Sandy Johnson preached her last sermon at First UCC on Sunday June 27, 2010.  It was a day of joy and sadness, food and fun. 

Thanks to the Trustees, accessible seating is now available near the southeast door to the sanctuary. Two upholstered chairs with arm rests are available for seniors and those with limited mobility. Space for wheelchairs and walkers is there too. [...]]]> Do you find it difficult to sit in the pews or to hear the service?

Thanks to the Trustees, accessible seating is now available near the southeast door to the sanctuary. Two upholstered chairs with arm rests are available for seniors and those with limited mobility. Space for wheelchairs and walkers is there too.

Personal hearing devices are available at the back of the sanctuary for anyone with limited hearing.  Ask an usher to assist with the devices that amplify the microphones used during the service.

The StillspeakingMoney® program allows you to make contributions without writing a check or reaching into your wallet for cash. Here is how it works: You authorize a [...]]]> Want to save time, simplify your life, and support our mission and ministry?  StillspeakingMoney®, our Electronic Funds Transfer program, can help you do just that!

The StillspeakingMoney® program allows you to make contributions without writing a check or reaching into your wallet for cash. Here is how it works: You authorize a specified amount of money to be electronically transferred directly from your checking, savings, or credit card account to First UCC’s bank account. You also specify the frequency of the transfer to allow you to keep track of your contributions. It is fast, safe, easy, and costs you NOTHING! First UCC will issue you a giving statement for your tax records, and your bank statements will provide you with a record of transfer as additional proof of your contributions. You can change or cancel your authorization at any time, but we believe that you will enjoy the benefits of StillspeakingMoney®! More information about this giving option will be provided with your stewardship materials, or contact Andrea Pegram (andreapegram@firstucc.org).

September 27, 2009 from Bethel Lutheran Church to Bridge Square.   The morning started with some light rain, but the sun came out for the walkers and not until after the walk did the rain come back – a great day for all!  There were a lot of UCC folks there to walk.  

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September 27, 2009 from Bethel Lutheran Church to Bridge Square.   The morning started with some light rain, but the sun came out for the walkers and not until after the walk did the rain come back – a great day for all!  There were a lot of UCC folks there to walk.  

Begins Sept 16 Join us each Wednesday evening from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., for a time of food, fun and faith development. From 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. there will be a prepared supper [free will [...]]]>
Wednesdays for Food, Fun and Faith

Begins Sept 16
Join us each Wednesday evening from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.,
for a time of food, fun and faith development.
From 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. there will be a prepared supper [free will donation]

From 6:15 – 7:00 p.m. there will be planned activities for the children including a
treasure hunt, skit night, bread making and more.
We will also offer a discussion series for adults & youth
of the book God for Beginners by Ralph Milton
led by John Severson.  It will run Sept. 16, 23 & 30. 

Plan to join us!!!

       The lesson for this week’s Fighting Apostle Bible study was from the Book of Job. It involved patience and perseverance.        Satan took many forms in the early going against Methodist Maroon, bleeding singles, balls just beyond our outstretched gloves, a few mental lapses. We even had pestilence [...]]]> Apostles persevere

       The lesson for this week’s Fighting Apostle Bible study was from the Book of Job. It involved patience and perseverance.
       Satan took many forms in the early going against Methodist Maroon, bleeding singles, balls just beyond our outstretched gloves, a few mental lapses. We even had pestilence on our West Nile bench near the Cannon River. But you will be glad to know that our men in teal refused to lie down. Trailing 10-5 in the fifth, they exploded for seven runs, added two more in the sixth and then withstood a late-inning Methodist rally to close out the regular season with a 14-13 win.
       Dave Burton’s fielder’s choice in the sixth drove in Lon Kruse with what proved to be the winning run.
Matt Forster again distinguished himself in the field with a lunging catch in left and an artful over-the-shoulder-catch in the same inning. Logan Mueller-Dahl showed major league fortitude at catcher, holding his ground at the plate in the face of an on-coming runner and recording an important out.
      The Apostles finished the regular season at 8-4 and will play Trinity Red at 1:40 p.m.  Sunday at Babcock Park. We will play until they tell us to stop in this one-day tournament.