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.
Early Worship and Parade
On Sunday, March 31st, we will gather for worship early, at 9:00, and then make our way downtown where those who are able will march in the Pride Parade. This
is a first time venture for us and an excellent opportunity to show our support for the LGBTQ community in Palm Beach County.
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.
Easter Lilies/OGHS
Any profit from the sale of Easter Lilies will be sent with our one Great Hour of Sharing collection. Thank you for your participation.
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Due to the Run-Off Election scheduled for Tuesday, March 26th, the Community Dinner on that day has been cancelled. Dinners will be resume on Tuesday, April 2nd.
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Trustees has changed their meeting day and time. They will now meet on the fourth Tuesday each month at 6:30 p.m.
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Stonewall
Rebellion
The struggle for freedom is at the core os human experience. It is proclaimed yearly at Passover, Bastille Day, and Cinco de Mayo, and the Fourth of July. Pride Weekend is one to those days. But to understand the need for
freedom, it is necessary to know the enslavement that created the yearning. The documentary movie “Before Stonewall” shows the beginning of open resistant on the part of what is now understood as the LGBTQ community. The movie has been remastered and is being shown on Friday night, March 29 at 7:00 pm at the Lake Worth Playhouse in downtown Lake Worth. The director, Robert Rosenberg, will be part of a live Q&A and panel discussion after the screening.
Our congregation is helping sponsor this year's Film Festival because 2019 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion. Tickets are now available from Marilyn Stone or in the church office, at the low price of
$7.00.
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Active Parenting Class
Are you wanting some help getting your child or children to do their homework or their chores or to get to bed on time? Are you worried about how to prepare them to avoid peer pressure to get involved in drugs or sex? Is
bullying or gangs a problem at your school or in your neighborhood? Parenting in the 21st Century is a difficult job and the most important one in your life. Get help with these and other concerns by joining the Active Parenting Class, a six session, video-discussion course that will be held at this church on Friday nights, April 5, 12, & 26, May 3, 10, 17 at 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Carol Lewis, a Florida Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, will be the facilitator. The cost is $75 per
individual or $120 per couple. Workbooks are $15. Subsidies are available if needed. To register, contact Carol at 561-346-4161 or clewis@ccccpb.org.
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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