We invite you to live in openness to the voice of the Still Speaking God.
Through God’s grace, this congregation is committed to being a loving and welcoming community of faith. We recognize, celebrate, and give thanks for the many diverse gifts of God among us. We affirm that all people are created in the image of God and as beloved children of God, all are worthy of God’s grace and love.
In Galatians 3:28 Paul wrote: “There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, male or female, for all of you are one in Christ Jesus.” We declare ourselves to be an Open and Affirming Congregation, welcoming into the full life and ministry of the church, persons of every race, culture, age, gender identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, marital status, education, and economic status. We especially welcome all who have known the pain of exclusion or discrimination in the church and society.
On Sunday, November 15, 2020, First Congregational Church, UCC in South Haven MI, voted to officially become an “Open and Affirming” congregation. This is a designation within our denomination and affirms the dignity of all people and our desire to extend the hospitality of God to everyone.
AT THE ROOD FARM
72723 CR378, Covert, MI
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9
1 PM
ALL AGES WELCOME!
Food Pantry collection month of October
Items that the pantry is in need of:
Tuna Fish
Canned fruits
Canned vegetables
Peanut butter
Canned soups
A box will be in the Narthex for you to place your donations,
OR, drop them off to the office during the week.
October 2—Mark 8:1-8; John 2:1-11 “Come on In”
October 9—Genesis 28:10-19a “It’s NOT About the Ladder”
October 16—Genesis 32:22-31 “Marked For Life” The question to ponder ahead of time – “Why won’t Jacob let go?”
October 23—Luke 18:9-14 “Justified”
October 30— Luke 19:1-10 “Zaccheus”
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The Diaconate is reinstating the Care Team so we can address the needs of our church membership. Open the attachment in this announcement for the list of ministries we want to provide to our congregation. Sign up in the area you would like to help in. You can either place this sheet in the offering plate, or make sure you get it to either Elaine Kitchin or Mary Pietenpol, our coordinators. |
DINING WITH 6
New Name Same Set Up Season 2
Find a partner and sign up for 4 fun filled meals and conversations in the coming year. A partner can be a spouse, friend, family member, or guest. Three groups make 6.
Groups change each season according to a schedule. For example, the fall season (Sept., Oct., Nov.) with 9 couples: 123 456 789
Couples listed first host: (set the date and time, provide the main dish). 123 456 789
Couples listed second provide rolls and salad. 123 456 789
The last would be dessert. 123 456 789
Meals can be brunch, or lunch, or go into the next season if needed.
To participate, a sign up sheet is in the Narthex, on the same board as the blueberry information.
(look for the large orange arrow).
Southwest Association Meeting
November 6th – 2-4 p.m.
Phoenix Community Church
in Kalamazoo
Need delegates
2 adult and 1 youth delegate
Contact Elaine Fluck
if interested.
Here is the final FCC Safety Plan.
You can find this on our First Congregational Church, UCC Facebook Page
Sunday Service: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Church Office: M-F 9:30 to 1:30
“God is still speaking,” reminds us that God still has a lot more to say. Since 2004, Still speaking has worked with thousands of United Church of Christ churches and individuals across the country to make religion relevant again and to extend an extravagant welcome to all – because no matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here. Here at the United Church of Christ.
First Congregational Church is taking another step forward in the digital age! We have signed up for Online giving and donations through a company called Vanco Payments. Use this button to go directly to our First Congregational Church online giving and donations page:
Here are some of the more recent things we have been up to at First Congregational Church of South Haven Michigan.
We invite you to come join us for any and all of our events!
Want to get to know us better? Here is a good place to start, check out our most recent monthly newsletter and recorded service. We would love to have you join us for a service and get to know us better!
Join us in Fellowship Hall after service for coffee, snacks and fellowship!
