Mess Express. Summer is often a time of family reunions. For some of us it’s fun and joyful. For others of us, it’s uncomfortable or even painful. We ALL have dysfunction in our families-stories we’d rather not tell. It’s no different for those families in the Bible. Yet God still manages to work through and with those messy people just as God manages to work through and with messy us. And through it all, then and now, God still manages to bring hope into our lives and our family relationships.

Blood Drive Next Week!

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Tuesday, June 27 • 2-6:00 p.m.

Shawnee Community and the Community Blood Center are hosting a blood drive at Shawnee Community on Tuesday, June 27 from 2-6:00 pm.

Schedule Donation Appointment

Why Give Blood?

We’re facing a critical blood shortage. The Community Blood Center must collect almost 600 units of blood daily to meet the needs of area hospital patients. As there is no substitute for blood, Community Blood Center relies on volunteer donors like you to supply the life-saving blood and blood components to hospitals in Kansas and Missouri.

Thank you for your support!

VBS is Next Week!

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Knights of North Castle • June 29-July 2

Vacation Bible School for children ages 0 through fourth grade is June 29-July 2. Knights of North Castle: Quest for the King’s Armor, invites children to be strong in the Lord and in the strength of God’s power by exploring how we put on the armor of God, be strong with God’s help, and share the love of God with others. They will enjoy an interactive, energizing, good time through music, crafts, games and Bible stories. This is a great opportunity to invite your kids friends or your grandkids to have a fun experience learning about God.

Register Here

VBS Schedule

Thursday, June 29: 6-8:00 p.m.

Friday, June 30: 6-8:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 1: 9-11:00 a.m.

Join Us on Sunday

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Sunday, June 18 • 10:00 a.m.

Join us on Sunday, June 18 at 10:00 a.m., either in-person or streaming live on Facebook, as we continue our sermon series, Hot Mess Express. Summer is often a time of family reunions. For some of us it’s fun and joyful. For others of us, it’s uncomfortable or even painful. We ALL have dysfunction in our families-stories we’d rather not tell. It’s no different for those families in the Bible. Yet God still manages to work through and with those messy people just as God manages to work through and with messy us. And through it all, then and now, God still manages to bring hope into our lives and our family relationships.

Summer Blood Drive at Shawnee Community

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Tuesday, June 27 • 2-6:00 p.m.

Shawnee Community and the Community Blood Center are hosting a blood drive at Shawnee Community on Tuesday, June 27 from 2-6:00 pm.

Schedule Donation Appointment

Why Give Blood?

We’re facing a critical blood shortage. The Community Blood Center must collect almost 600 units of blood daily to meet the needs of area hospital patients. As there is no substitute for blood, Community Blood Center relies on volunteer donors like you to supply the life-saving blood and blood components to hospitals in Kansas and Missouri.

Thank you for your support!

VBS at Shawnee Community!

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Knights of North Castle • June 29-July 2

Vacation Bible School for children ages 0 through fourth grade is June 29-July 2. Knights of North Castle: Quest for the King’s Armor, invites children to be strong in the Lord and in the strength of God’s power by exploring how we put on the armor of God, be strong with God’s help, and share the love of God with others. They will enjoy an interactive, energizing, good time through music, crafts, games and Bible stories. This is a great opportunity to invite your kids friends or your grandkids to have a fun experience learning about God.

Register Here

VBS Schedule

Thursday, June 29: 6-8:00 p.m.

Friday, June 30: 6-8:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 1: 9-11:00 a.m.

Celebrate Pride Sunday!

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Sunday, June 11 • 10:00 a.m.

Join us for Pride Sunday on Sunday, June 11 at 10:00 a.m, either in-person or on Facebook Live, as we reaffirm our commitment as a church that welcomes, loves and affirms our LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters. Don’t forget to show your pride and wear your Pride gear.

We will also be celebrating a baby dedication and welcoming guest speaker, Reverend Laura Guy, with The Good Faith Network. It’s going to be a great day at Shawnee Community!

Learn more about the history of Pride month. 

Picnic at the Park on Sunday!

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Sunday, June 11 • Following Worship

All are invited to Picnic in the Park on Sunday, June 11 at Garrett Park (22325 W. 47th St, Shawnee, KS) following worship. Shelter 1 near the playground is reserved for our group. Please bring your lunch and lawn chairs or blankets. This is an opportunity for us to gather and connect.

Volunteer at PrideFest

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Friends, once again, we have a great opportunity to support our neighbors by showing up at KC PrideFest! We will have a booth at the festival all weekend to share about our church. Other DOC churches are partnering with us as well to let everyone know there are communities of faith throughout the metro who are open and affirming. We will be handing out bottled water with our information on it and flyers for folks to take.

• Friday, June 9-Sunday, 11: Volunteer at our PrideFest booth. Sign up at the button below. Time slots are for 2 hours and we need 4 people per time slot. We will also share the sign up with other DOC churches for support.