Category: News

Luke 17:11-19      On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten men with skin diseases approached him. Keeping their distance from him, they raised their voices and said, “Jesus,

August 1, 2020 Hello church!  We are rolling into August, and it is hard to believe the summer is almost over! I have been delighted to spend the last month getting to know you all a bit better, and I

22 July 2020 Bethany’s sermon series on the national parks reminded me of why I love wild areas of nature so much.  Although I haven’t been to that many of the national parks, the ones I have been to have

Now seems to be a good time to provide the congregation with a report of our current financial status.  Relax – the news is good! For the first six months of 2020, we have an operating surplus of $2,372.  This

Would you like to submit articles for publication in our newsletter?  Perhaps you’d like to write an article of interest to our congregation about happenings around the city, or, you’ve been writing poetry, or short (really short) stories. We’d be

The board has had a lot of discussion, based on the work of the Faith Action Committee, to look at the potential for installing solar power at the church. We are committed to doing our part to help reduce our

July 1, 2020 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate

As we go through these turbulent times of pandemic and political turmoil, I have noticed an increased level of statements from people wishing harm on others. I find this very disturbing. While I may abhor and feel disgust about some

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer… They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people.” Acts 2:42, 46-47

Dear Ones, This is my last newsletter article as your Interim Minister and what a time it has been!  I have always seen the potential for First Christian Church to grow not only numerically, but spiritually as well.  As I