This Week at FCCLW 11/23/14

Published: Thu, 11/20/14


November 23, 2014                                                                                 

 
            
 As our Sunday morning worshiping congregation continues to grow in diversity, the desire has been expressed that we explore a wider variety of music and worship styles when we gather. To do that, we need your help! Do you play an instrument? Did you play an instrument and are you willing to pick it up again? We want to worship in ways that connect with people of many cultures and generations. Would you be willing to accompany congregational singing on a guitar? How about a flute solo at the offertory? How are you willing to participate in our worship service? Let Pastor Jason know.
Day of Silent Meditation

  
 
The Monday morning meditation group will hold it's next Day of Silent Meditation on Monday, December 3rd, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Bring lunch, drinks and a jacket. Requested donation is $20. Call Nancy Lydon at 632-5040 if you have questions.  

 
Economic Justice

There will be an Economic Justice Task Force meeting on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at 11:45 am in the parlor. Anyone interested in learning more about how we as a church can continue to be part of the economic and environmental solutions is welcome to participate. Get a cup of coffee and come join us. Carol Lewis will give a report on the Economic Justice Leaders' Event in Cleveland last month and provide information about opportunities for education and action for the economy and the environment.
 
Christmas Eve Service


 

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Painting the Stars



Mark your calendar for a new teaching and conversation series beginning Thursday, January 8th. See our website for more information.
 
Thank Yous

  
 
Thank you to John Button, Steve & Grace Lipman, Harvey Littlefield, Shaun Nalbandian, Cathy Austen, Nancy Lydon, Faustina Appiah, Ginny Somerville, and Bobbi Marsh for your help on Saturday pruning trees, spreading mulch, and washing windows on our clean-up day.

Thank you to Phil Suomu, Bobbi Marsh, Betty Rigdon, Ruth Merchant, and Ginny Somerville for your work in making our stewardship emphasis a success.

Thanks to Ed Casimiro for sharing his new-found cello playing skills with us on Sunday mornings and to Lynne Serratore for continuing to share her beautiful flower creations with us.
 
 
  


 







 
What is Happening to
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You are invited to preview the film "When God Left the Building" with Pastor Jason on Thursday evening, November 20th, at 7:00 PM, with discussion following. You can read more about the movie and watch the trailer here.
 
 
Judaism and Jesus

This week on the radio program "On Point" there was an interesting discussion of Jesus and Judaism. You can hear the program here.
 
Expectant Changes

This Sunday we jumped back into the lectionary as we explored the parable of the talents from Matthew 25:14-30. You can watch the service here.

Next Sunday we finish the church year with Reign of Christ Sunday.

Online Giving

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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