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Celebrate The Vision (CTV)

Do you love to cook? Would you like to help our Downtown guests by making dinner? We make the process so easy for you, and maybe your friends. Meredith Alspach: mereditha@fpckzoo.org

Storytelling Sunday

January 8, 2023 is when we celebrate Epiphany and “Un-deck the Halls.” As we pack away the “Gloria in Excelsis” let’s share our favorite holiday stories! Please stay after church, in the Dining Room, for food and fun as we gather for — ONE MORE ROUND OF CAROLS AND...

Martha Circle New Bible Study

Martha Circle will meet on Wednesday, Jan 11, at 3:00 p.m. in the Gathering Place. We are beginning a new a new Bible study called “Celebrating Sabbath: Accepting God’s Gift of Rest and Delight.” Learn what the Bible says about the importance of honoring God by...

Due to the impending blizzard, we have decided to go forward with the 8 pm Christmas Eve Communion Service. All other Services and Activities for Christmas Eve have been canceled. We are still planning on Christmas Day Service at 10 AM.   Merry...

Baptisms Upcoming

As we move into the New Year, we will share the pleasure of numerous Baptisms. Maybe they’ve been delayed by pandemic caution … in any case, we’ve tried to connect with and include those we know who may wish to share this Sacrament. If you would like to coordinate...

SESSION HIGHLIGHTS 12.14.2022

Session adopted the following motions on December 14, 2022:  A motion to request Session approval of Memorial Funds Distribution to the General Operating Funds in the amount of $2,075 from the following areas:  Helen Ferrando, Brenda McGruder, and Elsie Johnson. A...

Noodling Faith @ Noon

Numerous studies affirm a steep decline in religious affiliation in the United States. It’s as evident in our community and church as anywhere else. What’s going on in our culture? What does it say about who we are? How do we face realities past and present, to...

Phyllis Curtis Memorial Live Stream Link

Phyllis Curtis Memorial Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLXtagHLiYHNo1BULPvHKA/videos Memorial Service begins at 12 pm on Saturday, December 17, 2022 The live stream won’t appear and won’t be active on the page until about 15 minutes prior to the performance...

Christmas Eve Offering, be an Angel

Every day, neighbors come to our door, or call the church looking for a little help, a little hope. Often, they are working with a social agency, like Ministry with Community, ISK, or Urban Alliance. These organizations are limited in resources, so they tell folks to...