Category Archives: Worship

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  Pastor’s Reflection: “Stranger Things”

  Posted on July 17, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Pastor's Blog, Worship

  “Stranger Things” Rev. Will Burhans July 18, 2019 The third season of the hit Netflix show, “Stranger Things”, is out.  It’s about a shadowy violent presence breaking forth from an alternate universe to spread pain and ruin in our own. The Demigorgon accomplishes its nefarious purpose by literally absorbing people into its hideous and monstrous […]

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  Join Us for Worship This Sunday at 10 am (July 7)

  Posted on July 3, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship

  We hope you’ll make worshipping with us a part of your 4th of July weekend if you are in town! Worship is at 10 am in the sanctuary and Rev. Dr. Ken Orth will be preaching on our unity in God’s Spirit. We’ll also share communion together as we begin the month of July. We […]

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  Join Us for Summer Worship

  Posted on July 1, 2019 by Nancy in Latest News, Spire link, Spiritual Practice, Worship

  As is our tradition, in the summer we worship a little differently. Worship begins at 10:00, after the Summer Bible Study. It is shorter than the usual hour and is less formal. The high point of this worship experience is that the sermon and the music are provided by lay people. This makes worship an opportunity for church […]

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  Join Us for Worship on Trinity Sunday at 10 am (June 16)

  Posted on June 14, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Spiritual Practice, Worship

  This is our last formal worship service of the year. It’s the Sunday after Pentecost and is traditionally known as Trinity Sunday when we lift up the trinitarian mystery of our Christian faith: that God is not so much a static presence – a big man with a beard in the clouds – as a […]

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  Call for Summer Musicians, 2019

  Posted on June 11, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Spiritual Practice, Worship

  It is time to think of summer at First Congregational Church – rich, unique summer services led by the talents and contributions of the lay congregational community. I am looking for volunteer summer musicians! Summer services are held each Sunday, 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. If you would like to contact me directly (Jane Ring […]

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  Spring Picnic is this Sunday, June 9

  Posted on June 7, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Worship, Youth

  The spring picnic is this Sunday, right after worship on the patio and front lawn, so bring a blanket to sit on and enjoy! There will be caesar salad, finger sandwiches, pasta salad, yogurt, fruit, water, and ice cream bars and cake, but donated desserts, salads, or side dishes are welcomed (and needed! nut free, […]

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  Join Us for Worship This Sunday (June 9)

  Posted on June 6, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship

  Come join us for worship this Sunday at 10 am for Pentecost Sunday when we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the church! We will not only be welcoming a new child into our midst through the waters of baptism – Ford O’Neil – but also welcoming 10 new members […]

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  Office and Jury Box Update

  Posted on June 6, 2019 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, Worship

  I am serving my last month on the grand jury. Our last day of hearing cases is June 27. Things are going smoothly in the office. People often ask me how I do it all and in truth it’s not all done by one person.  For the last two months, Anne Hoenicke has been creating […]

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  Ripley Chapel renovations to begin mid-June 

  Posted on June 6, 2019 by Nancy in Latest News, Worship

  Ripley Chapel will be renovated during the summer months.  On or about the second (maybe third) week of June, Seaver Construction will begin the process which is expected to take eight weeks. During late August and maybe very early September there will be a few additional tasks being taken that should have little to no […]

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  Join Us for Worship This Sunday at 10 am (June 2)

  Posted on May 30, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship

  It’s Ascension Sunday, the Sunday between the Easter season and Pentecost, in recognition of the resurrected Christ’s “ascent” to heaven to make way for the Holy Spirit’s descent into our lives. We’ll also share in the Lord’s Supper together. We hope to see you!

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