“New Year, New You”: this is the message we get from pop
culture, year after year. We vow to make changes to our diet, exercise habits, or lifestyle, but in spite of those resolutions, many things stay the same. This may be cause for disappointment, but there is some consistency we can celebrate. God’s promises to us do not change with the calendar or the latest fitness trend. So maybe, along with focusing our energy and attention on making (and, often, breaking) promises to ourselves, let’s spend the first part of the new year also appreciating God’s
unbreakable promises.
Join us each week as we remind ourselves of God’s great and wonderful promises to us!
February 2nd - God’s Promise of Blessing
February 9th - God’s Promise of Guidance
February 16th - God’s Promise of
Freedom
This week, we were reminded of God's Promise of Ministry as we engaged the story of Jesus' calling of his first disciples. You can see the whole service on our Facebook page or watch just the sermon on our website. Next Sunday, we will experience God's Promise of Blessing and share in communion.
This Sunday we join after worship to feast on a variety of soups. Bring your spare change (or bills!) to donate to CROS Ministries in honor of your favorite team!
Gold Coast Regional Meeting of the
Florida U.C.C. Women
February 15, 2020
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Program: Valentine's Theme
Hosted by First Congregational Church U.C.C. of Lake Worth
1415 North K Street
Lake Worth, Florida
The purpose of this gathering is to:
1. Connect women of the U.C.C. churches in this area
2. To share something of our mutual stories
3. To choose officers for our region
A free-will donation will cover your lunch.
LGBT Asylum Task Force Happy Hour Fundraiser
On Monday February 17th, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM there will be a Meet & Greet at Palm Beach Posture Balance at Park Place and South Dixie in West Palm Beach. Rev. Judy Hanlon will host along with speakers from around the world who have sought asylum in the United States because it is illegal to be gay in their native countries. You will learn more about the LGBT Asylum Task Force's 10-year mission to
house, feed, and provide community for nearly 300 people from 25 countries. See Pastor Judy for more information or RSVP to attend to gracelift@aol.com.
Wisdom School with Cynthia Bourgeault
Cynthia Bourgeault is an Episcopal priest and retreat leader who teaches in the wisdom tradition of Christianity. She holds Wisdom Schools all over the country. Now, through the Center for Action and Contemplation, there is the option of participating in a Wisdom School without the expense of traveling. Beginning March 4th, you can spend 12 weeks engaged in an introduction to the wisdom tradition with
Cynthia. Find out more on the CAC website.
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January 15th, we began gathering to engage Father Richard Rohr’s new
book, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For and Believe. It’s a long title with a hefty promise! Together, we will find out if it delivers. Each week we will discuss a portion of the book, watch a short video teaching from Father Richard, and engage in a practice to help facilitate the experience of the reality Rohr
describes. Books are available for $20.
Our Book Club continues to meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:45 p.m. in the parlor. Copies of the Florida UCC Women's Reading for Renewal Book List are in the Church Office. For more details,
contact Carol Lewis or Marilyn Stone. Join us for discussion and fellowship.
Our book selection for February is Becoming, a memoir by Michelle Obama. Join us in the parlor for an informative and friendly discussion on February 18 at 6:45 PM. The selection for our March 17 meeting is our mission book, We Fed An Island: the true story of rebuilding Puerto
Rico, one meal at a time, by Jose Andres.
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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.
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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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