On Sunday February 24th and March 3rd, we're taking requests! Is there a spiritual topic you would like to hear Pastor Jason address? What are some of your favorite songs and hymns that we haven't sung in a while? Let us know on your Connection Card and we will
incorporate some into our worship on these Sundays.
First Sunday Benevolence
Beginning next Sunday, we will revive an old tradition here at First Congregational UCC. On communion Sunday each month, we will collect for our food pantry and benevolence ministry, which provides help to those that come to our church in need. You can use the extra "Deacons Fund" envelope that will be in your bulletin. Thank you!
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Ash
Wednesday is March 6th this year. Join us from 5:45 - 6:30 in the sanctuary for a brief service of song, scripture, and prayer as we enter the season of Lent, a period of more intentional attention to our spiritual lives.
Busy: Reconnecting With
an Unhurried God
The season of Lent has often been a time when we think about "giving something up”—a holdover from its penitential flavor in the medieval church. But what if we thought less about "giving up" and more about "making room?" In this Lent series, we will find out what it really costs to
be so busy. Let us reconnect to an unhurried God. Join us for what promises to be a unique worship experience beginning Sunday, March 10th.
Position Available
First Congregational United Church of Christ in Lake Worth, a socially and theologically progressive Christian spiritual community, is seeking a creative, nurturing individual who loves children to teach Sunday School. We encourage those 21 years of age or older to apply for this five hour a week position by emailing a resume, including references, to our office administrator, Mary Thompson, at mary@lakeworthchurch.org. The interview process will include a background screening. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, nationality, gender, or sexual orientation.
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Sunday, 2/24
11:30 a.m.
(after Sunday services)
This is a fundraiser to benefit our own Jolynn Spangler in her ongoing efforts to be re-united with her daughter, Joyce!
Any contributions to the sale can be dropped off at the church office on or before Friday 2/22 between the hours of 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.
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The Food Pantry is bare! Please donate non-perishable items such as tuna, canned pasta meals, mac & cheese, soups, canned vegetables (pop-top cans preferred), peanut butter and jelly. We provide food to those
in need on Monday and Wednesday each week
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Church Campout Overnight - March 9-10
If you enjoy camp activities including nature hikes, canoeing, fishing, swimming (in March) and singing around a campfire, please sign up to join church members at Everglades Youth Conservation Camp for an overnight on Saturday, March 9-10. The activities will start with lunch on Saturday
and conclude after lunch on Sunday. Cost is $15.00 per person for food and either $9 per person if you have a tent, or $12 per person for a bed in a cabin. Deadline for signing up is February 17. See Marilyn Stone for a reservation form or contact her at 605-464-0428 or stonemarilyn@gmail.com
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Stonewall Rebellion
A convergence of events is taking place in Lake Worth on the weekend of March 29-31. The L-Dub Film Festival will be opening at the Stonzek Theatre, and the Palm Beach Pride Festival is held here in Lake Worth. Our congregation is helping sponsor the Film Festival because 2019 marks
the fiftieth anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion. Stonewall is the beginning of open resistant on the part of what is now understood as the GLBTQ community. The documentary “Before Stonewall” has been remastered and will be shown on Friday night at the Stonzek Theatre. The director, Robert Rosenberg, will be part of a live Q&A and panel discussion after the screening. More information will be forthcoming, but mark your calendar for the evening of March 29 as a movie night and join us at
the Festival.
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Nehemiah Action April 8th
Our justice ministry's annual Nehemiah Action will be Monday evening, April 8th, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. This is the one time a year when we ALL come out and join 3000 other people of faith in holding our public officials accountable in insuring that all the residents of Palm Beach County are
treated fairly with justice. This year we are focusing on the issues of homelessness and police and community relations. Our people are our power - mark your calendars now to join us.
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Facebook
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. If you are on Facebook, you can keep up with what is happening "between Sundays" on our Facebook
page. | 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!
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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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