We continue the journey to Christmas with a new worship series, "I Believe Even When..." Together, we will encourage one another during a very different Advent season. You can find out more on our website.
See the order of service here.
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2020 Christmas Offering
This year we are partnering with the United Church of Christ and RIP Medical Debt to pay off $500,000 in medical debt for those in need. You can find out more on our website.
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This year we will not be assigning angels. The Salvation Army has stated gifts for children 8-12 years old are their greatest need. So, purchase any item(s) for
either a boy or girl and drop them off at the back parking lot of the church Friday, Dec. 4, or Tuesday, Dec. 8, between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. We will also accept checks made out to the Salvation Army. If you wish to shop on-line and have your items delivered, contact Janet Lisle.
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Let's have some...Happier Holidays!
Community Christian Counseling Center Workshop
Many times the holidays heighten feelings of isolation, stress, and anxiety. Especially during this pandemic, where nothing feels the same, hear from a local marriage and family therapist and expert on strategies to reduce stress and increase feelings of joy during this time.
The workshop will take place online on Thursday, December 10, at 6:30 pm. Click the link below to join the workshop at that time.
Please click the link below at 6:30 pm on Thursday, December 10, and join the workshop from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
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Bake Sale
It is that time of year for the Women’s Fellowship’s Annual Holiday
Bake Sale. A menu will be posted on the Church website December 1, and
we will begin taking pre-orders for such things as wedding cookies, key
lime pie, peanut butter cookies, chocolate chip cookies, brownies,
shortbreads and much more.
questions.
You may pick up your order at the Church either Sunday December 12
from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. or Monday December 21 from 10:00 a.m. until
12:00 noon. For those who may not be able to pick up, we will offer
delivery via porch drop off.
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Socially Distanced Christmas Caroling
We will be Christmas caroling on December 19 and December 20 at 3:00 PM. Please mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information if you would like to join us.
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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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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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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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