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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 […]