Dear Friends, Talking about what truly matters in life can sometimes feel challenging. One of the blessings of being part of First Church is that we share a space where we can speak openly and sincerely about our joys and sorrows. Here, we are connected by a shared language and can draw upon symbols...
Category: Archived News
Stewardship reflection from Fredda Sparks
Why will I support the church this year? I could tell you about how much attending worship, serving on various commissions, learning from so many wise folks, and making deep friendships has meant to me over the last twenty-five years. All true. And all good reasons to continue my support. But what about now? ...
Worship with us this Sunday
Join us at 10:30am in the sanctuary or click here to join us by Zoom for worship this Sunday as we continue our theme, “Imagine Together.” Kim Darling will call us to worship with a moment for stewardship. Polly Gordon will lead us in a responsive reading of Psalm 34:1-8, including a sung refrain. Abby Goodman-Johnson will...
Worship with us this Stewardship Sunday
Join us at 10:30am in the sanctuary or click here to join us by Zoom on this Stewardship Sunday as we launch the season’s theme, “Imagine Together,” and welcome the Rev. Dr. Velda Love as our guest preacher. Peter Byrne will call us to worship with a moment for stewardship. Rev. Sam will share a message with...
Fall Congregational Meeting: Sunday, October 20
Please join us for the Fall Congregational Meeting at noon on Sunday, October 20, following the regular worship service. This will be a hybrid meeting with both Sanctuary and Zoom attendees. One key item will be an update from our Director of Music Ministry Search Committee. We will also have a year-to-date budget update. ...
Worship with us this Indigenous Peoples Sunday
Join us at 10:30 in the sanctuary or click here to join us by Zoom as we celebrate the baptism of Simon Hendler-Voss and mark Indigenous Peoples Sunday, concluding our fall theme, “Choose This Day.” Hannah Long-Higgins will call us to worship by leading us in a land acknowledgement. Simon will be baptized by Rev. Amanda and Rev....
Worship with us this World Communion Sunday
Join us at 10:30 in the sanctuary or click here to join us by Zoom as we celebrate World Communion Sunday and continue our fall theme, “Choose This Day.” Chandra DeNap Whetstine will lead us in a prayer of confession and offer words of assurance. Andrew Hamilton, Nora Marsh, and Dwan Reece will offer special music. LaTayna Purnell and Michael Enseki-Frank will serve...
Worship with us this Sunday
Join us at 10:30 in the sanctuary or click here to join us by Zoom this Sunday for worship as we welcome musical guests, the Relic quartet. Peter Tracey will call us to worship with a reflection on our fall theme, “Choose This Day.” Rev. Sam will share a time with our children. We will enjoy special music from...
Worship with us this Faith & Democracy Sunday
Join us at 10:30 in the sanctuary or click here to join us by Zoom for worship on this Faith & Democracy Sunday. Sandy Sorensen will call us to worship with a reflection on our fall theme, “Choose This Day.” Three of our youth will reflect on democracy with the support of Rev. Sam. The First Church Choir...
Worship with us this Sunday
Join us at 10:30 in the sanctuary or click here to join us by Zoom this Sunday for worship. Nick McConnell will call us to worship with a reflection on our fall theme, “Choose This Day.” Rev. Sam will share a time with our children. We will enjoy special music from the Witness & Wonder Collective (Casey...