Join us for an evening with author, Jeff Chu, as he discusses his book: “Good Soil.”

RSVP via phone or email: office@wsucc.com | (717) 464-3462.

In his late thirties, Jeff Chu left his job as a magazine writer and found himself at Princeton Theological Seminary’s “Farminary”—a twenty-one-acre working farm where students learn to cultivate the earth while examining life’s biggest questions. Now, he unpacks what he learned about creating “good soil,” both literally and figuratively, drawing lessons from the rhythms of growth, decay, and regeneration that define life on the land.

In gorgeous, transporting reflections, Chu introduces us to the cast of characters, human and not, who became his teachers. While observing the egrets that visit the pond, the worms that turn waste into fertile soil, and the Chinese long beans that get passed over in the farm’s CSA, Chu considers our desire to belong, the story behind the food on our plate, and the significance of his own roots. What is the earth trying to tell us, if we’ll only stop and listen?

Good Soil helps readers connect to the land and to one another at a time when we seem drawn most to the phones in our hands. For nature lovers, foodies, and anyone who has daydreamed about a more fulfilling life, this book is a tribute to friendship, to the sacredness of our bond with the natural world, and to how love can grow from the most unlikely of places.

Jeff Chu is an award-winning journalist and editor-at-large at Travel+Leisure. He is the author of Does Jesus Really Love Me? and the co-author, with the late Rachel Held Evans, of the New York Times bestseller Wholehearted Faith. Chu is a former Time staff writer and Fast Company editor whose work has also appeared in The New York Times Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and Modern Farmer. In his weekly newsletter, “Notes of a Make-Believe Farmer,” Chu writes about spirituality, gardening, food, travel, and culture. He lives with his husband, Tristan, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Our congregation is led by the Consistory, our lay leadership team. They meet every fourth Monday to prayerfully navigate congregational decision-making, administrative tasks, and other church needs. Reach out to President Dick Peipher with any questions or concerns: office@wsucc.com.

We are celebrating God's faithfulness to our graduates. Join us for a pre-ception at 8:30 a.m. followed by Worship at 9:30 a.m.

Join us in the Fellowship Hall to enjoy juggling fun with Boston Bachert. Learn more at https://www.bostonbachert.com/gospel.

Teachers and children attending our Willow Street UCC Preschool are invited for a special end-of-year celebration in our Worship service! We love our preschool!

Our congregation is led by the Consistory, our lay leadership team. They meet every fourth Monday to prayerfully navigate congregational decision-making, administrative tasks, and other church needs. Reach out to President Dick Peipher with any questions or concerns: office@wsucc.com.

Join us for a special Sunday celebrating our call to care for Creation!

Join us at 6:15 a.m. for our Sunrise Service or 9:30 a.m. for our Traditional Easter Worship Service.

Sunrise takes place at the Willow Street UCC cemetery. Bring a lawn chair if you'd like! Come back to Willow Street Church after for light refreshments or to attend our 9:30 a.m. worship service!

Join us for our special Palm Sunday celebrations!

Our congregation is led by the Consistory, our lay leadership team. They meet every fourth Monday to prayerfully navigate congregational decision-making, administrative tasks, and other church needs. Reach out to President Dick Peipher with any questions or concerns: office@wsucc.com.

Our congregation is led by the Consistory, our lay leadership team. They meet every fourth Monday to prayerfully navigate congregational decision-making, administrative tasks, and other church needs. Reach out to President Dick Peipher with any questions or concerns: office@wsucc.com.

What better season than New Year to pause, look back, look around, look to God and look ahead?

In a guided session of reflection, Willow Street Church member, Rev. Jim Haun, will be inviting us to consider God's hand in our lives.

It is not as intense as it may sound, and you will be surprised by the joy experienced and insights received.

This will all be done in a relaxed setting around tables in our chapel, and will start with a light brunch from 10:30 to 11:00.

There is no charge. A sign up is in the Gathering Place, or just show up!

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