This Week at FCCLW 1/10/16

Published: Thu, 01/07/16

 
January 10, 2016                                                                        
 

 
Bruce Linser Concert
         


Tickets are currently on sale for Bruce Linser's concert, next Sunday March 17th. We are looking forward to a great afternoon together, listening to Bruce's amazing interpretations of American standards and Broadway favorites. Tickets can be purchased after worship on Sunday or on our website.
 
 
Ecclesia


This Sunday, we began a six-week journey through our mission statement “called to practice faith, mercy, and justice in community.” A church isn’t a place we go to. It is who we are, who we are called to be. We will explore our core values of faith, mercy, and justice. And we will ponder what it means to practice them in community. We are looking forward to this time together! You can find this week's sermon, "Called," and join the conversation on our website. 

Sunday Morning Bible Study
 First Congregational United Church of Christ is going to read through the Psalms in 2016! You are invited to join us in reading through the song book of the Bible.

Our first Psalms Forum met this Sunday and an insightful conversation was had by those gathered. You can see an outline of what was discussed and participate virtually by sharing your questions and observations on our website.

New Study Group: The Way


Long before Paul was upset with his teaching of The Way; long before Mark, Q, or Thomas; long before Matthew or Luke used the works of Mark, Q, or Thomas, and a very long time before John would write, people were listening to what Joshua was saying and doing. I invite you to join me in a five week exploration of The Way. In our time together will explore the wisdom teachings of Joshua Ben Joseph who would become know as Jesus of Nazareth.

Join us for this five-week group beginning Thursday, January 7th at 7:00 PM.
 
 
Newcomer's Orientation

Have you been hanging out with us for a while and want to learn more about who we are as a church? Join us for lunch and conversation onJanuary 31st. You can find more information here. 


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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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If you are on Facebook, you can keep up with what is happening "between Sundays" on our Facebook page. First, go to our page and "Like" us. However, just liking us does not mean that you will see everything we post. Each of our Facebook posts only goes to about 2% of the people who like our page. To make sure you see everything, after you like us, go to the pull-down menu on the "Like" button and click "Get Notifications." This way everything that we post will show up on your own Facebook wall.