Author: Kelli McNeal

Sunday, May 10, 2026 “Nurturing Faith, Faithful Stewards”

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Board Welcome Bill Fiorini Opening Hymn #295 “Sing Out Praises for the Journey” Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Rev. Kelli McNeal Centering Words Rev. Dr. Terasa Cooley by Carol Thomas Cissel Congregational Greeting Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm “Mother’s Sacrifice” by L Viola Kinney Chalice Lighting Robin Lawson New Member Recognition Time for All Ages Christine … Continue reading Sunday, May 10, 2026 “Nurturing Faith, Faithful Stewards”

Sunday April 5, 2026 – The Story of Easter

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Sunday, April 5, 2026 “The Story of Easter” Board Welcome Cara Seidt Opening Hymn #361  “Enter Rejoice & Come In” Indigenous Land Acknowledgment  Lynda Smith Centering Words Paisha Thomas Congregational Greeting Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm “Moving Forward” by Israel Houghton and Michael Gungor Chalice Lighting Rev. Kelli McNeal Time for All Ages Amber … Continue reading Sunday April 5, 2026 – The Story of Easter

Sunday, March 29 “Attention as a Gift”

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Board Welcome Betsy Smalley Opening Hymn #38 “Morning Has Broken” Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Rev. Kelli McNeal Centering Words Gabe McDonald Congregational Greeting Bringing in the Light Nathan Hamm “Less is More” by Molly Joyce, composer and advocate for disability rights Chalice Lighting Time for All Ages Amber Scott The Most Magnificent Thing written & illustrated … Continue reading Sunday, March 29 “Attention as a Gift”

Friday News 12-10-2021

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Happy Friday! I am so very excited for the return of Music Sunday and our Annual Cookie Fair this Sunday! I hope you can join us as we get to hear live music in our sanctuary once again! I also would like to draw your attention to two very important annual fundraising opportunities that are … Continue reading Friday News 12-10-2021

Creamy Caramels

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Creamy Caramels Once they have a taste, they'll ask for the recipe! 1 tsp Butter 1 cup Butter 1 cup Sugar 1 cup Dark Corn Syrup 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Line an 8 inch square pan with foil; grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter and set aside. In a … Continue reading Creamy Caramels

Goody-Goody Gumdrops

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Goody-Goody Gumdrops These jewel-toned squares are softer than store-bought gumdrops, and their terrific taste has a true old-fashioned quality people love. You can't eat just one! 3 Envelopes Unflavored Gelatin 1 ¼ cups Water (divided) 1 ½ cups Sugar ¼ tsp Peppermint Extract ((You can use 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons)) 4 drops Red Food Coloring … Continue reading Goody-Goody Gumdrops

Chocolate Caramel Candy

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Chocolate Caramel Candy This dazzling treat tastes like a homemade Snickers bar and has flavor beyond compare 2 tsp Butter 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips ¼ cup Butterscotch Chips ¼ cup Creamy Peanut Butter Filling ¼ cup Butter 1 cup Sugar ¼ cup Evaporated Milk 1 ½ cups Marshmallow Creme ¼ cup Creamy Peanut Butter … Continue reading Chocolate Caramel Candy

Grandma’s Divinity

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Grandma’s Divinity Every Christmas we'd make these with Grandma – now you can make them too! 2 Large Egg Whites 3 cups Sugar ⅔ cup Water ½ cup Light Corn Syrup 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 cup Chopped Pecans Place egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer; let stand at room temperature for … Continue reading Grandma’s Divinity

Candy Cane Reindeer

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Candy Cane Reindeer Rudolph and his friends never looked sweeter than they do with pretzel antlers, chocolate eyes, and candy noses made with Red Hots. 8 oz White Candy Coating (Coarsely Chopped) 12 Candy Canes (6 inches) 12 Miniature Pretzels 12 Red Hots or Milk Chocolate M&Ms 12 Double Candy Eyes or 24 Single Candy … Continue reading Candy Cane Reindeer

Fantastic Butter Toffee

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Fantastic Butter Toffee   This easy toffee recipe is a family favorite! 2 cups Unblanched Whole Almonds 11 oz Milk Chocolate (Chopped) 1 cup Butter (Cubed) 1 cup Sugar 3 Tbsp Cold Water Preheat oven to 350° In a shallow baking pan, toast almonds until golden brown, 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool. Pulse chocolate in … Continue reading Fantastic Butter Toffee