We'll gather around the giant fire, sing songs, throw footballs and frisbees around, and eat pizza and s'mores to our stomach's delight.

We'll meet at 2BC at 6 p.m. to ride the bus out to the property. We'll be back to 2BC at 10 p.m. Please bring a chair. This event is all outdoors in the dewy grass and cold wind, so please wear appropriate shoes, layers of clothes, and coats for outdoor cold weather. There is no cost for this event, but registration is required so we can plan.

Everyone is invited to our October Second Wednesdays Dinner! We’ll gather on Wednesday, October 8, from 5:30 to 7 pm in the Social Room. Our menu features pulled pork, beans, chips, and coleslaw.

Second Wednesday Dinners are an informal gathering for our church family to enjoy a meal and spend time together. They are family-friendly, and kids are welcome. The cost for dinner is $5 per person with a $20 family maximum. No reservations needed, and we’ll pay at the door.

All women are invited to our monthly Women on Mission meetings on the second Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Assembly room.

Senior Adults gather for Coffee and Conversation on the first and third Mondays of each month. The first Monday is at 10:00 a.m., and the third Monday is at 1:00 p.m. Please bring your mug and plan to enjoy a time of fellowship.

This month’s Food Share list and Schumacher Snack Pack donation information:

FOR IN AS MUCH

• Soup Broth 

• Chunky Soup

• Kleenex

• Brownie Mix

• Canned Mandarin Oranges

• Canned Pineapple

• Toothpaste

• Graham Crackers

• Snack Crackers

SCHUMACHER SNACK PACKS:

• Canned Pasta

• Soup

• Granola Bars

• Mac-n-Cheese

Food Share Sunday is held on the first Sunday of every month. Please leave your donations in the red wagons located in the Welcome Center. The wagons will be available the week before Food Share Sunday. Donations supply the In As Much food pantry and the Schumacher after-school snack packs.

It's time for the Men’s Breakfast to begin again for 2025-26. We meet on the first Saturday morning of the month in the Social Room and occasionally at area restaurants. All men are invited.

Students, we are going to Chicken ‘N Pickle on Saturday, September 20! Registration is open and required for planning purposes. All middle and high school students, regardless of their level of experience, are welcome. Cost is $20.

 We'll meet at 2BC at 2:20 p.m. to drive the bus there. (Please get to the church at 2:20 so we can leave promptly at 2:30.) We'll be back at church at 5:30 p.m.

The cost is $20, which includes unlimited pickleball and lawn games. Students may bring extra money if they'd like to order food while we're there.

Each student needs a signed permission slip to attend. This is the same annual permission slip we collected before the pool parties. If you've already turned in the permission slip, you don't need to submit another one until next August!

If your student hasn't turned in a permission slip, please click here to print out a permission form and have them bring it to Innermission on Sunday or on Saturday, September 20. Or, we'll have forms available to sign when you drop off your student at church for Chicken N Pickle.

All women are invited to our monthly WOW Lunches. These lunches are a fun time to get together with friends and make new ones! Our next lunch is scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, at 11:30 a.m. at La Costa. Please RSVP to Cheryl Williams at kctcacs@sbcglobal.net by noon on September 15. Hope to see you there!

Senior Adults gather for Coffee and Conversation on the first and third Mondays of each month. The first Monday is at 10:00 a.m., and the third Monday is at 1:00 p.m. Please bring your mug and plan to enjoy a time of fellowship.

9:00 — No Worship Service

9:00-11:00 — Ministry Fair (Social Room) & Continental Breakfast

10:00-10:45 — Bible Study/Community Groups

11:00 — One Combined Worship Service

We're excited to launch our new Community Ministry Groups this fall. For those of you who attended the Imagine: Next Retreat, you may recall that we divided into multiple groups on Saturday, based on areas of interest. Most of these groups will become a Community Ministry Group. The purpose of the groups is to make 2BC more inclusive and welcoming for all people.

What: Community Ministry Groups

Who: Everyone at 2BC is welcome to join a group. A 2BC member will lead each group.

When: Sign-ups will happen in person at the September 14 Ministry Fair in the Social Room and after worship. The groups request a one-year commitment with monthly meetings.

Where: Groups will decide on a meeting location. The work the groups do will occur throughout our church and community.

Here's a list of the groups:

• Education Level

• Ethnicity & Race

• Financial Means

• Gender

• LGBTQ+

• National Origin

• Neurodiversity/Range of Abilities

• Political Perspective

For more information, contact Rachel Mumaw-Schweser by email or call the church office.

Food Drive at Price Chopper Cancelled

Unfortunately, we had to cancel our In As Much Ministries food drive that was scheduled for Saturday at Price Chopper. We're going to try to find a time to reschedule. We'll keep you posted.

Rehearsals are set to begin on September 10 for our annual Celebrate the Season Christmas Concert. This year's concert will take place on Saturday, December 13, at 3:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.

