Garden City Ministerial Alliance

04/02/2026

We’ll be honest—we’re a little late getting this out this year. 💛
Some of these events have already taken place, but we still wanted to share what’s happening across our community as we continue through Holy Week.

There are several meaningful opportunities still ahead to gather, reflect, and prepare our hearts for Easter. ✝️

👉 Take a look at the list below and join in where you can!

We are grateful for the many churches across Finney County coming together to share the hope of Christ during this season.

Let’s finish this week strong—leaning into prayer, reflection, and celebration of the resurrection.

01/26/2026

🚨 UPDATED: Overnight Warming Shelter EXTENDED — Volunteers Still Needed ❄️

Due to continued extreme cold, the overnight warming shelter has been EXTENDED for one more night, and we are still in need of volunteers to help ensure this space remains safe and welcoming.

🕒 Overnight shelter hours:
8:00 PM – 9:00 AM

🧍‍♀️🧍‍♂️ We already have guests planning to stay — but we need volunteers to help staff and stay watch overnight.

📚 The shelter is located at the Finney County Public Library.

👉 Please sign up to volunteer here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S8mx-Vha3o0L_LsXf8J48UgRevLE2PBI/edit?usp=sharing

Even a few hours makes a difference.
If you can’t serve, please share — someone else may be able to step in.

Thank you for helping care for our neighbors during this dangerous cold.

If you, or someone you know, needs a warm place to stay this weekend, the Finney County Public Library is serving as a 24-hour warming shelter until Monday morning at 9 am. Movies, games, snacks, and food are available. This is a safe space for anyone, including families, seeking refuge from the extreme temperatures this weekend.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Thank you to those who have signed up for a shift, donated food, or offered other help. There are still slots available to help out. Duties include making sure people are safe, preparing food, and enjoying fellowship with those staying there. The link to sign up is https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S8mx-Vha3o0L_LsXf8J48UgRevLE2PBI/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113732139085577729764&rtpof=true&sd=true

01/26/2026

We still need a few people willing to show up when it’s hardest 🤍

As extreme cold continues, we are urgently looking for volunteers to help stay watch over the warming shelter during the overnight and early morning hours:

🕒 Still needed:
• 3–5 AM
• 5–7 AM
• 7–9 AM

📚 The Finney County Public Library is OPEN 24 HOURS as a warming shelter through Monday, January 26 at 9:00 AM.

👉 Volunteer here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S8mx-Vha3o0L_LsXf8J48UgRevLE2PBI/edit?usp=sharing

If you can’t serve, please share. Someone’s safety may depend on it.

If you, or someone you know, needs a warm place to stay this weekend, the Finney County Public Library is serving as a 24-hour warming shelter until Monday morning at 9 am. Movies, games, snacks, and food are available. This is a safe space for anyone, including families, seeking refuge from the extreme temperatures this weekend.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Thank you to those who have signed up for a shift, donated food, or offered other help. There are still slots available to help out. Duties include making sure people are safe, preparing food, and enjoying fellowship with those staying there. The link to sign up is https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S8mx-Vha3o0L_LsXf8J48UgRevLE2PBI/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113732139085577729764&rtpof=true&sd=true

01/24/2026

If you, or someone you know, needs a warm place to stay this weekend, the Finney County Public Library is serving as a 24-hour warming shelter until Monday morning at 9 am. Movies, games, snacks, and food are available. This is a safe space for anyone, including families, seeking refuge from the extreme temperatures this weekend.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Thank you to those who have signed up for a shift, donated food, or offered other help. There are still slots available to help out. Duties include making sure people are safe, preparing food, and enjoying fellowship with those staying there. The link to sign up is https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S8mx-Vha3o0L_LsXf8J48UgRevLE2PBI/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113732139085577729764&rtpof=true&sd=true

01/23/2026

🚨 URGENT: Volunteers Needed – Extreme Cold Response ❄️

With dangerously cold temperatures impacting Garden City, we urgently need volunteers and community support to help care for those seeking warmth and safety.

📚 The Finney County Public Library is OPEN 24 HOURS as a warming shelter through Monday, January 26 at 9:00 AM.

