Restoring Our Cities (ROC) Michigan is a coast-to-coast statewide bike tour for cycling enthusiasts and amateurs alike. The tour is organized by Great Lakes Urban and is open to the public for participation. The purpose of the tour is to raise awareness and money for Neighborhood Partners that are performing neighborhood transformation work throughout […]
Calling all Alger Heights and Garfield Park Neighbors! You’re invited to a Kick-Off to Summer BBQ Monday, June 8 at 6pm Alger Middle School Playground Hot dogs, drinks, place settings and games will all be provided. Please bring a dish to pass – last names from A-O bring a side dish and P-Z bring dessert. All ages […]
If you call the Branch home, we invite you to be a partner. There are booklets available to work through, for new and returning partners, and Chris or any steward are more than happy to speak with you. More info can be found here as well. We will be hosting our first Partner Gathering of […]
Mark your calendars, it’s the annual Alger Heights celebration! May 16 from 10a to 2p along the Alger Heights Business District (corner of Alger and Eastern) Come check out info tables with local businesses, churches, and schools, plus giveaways. Whether your a resident of Alger Heights or a visitor, there will be plenty of great opportunities to get to […]
Are you interested in serving in a big way? Maybe you’ve always wanted to do a week long mission trip overseas. Or help with disaster relief stateside. But you weren’t sure how to get involved. The RCA offers opportunities for groups or individuals of all ages. Check out their website (rca.org/volunteers) to see what […]
Join us for this six week journey as we explore taking brave steps and walking in the confidence and power of who God made us to be. Jesus calls us to step out of the boat and into an adventure. We’re constantly facing the choice to stay in comfort and security or rely on God’s […]
Palm Sunday, March 29, we will be holding a joint worship service with Alas. Service will be at 11 am, with light refreshments to follow.
You’re riding out the prefect storm. Wind and waves have their way with your pitiful boat. You’re preoccupied with not drowning. Yet in the midst of this mighty surge, you see a figure on the water, beckoning you. Into the Storm. Into the Unknown. Into the New. Who do you trust more? The prefect storm, […]
The Branch invites you to join us to worship on Good Friday. Service begins at 7p, childcare is available for children 0-3.
Every spring, we nominate new stewards to serve the Branch community. There are 6 stewards total – 3 Stewards of Care and 3 Stewards of Resource. Stewards serve a 3 year term, so annually one new Steward of Care and one new Steward of Resource are selected. Stewards are disciples who reflect Jesus in how […]
Beneath the Tree will be back in 2015! This amazing collection of local art and home decor helps support local ministries, not to mention the hundreds of artists involved. While several details are still being worked out, we have dates…Nov 13 & 14 so SAVE THEM. 🙂 Secondly, we are currently determining host homes and the areas […]
Five years ago, 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 […]
Lent begins Feb 18 and lasts until Easter on April 5. We hope you’ll join us in preparing our hearts in this season. Here you’ll find a weekly devotional that may help you. Week 1 – Reading Guide Week 2 – Reading Guide Lent Reading Guide – Week 3 Week 4 – Reading Guide Week […]
The Alger Heights Collaborative and the Garfield Park Neighborhood Association are bringing the VITA tax preparation site back to the neighborhood for a second year. Seymour Church has offered to serve as the location and Tax prep begins this week. The United Way Kent County Tax Credit Coalition (KCTCC) helps working individuals and families achieve economic success through […]
Another Community Game Night this week! Here’s a perfect way to shake off those winter blues! Join neighbors and friends again this winter for a Community Game Night. The game nights will be held on the 4th Friday of the month at Seymour Church at 6:30pm from January to April (see dates below). Bring the […]
Will You Be My Neighbor?: Sustaining the Practices of Good Neighboring We often have good intentions about knowing our neighbors and working with them to make our community a better place. It is easier to start things than to sustain them, and with the busy activity of our lives, our good intentions can sometimes remain unfulfilled. […]
Women of the Branch are hosting a clothing swap on Sunday, February 15 @ 7 pm. (Not Feb 1) Bring your gently used clothing to share with others. Accessories also welcome. Left over clothing will be donated. We will be gathering at Amy and Lynell’s studio at 401 Hall St SW, 4th floor (signs/directions will be […]
