This Week at FCCLW 1/31/16
Published: Thu, 01/28/16
January 31, 2016
 Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance
 On Saturday Evening, February 13th, we will be holding our annual Valentine’s Day Dinner. We will gather together to enjoy a wonderful meal prepared under the direction of our own Chef Christopher Lepard. Tickets are $25 apiece with proceeds benefitting our kitchen renovation fund. Menu will include cornish game hen, mixed vegetables, wild rice, and a special chocolate dessert. |
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Gifts of the Dark Wood
 Ecclesia  This Sunday, we explored the topic of mercy, and how we are called to practice it in community. We also heard from Pastor Judy Hanlon about her church's ministry to LGBT asylum seekers in Worcester, Massachusetts. You can watch the service here. Psalm Forum  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 Psalms Forum meets every Sunday at 9:30 AM with insightful conversation among those gathered. You can see an outline of what was discussed and participate virtually by sharing your questions and observations on our website. Church in Society Justice Series  Mark your calendar for the first in a series of Church in Society Justice Programs,"Black Lives Matter, Moral Mondays, Mainstream Politics: 2016 African American Activism in the Context of African American History", which will be held in our church parlor on Friday, January 29 at 7:00 pm. The talk will be presented by Dr. Mark Solomon, Professor Emeritus of History at Simmons College. The talk will be preceded by a Bring-a-dish meal at 6:00 pm. Open discussion will follow. Dr. Solomon, an associate of the prestigious WEB Dubois Institute of African and African American History at Harvard, is an internationally known public intellectual and author, and has also been a leader of the US Peace Council and the Committees of Correspondence for Democracy and Socialism. RSVP to Carol Lewis at clewismft@aol.com or 561-346-4161 for the meal. CROS Volunteers Christians Reaching Out to Society provides people to take tickets at Artigras each year. They are in need of volunteers for Sunday, February 15th. There are two shifts, 8:30 to 1:30 and 1:00 to 5:00, with 20 volunteers needed at each shift. All volunteers must register online no later than February 5, 2016. Please contact Danielle Devine at 561-271-1566 ordevine@crosministries.org for more information. 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
 Sunday January 31st after Worship 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.
Heifer Project Our SpiritKidz collected $32.25 during Advent to send to Heifer International, an organization that supplies livestock to people in developing nations. The Mission Committee is inviting us to match their contribution next Sunday, January 31st, during the fellowship time after worship. Painting Party We are looking for a group of 2-3 people to help paint the parlor kitchen before we put down our new flooring. If you are able to help, either on a Saturday or during the week, contact Janet Lisle for more information.
Sunday, February 7th, we will celebrate the big day with a "tailgate party" with all your favorites after the worship service. We will also be collecting canned goods and money for CROS Ministries. Bring your spare change (and bills!) to put in the soup pots as we tackle hunger! 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
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