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Fall at First Church

Rally Day Sunday

Our program year begins on Sunday, September 10, as we kick off a new program year with Sunday School, worship, and fellowship time on the lawn with ice cream for all.

Rally Day schedule

 

Fall Highlights

  • “Messy Church” for children, parents, and the young at heart
  • Celebration with Bundled Blessings Diaper Bank on reaching the milestone of two million diapers shared with low income families
  • Expanded Adult Christian Education and Faith Formation programs
  • Mission Morning and other opportunities to serve at the church and in the community
  • Peace Library and Earth Care Lending Library

Worship

 

10:30 am Worship
  • Worship this Sunday
  • In the sanctuary; also livestreamed on YouTube
  • Community time with coffee and snacks after worship.
  • Accessibility details
11:35 am Eucharist Service
  • In Tittle Chapel
  • Offered the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays each month

Get Connected this Fall

Children’s Ministry 
  • Register a child (infant through 6th grade) for the 2023-24 year. 
  • Learn about “Messy Church” and add the dates to your calendar.

Youth Ministry 

Young Adult Ministry 
  •  Reach out to Sydney Harkrider about young adult potlucks and other gatherings.  

Adult Christian Education &  Faith Formation 
Music Ministry 

Mission and Outreach 
  • Get some hands-on experience with our projects at Mission Morning.  Sign up coming later this month.
  • Feed neighbors in need at the Soup Kitchen on Thursdays. Email Dave Koester for more info.
  • Email Alli Henry about other opportunities to serve.
Social Justice
  • Email Tom Butler to express interest in Anti-Racism work.
  • Join the Reconciling Congregation Task Force to promote full inclusivity of LGBTQIA+ persons.  Email B.J. Birkhahn-Rommelfanger.
  • Learn about Environmental Sustainability opportunities and the Earth Care Lending Library.

 

Fellowship Opportunities 
  • Check out the many fellowship groups that gather regularly. Contact Cherie Asante to be included in group communication. 
  • Join us for First Wednesday Potlucks, 6:00-7:00pm.
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 Get Involved This Fall

Interested in making connections (or reconnecting) but not sure where to start?  Contact us using the button below and provide your email or phone number; we’ll reach out to hear about your interests and identify opportunities that mighit be a good fit.  We look forward to chatting with you!

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Find Your Place

Interested in volunteering? Looking to build meaningful relationships? Want to see what’s on the calendar that sparks your interest?