Historical Preservation in the works for the Union Congregational Church of Ward
Through Historic Preservation Grants, the Colorado Historical Society and the Union Congregational Church of Ward have partnered to help save the Historic Ward Church. Built 120 years ago when Ward was a booming gold-mining town, the church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is an important vestige of mining history in […]
Friends of the Ward Church Days
2013 Friends of the Ward Church Days coming in August.
The Third Annual Friends of the Ward Church Days FUN-raiser is coming August 16 and 17. There will be an art opening on Friday night, and activities all day Saturday, including food, a silent auction, music, children’s activities and more. This treasured historic building, dating to 1894 and memorialized by a Georgia O’Keefe painting is the […]
Easter Sermon – Resurrecting the Earth
A sermon preached by Rev. JoAnne Bogart, UCC Teacher and Minister Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013 at the Union Congregational Church of Ward, Colorado. Many Christians call Easter – Resurrection Day. It is the focal event of the Christian faith. Without it, we wouldn’t even have Christmas. The gospel scriptures tell us that more than […]
WHAT IS MISSION 4/1 EARTH?
FROM THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST WHAT IS MISSION 4/1 EARTH? ONE UNITED CHURCH on a shared resurrection witness for Planet Earth during 50 great days of greening up, powering down, and shouting out for the environment! That’s Mission 4/1 Earth! “Mission 4/1 Earth: 50 Great Days” is about boldly living Jesus’ let-your-light-shine proclamation in the […]
2012 Historic Ward Church FUN-draiser
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone there. There will be barbeque pork sandwiches, green chili, vegetarian red chili, beer, soda, a silent auction, lots of art work, local arts and crafts, a historical exhibit, Living Pictures, and music by Gipsy Moon, Blue Mountain Jam, the Wardettes, Bear, Blair, and others. In order to maintain the […]
Baxter St. Fire Fund
On Sunday, March 4th, 2012, a house on Baxter Street in Ward, CO was completely destroyed by fire due to an apparent propane leak and subsequent fire. The residence is a total loss. Three adults and two children (boys) ages 7 and 9 have been impacted by this event. Thankfully there were no serious injuries. […]
Friends of the Historic Ward Church Days
Friday, July 22, 2011, 7:00pm-9:00pm Local Arts and Crafts Exhibit Opening Wine and hors d’oeuvres reception Music and Poetry with Deleana, Burt Rashbaum, Mike Parker, KayAnne Pickens-Solem Saturday, July 23, 2011, 11:00am-5:00pm Local Arts and Crafts Exhibit /Sales, Historical Exhibit, Living Pictures, Silent Auction Music and Poetry with Mary Russell, The Wardettes and others Bake […]
Friends of the Ward Historic Church
Built in 1894, and vigorously protected from the fire in 1901, the Union Congregational Church of Ward is one of the oldest and best-loved buildings in Ward. It began its life as a Congregational Church with all of the democratic implications of that denomination. It lost its way for a time but with the support […]
Friends of the Ward Church Days
Put July 22-24, 2011 on your calendar – The Union Congregational Church of Ward is throwing a party to raise money. Please help be a part of the planning. If you see an activity below that you’d like to help coordinate, please call Becky (3333) or use the contact form Friday, July 22, 2011, 7:00pm-9:00pm […]