This Week at FCCLW 11/16/14

Published: Thu, 11/13/14


November 16, 2014                                                                                 
 
            
 
 
Join us on November 19th for our monthly Evening Prayer and Worship Service. We will gather at 6:30 to pray and sing together and explore the topic of "Prayer as Breathing." 

Church Clean up
Join us this Saturday, November 15th, here at the church from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM as we spruce up the grounds for the advent season. We will be washing windows, spreading some mulch, and tackling some other projects. See Bob Lily  for more information.







Economic Justice
There will be an Economic Justice Task Force meeting on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at 11:45 am in the parlor. Anyone interested in learning more about how we as a church can continue to be part of the economic and environmental solutions is welcome to participate. Get a cup of coffee and come join us. Carol Lewis will give a report on the Economic Justice Leaders' Event in Cleveland last month and provide information about opportunities for education and action for the economy and the environment.
 
Blessed to Serve

This Sunday we recognized the many ways we minister together as First Congregational United Church of Christ as we wrapped up our series, Blessed to Be a Blessing. You can view Sunday's sermon here.  Next Sunday, we return to the lectionary and spend time together with Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew.

 
Musicians Needed

As our Sunday morning worshiping congregation continues to grow in diversity, the desire has been expressed that we explore a wider variety of music and worship styles when we gather. To do that, we need your help! Do you play an instrument? Did you play an instrument and are you willing to pick it up again? We want to worship in ways that connect with people of many cultures and generations. Would you be willing to accompany congregational singing on a guitar? How about a flute solo at the offertory? How are you willing to participate in our worship service? Let Pastor Jason know.
 
Renewal Book Group
 
 
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What is Happening to
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You are invited to preview the film "When God Left the Building" with Pastor Jason on Thursday evening, November 20th, at 7:00 PM, with discussion following. You can read more about the movie and watch the trailer here.
 
 
Annual Meeting
Our Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, November 16th, following our worship service. All are invited to attend. Members are requested to attend and be prepared to vote on our budget and officers for 2015.
 
 
Online Giving
Have you explored the opportunity of electronic giving? You can choose to have a set amount taken from your bank account on a regular basis or you can make a one (or more) time gift by checking account or credit card on our website. Your regular electronic giving means that your gift is available for ministry even when you are away (or forgot your checkbook!). Thank you for your continued support of the ministry of First Congregational Church!

 
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