The summer Weeds n’ Seeds program was a success, the kids had a great time and the teachers loved it too. The high school Ecology class students began working in the garden on Wednesday, August 22. We will just have
Adult Conversations
Join us in the parlor on Sunday, September 9 at 9 a.m. as we begin a new book for our Adult Conversations. Richard Rohr’s book, Falling Upward, kicks off our Fall reading list. A review from Dr. Mehmet Oz: “Understanding
New Newsletter
Lucie Perrault and Vickie Avery at the launching of the reformatted First Christian Church Newsletter in August, 2018. A happy moment.
Flower Chart
Wayne Huber has been providing fresh flowers in the sanctuary since he came into membership on May 20. Thanks, Wayne. Perhaps you would like to provide flowers for a special occasion from time to time. A Flower Chart can
Welcome New Members
Mark and Karen Kelly came into membership on Sunday, August 26. We are delighted to have them join us. The following is a brief bio of Mark and Karen who currently live in Hatch, NM. Perhaps you share some similar
12 Steps to a Compassionate Life: Step 11 Recognition
Luke 24:13-35 – NRSV Our eleventh step to a Compassionate Life is Recognition. “We recognize a personal connection with the suffering of others and find a way to focus and act upon our concern.” (Karen Armstrong, 12 Steps to a
12 Steps to a Compassionate Life: Step 10 – Knowledge
Romans 15: 1-2,4-9, 13 NRSV The fact that we are on the 10th step of the 12 steps to a compassionate life not only means that this sermon series is coming to an end, it also reflects the fact that
Step 9: Concern for Everybody
I have found this summer sermon series of 12 Steps to a Compassionate Life(1) by Karen Armstrong to be an interesting challenge as I apply the sense of mindfulness of past chapter’s information to my own life. Now we are
Step 8: How Should We Speak to One Another?
Ephesians 4: 25-27, 29-32, 5:2a Step 8 — How should we speak to one another?1 Don’t you think it’s interesting when the title poses a question? Yes, how should we speak to one another? According to Karen Armstrong: “Kindly, gently,
Letter from the President
The manner in which our country treats refugees continues to preoccupy my thoughts. I am gladdened that several people who read my newsletter article last month accepted my invitation and wrote to our elected leaders. Donna Cavedon became a signatory