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March News
Welcome to our second weekly email. Church Building: Here at church the doors are locked and the church building is closed. Victoria will be here in the office M/W/F from 9:30—1:30 to do the most needed work. Pastor Dick will be here as well on a limited basis. The Food Pantry will be open Monday, Wednesday and…
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Easter Weekend news
Good Friday Worship A community Good Friday Service was to be held here at the church. In its absence we were able to get each of the participants to record their message or music. Participants include area pastors, including our own pastors, Mike Tupper and Jeffrey Dick. There are also three songs, including one with Adam Peterson…
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News from the Good Shepherd Orphanage in Haiti
We received the following good news from the orphanage on Feb 17th! Our church contributed $500 toward this project in addition to some individuals who made donations. The Women’s Fellowship is now sponsoring two children at the orphanage and the youth group is sponsoring one, as well as Jeffrey and Lynn Dick. The pictures of…
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WHITE CAPS BASEBALL GAME – JUNE 16TH
JUNE 16TH – FATHERS DAY All father’s who attend will receive a free ticket to the game! (more information will be coming soon)
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Al-Van Fundraiser Game Night
A fundraiser for the Al-Van Humane Society Saturday, February 9th 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm First Congregational Church – 651 Phoenix St. Video Games, new and classic board games, new and classic card games Suggested Donation of $2.00.
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BELLS OF PEACE
Bells of Peace at First Congregational Church Special Bell Ringing on November 11, 2018, at 11:00 am. Handbell musicians across America are invited to toll bells in their communities to commemorate the centennial of the armistice that brought an end to hostilities in what Americans fervently hoped had been “the war to end all wars”. …
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Holiday Bazaar
PHOTO WITH SANTA Mark the date. November 17th 9am to 3pm. Area crafters will be available with items for purchase just in time for the holidays. Al-Van will be having their annual cookie caper, and we can’t forget the Garden Club and their display of holiday cheer. Hope to see you there.
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1ST ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF
Chili Cook-Off Saturday, November 10, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Break out your chili pot and find that secret recipe! We are looking for cooks who want to put their chili up to see if it will be selected as FCC’s best. If you’re not a cook, stop in on November 10 and spend an enjoyable evening, sampling some very tasty chili offered up by our…
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Vespers on the Bluff
We watched the sunset as we joined together in worship and song for Wednesday evenings Vespers on the bluff. What a beautiful way to feel close to God as the cool breeze calmed our souls and opened our hearts. Vespers is a sunset evening prayer service in the Orthodox, Roman Catholic and Eastern Catholic, Anglican, and…
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25 Years Of Service
The celebration for Pastor Dick’s 25 years of service at First Congregational Church UCC was well attended by both friends and family. Thank you to Sue Murphey for planning this event. Not only did we have great fellowship, good food and interesting conversations, but we also have the pleasure of Art Ayers as DJ with…
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August 22nd – BLAST At the Beach!
The final summer BLAST will be held at Pilgrim Haven Beach. (This is located on 18th Avenue, off of 77th Street). This is the site of the former church camp that was op- erated by the United Church of Christ. There is good parking and easy access to the beach on a concrete path. Activities will…
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“Blueberry Pie Bake-a-thon”
It’s that time again. BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL. You know what that means? BLUEBERRY PIE BAKE-A-THON. This is one of our biggest fundraisers and we need everyones help. Our goal is to have 500 pies, at least 200 turnovers and bluerberry creations from those of you who cook at home. I have included this message from Theresa…
