Monthly Archives: September 2015

“OverCriminalized” explores alternatives to mass incarceration

Posted on September 25, 2015 by revjsspencer

OverCriminalized profiles three promising interventions that are less expensive than mass incarceration and that may actually change the course of people’s lives. This documentary will be shown as part of the Second Saturday Documentary Series at Niles Discovery Church, 36600 … Continue reading →

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Special Offerings – October: Reconciliation and Neighbors In Need

Posted on September 25, 2015 by revjsspencer

The October special offering will be split between the United Church of Christ’s “Neighbors In Need” all-church offering and the Disciples of Christ’s “Reconciliation” all-church offering. Both of these offerings are justice oriented. One-third of Neighbors In Need offerings support … Continue reading →

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Church Day returns

Posted on September 25, 2015 by revjsspencer

The Northern California Nevada Conference UCC is hosting Church Day, Saturday, October 24, at Congregational Church of San Mateo, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Church Day is a gathering for lay members and ministers in churches of all shapes and … Continue reading →

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Cap recycling program ends

Posted on September 25, 2015 by revjsspencer

For a few years, Niles Discovery Church participated with GreenKidsNow, Inc. in an effort to recycle plastic caps. GreenKidsNow has ended the program because of a lack of participation throughout the Tri-Cities. Right now, there are two courses of action … Continue reading →

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Men’s Retreat focuses on “The Boy Crisis”

Posted on September 25, 2015 by revjsspencer

Many concerned educators and media pundits have decried the “boy crisis”” in schools – the fact that girls are surpassing boys in college attendance (about 60% of entering first-year students this year are female), achievement (girls have caught up in … Continue reading →

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Borchardts to move east

Posted on September 25, 2015 by revjsspencer

With sadness I announce my departure from Niles Discovery Church. Michelle and I have decided to move to Madison, Wisconsin, for the next phase of our lives. We are looking forward to the joy of being near our families. While … Continue reading →

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Jeff’s Jottings – October 2015

Posted on September 25, 2015 by revjsspencer

                liminal – of or relating to a transition or initial stage of a process The past two years have felt like liminal time to me. We, as a community, have been focused transition. In our case, the focus has … Continue reading →

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Pledge campaign kicks off this month

Posted on September 25, 2015 by revjsspencer

This year’s annual stewardship drive and pledge campaign kicks off on October 25 and gives members and friends of the congregation an opportunity to reflect on the ways Niles Discovery Church provides a place of welcome, spiritual growth, and service … Continue reading →

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NDC and LEAF Collaborate on Day of the Dead

Posted on September 24, 2015 by revjsspencer

Come see wonderful Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) altars and fun vintage cars as Niles Discovery Church participates in the fourth annual Niles Altar Walk on Sunday, November 1, from 12 to 8 PM. This year, our … Continue reading →

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Special Congregational Meeting called

Posted on September 18, 2015 by revjsspencer

Congregation to vote on proposed bylaw amendment and proposed new alcohol policy The Cabinet has called a Special Congregational Meeting to be held on Sunday, October 4, following worship, to vote on two items:  A proposed amendment to the Bylaws … Continue reading →

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