Reflecting the Sacred

The Christmas season is a time when the juxtaposition of the sacred and secular feels sometimes blatantly opposed, and sometimes quite blurred. The word “sacred” points to something dedicated as “holy” and “set apart.” This year, you are invited to a spiritual journey of seeing ALL things pregnant with the Holy. What could our experience of the Advent and Christmas season be like if we lived it imagining that everything is reflecting the sacred? Join us for the Sundays of Advent as we engage the sacredness of all of life in word, music, and practice.

This week we learned about Sacred Space. You can watch the service on our website. Next Sunday we will engage the importance of Sacred Knowing.

Order of worship here.

Ornament for the Christmas Tree

Do you have a Christmas ornament you would like to share with us during Advent? Bring a favorite to place on our tree in the narthex.

Christmas Offering

Once again our Christmas offering will go to benefit an organization outside of our church. This year we will be blessing the young adults served by Vita Nova. Vita Nova provides housing for young adults 18-25 who have aged out of the foster care system or who are experiencing homelessness. They also prepare them with life skill education including financial literacy, social/emotional health, vocational training, educational planning and health & wellness. Their curriculum is hands-on, and uses real life circumstances. In this way we outline the need for skills related to banking and budgeting, interviewing skills, parenting skills, time management, organizational skills, educational support, employment training and information on community resources. Our Christmas offering will go through Sunday, January 1st.

Christmas Eve Service 

You are invited to join us for our Christmas Eve service at 7:00 PM as we continue to "reflect the sacred" in worship together. If you do not drive at night and need a ride, please let us know so we can make arrangements.

• Grocery Bags
• Peanut Butter
• Pouches of Tuna and/or chicken
• Canned Vegetables (tab top and/or single serve sizes are best)
• Ravioli, Spaghetti, Beefaroni (tab top)
• Canned Soups/Stews (tab top)
• Single serve ready to eat meals

We are in desperate need of the following mens' clothing items: 

• T-Shirts sizes L & XL
• Socks
• Boxer Briefs sizes L & XL
• Athletic shorts sizes L & XL
• Backpacks 

Dan Hecker, Mark Stanford, Barbara Forsyth, Harvey Littlefield, 

Gary Sitler, Terry Ralston, Pat Gregg, Victor Stanley, 

Bob and Gail Howell, Brigitte Ermansons, The Zook Family, Barbara Derryberry, The Family of Bob Davis, The Gonzalez Family, 

The Spangler Family for the loss of Benjamin, The Stone Family, Bob Lily 

Thursday Morning Chat & Fellowship

Join us on Thursday mornings at 10:00 for virtual chat and fellowship in our “virtual parlor.” 

You can join us by clicking here. The password, if you need it, is fcclw. If you join us by computer, clicking the link will download the necessary software and take you right into the “parlor.” If you are joining on your smart phone or pad, you will need to download the Zoom app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. You can also call 646-558-8656 and enter Meeting ID: 718 419 400 and then Passcode: 839769.

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!