by admin | Nov 18, 2021 | worship
The holiday season is upon us. A time for cheer, celebration, gratitude, joy, and enjoying the company of those whom we love. However, the holidays also bring sadness, mourning, pain, and challenge. For one, we know that even though some things have changed since a...
by admin | Nov 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
I wonder if it has ever happened to you. Someone is unexpectedly coming over to your house and it is not as clean as you’d like. It is time to rush-clean. Just pick up the stuff, take it to another room, and shut the door. And just like that, the guest walks...
by admin | Nov 4, 2021 | racism
November is Indigenous American Heritage month. Each week our email will include information and links for learning more about the history of indigenous people of the Americas as well as current events affecting indigenous communities today. We begin with the Doctrine...
by admin | Oct 28, 2021 | worship
As we come to the end of October, I wish to highlight some upcoming events in the life of our church. This week we conclude our series, “A Movement for Wholeness” celebrating God’s gift of community and our call to be stewards of it. In worship, we...
by admin | Oct 21, 2021 | mental health
“…love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” – John 13:34 “When we feel certain that the human soul is no longer at work in the world, it’s time to make sure that ours is visible to someone, somewhere.” – Parker J....
by admin | Oct 15, 2021 | social justice
This month we lift up the ministries of First Christian Church, giving thanks for their impact and praying for our faithfulness in them. During worship each Sunday we have invited a member to share what First Christian means to them. Ann Nichols shared her story with...
by admin | Oct 7, 2021 | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), worship
“A Movement for Wholeness in a Fragmented World” is part of the identity statement of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). This short phrase succinctly summarizes our call as people of faith who seek to follow Jesus and live into the ways of God’s reign. It...
by admin | Sep 30, 2021 | sabbatical
Some things I learned through First Christian Church programs this summer I missed Pastor Ailsa while she was on sabbatical, but I deeply appreciated this summer’s sabbatical programs for the congregation. This is a note to God (inspired by Psalm 23)—and to each of...
by admin | Sep 23, 2021 | events
It seems only right that our first official in-person gathering after many months will be a meal. Gathering with people at a table to eat may be the most powerful way to connect with others. It is one major way Jesus gathered with people. The gospels show us how Jesus...
by admin | Sep 16, 2021 | COVID-19
There’s a thread you follow. It goes among things that change. But it doesn’t change. ~ William Stafford Sooner or later, everything falls away. You, the work you’ve done, your successes, large and small, your failures, too. Those moments when you were light, along-...
