You are invited to celebrate with us the two year anniversary of Beer and Hymns. On Friday evening, September 7th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, we will gather for "Beer & Hymns." What is Beer & Hymns? Is is simply an opportunity to be together, enjoy some good drink and good food, and sing some favorite hymns
together! Aioli Restaurant will host us and we will have beer, wine, soft drinks, and specially prepared dishes for purchase. This is a great opportunity to support a family-owned business. It is also a great opportunity to invite your
friends, neighbors, and family (who might not want to come to a church service) to experience the warm First Congregational family. We look forward to being together with you! |
Hustle2EndHunger
This year the CROS Walk is taking a new turn! Along with the walk there will be a 5K run and a family fun day. This year it
will be held at John Prince Park. Join us in supporting CROS Ministries, one of our communities leading hunger agencies in Palm Beach and Martin Counties! On Saturday, October 6, we are running/walking to increase awareness about hunger in our community and raise needed funds for CROS Ministries’ hunger
programs. Since 1978, 40 Years! CROS Ministries has served the hungry. They serve the hungry by distributing food at seven food pantries; providing hot meals through the Caring Kitchen; giving out weekend bags of food to chronically hungry children; offering lunch, a snack, and breakfast as needed to our campers during the summer; and recovering fresh produce from local farms that otherwise would go to waste through
gleaning. Want to help? Support us by making a donation to our team. The process is fast, easy, and secure… and you can be sure that it will benefit a great community event bringing together many congregations and groups to raise needed funds for the hungry in our community! Our fundraising goal is $500 JOIN US!
Saturday, October 6
John Prince Park
Main Entrance off of Congress
6:00 am Registration begins
7:00 am Run begins
8:15 am Walk begins
9:30 am – 12:00 pm Family Fun Day Activities! You can join our team or donate here. |
Rainbow Interfaith Meditation
The interfaith meditation sessions on Thursday nights have been appreciated by the many who have attended. It is a great opportunity to
engage a different language of spirituality. |
Season of Creation
This Sunday, we began Season of Creation by talking about the earth and our connection to it. You can watch the sermon here. Next Sunday we will explore humanity and our role in the cosmos. Lectio Divina
East Coast Church, another local faith community located in Boynton Beach, is hosting a live lectio divina scripture reading Monday - Friday evenings at 8:00 PM over on their Facebook page. If lectio is a meaningful practice for you, you might want to check it
out. Zoom Tutorial
Four of us met last week for our very first small group "in the cloud." While it took a bit of getting used to, we agreed this is a great new technology and will be a good way to meet together in the future. You can join us on Sunday, September 16th after worship for a tutorial on how to join meetings from your computer or smart phone.
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Planning Sunday Beginning Sunday, September 23rd, we are moving our committee meetings to the fourth Sunday after worship. As we work together in the present and dream together about the future, it will now be at the same time. Our diaconate and board of trustees
will be meeting during this time as well as our other boards and teams. House Meetings
In September and October we will be holding our
annual justice ministry house meetings. These are an opportunity to take some time and listen to one another and to hear the stories that make us angry and keep us up at night. We would like everyone to consider being a part of one of these gatherings. Stay tuned for dates. Lunchbox
Don’t miss it! Coming soon! The second movie in our series of foreign language films is a delight. “Lunchbox” is a sad, hopeful and charming movie set in Mumbai, India - the tale of a lunchbox gone astray. Our series theme is – loosely – stories of everyday people trying to reshape their
everyday lives. Friday, September 14 in the church parlor. Come at 6:30 PM to share a simple potluck meal. Showtime is 7:00 PM. Questions? Call Carol Lewis or Karen Christensen. Need a Walker or Wheelchair? Our church currently has a small number of walkers and wheelchairs, along with a shower chair. If you or a loved one could use this equipment or if you have gently used equipment to donate, please contact Harvey Littlefield or Vickie
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Renewal Book Club The Renewal Book Club resumes September 18 at 6:30 pm and we will be discussing The Last Ballad by Wiley
Cash. |
Facebook
First, go to our page and "Like" us. However, just liking us does not mean that you will see everything we post. Each of our Facebook posts only goes to about 2% of
the people who like our page. To make sure you see everything, after you like us, go to the pull-down menu on the "Like" button and click "Get Notifications." This way everything that we post will show up on your own Facebook wall. If you are on Facebook, you can keep up with what is happening "between Sundays" on our Facebook
page. | Facebook Live
As much as we love gathering together on Sunday mornings, there are times when we are out of town or otherwise unable to be there in person.
You can now watch our worship service live on Facebook right on your computer, tablet, or smart phone. At 10:30 on Sunday just head over to our Facebook page and join us!
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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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