Advent Contemplative Practices Group on Zoom: In the 1960s, the well-known Trappist monk, Thomas Merton, brought contemplative practice out of the cloister into the realm of ordinary people. In the 1970s, Father Thomas Keating developed a form of contemplative practice called centering prayer; and John Main, a Benedictine monk, advocated a practice of contemplative meditation. […]
MERRY CHRISTMAS to EVERY MOM!! THANK YOU to Sue Hagedorn and Krys Juleen for hosting such a wonderful celebration for Christmas! Sue, your home was so beautifully decorated, the quiche and poinsettias were delicious, and the party rocked! So many of you came on that cold snowy evening! We are taking a break until Tues […]
Church Office Holiday Closure Please note that the church office will be closed from Thursday, December 25 through Friday, January 2. This time is set aside to allow our staff a period of rest and renewal as we move from one year into the next. We will reopen and resume regular office hours on Monday, […]
Bring a side or dessert to share and join your church family for good food, fellowship, and seasonal activities for all ages. Kindly register at: https://onrealm.org/faithatfirst/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=MjkwODNjNzgtYjVkMy00NWVhLTljODItYjM1MzAxNDM2OWIz
Our Winter Inquirers Class and other First Church friends are invited to prepare and serve supper for our Thursday soup kitchen (50+ consecutive years and still going strong!) and also prepare sack lunches for guests to enjoy the next day. Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Please sign up here! 4:00-6:10pm: Prep and […]
