Branch MCs What is an MC? >Who is in an MC? What about kids and MCs? What does an MC do? Two words: anyone and everyone. One of the strengths of Missional Communities is that they allow for people to get involved in a variety of ways. Which is to say, there is no right […]
As missional communities (MC) embark, one of their first tasks will be to think of creative ways that the MC can engage in mission and connect with their community or network of relationships. We anticipate this being a fun and fruitful process — with MCs planning events, times of service, and gatherings of all shapes […]
We are so excited to have a group of people ready to move forward with missional communities (MCs). But how do we get started? What are the next steps?
As fall settles in and the leaves begin to pile up, is there anything better than a warm bowl of soup with friends? On Friday, November 18…
Last year, Beneath the Tree raised $4500 for CREATE — a gift that not only made CREATE 2011possible, but the best year yet. This November, we hope you will join us in making Beneath the Tree (and therefore CREATE) a huge success. Here’s how:
It’s that time of the year again! Time to register (or re-register) your kids for another year in BranchKids.
If you’ve been around the Branch lately you’ve probably heard talk about Missional Communities (MCs). But maybe you’re wondering just what exactly MCs are…(click here for more)
We’re planning a camping outing Sept. 9-11 at Wabasis Lake Campground. Click for more…
CREATE registration is up and running. To register, click on the “CREATE” tab at the top of our webpage, or…
Next Saturday (May 21) the churches of Alger Heights (Alger Park CRC, the Branch, Church of the Resurrection, Seymour CRC and Tabernacle Community Church) are coming together to serve our community. Below are the projects we’ll be tackling and the time choices available. To sign up…
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
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 – 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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
