Touchstone United Church of Christ Touchstone United Church of Christ is an open and affirming, theologically progressive United Church of Christ in formation. https://touchstonecc.org Sat, 06 Mar 2021 12:34:24 +0000 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 12:34:24 +0000 hourly 1 3600 SnapPages.com Sunday Worship, March 17 Paul Kirtley https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2024/01/11/sunday-worship-feb-25-2024 Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:44:54 +0000 https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2024/01/11/sunday-worship-feb-25-2024
Join us in-person, and online
SUNDAY, March 17, 2024
10:15 am — fellowship     10:30 am — worship
17 Old San Antonio Rd, Boerne, TX
2nd Sunday of Lent
Message from Rev. Kerry KirtleyJoin us this week as God still speaks a word of hope, justice and love. Touchstone United Church of Christ, Boerne's theologically progressive, open & affirming United Church of Christ. Join us!
— Rev. Kerry Kirtley
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]]> https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2024/01/11/sunday-worship-feb-25-2024#comments 0 Men's Group meets Wednesdays @ 1 pm Paul Kirtley Sept 21 @ 1 pmMen's Group meetsThis group gathers casually every Wednesday at 1 pm in the breezeway below Boerne's Richter Tavern at 153 South Main St for an hour of weekly life-share and study. We continue our ongoing discussion of Christian Nationalism. All are welcome!   watch the cnn video on christian nationalism    contact...]]> https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2023/02/24/men-s-group-meets-wednesdays-at-1-pm Fri, 24 Feb 2023 14:50:00 +0000 https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2023/02/24/men-s-group-meets-wednesdays-at-1-pm
March 15, 2023 @ 1 pm
Men's Group meets
This group gathers casually every Wednesday at 1 pm in the breezeway below Boerne's Richter Tavern at 153 South Main St for an hour of weekly life-share and study. We continue our ongoing discussion of Christian Nationalism.  All are welcome!    contact
]]> https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2023/02/24/men-s-group-meets-wednesdays-at-1-pm#comments 0 Women's Group meets 1st & 3rd Saturdays @ 4 pm Paul Kirtley Saturday, Aug 20 @ 4 pmThe new women’s group meets the first and third Saturday of each month at 4 pm in the arched breezeway below The Richter Tavern. The comfortable open-air space is in Boerne's downtown mini mall, same as where the men meet. All who identify as women are invited to gather. If interested, please contact info@touchstonecc.org to be included in this wonderful opportunity!...]]> https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2023/02/23/women-s-group-meets-1st-3rd-saturdays-at-4-pm Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:18:00 +0000 https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2023/02/23/women-s-group-meets-1st-3rd-saturdays-at-4-pm
1st & 3rd Saturdays @ 4 pm

Our women’s group meets the first and third Saturday of each month at 4 PM in the arched breezeway below The Richter Tavern in Boerne. The comfortable open-air space is in Boerne's downtown mini mall, same as where the Touchstone men meet. All who identify as women are invited to gather. If interested, please contact info@touchstonecc.org to be included in this wonderful opportunity!

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]]> https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2023/02/23/women-s-group-meets-1st-3rd-saturdays-at-4-pm#comments 0 We support our local LGBTQIA+ Students & Staff Paul Kirtley https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/09/24/we-support-our-local-lgbtqia-students-staff Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:49:00 +0000 https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/09/24/we-support-our-local-lgbtqia-students-staff
The next School Board Meeting is Monday, Oct. 18. We invite you to join us during the public forum of Boerne ISD School Board Meeting as we stand up and speak in support of our LGBTA+ teachers and students in the school district.The Boerne ISD School Board meets on the third Monday of each month unless there is a conflict, such as a school holiday. The public portion of meetings begin at 6:30 pm at the School District administration building located at 235 Johns Rd. If you have a desire to speak publicly, we will meet and plan ahead of time.  Contact Pastor Kerry.  Read the BISD School Board public comments policy.

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]]> https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/09/24/we-support-our-local-lgbtqia-students-staff#comments 0 PFLAG-Boerne Paul Kirtley info@pflagboerne.org....]]> https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/09/24/pflag-boerne Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:39:00 +0000 https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/09/24/pflag-boerne
MEETS MONTHLY ON THIRD TUESDAY
6:30 PM - PATRICK HEATH PUBLIC LIBRARY
 
PFLAG-Boerne next meets on Tuesday, Oct. 19 at the Patrick Heath Public Library. For information, please contact a representative at this email address:  info@pflagboerne.org.
]]> https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/09/24/pflag-boerne#comments 0 Kaleidoscope Hearts! Paul Kirtley kaleidoscopeheartsboerne@gmail.com...]]> https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/08/31/kaleidoscope-hearts Tue, 31 Aug 2021 12:21:00 +0000 https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/08/31/kaleidoscope-hearts
Next meets:  Thursday, October 28

