Bible Studies

Sunday Morning Class: 9:30am - Philippians ~ This Sunday will be the final class on Philippians. We will take a two week break and begin a study of Romans on March 24.

Wednesday Morning Ladies Study: 9am - Jude, at Jen Shannon's

You are welcome to join in studies at any time!

Youth Group

Last Sunday we dove into Acts 9, discussing the conversion of Saul. Our group enjoyed a floating brick challenge, a game of Straight Line/Squiggly Line, and then we laughed our way through three rounds of Serpent & Saint. Youth Group nights are always chock-full of learning and laughter!

This week we will spend time on service work for Goodness Grows, which Miss Rachel will be leading. She has decided that we will remain inside instead of venturing into the woods just yet. But, we will still be digging into soil and planting, so wear clothes that can get a bit messy. We will also be decorating a drop-off area for our Second Harvest Food Bank Food & Funds Drive. We have a lot going on and we hope to see everyone on Sunday at our regular Youth Group time, 6-7:30pm! Snack: Maci Vignon

Outreach Potluck Soup Lunch ~ Sunday, March 10th, 12:15pm

Our soup luncheon to celebrate Adam and his family is next week! You are invited to stay after Worship and help us thank the Shank family for all their involvement at Common Ground. Sign up this Sunday! Tomato soup and bread provided.

Crochet Class ~ Saturday, April 6th at 10am

Ready to learn some crochet skills or refresh your old skills with our resident crochet expert, Jessica Deeter? All skill levels welcome. We had a blast when we did this last year! Sign up to participate.

Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast ~ April 14 at 10am

It's almost time for our annual breakfast tradition. We hope you will be able to join us for pancakes, sausage, egg casserole, orange juice, milk, and coffee, all provided by the Worship Committee. If you would like to volunteer to help, just let us know...all hands appreciated!

Wrapping Up February

Our Whispering Pines volunteer time saw us putting away Valentine decorations and spreading some spring joy with flowers, birds, and bunnies as we anticipate Easter. We also had a special volunteer work with us on Tuesday - Sue Weaver! Thanks to Sue for working on wine charms with us. There was plenty of kitchen time this week. We made Jungle Jam and Juicy Jam as well as a wonderful chicken casserole lunch. Due to Sunday's exciting wind storm, we had some trees come down on the property, which meant time outside with the chainsaw to make things look neat and tidy. We never know what exciting work we will find to do at Common Ground & Goodness Grows!

Why CSA?

Your produce will vary from week to week, depending on what is in season, and may also include value added items like fresh salsa and zucchini bread. We utilize a variety of practices that make our vegetables better for the environment and healthier for your body. Produce will include a wide assortment, from acorn squash to zucchini, grown right here by Goodness Grows staff, clients, and area students. 10% of our harvest will go to local food banks. Your subscription fee will be used to keep the programs of Goodness Grows running.

Common Ground & Second Harvest Food Bank

This month, the Food Bank kicked off their annual Harvest for Hunger campaign. Harvest for Hunger is a month-long food and funds drive that runs through April 7. Donations are typically down this time of year and the funds raised and food collected help stock the shelves of the Food Bank during the summer months when children are home from school. Common Ground wants to help this important cause, so we are hosting a Food & Funds Drive from Sunday, March 3 through Sunday, April 7. We will have a drop-off area for non-perishable food items and monetary donations in the Great Room on one half of our Library table. Every donation will help folks in our valley!

Mill Creek Park Events

Sugar Shack Shindig ~ March 2 from 1-3pm
In 1951, the park planted a grove of maple trees to honor Charles S. Robinson, a friend of Volney Rogers and the original owner of the mansion that now houses the Ford Nature Center. The Rocky Ridge Neighborhood Association saw the potential and started a maple project in 2013. Come out to their Sugar Shack to see what it takes to make our favorite sugary breakfast treat.

Maple Syrup Saunter ~ March 2 from 1-2:30pm
Join Naturalist Nick Parish on a hike that will include a stop at the maple syrup making demonstration put on by the Rocky Ridge Neighborhood Association. Moderate, 2 mi.

Chat with a Naturalist ~ March 2 from 1-3pm
Stop by the Nature Center to chat with a Naturalist and learn about seasonal and phenological happenings here at Mill Creek MetroParks. Feel free to bring questions!

Call Ford Nature Center for details about any of the above programs, 330-740-7107.

Lunch with the Leprechaun ~ March 9 from 11am-1:30pm
Fellows Riverside Gardens - Rossi Auditorium
Enjoy a traditional Irish buffet, Irish Music by County Mayo, Irish inspired activity/craft, magic time with Seamus O’Foole the magical leprechaun, and Burke Irish Dancers. Space is limited. Call 330-779-8201 to register/pay by 3/6. $19.95 adults, $10.95 kids 4-12, under 4 free with adult.
Buffet Includes:Corned beef and cabbage, vegetarian cabbage-potato-carrots, Ruebens, chicken fingers, coleslaw, tater tots, scrambled eggs, fruit salad, Irish Brownies and Irish Cream cheese cake.