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
From the Board President
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
Financial Summary – First Half of 2020
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
Request for Submissions
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
From the Board President
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
Thoughts from Bethany
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
From the Board President
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
Thoughts from Bethany
“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
A Few Words
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
A Few More Words
THANK YOU! Sandy Weber, Sue Stefford-Grey, Paul Cook helped to pull off a great virtual Farewell Party! What a hoot to see the Bever family reenacting their first visit to worship at First Christian Church, their baptisms and formal entry