Kaleidoscope Hearts supports and affirms our LGBTQIA youth in Town. We meet at the Patrick Heath Public Library on the 4th Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm. For more information, please contact us at:  kaleidoscopeheartsboerne@gmail.com
]]> https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/08/31/kaleidoscope-hearts#comments 0 Touchstone Tech Team Paul Kirtley please contact us....]]> https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/07/16/touchstone-tech-team Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:51:37 +0000 https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/07/16/touchstone-tech-team
We are forming a volunteer team to assist in the rotation duties for set up and operation of our technology needs at Sunday worship. As you know, when we returned to in-person worship on May 23, our online worship continued. Moreover, there is the basic setup of sound and projection equipment. If you would like to join the fun and be part of this team, please contact us.
]]> https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/07/16/touchstone-tech-team#comments 0 Study Groups start new schedule Paul Kirtley RSVP Kerry if you plan to attend. 10 am, Wednesdays  (Zoom only)email info@touchstonecc.org for details...]]> https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/07/16/study-groups-start-new-schedule Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:32:33 +0000 https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/07/16/study-groups-start-new-schedule
Starting July 20 & 21, the life share/study groups move to a new weekly format:
 
6 pm, Tuesdays
in-person (no Zoom) at 117 Churchill Rd
NOTE:  Please RSVP Kerry if you plan to attend.
 
10 am, Wednesdays  (Zoom only)
email info@touchstonecc.org for details
]]> https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/07/16/study-groups-start-new-schedule#comments 0 Join our singers! Paul Kirtley info@touchstonecc.org if you would like to participate... or show up one time and see if you like it. We guarantee you will have a great time....]]> https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/07/15/join-our-singers Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:56:00 +0000 https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/07/15/join-our-singers
Touchstone Voices meets Wednesdays at 7 pm. Contact us at info@touchstonecc.org if you would like to participate... or show up one time and see if you like it. We guarantee you will have a great time.
]]> https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/07/15/join-our-singers#comments 0 PRIDE Walk t-shirts Paul Kirtley https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/07/15/pride-walk-t-shirts Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:35:00 +0000 https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/07/15/pride-walk-t-shirts
We have a limited inventory of PRIDE Walk t-shirts. Adult ($20 ea); Child ($15 ea). If interested, let us know!

Contact: info@touchstonecc.org
]]> https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/07/15/pride-walk-t-shirts#comments 0 Zoom etiquette Paul Kirtley Contact us...]]> https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/05/28/zoom-etiquette Fri, 28 May 2021 22:02:26 +0000 https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/05/28/zoom-etiquette
A few reminders to enhance our new hybrid worship experience on Sundays: If you need to move about, or eat during the service, please turn off your video. Remember, your movements are seen, and let's keep our "muting" practices as well. Please be patient as we work through this transition. Thank you!

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]]> https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/05/28/zoom-etiquette#comments 0 Body language Paul Kirtley https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/05/21/body-language Fri, 21 May 2021 13:33:46 +0000 https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/05/21/body-language
As we greet each other in person for the first first time this Sunday, let’s be mindful that we are all in different mind spaces in regards to hugs and physical contact.

To be honest, we all differed in preference even before Covid, so let’s take the opportunity to honor, respect, and be mindful of personal space and safety.

When we greet, if hands are extended it means you are open for a hug or handshake. If you greet at a distance with a hug by arms crossed, we will receive it as love.

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]]> https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/05/21/body-language#comments 0 Wednesday Life Share Study Groups Paul Kirtley 10 am & 5:30 pmWednesday, Jan. 27, 2021Are we living into the New Year with changed hearts and lives having witnessed Divine love entering among us? Let us bring our whole authentic selves into this new year of sharing with and caring for one another in love. All are welcome! These are not closed groups.We will reflect on these lectionary readings:Psalm 111     Mark 1:21-28Contact us for links...]]> https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/04/02/wednesday-life-share-study-groups Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:46:48 +0000 https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/04/02/wednesday-life-share-study-groups
10 am
Wednesdays

The life share/study group will not meet on Wednesday, June 30.

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]]> https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/04/02/wednesday-life-share-study-groups#comments 0 Mental Health Paul Kirtley meets every 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday evening at 6 pm. For more information, email Pastor Russell....]]> https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/04/02/mental-health Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:27:58 +0000 https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/04/02/mental-health
For those who wish to receive more support for on-going mental health issues, Rev. Jenny Russell invites you to scheduled Mental Health Support Group meetings virtually via Zoom. The support group meets every 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday evening at 6 pm.

For more information, email Pastor Russell.
]]> https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/04/02/mental-health#comments 0 Prayer Requests Paul Kirtley Pastor Kerry or Pastor Billie....]]> https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/03/06/prayer-requests Sat, 06 Mar 2021 12:34:24 +0000 https://touchstonecc.org/blog/2021/03/06/prayer-requests
For prayers you would like shared during worship or our community,
send requests to Pastor Kerry or Pastor Billie.
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