Community Life
Week of August 16th, 2026
Blessing of the Backpacks - THIS SUNDAY, August 16th
Calling all students & educators! Join us Sunday, August 16th as we offer a Blessing of the Backpacks. As a part of our regular worship service we will give space to honor, bless, and pray over all of our students and educators returning to the classroom. Feel free to invite any friends who might appreciate a special blessing to, & as always - please reach out if you have clarifying questions. Super hope to see you all up front!
FINAL Music in the Garden - THIS SUNDAY August 16th @6pm
What could be better than relaxing in the garden with your friends on a summer night while enjoying live music from some of your favorite musicians? You're right - that's about as good as it gets! Join us this summer for Music in the Garden as we combine the beauty of our outdoor space with the gifts of our musicians in a casual atmosphere to foster community at Council Tree Covenant Church. We encourage you to bring your dinner or some snacks to share with a neighbor and join us for some of the best of what summer at Council Tree has to offer.
Find Your Why - August 22 @ 9am - 12:30pm
Many churches continue to carry out ministry by addressing the what and how questions. Much of Jesus' ministry was to remind God's people of why they were invited to live differently. When we know our why, our what and how become much more impactful.
We want to hear YOUR VOICE. Please plan to join us August 22 for this 3 1/2 hour workshop led by Lexi Lang and Brian Johnson. Click here for more information and to RSVP.
Light snacks and beverages will be available throughout. Lunch after the workshop will be potluck style. Please bring your favorite salad to share. The church will provide bread and dessert.
CHILDCARE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT. Please contact Stacy if you plan to bring your kids along.
Faith Family Hospitality Needs You!
We are again hosting homeless families at Council Tree.
We are thankful for your willingness to serve in the past and invite you to join us again. Our rotation begins Sunday August 23rd through Sunday August 30th. If you can help out please click here to sign-up.
Immerse: Messiah
Immerse is designed to help communities experience the Bible together in a unique and powerful way. Over the course of this fall and into the new year, we will read the entire New Testament together! Each week, participants read the assigned reading on their own and then we will gather on Sunday mornings to have discussions where you can share your observations and questions based on the week’s reading. Join us at 9:00am on Sunday mornings for a time of facilitated conversation around where God has met you through His Word each week beginning on Sunday, October 4. To learn more, watch this video that explains the story behind Immerse. If you would like to participate, please order your Immerse: Messiah book in advance and join us on Sunday mornings!
Order books here by September 12th to get a group discount.
Christian Formation - Special Summer Edition
Engage With Habakkuk - Sunday, August 30th
As a supplement for our summer sermon series, we have been gathering once a month at 9 AM to process together the messages we've heard. These are more discussion than class and we would love to have you at our final discussion for the series on August 30th @9am. Mike Haddorff will guide the discussion.
Upcoming Preaching Schedule
August 16 - Max Lee
August 23 - Don Boxley
August 30 - Heidi Wiebe
September 6 - Heidi Wiebe
Save the Date
Mark your calendars for these upcoming Council Tree events:
August 15 - A Biblical Theology of Marriage and Family Discipleship with Max Lee from NPTS, Saturday @ 9am-12pm
August 16 - Blessing of the Backpacks
August 16 - Music in the Garden, Sunday @6-8pm
August 22 - Find Your Why, Saturday @9am
August 23-30 - Faith Family Hospitality, Sunday @6pm
August 30 - Engage with Habakkuk, Sunday @9am
September 13 - Business Meeting, Sunday @6pm
September 19 - Tools for Navigating Complexity in Ministry with Cheryl Lynn Alexander-Bermudez from NPTS, Saturday @ 9am-12pm
October 4 - Fall Garden Festival, @4-6pm
Heidi's Office Hours
Tuesday and Thursday - 9am-4pm
Walk-in Office Hours
Monday-Thursday - 1pm-4pm
Other times by appointment
Volunteer Opportunities
From the beginning of creation, God established holy rhythms of life and service for those who follow in God’s path. We each have personal seasons of rest and restoration, and of new life and service. Council Tree encourages spiritual wondering alongside the Holy Spirit to discern what spiritual season you may be in.
If you find yourself in a place where you have margin to serve, we could definitely use your gifts! If you feel God is calling you to explore serving, we would encourage you to start an exploratory conversation with a team lead to find out more.
Click here to find out some of the many serving opportunities that are currently available.
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