by admin | May 26, 2022 | community, mental health, social justice
In our welcome area is a sign that reads “March for Our Lives,” the rallying cry of the students from Parkland High School after the mass shooting at their school. Before that, a sign lay in the corner of the welcome area with a large stuffed bear. Its words, “Silent...
by admin | May 19, 2022 | anti-racism, community, racism
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (as of 2009, officially changed from Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month) is observed in the United States during the month of May, and recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific...
by admin | May 12, 2022 | community, mental health
“Confronting our feelings and giving them appropriate expression always takes strength, not weakness. It takes strength to acknowledge our anger, and sometimes more strength yet to curb the aggressive urges anger may bring and to channel them into nonviolent outlets....
by admin | Apr 28, 2022 | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), community, faith
This month, as we continue celebrating the Easter season, our time in worship will focus on the affirmation of faith we as Disciples have at the introduction to the Design (governing documents) of our denominational body. We refer to this affirmation as the Preamble...
by admin | Apr 21, 2022 | community
When Ann Nichols was a reader for a blind high school student in the 1960’s, she found many people imagined limitations and pitied her. They assumed Naomi wouldn’t be able to swim, or take the geometry class, or learn how to find her classrooms without a guide. All...
by admin | Apr 14, 2022 | community, social justice
First Christian is responding to the need of those seeking asylum in our region. Between last Wednesday and Sunday, we were called upon to received seven families on an emergency basis when Casa Alitas was short on rooms. We thank those who offered their time and...