We are especially excited about the concert this year because Mark Hayes is our guest conductor. He is an award-winning composer, arranger, and conductor known for his contributions to choral, piano, and orchestral music.

If you don't have time to be in the choir year-round but enjoy singing, this is a great opportunity to join the choir for a few months. You are welcome to join us! We rehearse weekly on Wednesdays from 7 to 7:45 p.m., and the first Christmas rehearsal is September 10. Contact Chip Handrich at chandrich@2bcliberty.org with questions.

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We'll meet on two Tuesdays a month at 4:30 p.m. at various restaurants around Liberty.

Our summer dates are:

September 9 - Hot Dog Roast & Potluck at Clara Howerton’s house

We are excited that our next Pastoral Resident, Jana Atkinson-Morga, will be here soon. We're gathering gift cards from Liberty and Kansas City restaurants and grocery stores as a welcome gift. You can drop off gift cards in the basket at the Welcome Center desk now until September 7.

Jana's first Sunday will be September 7, and her first day in the office is September 2. Mark your calendars for a welcome reception for Jana and Dave on September 7! More details coming soon.

Children's choirs resume NEXT Sunday, September 7 at 9:30 a.m. (For more details on each choir's activities and leadership, check last week's newsletter.)

PreK - 1st Graders (Melody Makers) Room 212

Children in grades 2-5 (Music Makers) Room 409

Remember:

• We need parents, teens, and other adults to take turns helping in this room. No musical skills are required - just extra eyes and hands in the room for safety and efficiency. (And helpers are welcome to join in the fun!) If you would serve for a couple different weeks this semester as a room helper in this choir, sign up here. (Thank you!)

• If you have a creative idea (with ANY kind of art) that you'd like to lead for a session or two, let Angie know!

Both choirs meet from 9:30-10:00 a.m. each Sunday - beginning September 7. Drop off your kid(s) at 9:30 and then go down to the Welcome Center to grab coffee and chat with fellow parents before you head to Bible study!

This month’s Food Share list and Schumacher Snack Pack donation information are available here. Food Share Sunday is held on the first Sunday of every month. Please leave your donations in the red wagons located in the Welcome Center. The wagons will be available the week before Food Share Sunday. Donations supply the In As Much food pantry and the Schumacher after-school snack packs.

Drop off donations to be used for Lillian Shumacher Elementary School’s snack packs on the first Sunday of the month in the red wagons at the Kansas Street entrance.

This months items are fruit cups, canned soup, and canned pasta.

It's time for the Men’s Breakfast to begin again for 2025-26. We meet on the first Saturday morning of the month in the Social Room and occasionally at area restaurants. All men are invited.

The Sanctuary Handbell Choir will begin weekly rehearsals on Wednesday, September 3, from 6:00-6:50 p.m., in the Choir Room.

If you are interested in joining or being a substitute ringer, please contact Christie White at Christie64068@yahoo.com or through the phone number listed in the HUB. Previous musical or ringing experience is helpful for this ensemble.

 If you are interested in a more beginning or intermediate level, Grade 4 through adult, contact Christie about that, too.

 We will have a table at the Ministry Fair on Sunday, September 14, and will be happy to answer any questions. We hope to see you there!

All women are invited to our monthly Women on Mission meetings on the second Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Assembly room. Our speaker in September is Judy Miller, who will share her experiences from a recent trip to South Africa with Thrive Ministries.

Senior Adults gather for Coffee and Conversation on the first and third Mondays of each month. The first Monday is at 10:00 a.m., and the third Monday is at 1:00 p.m. Please bring your mug and plan to enjoy a time of fellowship.

The Church office will be closed on Labor Day, September 1, 2025. If you need to reach the pastor on call during that time, call the office and follow the prompts. The Senior Adult Coffee and Conversation will meet at Clara Howerton’s home.

Join Us for Rachel's Ordination Service

Everyone is invited to the ordination service for Pastoral Resident Rachel Mumaw-Schweser on Sunday, August 31, at 3 p.m. in the sanctuary. We'll have a reception after the service in the Assembly Room to congratulate Rachel. We hope you can join us for this special service!

We'll meet on two Tuesdays a month at 4:30 p.m. at various restaurants around Liberty.

Our summer dates are:

August 26 - Three Halves BBQ

September 9 - Hot Dog Roast & Potluck at Clara Howerton’s house

Summer Golf League

Every Monday at 5

2BC Summer Golf League is underway, and it's not too late to join! We play weekly on Mondays at 5:00 p.m. at different golf courses around the Liberty area, including Hodge Park, Shoal Creek, Winterstone, Excelsior Springs, and Hidden Valley (Lawson), weather permitting. The cost varies by course, usually about $35 for nine holes and a cart. Please call or text Brad Peck at 816-591-8208 to be added to the group text or for more information. Hope to see you there!