Some 450 volunteers turned out for last weekend’s community service projects involving the eight Eau Claire churches affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The “God’s work. Our hands” activities culminated on Sunday with a wide variety of efforts aimed at making positive differences in the community. The snowy weather didn’t appear to […]
Pastoral column: Members of Eau Claire ELCA congregations work to improve our community
By Philip Ruge-Jones, Associate Pastor, Grace Lutheran Church The eight Eau Claire churches affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) will be participating in “God’s Work. Our Hands” culminating this coming Sunday (Oct. 14). Across the country, thousands of ELCA members choose a Sunday for service work to make a positive change in […]
Potluck and international folk dancing scheduled for Saturday evening
A potluck dinner and international folk dancing are on the menu this coming Saturday evening at Spirit Lutheran Church, 1310 Main St. in Eau Claire. The event is sponsored by humanKIND, the Diversity Committee of the Eastside Hill Neighborhood Association. The public is welcome to attend, said Mark Ruddy, president of the neighborhood group. The […]
JONAH to celebrate its 10th anniversary with Sunday afternoon program
JONAH is in the process of celebrating its 10th anniversary! The faith-based cross-denominational Chippewa Valley organization will celebrate its first decade – and look ahead – with a Sunday afternoon program at the Oxford Theater, 1814 N, Oxford Ave. The event will run from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Admission is $25, payable at the door. […]
Discussion of racial issues and ethnic potluck to be featured at Nov. 7 program
By CVPost Staff Racial issues in the Chippewa Valley will again be the focus on Saturday, Nov. 7 for the third program in this year’s community conversation series co-sponsored by Spirit Lutheran Church and JONAH (Joining Our Neighbors, Advancing Hope). The program will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lutheran Church of […]