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SUMMARY:Abide
DESCRIPTION:Sundays at 9:15am in Room K. \nAbide provides ongoing space for spiritual connection to God\, mutual support in community\, and faith formation in the ways that lead to life. This gathering is open to all who seek to abide with Jesus through the Spirit in the company of friends. \nAbide meets Sunday mornings at 9:15am in person.  New participants are always welcome. \nFacilitator:  Mari Leonard\, mari.leonard@comcast.net \nRealm Registration Event. 
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/abide-3/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Room K
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SUMMARY:Bundled Blessings Diaper Packing: Private events
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URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bundled-blessings-diaper-packing-private-events/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:Room M
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SUMMARY:Adult Education- Abide Class
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for spiritual connection\, mutual support\, and faith formation. Facilitated by Mari Leonard with leadership shared by participants.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/adult-education-3/2025-05-25/
LOCATION:Room K
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SUMMARY:Inquirers Orientation Tour
DESCRIPTION:Through an abbreviated building tour\, Inquirers learn about infrastructure of First Church and begin to explore ministry areas as church leaders from Church Council\, Trustees\, Adult Education/Faith Formation\, and Mission and Outreach share the church mission statement and strategic plan\, the church building as a “disciple of Christ\,” our identity as a welcoming and inclusive congregation (and affiliation with the Reconciling Ministries Network)\, some of our Mission and Outreach projects\, and opportunities for growing in faith.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/inquirers-orientation-tour/
LOCATION:Tittle Chapel
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King\, Jr. Pledge Covenant Group
DESCRIPTION:MLK Pledge Covenant Group\nMeets Sundays\, Feb. 4\, 11\, 18 & 25\, at 9:15am in Room K. \nRegister Online now \nThrough this covenant group we will support one another as we explore the application of King’s Commandments for the Nonviolent Movement. Members of this covenant group will apply these commandments (see below) in their daily lives and engage in weekly group reflection. Each week we will take on 2 or 3; one week\, for instance\, participants may employ the following over the course of one week: (1) “Seek to perform regular service for others and for the world;” and (2) “Refrain from the violence of fist\, tongue\, or heart.” The focus of this group is on application\, reflection\, and mutual support. \nThis covenant group\, facilitated by Jim Johnson\, will be limited to12 participants. Registration will occur on a first-come\, first-serve basis. The first two commandments in which the covenant group will engage are:\n– Meditate daily on the teachings and life of Jesus.\n– Remember always that the non-violent movement seeks justice and reconciliation\, not victory. \nKing Pledge Commandments (summary) \nI hereby pledge myself—my person and body—to the nonviolent movement. Therefore\, I will keep the following 10 commandments: \n1. Meditate daily on the teachings and life of Jesus.\n2. Remember always that the non-violent movement seeks justice and reconciliation\, not victory.\n3. Walk and talk in the manner of love\, for God is love.\n4. Pray daily to be used by God in order that all men and women might be free.\n5. Sacrifice personal wishes in order that all men and women might be free.\n6. Observe with both friend and foe the ordinary rules of courtesy.\n7. Seek to perform regular service for others and for the world.\n8. Refrain from the violence of fist\, tongue\, or heart.\n9. Strive to be in good spiritual body and health.\n10. Follow the directions of the movement.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-pledge-covenant-group/
LOCATION:Room K
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SUMMARY:Bible 365
DESCRIPTION:A handful of church members have committed to “Bible 365” – an individual goal of reading through the Bible in a year.  Individuals read a bit of the Old Testament and New Testament daily according to a shared schedule. They gather on Sundays 9:30-10:15am\, schedules permitting\, to encourage each other. \nLatecomers to this group are welcome during January\, as we believe it is doable to “catch up.” \nThis experience is not meant to be intense\, but more of a group that is going to encourage each other as we attempt to read the Bible in one year. Read as you are able throughout the week.  Come when you can to our Sunday get togethers. \nWant to learn more about the suggested reading schedule? Contact Christine Taylor at taylorconda@gmail.com.
URL:https://faithatfirst.org/event/bible-365/
LOCATION:Room K
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