Come enjoy the freshly decked halls at Refuge at the Cookies & Carols event! Join us for an afternoon of fellowship and holiday activities on Nov 30 from 3-4:30PM. Wear your best Christmas sweater and bring a plate of cookies to share!

Our annual Share Service is coming on Nov 30! We will all gather at 10AM to share stories of God’s faithfulness over the previous year.

New(ish) to Refuge? Let's have lunch! You'll meet some of our leaders, hear a bit of our story, and if you are up for it, share a little of yours. Whether you are brand new or just looking for your next step, we'd love to meet you.

When: Sunday, Nov 23, right after the service

Where: Refuge Cafe (next to the kitchen)

RSVP here!

Join us Nov 16 from 5-7PM for a chili cook-off! Refuge will provide hot dogs, snacks, and drinks, YOU provide the chili. Bring your best recipe in a crockpot. Trophies for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place will be awarded.

Bring some board games and hang out! Weather permitting we will have fire pits outside for s’mores, so bring your chairs as well.

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Want to learn more? How about going to school on a Sunday! We will be offering a choice of different four week classes from 9-9:50AM on Oct 26, Nov 2, Nov 9, & Nov 16. The classes will be instruction-centered (instead of discussion-centered) and childcare will be available. Sign up here!

This fall's classes are:

• Show Me Your Glory: A Study on the Character of God from Exodus 34:6-7 (taught by Laura Waymack) When Moses asks God to show him his glory, God responds by revealing his character: compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in loyal love and faithfulness. These verses go on to become the most quoted verses in the Bible, by the Bible. Prophets, psalmists, and leaders use these words again and again to describe the character of God and his consistency in dealing with people. This class will examine each of these words and reflect on both what they reveal about who God is and who we are called to be in response. We become like what we worship, so understanding the character of the God we serve will shape who we become. 

• Challenging Issues in the Old Testament Law: Marriage, Slavery, Warfare (taught by Michael Durso) - The Law of Moses, particularly Christians’ acceptance of it as Scripture, has been heavily criticized for its apparent belittling of women, promotion of slavery, and sanctioning of religious violence. Jews and Christians believe that it does neither of these things. But the reasoning for this is not always clear, and it can’t be as simple as just “Well that was the Old Testament and now we have Jesus.” That answer won’t suffice for the skeptic and does not suffice for the Christian who says, with the Psalmist, “The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul” (Ps. 19:7, ESV). This class will discuss the nature and function of the Law of Moses, how it functioned as “legal wisdom” within Israel's covenant with God and how Christians should relate to it. Then we will discuss three issues that seem to be the most difficult to understand, especially to understand as “perfect”: women and marriage, slavery, and warfare.

Want to learn more? How about going to school on a Sunday! We will be offering a choice of different four week classes from 9-9:50AM on Oct 26, Nov 2, Nov 9, & Nov 16. The classes will be instruction-centered (instead of discussion-centered) and childcare will be available. Sign up here!

This fall's classes are:

• Show Me Your Glory: A Study on teh Character of God from Exodus 34:6-7 (taught by Laura Waymack) When Moses asks God to show him his glory, God responds by revealing his character: compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in loyal love and faithfulness. These verses go on to become the most quoted verses in the Bible, by the Bible. Prophets, psalmists, and leaders use these words again and again to describe the character of God and his consistency in dealing with people. This class will examine each of these words and reflect on both what they reveal about who God is and who we are called to be in response. We become like what we worship, so understanding the character of the God we serve will shape who we become. 

• Challenging Issues in the Old Testament Law: Marriage, Slavery, Warfare (taught by Michael Durso) - The Law of Moses, particularly Christians’ acceptance of it as Scripture, has been heavily criticized for its apparent belittling of women, promotion of slavery, and sanctioning of religious violence. Jews and Christians believe that it does neither of these things. But the reasoning for this is not always clear, and it can’t be as simple as just “Well that was the Old Testament and now we have Jesus.” That answer won’t suffice for the skeptic and does not suffice for the Christian who says, with the Psalmist, “The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul” (Ps. 19:7, ESV). This class will discuss the nature and function of the Law of Moses, how it functioned as “legal wisdom” within Israel's covenant with God and how Christians should relate to it. Then we will discuss three issues that seem to be the most difficult to understand, especially to understand as “perfect”: women and marriage, slavery, and warfare.

