Please continue to check our Worship from Home website page for the latest updates from Kirk in the Hills!
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Livestream Worship at 9:15 a.m. |
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Sermon
The Book of Life: Mistakes
Scripture
Bulletin
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We are currently livestreaming one service only at 9:15 a.m. Please go to our Livestreaming website page to view the service! You can also view the service any time after it airs on our Livestreaming website page under Related Videos.
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Kirk Worship on the Radio
Faith Talk WLQV AM 1500 | FM 92.7
Tune in at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays to hear our worship service on the radio!
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Final Summer Carillon Series
Drive-in Concerts:
Saturday, August 29 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, August 30 at 10:45 AM
Join us as we wrap up our Summer Carillon Series with Kirk carillonneur Dennis Curry! Pack some snacks, park in any of our lots, and listen from your car!
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Video Update from Pastor Nate Phillips: Kirk Preschool
Kirk Preschool staff members welcome the children back this fall with special safety precautions in place.
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Campaign to Eliminate Medical Debt
for the City of Pontiac
We have now exceeded our $28,000 goal for medical debt relief in the City of Pontiac! Thank you!
Thanks to our partnership with the Pontiac Community Foundation and their contribution of $14k toward our goal, we have now eliminated $2.8 million in medical debt in the City of Pontiac by working through RIP Medical Debt, reaching our goal of raising $28,000! For every $1 that you gave, $100 of medical debt was paid.
To join our efforts and donate you can do any of the following:
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Worship at the Kirk
Sunday, September 6
10:00 a.m.
We continue to offer our Garden Service and we've added two other spaces at the Kirk—the Refectory and Sanctuary—for a simulcast via large screens with social distancing and limited capacity. This is a reservation-only worship service so that we can limit the number of people in each location.
You can choose to sit in the:
- Garden for a live in-person worship service
- Sanctuary for a simulcast via large screens
- Refectory for a simulcast via large screens
Advanced Registration is required; online and phone registration opens on Monday, August 31 at 9:00 a.m.
You’ll see the registration link posted on our website under Resources/Online Registration or click below. For phone reservations, call (248) 626-2515 during business hours.
(opens on Monday, August 31 at 9:00 a.m.)
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Update Letter from Pastor Nate Phillips
An update was sent via email to members on Monday, August 24. If you hear of members who did not receive this email, please have them contact Nancy at [email protected] to be sure they are on our mailing list.
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Save the Date: Kirk Homecoming!
(COVID-19 Edition)
Sunday, September 13
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Enjoy a boxed lunch and a quartet playing music on the porch, as we maintain social distancing, immediately following the Garden Service.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Join Pastor Marjorie for a healthy prayer walk around the beautiful grounds of the Kirk!
Space is limited to 100 people – look for the registration link coming out soon!
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The Kirk FAM!
We are proud to offer the Kirk FAM, a From-home Affiliate Membership opportunity for new friends connecting to the Kirk through our online worship, learning, and outreach. The Kirk FAM is for those who are connecting to our church from afar. We look forward to growing our Kirk FAMily in innovative ways—help us by spreading the word and sharing the links below with those who might be interested in becoming part of our Kirk FAM!
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Baptism Sundays
Private baptism services will be held on Sundays, September 20 and November 29, at 11:30 a.m. If you have a child to be baptized, please contact Jen Morris at [email protected] or (248) 973-8011 to register. Please note: Some families may be required to take a one-hour Preparing for Baptism class prior to the baptism service. |
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Kirk Pullovers
The Kirk staff and pastors wear their Kirk emblem with pride—right over our hearts! We are glad to announce that now you can have one of your own. The Kirk emblem is embroidered in multi-color on a heather blue Nike pullover. Click the link below to order one for yourself!
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Fall Small Groups
September 13–November 15
We invite you to join a small group this fall to build community and enrich your faith especially during this time when we need community more than ever! All small groups will start virtually on Zoom and hopefully become in-person as we progress.
If you have previously been a member of a small group and wish to remain in your group, you do not need to re-register. Please register if you would like to join a different small group or you are joining for the first time. If you have any questions, please email Pastor Angela at [email protected] or call her at (847) 769-9973.
