At the behest of the Facility and Finance Ministry, Building Manager Chip Isringhaus (pictured at right) has been exchanging our fluorescent lighting for LED lighting throughout the church. Here he is unable to escape being photographed, as he replaces old … Continue reading →
We welcome to our staff new Office Administrator Debra “Debbie” Tolstoi. Debbie has worked in the past as the administrative assistant at Christ Church, United Church of Christ, in Maplewood. But for the past few years she has run her … Continue reading →
Click here to read the January 2017 edition of Covenant News.
Continue reading →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 →
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 →