👉 Sign up to help here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S8mx-Vha3o0L_LsXf8J48UgRevLE2PBI/edit?usp=sharing

Please also help by:
✔️ Sharing this post
✔️ Checking on neighbors and those most vulnerable

For questions, contact Finney County Emergency Management at (620) 272-3746.
If someone is in immediate danger due to the cold, call 911.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY!! With this weekend's arctic cold weather, the Finney County Public Library will serve as a 24-hour warming shelter from 5pm today until 9am Monday. Volunteers are needed to help staff this so it can remain open all weekend. If you can help out for a few hours, please click on the following link to sign up. The link to the sheet is:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S8mx-Vha3o0L_LsXf8J48UgRevLE2PBI/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113732139085577729764&rtpof=true&sd=true

01/23/2026

With dangerously cold temperatures expected, please help us spread the word about available warming locations in our community.
📚 The Finney County Public Library is OPEN 24 HOURS as a warming shelter through Monday, January 26 at 9:00 AM.

Please share this information with anyone who may need a warm, safe place during this extreme cold.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger due to the cold, call 911.

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Con temperaturas peligrosamente frías en el pronóstico, ayúdenos a compartir información sobre los refugios de calentamiento disponibles en nuestra comunidad.
📚 La Biblioteca Pública del Condado de Finney está ABIERTA LAS 24 HORAS como refugio de calentamiento hasta el lunes 26 de enero a las 9:00 a.m.

Por favor comparta esta información con cualquier persona que necesite un lugar cálido y seguro durante este frío extremo.
Si usted o alguien más se encuentra en peligro inmediato debido al frío, llame al 911.

01/22/2026

12/10/2025

Step into the joy of Christmas!
Celebrate the Nativity through the lens of many cultures, enjoy live music, and gather with our community in faith and unity.

December 12 • 2–8 PM • 619 E Mary St
Everyone is invited!

12/09/2025

GCMA churches and faith communities are invited to join together in prayer for immigrant families and all who serve within immigration-related fields during the week of December 7–13.
You may incorporate this focus into your regular service, a small group, or a special prayer gathering—whatever best fits your congregation.

Bilingual flyers and prayer resources are available below.
If your church will be hosting a specific prayer time, please share it with us so we can help promote it within our community.

09/17/2025

🌟 Community Highlight 🌟

We are excited to celebrate Reverend Doris Evans, pastor at United Presbyterian Church, as she joins the Garden City Public Safety Advisory Board as its Religious Representative! 🙌

Reverend Evans brings with her a heart for building bridges across cultures and communities, and a passion for empowering citizens with knowledge, compassion, and understanding. Her leadership and commitment will be a blessing to our city as she serves on the board through 2026.

Please join us in praying for Reverend Evans’ ministry through this important role — we’re grateful for her dedication to fostering unity and strength within our community! 💙

Meet Reverend Doris Evans – she is the pastor at United Presbyterian Church and recently joined the Public Safety Advisory Board as its Religious representative. Her term will run through the end of 2026. Reverend Doris brings a deep commitment to fostering understanding across cultures and communities, and she is passionate about promoting awareness of cultural differences and empowering citizens to support one another with knowledge and compassion.

Welcome aboard, Reverend Doris!

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09/13/2025

🙏 Garden City Remembers 9/11 🇺🇸

This week, the Garden City Ministerial Alliance gathered for our fourth annual 9/11 Remembrance Service in front of the Finney County Law Enforcement Center.

Together, we honored the lives lost, the courage of first responders, and the unity our nation experienced in the face of tragedy. Rev. Doris Evans reminded us that while 9/11 was a day of deep grief, it was also a time of unity — and a reminder of the importance of supporting those who protect and serve us every day.

We are grateful for all who attended, shared memories, and stood in remembrance with us.

📰 You can read more about the event in the Garden City Telegram here:
https://www.gctelegram.com/local-residents-take-part-in-9-11-remembrance-ceremony/

09/11/2025

Reminder- come join us this evening for a time of prayer, remembrance, and unity! 🙏🏻

🇺🇸 9/11 Remembrance Service 🇺🇸

Join the Garden City Ministerial Alliance and our first responders as we gather to honor the lives lost, remember the heroes who served, and pray for unity in our community and our nation.

📅 Thursday, September 11, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Finney County Law Enforcement Center
304 N 9th St., Garden City, KS

This is a community-wide service, and all are welcome. Let’s come together in prayer, remembrance, and unity.

🙏 We will never forget.