09/07/2026
It's a full week!
As we move toward Sunday, we are excited to be welcoming Rachel Pauline Aikens as our guest preacher. Rachel originally connected with University Mennonite through our support and connection with Good News Theological Seminary in Ghana. This summer she has been a visiting scholar at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and we’re fortunate that she is able to travel and be with us in person before she returns to Ghana. She will be present for the service, as well as for sermon conversation during the second hour, and the Fellowship Meal to follow.
Vonda and Doug Yoder are also inviting folks over for ice cream and conversation with Rachel on Saturday evening at their home, starting at 6:30pm. The pool will still be open, so if it suits you, feel free to also hop in the pool for an evening swim!
Please also consider these upcoming events…
Monday, 5-5:30pm at the Allen Street Gates - Lights and Prayers for Peace vigil Standing At The Gates For Justice
Thursday, 5-8pm, 100-300 blocks of Allen Street - Downtown State College annual LION Bash community connecting festival
Saturday, 6-9pm, UMC fellowship hall and sanctuary - a Workshop in Ukrainian Village Singing hosted by Rumble & Scream
It is a full week! Thank you for continuing to help create community and connecting points in a variety of meaningful ways.
