United Church of Christ (national site)Our church will be producing a new pictorial directory with Olan Mills. Our photography dates are Monday, April 5 through Thursday, April 8. If you wish to sign-up early you may click on https://signup.olanmills.com/familyinfo.aspx?chcontract=50699 for online sign-up through Olan Mills. Once you enter your name and home address information click “SAVE” at the bottom of the screen and [...]
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On February 14, Andrea Een presented an Adult Forum talk at First UCC concerning her struggles with, and journey through, depression. As a follow-up to her presentation, she has offered to share the text from the Chapel Talk she gave at St. Olaf College in December, as well as a list of book resources on the topic of depression. Please click here to see the 2010 camp schedule of events for Pilgrim Point. For more information visit www.pilgrimpoint.org. Our WFFF programs (Wednesdays for Food, Fun, and Faith) resume this week on Wednesday, January 6. Come at 5:30 for supper (free will donation asked for the food), and stay for programs for adults and kids. This week the adults will start a 3-part series with Pastor Sandy: “Reading the Bible Seriously Without Reading It [...] You are cordially invited to our Christmas Eve and Christmas Sunday worship services: Christmas Eve, 4:00 p.m. — A traditional service of carols and readings, with music by our Children’s Choir and our Senior Choir, and a very special visit from the Holy Family Come take a break on Wednesday evening — Supper at 5:30, followed by a Potpourri of activities: Intergenerational knitting group Remember WFFF means Wednesdays for Food, Fun, and Faith — Come and join us! Over 50 people gathered last evening to attend a picnic at the church. The Adult Ed Committee hosted a wonderful picnic with the goal of building community within the church. The results were fantastic with a diverse group of church members breaking bread (well, eating hamburgers anyway) together. We had live music and delicious food. [...] First UCC youth and leaders participated in another successful mission trip to Alamosa, Colorado. They are currently on their way back to Northfield to share their stories!
We’re having a Potluck Picnic at the church for the family on Sunday evening, August 2, at 4:30pm. A time for fellowship, fun and music – featuring the musical talents of Jerry & Inga Johnson and friends. Bring your own table service and a dish to pass. We will provide hamburgers to grill, buns and [...] Our 2007-08 Seminary Intern, Damen Heitmann, who graduated in May, is the focus of an profile in this year’s Annual Report from the United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Damen is pictured in our sanctuary, speaking with long-time member Ian Barbour, one of the many people who have helped Damen to live a life [...] The UCC General Synod (our biennial national gathering) honors many individuals and groups — and this year, that included us! Our congregation was recognized for our extraordinary generosity to Our Church’s Wider Mission — we’re in the top tier of givers, with over $60,000 contributed last year. We are one of the smallest (maybe the [...] Perhaps you have noticed new landscaping on the south side of the church, and a small area on the east side. Discussions about the entire landscaping design plan for the church have taken place for several years but due to a lack of funds it has never been implemented. Last year, with the support of [...] And this ladies and gentlemen is why we play the game. Trailing 5 to 3 with two out in the top of the sixth, the Fighting Apostles exploded for six runs, fueled by big hits and balletic base running (think Matt Forster), and then held St. Dominic’s White [...] Are you an emerging leader working on environmental issues in the faith community? The Faith and Eco-Justice Fellowship, sponsored by the National Council of Churches, builds a network of emerging leaders (age 22-40) interested in fostering their own leadership, deepening their understanding of global climate change and poverty, and strengthening their theological grounding. Fellows gather [...] Apostles pick wrong night to play St. Paul’s If it’s alright with you, the Fighting Apostles might take a mulligan on our season opener. St. Paul’s of Cannon Falls, a good team, certainly, surprised us. The score was 21-6. So, just between you and the fence post, we are considering this an exhibition game. It won’t count [...] |
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