Our next Baby Dedication service is planned for Nov 2. If you are interested in having your child dedicated, please contact office@seekrefuge.net

Want to learn more? How about going to school on a Sunday! We will be offering a choice of different four week classes from 9-9:50AM on Oct 26, Nov 2, Nov 9, & Nov 16. The classes will be instruction-centered (instead of discussion-centered) and childcare will be available. Sign up here!

This fall's classes are:

• Show Me Your Glory: A Study on the Character of God from Exodus 34:6-7 (taught by Laura Waymack) When Moses asks God to show him his glory, God responds by revealing his character: compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in loyal love and faithfulness. These verses go on to become the most quoted verses in the Bible, by the Bible. Prophets, psalmists, and leaders use these words again and again to describe the character of God and his consistency in dealing with people. This class will examine each of these words and reflect on both what they reveal about who God is and who we are called to be in response. We become like what we worship, so understanding the character of the God we serve will shape who we become. 

• Challenging Issues in the Old Testament Law: Marriage, Slavery, Warfare (taught by Michael Durso) - The Law of Moses, particularly Christians’ acceptance of it as Scripture, has been heavily criticized for its apparent belittling of women, promotion of slavery, and sanctioning of religious violence. Jews and Christians believe that it does neither of these things. But the reasoning for this is not always clear, and it can’t be as simple as just “Well that was the Old Testament and now we have Jesus.” That answer won’t suffice for the skeptic and does not suffice for the Christian who says, with the Psalmist, “The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul” (Ps. 19:7, ESV). This class will discuss the nature and function of the Law of Moses, how it functioned as “legal wisdom” within Israel's covenant with God and how Christians should relate to it. Then we will discuss three issues that seem to be the most difficult to understand, especially to understand as “perfect”: women and marriage, slavery, and warfare.

Women's Fall Bible Study is starting soon! We will kick off on Aug 11 at 7PM and will meet every Monday with the exception of Labor Day. We'll wrap up on Monday, Oct 27.

This year we'll be going through the study: Proverbs: The Ways of Wisdom by Kathleen Buswell Neilson. You can purchase the book for around $12.

There is no cost for the study, except for the book! If purchasing the book is an issue for you, please let us know and we will make sure you have what you need! Sign up here and join us!

Want to learn more? How about going to school on a Sunday! We will be offering a choice of different four week classes from 9-9:50AM on Oct 26, Nov 2, Nov 9, & Nov 16. The classes will be instruction-centered (instead of discussion-centered) and childcare will be available. Sign up here!

This fall's classes are:

• Show Me Your Glory: A Study on the Character of God from Exodus 34:6-7 (taught by Laura Waymack) When Moses asks God to show him his glory, God responds by revealing his character: compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in loyal love and faithfulness. These verses go on to become the most quoted verses in the Bible, by the Bible. Prophets, psalmists, and leaders use these words again and again to describe the character of God and his consistency in dealing with people. This class will examine each of these words and reflect on both what they reveal about who God is and who we are called to be in response. We become like what we worship, so understanding the character of the God we serve will shape who we become. 

• Challenging Issues in the Old Testament Law: Marriage, Slavery, Warfare (taught by Michael Durso) - The Law of Moses, particularly Christians’ acceptance of it as Scripture, has been heavily criticized for its apparent belittling of women, promotion of slavery, and sanctioning of religious violence. Jews and Christians believe that it does neither of these things. But the reasoning for this is not always clear, and it can’t be as simple as just “Well that was the Old Testament and now we have Jesus.” That answer won’t suffice for the skeptic and does not suffice for the Christian who says, with the Psalmist, “The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul” (Ps. 19:7, ESV). This class will discuss the nature and function of the Law of Moses, how it functioned as “legal wisdom” within Israel's covenant with God and how Christians should relate to it. Then we will discuss three issues that seem to be the most difficult to understand, especially to understand as “perfect”: women and marriage, slavery, and warfare.

Have a craft that you can never find time to work on? Want to start working on a craft or learn from someone with more experience than you?

Come join us on the last Saturday of each month from 6-8PM. We will have the Conference Room open for anyone who wants to bring a craft project (knitting, crochet, embroidery, scrapbooking, etc.) to work on while chatting and sipping tea. All are welcome: men, women, and teens!

