Jen Moss wants to ride naked on her bike in the Ashland July 4th parade. Why? I’m not sure; she probably just likes biking in the buff. Ashland, Oregon has a city ordinance that allows her to frolic around town dressed in only a string, because all the law specifies is that genitalia need to

Last night at church our youth director spoke to our kids about ministering to those in Camden, NJ and specifically about Urban Promise (featured on ABCs 20/20 and Extreme Home Makeover). He and some of the youth told about their trip there last summer (they’re going back again in August).   Since he is used to talking

We all have a need for God to heal us and make us whole physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We also have the privilege and responsibility of carrying one another’s burdens.   Please join us for a Healing Service at Ashland Church on Sunday May 18 at 7 pm. Babysitting provided.

Just an update on the healing service from last night. It was beautiful. We prayed individually and corporately, worshipped, and read scripture.   The Spirit was truly moving and God was at work in his people. I was moved to tears to see men and women of all ages (children, teens and young adults to retires) praying

Our church had our last Wednesday night meeting for the kids this school year. For the Spring  session we’ve been talking about different missionaries we support (some have even come in to speak to the kids which is exciting). After they learn about each missionary we’ve done a service project to serve them or those they serve. Last

How can we help our children to turn from selfish motivations to selfless ones? I believe one thing we can do as parents is encourage them to serve. I have been amazed at the hearts of my children and our kids at church as they’ve seen and met the needs of others… To see the rest of this post and learn

Check out the blog of Ashland Church’s worship director at Ashland EPC Worship.

from “Going Missional” an 18 month calendar guide to loving your neighbor From the National Outreach Committee of the EPC Sorry the titles and parts of the pics got Cut off. Titles are…”Poolside Chats, Workplace Prayers and MySpace,” “Costumes, Candy and New Friends,” and “Loving Local Families at Thanksgiving”  

Instead of having a competing event on October 31st we do something that honors Christ by simply inviting our neighbors to stop by while out trick-or-treating.  For the past several years our neighbors walk over and join us. Some drive from local neighborhoods and some families even make it by public transportation from the inner

A simple way to love your neighbor is to meet them where they are.  You don’t have to be in a church building to minister to people - God can use you right where you are.             A popular summer activity in our area is to hang out at the local swim club. Some very