September is the beginning of our justice ministry year and we kick it off with our listening process. The pandemic will prevent us from being together in each other's homes; we will be meeting virtually and at the church. These meetings are an opportunity for us to hear one another's stories and recommit ourselves to bringing forth these stories to the attention of our public
officials.
Our three meetings will be:
September 23 at 3:00 PM via Zoom
October 4 at 7:00 PM via Zoom
October 9 at 10:00 AM in person
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On Friday evening, September 24, at 5:30 PM we will gather at the church campus to do some window washing and additional light cleaning, and enjoy some pizza together. We hope to see you there!
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Beginning Thursday, September 30, at 6:00 PM, we will be engaging a twelve-week study of the enneagram with master enneagram teacher, Suzanne Stabile. This particular class is a great way to discover for yourself what your enneagram number is.
There will be a 6 person minimum to hold the class. If there are not enough that want to participate at this time, we will postpone it until after the first of the year. If you have already gone through this class, you might consider experiencing it again as a review, or with a spouse or partner. This will be a hybrid class. We will meet in person in the church parlor and by Zoom. If you
need the book, the cost is $25.00
The enneagram is an ancient, newly discovered tool that is beneficial for people in the personal, interpersonal and social spheres of human existence. It is extraordinarily useful because it works. Each of us has life experience that has given us a degree of self-knowledge; however there is always a deepening clarity we discover through our Enneagram type. The awareness that comes is like a light shining in
one’s closet. If you would like to participate, please see Pastor Jason.
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Library of Spiritual Practices
Over on our website we have started a "Library of Spiritual Practices," activities to engage that creates space for the work of God in our lives.
We have added an entry on centering prayer to our "Library of Spiritual Practice." Centering prayer is a central contemplative practice that many have found meaningful.
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EVENT: HUSTLE TO END HUNGER 5K WALK OR RUN
Start Time: 7:30am EDT
End Time: 10:00am EDT
Price: $40 Race Fee + $3 Sign-Up Fee
Registration: Price increases to $45 after September 1, 2021 at 11:59pm EDT
EVENT: HUSTLE TO END HUNGER 5K VIRTUAL
Race at your own place at your own time. This event is 100% virtual.
Price: $40 Race Fee + $3 Sign-Up Fee
Registration: Price increases to $45 after September 1, 2021 at 11:59pm EDT
See Janet Lisle if you have questions.
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And for Past Participants...
We have another event scheduled just for First Congregational Church at the CROS warehouse. It will be Tuesday, October 5, from 10am to 12pm. A maximum of six participants is needed. All must wear masks and practice
social distancing. Closed-toed shoes are also required. We must forward a list to CROS by September 30. So....get your name in early!
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Carolyn Ludwig, our treasurer for the past four years, will be retiring from the position at the end of this year. This volunteer officer position is well-supported by our trustees and bookkeeping service. If you would be willing
serve in this position, please contact Pastor Jason.
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- Gary Sitler
- Mark Stanford
- Harvey Littlefield
- Phil & Nancy Johnson
- Ruth Merchant
- Bob Davis
- Barbara Derryberry's grandson, Sam Limauro
- Nancy Lydon
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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. The password, if you need it, is fcclw. If you join us by computer, clicking the link will download the necessary software and take you right into the “parlor.” 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 Meeting ID: 718 419 400 and then Passcode: 839769.
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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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