Women's Fall Bible Study is starting soon! We will kick off on Aug 11 at 7PM and will meet every Monday with the exception of Labor Day. We'll wrap up on Monday, Oct 27.

This year we'll be going through the study: Proverbs: The Ways of Wisdom by Kathleen Buswell Neilson. You can purchase the book for around $12.

There is no cost for the study, except for the book! If purchasing the book is an issue for you, please let us know and we will make sure you have what you need! Sign up here and join us!

Women's Fall Bible Study is starting soon! We will kick off on Aug 11 at 7PM and will meet every Monday with the exception of Labor Day. We'll wrap up on Monday, Oct 27.

This year we'll be going through the study: Proverbs: The Ways of Wisdom by Kathleen Buswell Neilson. You can purchase the book for around $12.

There is no cost for the study, except for the book! If purchasing the book is an issue for you, please let us know and we will make sure you have what you need! Sign up here and join us!

Women's Fall Bible Study is starting soon! We will kick off on Aug 11 at 7PM and will meet every Monday with the exception of Labor Day. We'll wrap up on Monday, Oct 27.

This year we'll be going through the study: Proverbs: The Ways of Wisdom by Kathleen Buswell Neilson. You can purchase the book for around $12.

There is no cost for the study, except for the book! If purchasing the book is an issue for you, please let us know and we will make sure you have what you need! Sign up here and join us!

Women's Fall Bible Study is starting soon! We will kick off on Aug 11 at 7PM and will meet every Monday with the exception of Labor Day. We'll wrap up on Monday, Oct 27.

This year we'll be going through the study: Proverbs: The Ways of Wisdom by Kathleen Buswell Neilson. You can purchase the book for around $12.

There is no cost for the study, except for the book! If purchasing the book is an issue for you, please let us know and we will make sure you have what you need! Sign up here and join us!

Join us after service at our very own building on Sept 28 for a BBQ to celebrate Refuge's 19th year! Refuge will provide meat, beverages, and dessert. Please bring a side or salad to share. This is a great opportunity to invite friends and to meet new people!

Weather permitting we will be hanging out outside in the parking lot, so bring your lawn chairs and lawn games.

Have a craft that you can never find time to work on? Want to start working on a craft or learn from someone with more experience than you?

Come join us on the last Saturday of each month from 6-8PM. We will have the Conference Room open for anyone who wants to bring a craft project (knitting, crochet, embroidery, scrapbooking, etc.) to work on while chatting and sipping tea. All are welcome: men, women, and teens!

Are you ready to sing? We're gathering together on Thursday, Sept 25 from 6:30-7:30PM for the first Refuge Hymn Sing to worship God through the songs that the Church has sung throughout her storied life. Whether you've been part of a tradition that sung hymns regularly or not, this will be a great time for us to come together as a family and join our voices in praise to our great God.

We're going old school with a piano (instead of a band) and hymnals (instead of projectors). Everyone in your family is invited (and encouraged) to join in learning the hymns of our faith but childcare will be provided for younger children as needed. 

Women's Fall Bible Study is starting soon! We will kick off on Aug 11 at 7PM and will meet every Monday with the exception of Labor Day. We'll wrap up on Monday, Oct 27.

This year we'll be going through the study: Proverbs: The Ways of Wisdom by Kathleen Buswell Neilson. You can purchase the book for around $12.

There is no cost for the study, except for the book! If purchasing the book is an issue for you, please let us know and we will make sure you have what you need! Sign up here and join us!

Women's Fall Bible Study is starting soon! We will kick off on Aug 11 at 7PM and will meet every Monday with the exception of Labor Day. We'll wrap up on Monday, Oct 27.

This year we'll be going through the study: Proverbs: The Ways of Wisdom by Kathleen Buswell Neilson. You can purchase the book for around $12.

There is no cost for the study, except for the book! If purchasing the book is an issue for you, please let us know and we will make sure you have what you need! Sign up here and join us!

Women's Fall Bible Study is starting soon! We will kick off on Aug 11 at 7PM and will meet every Monday with the exception of Labor Day. We'll wrap up on Monday, Oct 27.

This year we'll be going through the study: Proverbs: The Ways of Wisdom by Kathleen Buswell Neilson. You can purchase the book for around $12.

There is no cost for the study, except for the book! If purchasing the book is an issue for you, please let us know and we will make sure you have what you need! Sign up here and join us!