Luke 18:9-14 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Jesus also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other
Persistence in Hope
Luke 18:1-8 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor had respect for
Reader’s Theater – 10 Lepers
Luke 17:11-19 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, they called out, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on
Votives
Rituals can be healing. One of the rituals during difficult times is the lighting of a candle and offering a prayer or concern as a candle is being lit. Lighting votive candles for joyous reasons is also uplifting. Lighting votive
A Memorial Garden
Several of the families of deceased Church members have asked about a memorial area, garden or walkway in remembrance of their loved ones. The committee in charge has looked at several areas on the Church grounds and selected the atrium
Congregations Creative Exhibit
The Church is planning an exhibit of your own creations. Yes, YOU! Here’s the details for the exhibit… Your Photography, Knitting, Fiber Works, Painting, Pottery, Crocheting, Sewing, Wood-Working, Doodles, Etch-a-Sketches, Flower Arranging, Coloring Book, Garden Sculpture, Found Objects Sculpture, Glass
CLIMATE CHANGE BASICS:
When we talk about climate change, we’re talking about the scientifically observable – and increasingly severe – changes in global climate patterns … attributed to the rising levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, in particular)…. When carbon dioxide
PRIDE FESTIVAL – Need FCC Volunteers to help
First Christian Church has a Canopy 10×10 space, same as the last 4 years. This year, as last, it is on the Plaza De Las Cruces downtown Las Cruces on Saturday October 5, 2019, 5-10pm. If you helped last year,
Meditation, September 22, 2019, by Bruce Weber
In the 1980’s, I chaired the Minnesota Conference of the UCC’s Capital Campaign to build All Nations Indian Church in Minneapolis. This was the first urban church (not on a reservation) in the country for Native Americans from many different