Communion Worship - 8:00 p.m.

Communion, carols and candlelight.

December 24 - 5:00 p.m.

Live pageant presented by Colonial Church youth. Family friendly.

Our Longest Night service honors the feeling that a number of us have about this season. It is the “long, dark night of the soul,” “the winter of our discontent,” in which memories of past experiences and the pain of present experiences can become painful. This is a special service to be with God in Spirit and in Truth.

Join us in the sanctuary for an early evening of joyful singing by the choir and Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove followed by a light meal. Our concert begins at 4:00 p.m., lasting approximately one hour. During the concert, a freewill offering will be taken to help the choir continue to purchase needed items for the music program.

Fair Trade coffee and chocolate is available in the narthex before and after worship the third Sunday of the month. Equal Exchange is an independent cooperatively owned organization with over 100 workers. By purchasing their products we are supporting farmers who practice a fair, healthy, sustainable way of bringing food to our tables. And, while you are providing income and dignity for their families, you are getting a good deal because you are paying only wholesale prices. Enabling small farmers in developing countries to earn a fair price for their crops and build their own businesses is just one way Colonial Church serves our neighbors.

Centering prayer is a good way to find quiet in your life. Praying in a group can help you keep up a regular prayer practice and find common ground with folks who are on a similar spiritual path. No experience is necessary; all are welcome! Meets the third Sunday of the month 9:30-10:00 a.m.

Sunday, December 8 – 3:30 p.m.

Join us Sunday, December 3 for our annual Advent/Christmas festival and Chili/Soup Cook-off.

We will have crafts for children of all ages at various stations 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Santa Claus will be available for photos from 4:00-5:00 p.m., courtesy of Colonial Women.

We will follow the crafts with our traditional chili and soup cook-off. Please bring your favorite chili or soup – in your crockpot – at 4:30 p.m. in preparation for our tasting and voting at 5:00 p.m.

Lastly join us for eating and fellowship in the Social Hall. During the awards ceremony for best chili!

The more, the merrier. You might win a prize!

Also, please sign up to help with a craft. We have 2 shifts – 3:30-4:15 or 4:14-5:00. Pick the one that fits for you. Thanks for your help.

Join your Colonial family for Thanksgiving dinner Sunday, November 24, at 11:15 a.m. in the Social Hall. The Board of Parish Life will provide the traditional elements of the meal: turkey and gravy, stuffing and mashed potatoes. We need you to bring a special dish that will add variety and spark to the meal. Last names beginning with A-G, pie/dessert; H-R, side dish/veggie; S-Z, salad.

Join Colonial Friends at 10:30 am on Wednesday, November 13 in historic Lecompton, KS to see more than 200 Christmas trees decorated with vintage and antique ornaments. Located in the Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E Woodson. Entrance is freewill donation ($3 minimum suggested). Lunch will follow at approximately 11:30 at Aunt Netters Cafe, 336 Elmore St. They're known for their home-style meals, pies and cupcakes. RSVP to Bill Yohn.

Join your church family and friends in the Social Hall at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, September 8 for a meal of chicken tenders and potluck provided by you. By last name, bring:

A-L appetizers
M-R Salads & Veggies
S-Z Desserts

Beverages of lemonade, ice tea and water provided.

We will gather for scripture and to celebrate communion in remembrance of Jesus’ last supper.

Mark your calendar for a fun family game night featuring bingo on Friday, March 22, 6:00 pm in the Social Hall. Colonial women will provide drinks. Bring a snack to share. We will have prizes. All ages are are invited!

We are celebrating our 75th anniversary with a special dinner. Please look for your email invitation to RSVP.

Bring the kids in costume for a fun afternoon of trunk or treating on Sunday, October 29 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Spend the afternoon trick-or-treating from trunk to trunk, collecting candy, face painting and concessions for sale.

It's time to buy tickets for Oktoberfest! We need your reservations now so we will have enough food.

Oktoberfest – featuring brats, beer, fellowship and an auction – will be October 21 in the Social Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. This adults-only event will conclude at 9:00 p.m.

Presented by Colonial Women, this event replaces the rummage sale as their major fundraiser. Ask your family and friends to come along!

Purchase your tickets in the narthex on Sunday or buy them online here. Cost is $20 per person.

We are welcoming Aileen Ball, the Lead Organizer, from our new mission partner, The Good Faith Network. As we partner with dozens of other faith communities in Johnson county, we are going to discuss the focus to address the mental health crisis, affordable housing, and homelessness in Johnson county. You can join us in person in the Heritage Room or via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89349079966?pwd=oHCIfHCp8fN3Dai7gDCniJ6QXnbSas.1

Whether you travel far away or see your local surroundings as if for the first time, pilgrimage has long been a spiritual practice, and “journey” a deeply-felt metaphor for our spiritual lives. “Quest” comes from the Latin root meaning “ask, seek.” This four week worship series will encourage us to open ourselves more fully to the curiosity and wonder, reflection and transformation that travelers–not merely tourists–experience when they choose to immerse themselves in soul-widening adventures.

Leaving Home - September 10 (Gathering Sunday Picnic)
The Encounter - September 17
The Reflection - September 24
Returning Home - October 1 (World Communion Sunday)

The Letter – A Message for Our Earth. Join us for a screening of this powerful film on Sunday, August 27 at 4:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. The film highlights how spiritual values call us to take action on the planetary crisis. Refreshments and discussion will follow to reflect on how we can take action.