Because of the current Covid-19 virus crisis and for the safety of our participants and the larger community, we have suspended all in-person gatherings on campus.
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New Worship Series
Begins!
One thing I ask of you, [Divine Goodness],one thing I seek: that I may dwell in your house all the days of my
life, to gaze on your beauty and to meditate in your Temple. (Psalm 27:4 - Inclusive Bible)
We began our new series, "Beguiled by Beauty" this week by beginning a conversation on "Beauty, Contemplation, and Radical
Contemplation." You can watch the service, tune in to a conversation with Dr. Wendy Faley, on whose work the series is based, and ponder some questions for reflection on our website.
Next week, we will remind ourselves that "We Are Made for the Beloved." Join us for this special time together, and invite those you love who may need to experience this timely truth.
See the order of service here.
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Prayer Time for Back-To-School
Join us on Sunday, August 30, as we bless and hold in prayer our children and students returning to school. We invite our children, parents, and teachers to be with us in worship or send your picture.
For the rest of us, please type a prayer or blessing in the comments section on our website.
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Fellowship Hour - September 6
Join us next Sunday, September 6, for a time of virtual fellowship after the worship service. The Zoom link and telephone number can be found on our website.
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School Donations Delivered
Your generous donations were delivered to the school this week and gratefully received. The supplies will be distributed to the students as they drive by to pick up books, schedules and laptops. Thanks to all who contributed to
this successful mission.
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Lake Worth Interfaith Meditation
You are invited to join the Lake Worth Interfaith Network on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 for Rainbow Interfaith Meditation. Each week a teacher from a spiritual tradition offers a teaching and leads in meditation. They meet via Zoom.
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As another way of connecting with our congregation and our community, we have started a YouTube channel. Here, you can watch (and share) sermon and teaching videos as well as videos from our life together.
Go to our channel, subscribe to it, and share it with others. When we get to 100
subscribers, it unlocks some additional features we can use.
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Thursday Morning Chat & Fellowship
Join us on Thursday mornings at 10:00 for virtual chat and fellowship in our "virtual parlor." You can join us by clicking here. If you join us by computer, clicking the link will download the necessary software and take you right into the "sanctuary." If you are joining on your smart phone or pad, you will need to download the Zoom app
from the Apple App Store or Google Play. You can also call 646-558-8656 and enter code 718419400.
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Thursday Evening Prayer Time
Join us on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM in our "virtual parlor" as we share joys and concerns, engage in spoken prayer, and do a 10-minute silent meditation. This is a great opportunity to spend some time (no longer than an hour) together in the midst of our physical distancing.
You can join us on Zoom. If you are joining on your smart phone or pad, you will need to download the Zoom app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. You can also call 646-558-8656 and
enter code 343871082.
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Needing Help With Zoom?
It has been a challenge for most of us to learn new technologies in such a short period of time. Sometimes it feels like we're in Disney World's Carousel of Progress, but it's spinning way faster than it should. If you're still having difficulty with signing on Zoom, here is a tutorial that might be
helpful.
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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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Thank you for your consistency and your generosity in your giving during our current unique and challenging circumstances.
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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