February 2016
Next Work Day
As we continue in the transition of ownership of the building at 1401 6th Ave from First Christian Church to SOMA, we will be holding a number of work days. The next one is coming up on Saturday, March 5th; we’ll start working at 10:00am and be wrapped up by early afternoon. During this day we will continue sorting through things and helping the
Week of Feb. 22
Here’s what SOMA’s up to: WORSHIP GATHERING February 28th: Worship Gathering and Fellowship Meal We will be meeting at the regular time (11:15am) & place (the Berkshire) to share conversation, pray and sing together. We will continue in our series talking about “Why we do what we do” and Kathy Kinzer-Downs will be joining us. After the service, we will share in a light
First Work Day
Well we’ve officially begun the transition to our new space at 1401 6th Ave! If you missed the announcement about that move, you can check out the details in this We’re Moving! post. On Saturday, February 6th we spent time with the congregation of First Christian Church helping them transition out of the building. We put all of our muscles to good work, moving out many pieces
Week of Feb. 15
Here’s what SOMA’s up to: WORSHIP GATHERING February 21st: Worship Gathering, Children’s Environment, and Fellowship Meal We will be meeting at the regular time (11:15am) & place (the Berkshire) to share conversation, pray and sing together. We will continue in our series talking about “Why we do what we do.” Children’s Environment will be available for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade. After the service, we will share in a light fellowship meal. GIVING UPDATE January
Week of February 8
February 14th: Worship Gathering, Communion, and Potluck Lunch We will be meeting at the regular time (11:15am) & place (the Berkshire) to share conversation, pray and sing together. Jalen Byrd will be sharing some of his story and we will continue in our series talking about “Why we do what we do.” After the service, we will share in our monthly potluck lunch so please bring a dish to share with
We’re Moving!
The Quick Story Midway through 2015, the leadership of First Christian Church, which had their last worship service on November 1st after over 100 years in Beaver Falls, reached out to The SOMA Gathering to discuss the possibility of us acquiring their building. This conversation became an offer to gift us the building, with the hope that it will continue to be a ministry
Week of February 1
Here’s what SOMA’s up to: WORSHIP GATHERING February 7th: Worship Gathering, Children’s Environment, Elder Ordination, and Fellowship Meal Lots going on this Sunday! We will be meeting at the regular time (11:15am) & place (the Berkshire) to share conversation, pray and sing together. Children’s Environment will be available for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade. We will be ordaining Dave Slebodnik and Jerryn Carson as our first elders and will also