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 →
[Sufficient applications have been received that we have entered the interview phase of our office staff search. Therefore we are not currently (January 11, 2017) receiving applications. Should the search conclude or reopen, that will be announced here first.] The … Continue reading →
Order of Worship and Bulletin (link) In consideration of the likely late night before, worshipers at our New Year’s Day worship service are encouraged to “Come as you are!” at the usual 9:55AM time. For children, even pajamas are OK. … Continue reading →
The Steering Committee and Subcommittees continue meeting, though, like the rest of us, they have paused for Christmas preparation and celebrations. Father Dominic Garramone, in his book ’Tis the Season to be Baking, a lesser known devotional book for Advent, … Continue reading →
Experience the Christmas story through the arts—jazz, painting and poetry. Jazz Noel is a Christmas meditation blending the music of the Oîkos Ensemble, the artistry of painter Michael Anderson, and the poetry of Cliff Aerie, in a worshipful setting. The … Continue reading →
