This annual ceremony is one of the highlights of the church year for many of us. Join celebrants Bonnie Withers and Elaine Castles as we gather in the lovely home and garden of Tom and Marie Louise Penchoen to celebrate the glories of spring and the warmth of our religious community. As an added bonus, we will have a special guest appearance by the Riverside Community Church Chancel Choir. The service will be very kid-friendly, and our new child care attendant Elaina Kingston will be on hand to help out. So this will be a great opportunity for families to participate. The service will be followed by a potluck lunch. Please bring a flower to share. If you can’t make it in person, the service will also be available on Zoom.

Directions: The Penchoen’s live at 2556 Eastside Drive, Hood River. Go south on highway 35 from Hood River, turn East at Pine Grove gas station (Van Horn Dr), then turn south on Eastside Drive (at the old Pine Grove Elementary School).  Park along Eastside Drive, or in one of the neighboring orchard turnouts.