During the last two weeks of March, a group of Kirk members and friends traveled together to Israel. This Holy Land pilgrimage is also a reminder that all of life is a journey. In ways small and large, all of us have to deal with those we leave...
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent –March 1, this year. The name derives from specific passages in the Hebrew Scriptures and the ancient practice of wearing “sackcloth and ashes” as symbols of repentance. On March 1, we will join...
February is the month for sending Valentines, and this month’s newsletter gives a Valentine salute to the Kirk’s husband and wife music duo, Randy and Donna Toney. With this talented couple at the helm, the Kirk’s music program continues to grow...
The New Year is a time for resolutions, and this month’s Voice in the Pines has plenty of ideas to get you started. Did you know volunteering is good for your health? Read about all the benefits of serving others, along with opportunities to...
The word Advent means “coming” and is a reminder that our faith calls us to live between our Lord’s two comings. The church sets aside an entire season—four weeks of Advent—to remind us to wait attentively. This season is a time to “pay...