by Phil Shoulberg What started out as the coldest day of the winter so far, and my wondering if maybe we shouldn’t cancel our worship service, turned out to be a wonderful day in the life of our church. I … Continue reading →
What’s Old Is New Again What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done; there is nothing new under the sun. Ecclesiastes 1:9 I’m doing my best to stay philosophical about the … Continue reading →
Worship Want to know what’s coming up for worship, this month? Go to FirstChurchWG.org/worship/worship-notes to find out! Membership Have you been missing someone for a while from worship and other church events? Please, let Pastor Dave Denoon or Parish Life Chair … Continue reading →
The Children’s inspiring rendition of “Soon and Very Soon” was our lead-in to the Christmas Season. Remember that the wise men and women are still making their way to Bethlehem. I hope our Sunday School Christmas program, “Alice in Bethlehem,” … Continue reading →
Make a New Year’s resolution to read at least one book relating to the “Renewing Our Mission” program we will be focusing on this year. In Waking Up White author Debby Irving shares her sometimes cringe-worthy struggle to understand racism. … Continue reading →
A number of events are scheduled in the area pertinent to our Renewal goals. One event in part sponsored by First Church is Father 2 Father: A Conversation with Black Fathers to White About “The Talk” with Their Sons. Presented … Continue reading →
Did You Know curiosity led to scouring church records for information relating to brides, weddings and our church! And this is what we found: William E. Plant, (son of church founder Wm. M. Plant & and his first wife Frances … Continue reading →
If you have not been past the Office Manager’s door in a while, please be aware that there are forms and a lockbox there for your use. Take advantage of the lockbox’s slot, to submit checks or confidential items outside … Continue reading →
In 1967 the leaders of First Church determined that the Church’s investment assets, such as stocks and bonds, could best be managed by a separate entity devoted exclusively to that purpose. After careful discussion, an Indenture of Trust was prepared, … Continue reading →
SEEKING OFFICE VOLUNTEERS! There are still more slots to fill for January, but thanks to you we’re nearly there! The office is seeking volunteers to work during the week, doing general office tasks such as answering phones and forwarding calls, … Continue reading →
