Author Archives: John Collins

Thanksgiving Potluck

From the Newsletter:

Following the worship service, the Christian Family and Friendship Commission will host a potluck on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Turkey, stuffing, and potatoes will be provided. The committee encourages everyone to bring a side dish. All are welcome, and your contribution is appreciated.

Sweet and Salty Orders Are In

Received from Sheryl Fjell, Outreach Commission Chair:

Hear ye, Hear ye! The Nuts Have Arrived!!

Please pick up your order on Wednesday, November 15, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 16, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., or Friday, November 17, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Thank you for making this fundraiser a HUGE success!

LGBTQ+ Inclusion Event Tonight

From Amy Westfahl:

“A reminder that on Tuesday, November 14, at 5:30 p.m. Rev. Ashley Prescott Barlow-Thompson will speak on becoming and being an affirming United Methodist church. Ashley is an ordained Deacon serving at Calvary UMC in Wichita, Kansas. All are welcome! Childcare will be provided.”

All Saints 2023

This coming Sunday, November 5, 2023, we’ll be observing All Saints Day. We’ll be naming members and friends of CAUMC (basically anyone who would have considered us their church home) that have passed away since last All Saints Day in 2022. The names I have so far are:

  • Mark Fowler
  • Brad Killen
  • Jim Tubach
  • Kay Dillon
  • Chuck Havlicek
  • Jane Jan McIntosh
  • Pat Miksch
  • Norm Dummermuth

Please let me know if I’ve missed anyone.

The 2023 Fall Woodsy

Received from Bill and Erma Riley:

The 2023 Fall Woodsy will be Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Bill & Erma Riley’s home., 4555 Meadow Crest, Manhattan. Come at 3:00 p.m. and leave anytime. Please RSVP to help with the planning for hot dogs and smores. Email bill@thepathfinder.net, call Bill at 785-341-5542, Erma at 785-532-8415 This annual event for all ages is enjoyable for those who wish to walk the trails or ride to the picnic location with minimal walking. We hope you will find all necessary details in your church box. If this is not available to you, please contact the Riley’s for information as needed.

Upcoming LGBTQ+ Inclusion Meeting

On Tuesday, November 14, at 5:30 p.m. Rev. Ashley Prescott Barlow-Thompson will speak on becoming an affirming United Methodist church. Ashley is an ordained Deacon serving at Calvary UMC in Wichita, Kansas. All are welcome! Childcare will be provided. If you have any questions, you can contact either Amy Westfahl (amy.westfahl@gmail.com) or Dave Procter (dprocter@ksu.edu).