Entries by Chris

Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction

The dinner and silent auction were a huge success (over $5700 raised)!  Thank you to all who participated, but it’s not too late to join the effort.  Donations can still be made, and we have a number of adult and child sized “We Choose Joy” t-shirts for purchase.  Just let us know: info@thebranchonline.org

Tailgating @ Easter

This week two guys from the Branch starting thinking about Easter — talking about how we could celebrate.  One thing led to another until one of them said, “Wouldn’t it be cool to have a tailgate party on Easter?”   And here we are. Easter is a celebration, plain and simple — and what says […]

Good Friday and Easter

Good Friday – 7:00-8:00pm Just what happened in those final moments of Jesus’ life?  And what do those events mean for us?  Every year, on the Friday before Easter, we gather together to reflect on these questions.  It’s the final step of preparation before the celebration of Easter.  Childcare for Birth-K will be provided. Kids […]

Friday, Friday, Friday

The next three Fridays at the Branch are HUGE!  We hope you’ll be able to join us! Friday, April 15: Meal Night Come anytime after 6pm.  You’re welcome to bring something to pass — but more importantly, we hope you’ll simply show up!   Click here for a map to Lynell’s home. Friday, April 22: […]

Japan

Sunday we prayed together for the people of Japan.  But it doesn’t have to end there.  A number of trustworthy agencies are on the ground supplying aid to the Japanese people  The body of churches that we belong to – the Reformed Church in America – is also providing resources and supplies.  You can read […]

Ash Wednesday

Join us for an evening of reflection and worship, March 9, as we enter the season of Lent.  This will be a unique opportunity to pause, consider what may be keeping us from following Jesus fully, and letting it go. Please note: we will not have BranchKids; however, we will have a live feed in […]

meal night

There are few things more important to us than building relationships and sharing life.  And that’s why meal nights have been a part of our routine from the beginning.  Join us March 11th at the Bergman’s home for a relaxed evening of food and conversation.  No agenda or set plan — just an opportunity to […]

[soul]ful living

De-clutter your heart, mind, soul, schedule, and home…to make space for God. Join women from around the city for this day retreat – Saturday, February 26, 9am-3pm. For details on breakout sessions, location, etc. click on the images below.