by admin | Apr 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
The news and images from Ukraine attest to the atrocities occurring there. Reports state that the Ukrainian government is documenting evidence that actions taken by Russian forces against Ukrainian civilians fall under the designation of war crimes. We have heard the...
by admin | Apr 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
This week First Christian was called upon to help Casa Alitas host families. We thank our volunteers and staff for their rapid response to get spaces ready, prepare meals and snacks for their trip, purchase clothes, and schedule transportation to the airport. Thank...
by admin | Mar 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Today we learn American Sign Language for “deaf,” and, through a video (link below), how to ask someone if they are deaf. Although we often people speak of the Deaf community, many hearing people do not realize that community includes a unique culture, language, and...
by admin | Mar 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
As many of you know, March 21st will mark 2 entire years that Title 42 has been invoked, first by the Trump Administration and then by the Biden Administration, as an assault against people seeking protection at the US-Mexico border. For two years, people seeking to...
by admin | Jan 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
This week we will install incoming leaders of the congregation during our worship service. Our volunteer leaders come with many gifts and dedication to the mission of our congregation. We will receive them into service and ask blessings upon them as they lead us. We...
by admin | Dec 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Each week we begin worship prayerfully honoring past, present, and future caretakers of the land and speaking our intent to join in the care of all of Creation. Our Beloved Community focus for the next two weeks invites us to learn and take action for the sacred...