• Food Pantry remains open during Stay Home, Stay Safe

    The We Care Food Pantry at First Congregational Church remains open during Stay Home, Stay Safe as a drive-up service.  We are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 10-noon. Curb-side pick- up; No need to call ahead.  Drive to the pantry entrance on the side of the church building.  Someone will come to your…

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  • May 10th Weekly News

    WORSHIP   We continue to worship on Facebook live for the time being. We also have worship on our website and by CD’s. If you need help connecting, let the office know.   In May we continue a service called Heart of the Matter. There are some ways you can prepare at home for this…

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  • May 3rd weekly news

    Will April showers bring May flowers?  We certainly could use a splash of color to brighten up our lives. I trust you are fairing well during these times as home.  Continue to be safe, to take care of yourself and be kind to others. This newsletter bring a bit more as it serves to include…

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  • April 26th, 2020 news

    WORSHIP During the Season of Easter we will be using a service called Heart of the Matter. There are some ways you can prepare at home for this celebration. 1) Worry Stone: Each week we will mention and use a “worry stone.” This can be any type of stone. If you want, you can paint or…

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  • Youth Group’s Cookiegram ministry

    On February 28th and March 15th the Youth Group baked , packaged and delivered over 1000 cookies to shut ins, the Warren Center, River Ridge and members of the Church and the community. This activity was part of the “Cookiegram” ministry where the youth reach out to those in need and to foster a sense…

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  • April 12th news

    During the Season of Easter (for the next couple of weeks while we are worshiping online in our homes) we will be using a service called Heart of the Matter.   There are some ways you can prepare at home for this celebration.   1) Worry Stone: Each week we will mention and use a “worry stone.”…

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  • Introducing our New Associate Pastor

    At the January Council meeting, the Reverend Michael Tupper was officially called to begin serving in ministry here. He will start by working 10 – 13 hours a week. Come May, he will be working 20 hours a week. During February, March and April, Mike will not be here on Sunday mornings as he will…

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  • April 5th News

    Welcome to Holy Week, In years past we have seen snow storms during Holy Week that may have slowed us down, but nothing in my memory compares to what is happening in our world.  These are such unusual times.  Do know you are in my thoughts and prayers as we come to Holy Week. We…

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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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  • 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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