This Week at FCCLW 1/8/17

Published: Thu, 01/05/17

 
January 8, 2017                                                                 
 
The Enneagram Journey
















Beginning Wednesday, January 25th at 6:30 PM, we will be engaging a twelve week study of the Enneagram. The Enneagram is an ancient, newly discovered tool that is beneficial for people in the personal, interpersonal and social spheres of human existence. It is extraordinarily useful because it works. Each of us has life experience that has given us a degree of self-knowledge; however there is always a deepening clarity we discover through our Enneagram type. The awareness that comes is like a light shining in one’s closet.
 
This 12 week course will be facilitated by Pastor Jason and include teaching by Suzanne Stabile who has 20 years of experience in teaching the enneagram. The cost of the material is $50.  You can find out more information on the website.
 
Journey of the Universe
 
This film presents for the first time an epic story of comic, Earth, and human transformation.
 
Beautifully filmed on the Greek island of Samos, evolutionary philosopher Brian Thomas Swimme weaves a compelling story of the unfolding universe and humanity’s evolving place in it. This engaging narrative combines scientific discoveries in astronomy, geology, biology, ecology and biodiversity with humanistic insights concerning the nature of the cosmos.
 
Big science, big history, big culture, the Journey of the Universe project was created by Brian Thomas Swimme and Mary Evelyn Tucker with a team of expert scientists, scholars, and filmmakers.
 
Join us on Friday, February 3rd for a potluck dinner at 6:00 PM and film and discussion at 6:30. CLICK HERE for more information


Sunday


Join us Sunday, January 8th as we remember the baptism of Jesus, renew our own baptism vows, and hear the invitation to see the world and see ourselves the way that God sees. You are a beloved child of God!

 
Renewal Book Club
The book selection for January is Rise of the Rocket Girls, The Women Who Propelled Us. from Missiles to the Moon to Mars by Nathalia Holt. On Tuesday, January 17 at 6:30 pm in the church parlor, we will be discussing this book and this amazing period of U.S. history when both women and rockets achieved new heights! It is not necessary to read the book to join us for conversation.


Abrahamic Reunion Interfaith Peace Concert

Tuesday, January 10, 7 – 9 pm
Friends Quaker Meetinghouse, 823 N A Street
 
Join us for a night of beauty, music, friendship, and interfaith peace. We'll enjoy a Jewish musical offering from Noam Brown supported by local Reggae-All-Stars Drummer Marijah, Christian music that's fun to sing along with by Kalimba & Friends, and an hour-long set by Elahi, a Middle East Musical Ensemble led by Sheikh Abedelsalam and Isra Manasra. The concert is free to all! A suggested donation of $10-20 supports the interfaith peacemaking of the Abrahamic Reunion.

Facebook Live


As much as we love gathering together on Sunday mornings, there are times when we are out of town or otherwise unable to be there in person. You can now watch our worship service live on Facebook right on your computer, tablet, or smart phone. At 10:30 on Sunday just head over to our Facebook page and join us!
 
 
 


 

 

 


 

 
 
Superbowl of Caring
Join us Sunday, February 5th after the worship service for our annual tailgate party sponsored by our Men's Fellowship. We will also be collecting your spare change and bills for CROS ministries in the national Souper Bowl of Caring.

Florida U.C.C. Women

The First Congregational Church will host the February 4th meeting of the Gold Coast Regional Florida U. C.C. Women (advanced registration required, see Carol Lewis, Ginny Somerville, or Janet Lisle)

Toiletries
The Mission Committee would like to replenish the following toiletries (sample/trial size, please)
for our Community Dinner
give-away;
      Razors
      Tooth brushes
      Tooth Paste
      Hand Sanitizer
      Small Tissue Packages


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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