Week-at-a-Glance & Announcements

By Gina Hardiman / May 27, 2025

A calendar of events for the coming week plus the latest announcements from the ministries of Fourth.

Children’s Library Update

By Jennifer Horst / May 19, 2025

The Children’s Library is filled with a wonderful mix of Bible books and storybooks, creating a space where faith and imagination come together.

The Fellows Class of 2025 Bids Fond Farewell

By Susan Kemp / May 12, 2025

Throughout the year, Fourth’s fellows have regularly chronicled their observations on their own blog; below is the latest installment:

photo of congregation from the balcony

Annual Meeting of the Congregation

By Susan Kemp / January 21, 2025

All church members are encouraged to stay after the 11 a.m. service February 2, 12:30 p.m., to vote on the 2024 budget and candidates for church office.

A New Look to the Children’s Area

By Jean Bronson / January 15, 2025

In the spring of 2023, we began a conversation about how to make the large, off-white maze of our children’s area more child-friendly.

photo of congregant with Bible during church

Scripture Reading Plans: Reading Through the Bible in 2025

By Rev. Jules Grisham / December 30, 2024

A few years back, I developed a plan for daily reading through the Scripture in one year, with a view toward preparing pastoral interns for ordination.

Meet the 2024-25 Class of Fourth Fellows

By Susan Kemp / September 24, 2024

During morning services a couple Sundays ago, we were pleased to welcome the new class of Fourth Fellows as they embark upon their nine months of “whole-life discipleship done by the whole church.” Fourth Fellows is a Christian formation and leadership program for young adults that have recently completed college or graduate school. The program…

Fourth’s Partnership with Cornerstone School

By John T. Oliver / July 15, 2024

“Cornerstone to me is a family and a place of refuge every day… I am so blessed to be able to go here.”

Assistive Listening System

By Susan Kemp / June 18, 2024

This assistive listening system makes a profound difference in worship for those hard of hearing, providing a more comfortable experience for the listener.

Ministry in South Sudan

By Dr. Robert Norris / June 10, 2024

The vision, so powerfully proclaimed at that Sunday evening service years ago, has borne fruit amidst much pain and loss.

Support Groups at Fourth

By Rev. Corey Gray / May 30, 2024

In any given week, there are multiple support groups meeting at Fourth or online which strive to help those in our midst who are navigating particular life challenges.

New in the Library

By Jennifer Horst / May 6, 2024

Fourth’s Library has always been a pleasant place to study, browse, or relax with a good read, and now it’s also a safer environment for the books.