This Week at First Congregational UCC

Published: Fri, 08/16/13


August 16, 2013                                                                                             
 
Looking for a Great Church?: Loving Others
 "A great commitment to the Great Commandments and the Great Commission, with great compassion, will grow a great church." 

This Sunday we looked at the third element of the Great Commandment, loving others. Unfortunately, the service wasn't recorded. We explored the power of simply loving others through greeting, serving, and reaching out to one another. We recognized the power of gathering together each week to encourage one another, hold one another accountable, and practice the civility and compassion we long to see in the world around us.

This week, we will move on to the Great Commission, talking about becoming disciples and inviting others into an experience of discipleship to Jesus. I look forward to worshipping with you!


 
 

 
 
 







 
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We talked a couple of weeks ago about how one step toward loving God is to create space for God on a daily basis. Pastor Jason listed some ways to do that on his blog this week. You can see his article here. If you aren't the meditator/journaler type, you will enjoy this article from Nancy Ortberg on other ideas for engaging with the Divine.
 

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