Wednesday Night Live Opportunities for Kids
Wednesdays, 5:45-7:30pm

Our Wednesday Night Live opportunities for kids are expanding! This year not only will kids get to participate in choir, they will also have opportunites for learning and play in drama, drumming, handbells, and art! All of these will connect our kids in deep and meaningful ways to our worship life.

Don’t miss April 22, when Jeremy presents special awards, and April 29, when we wrap up the season with pizza and a celebration. We’re grateful for this time of creativity, friendship, and faith!

Questions? Contact Jeremy or Shelby.

Confirmation for 7th & 8th Grade
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30pm

Build a foundation of faith, serve others through projects, play games, and get connected. Contact Tori.

WNL Adult Programs and Classes:
Questions contact Addie.

College Aged Bible Study
Wednesdays, 6:15-7:15pm, Otis Young Room. Connect and grow together!

Yoga
April 8, 15, 22, & 29, 6:15-7:15pm, Chapel. (*Will not meet April 1)

Free. Led by Jessica Jewell.

All ages and abilities including beginners are welcome. Bring your yoga mat. Questions? Contact Addie.

Letting Go While Holding On to What Matters
April 8, 6:15pm, Pilgrim Hall. Led by Jeannine Bryant, owner of Changing Spaces

Transitions later in life often bring the challenge of sorting through a lifetime of belongings. It’s not just about “stuff”—it’s about memories, identity, and holding on to what truly matters. In this program, Jeannine Bryant -- owner of Changing Spaces SRS and a trusted expert in senior transitions -- shares practical strategies and compassionate insights to guide you through the rightsizing process at any stage of life. Whether you’re navigating your own move or supporting a loved one, you’ll gain simple tools to reduce overwhelm and move forward with clarity and confidence. No registration needed.

Bell Tower & Carillon Tour
April 8, 6:15-7:15pm. Meet in the back of the Sanctuary. Led by Kathie Johnson, carillonneur

Have you ever climbed to the top of the bell tower? Here’s your chance to tour both the tower and the carillon instrument that plays the bells that you hear every Sunday. Children under the age of 10 need to be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian. Must be able to climb numerous steps and a small ladder. No registration needed.

Taking Back Your Goat: When Someone Gets Under Your Skin — and “gotten your goat.”
April 15, 6:15-7:15pm, Pilgrim Hall. Led by Dr. Jerry Bockoven.

Ever had an interaction that lingers—replaying in your mind, weighing on you, or even keeping you up at night? In other words, has someone “gotten your goat”? In this engaging session, Dr. Bockoven shares practical tools to manage those thoughts and emotions so you can regain calm and control. Blending humor, poetry, and storytelling, it’s both insightful and entertaining. No registration needed.

Parent Connect
Parenting in a Busy World - Keeping the Big Picture in Mind
April 15, 6:15-7:15pm, Art room

Group led.

Between sports, school, activities, homework, and packed calendars, family life can feel nonstop. In this session, we’ll talk about how to protect connection in the middle of the busyness and keep the bigger picture of parenting in focus. Come for encouragement, practical ideas, and conversation with other parents walking the same road. No registration needed.

Preaching from the Choir
April 22, 6:15-7:15pm, Choir Room. Led by Tom Trenney, Minister of Music.

Through stories, insights, and conversation, Tom will invite us to explore the deeper purpose and calling of music ministry in the life of the church. Together, we’ll consider how music shapes faith, builds community, and gives voice to our shared spiritual journey. No registration needed.

The Bible and the Newspaper with Dr. Jim Keck
April 22, 6:15-7:15pm, Art Room. Led by Dr. Jim Keck, Senior Minister

A spiritual discussion engaging today’s current events through the lens of faith. Reflect, question, and consider how we are called to understand and respond to the world with deeper insight and conviction. No registration needed.

Get Low & the Prophets: Faith, Film, and the Art of Redemption
April 29, 6:15-7:15pm, Art Room. Led by Dr. Dan Clanton, Doane University

Following the recent passing of the actor Robert Duvall, this class revisits his film Get Low through a theological lens. We’ll connect storytelling on screen with the deeper currents of scripture and what they reveal about grace, truth, and the human condition. No registration needed.

Hidden Grief: The Challenge of Surprise Goodbyes
April 29, 6:15-7:15pm, Pilgrim Hall. Led by Dr. Jerry Bockoven

Not all grief is obvious. Life changes like retirement, moving, health challenges, or even losing a pet can bring “hidden grief” that often goes unrecognized. In this session, Dr. Bockoven helps you identify and navigate these feelings with practical insight—shared through stories, poetry, and a touch of humor. No registration needed.