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Connect • Adults
Click here for our most current list of Bible and book studies and small groups taking place via Zoom. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Angela Ryo at [email protected].
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Note: Cancellation
2020-2021 Confirmation Class
for 9th Grade Students
Due to COVID-19, we have decided to cancel the confirmation class this year. All those planning to participate will have the opportunity to join with next year’s class.
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Yoga By the Lake
Wednesdays
6:30–7:30 p.m.
New Time for September! All are welcome—beginners and experienced! Bring a mat, blanket or towel, and a water bottle.
Each participant will select a socially distanced spot on the lawn in the garden behind the church. We are asking that a donation be made to our yoga instructors who are so graciously giving of their time to help them financially while their yoga studio is closed due to the pandemic. A donation basket will be made available.
COVID and weather permitting • Spots are limited, so please sign up today!
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Last Weekend: Hope Against Trafficking: Books Needed!
They are looking for used (or new!) copies of two specific books:
The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Album and Becoming by Michelle Obama.
Please drop them off at the Kirk Welcome Center through the month of August on weekdays between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. or on Sundays at the Garden Service.
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Last Weekend: Pontiac Backpack Rally!
Even with the uncertainty of this time, children will have school and they need school supplies.
Please help us collect any of the items listed below and drop them off through the month of August at the Kirk Welcome Center between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on weekdays or on Sundays at the Garden Service.
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- Crayons 24–pack
- Washable markers
- No. 2 pencils
- Colored pencils
- Mechanical pencils
- Pencil sharpeners
- Highlighters
- Zippered pencil pouches
- Spiral notebooks (wide–ruled)
- Loose leaf paper
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- Two–pocket folders
- Note cards (white & color)
- Three–ring binders
- Glue sticks
- Scissors (blunt)
- Scissors (pointed)
- Pink erasers
- Rulers
- Flash cards: math & reading
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Hope Against Trafficking: Virtual 5K
Heroes for Hope
September 5–7
Support survivors of human trafficking with Heroes for Hope Virtual 5K. Your registration provides survivors of human trafficking with life impact skills.
Hope Against Trafficking is a 24-month residential program that provides restorative housing and comprehensive services focused on physical, mental, emotional and economic transformation for survivors of human trafficking.
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Register Today!
Sunday, September 27
Birmingham/Bloomfield CROP Hunger Walk
On Sunday, September 27, we will walk to fight hunger and the COVID-related need both in our community and around the world.
In this year’s pandemic edition, Team Kirk will walk Together in Spirit. Gather your friends, kids, and dogs for a fun CROP Walk in your own neighborhood or join others to walk around the Kirk campus with masks and social distancing.
Register regardless of where you plan to walk. The need for funds this year is greater than ever before, so please appeal to others to sponsor you. If you have questions, please contact Ann Manning at [email protected] or Sheri Falvay at [email protected].
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In Memoriam: Ken Pardonett passed away on August 24, 2020. He is survived by loving wife, Judy. Service information is not available at this time.
In Celebration: We celebrate with Bryan Clark and Michelle Ann who wed in a small ceremony at the Kirk on August 15, 2020.
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During this time when our building is closed, please continue to mail your pledges to the Kirk. Our mailing address is: Kirk in the Hills, 1340 W. Long Lake Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302. You may also give online. Thank you!
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Update from Accent Pontiac |
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Accent Pontiac • Save the Date & RSVP!
Accent Pontiac is hosting AP Block Party, a virtual concert featuring Accent Pontiac student musicians and guest artist performances. AP Block Party will stream on Friday, September 11 at 7:00 p.m. We hope you will join us to support Accent Pontiac! RSVP below!
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Realm Database
Tip of the week: You have an instant up-to-date Online Directory easily accessible in Realm by clicking on the top right search bar and simply typing a name!
Now is the perfect time to review and update your profile information! If you didn't receive any of the email invitations, we might have the wrong email address on file for you! Please email Nancy to get your account set up!
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We envision a world where every heart experiences
God's transforming love.
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