by rofum | Jun 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
At 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, we need volunteers to help empty out the kitchen and back storage area to allow a professional cleaning company to deep clean the kitchen and the lower level. Depending upon the number of volunteers who help, we expect this to only...
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by rofum | Jun 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
All 50+ Second Half SAGES (Souls Actively Growing Ever Stronger), including spouses or significant others, join us Thursday, July 13 at 6:00 p.m. for a backyard potluck and outdoor games at the home/backyard of Joyce and Tami Hollingsworth in Troy. Joyce and Tami will...
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by rofum | Jun 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Pride & Ally Group is offering “Love Has No Labels” lawn signs available for a suggested donation of $10. All proceeds will go towards scholarships for teens to Camp Beloved, a LGBTQIA+ summer camp. Our signs are available at the Connections Table in the...
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by rofum | Jun 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Plarn Mat Project has officially launched for the summer of 2023. Please stop by our table in the gathering space after service to learn how to make plarn (yarn made from repurposed plastic grocery bags). This plarn will be used to crochet sleeping mats that are...
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by Lee Trumbull | Jun 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
The new Outreach on 7th Essentials Pantry is quickly gaining momentum. In April, it supported around 25 households, and in May it supported 40 households. Throughout June, we will be collecting dish soap, laundry soap, and shampoo to help meet the needs of this...
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by Lee Trumbull | Jun 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
On Thursday, June 29, Royal Oak First is heading to the NOAH Project in Detroit to help throw a summer block party BBQ for their regular visitors. Our Missions Team is providing the burgers, hotdogs, coleslaw, and chips. We are hoping for your help purchasing...
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by rofum | May 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
Royal Oak First 3rd-5th graders have signed up to serve lunch at The NOAH Project in June. They are looking for your support in making this project a success. We are hoping for volunteers to each assemble 30 meat & cheese sandwiches at home and bring to church on...
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by Lee Trumbull | May 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Since we are going to only one service for the summer starting this Sunday, we invariably will meet new people and it is good to wear your nametag to facilitate introductions and conversations. All staff will be wearing their nametags as well. If you don’t have a...
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by Lee Trumbull | May 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
This full-day workshop on Saturday, June 24 from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., led by Dr. Christie Mikell and Haley Hall, is a starting point for any woman that needs a little more acceptance, grace and compassion in her life. Through education process groups and time for...
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by Lee Trumbull | May 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Open Table Collective is proud to host ethicist, pastor, author, and advocate, Dr. David Gushee. Dr. Gushee is the Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University and the elected Past-President of both the American Academy of Religion...
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by rofum | May 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Come join us after church for five Sundays (May 28-June 25) at the Royal Oak Taphouse from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for lunch discussions, led by Joyce Hollingsworth, using Richard Rohr’s critically acclaimed book “Falling Upward–A Spirituality for the Two Halves of...
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by rofum | May 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
MAP is a group that meets for fun and fellowship at a local pub, giving moms a chance to relax, laugh, and enjoy the fellowship of other moms. We meet monthly on the 4th Thursday of each month. This month we will meet on Thursday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m. at Bigalora, 711...
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