Category Archives: Community

All-Church Worship and Picnic

Posted on June 2, 2022 by NDC Admin

Please join us for the Third “Annual” Outdoor Worship and Church Picnic Sunday, June 26, at Quarry Lakes Recreation Area in the South Ensenada Picnic Area. The unique worship service, in natural surroundings, will be held from 10:15 a.m. to … Continue reading →

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Newest All-Church Read Invites Reflection on “a Hymn of Love to the World”

Posted on February 3, 2022 by NDC Admin

The All-Church Read group, sponsored by members of Daytime Fellowship has chosen Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer, as the next book. This is an opportunity to learn how to treat the Earth as a beloved family member rather than … Continue reading →

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A Pastoral Word – September 27, 2021

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Jeffrey Spencer

This Week’s Prayer Lord, the day is cold;Warm it with your presence.The way is dark;Lighten it with your Grace.Our hearts are empty;Fill them with your love.Our minds are fearful;Strengthen them with your hope.Our lives are sinful;Guide us in your way.Lord, … Continue reading →

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A Pastoral Word – September 13, 2021

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Jeffrey Spencer

This Week’s Prayer “What means prayer means to me now is that I sit consciously inside the experience of whatever the Other, the Divine, the Holy is, and then I begin to incorporate that into myself and I’m able to … Continue reading →

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A Pastoral Word – August 2, 2021

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Jeffrey Spencer

This Week’s Prayer A Pastoral Word Sometimes I hate being right. When the COVID-19 vaccines were first coming out, I kept thinking about how they had only been tested to make sure they were effective against severe illness and death, … Continue reading →

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A Pastoral Word – July 26, 2021

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Jeffrey Spencer

This Week’s Prayer Glory be to youGreat Creating Spiritwho shines in distant stars beyond numbering.And on earth peace. Glory be to youGreat Creating Spiritwho sings and wings in birds on high.And on earth peace. Glory be to youGreat Creating Spiritwhose … Continue reading →

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A Pastoral Word – July 19, 2021

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Jeffrey Spencer

This Week’s Prayer A Pastoral Word You may be the key in helping us find our new employees. Niles Discovery Church is now actively seeking two new employees: a Music Director and a Technology Director. You can read more about … Continue reading →

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A Pastoral Word – June 28, 2021

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Jeffrey Spencer

This Week’s Prayer For those near to us who are in turmoil this dayand for every family in its brokenness,for the woundedness of our own lifeand for every creature that is suffering,O God of all life, we pray. ~ by … Continue reading →

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A Pastoral Word – June 14, 2021

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Jeffrey Spencer

This Week’s Prayer Holy One, you know us better than we know ourselves. Empower each one of us to recognize and to use our gifts to strengthen the community, to share openly and honestly our thoughts, to respect the opinions … Continue reading →

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