11 Feb 2021
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How Do You Pay Your Pledge?
Log in to your profile in Realm (https://onrealm.org/firstcong/SignIn), and click on the “Giving” tab. If you already have a recurring, scheduled donation, at the top of the screen click on the “Scheduled” button. The active...
9 Feb 2021
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Meditation on a Potato
Author: Amy Ostwald Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect. For by the grace given to me I say to...
2 Feb 2021
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Gifts of Grace
Gifts of Grace Author: Nicole Speer Proverbs 27 tells us the best friends are those who are not afraid to wound us in the service of helping us become the people we strive to be. By this measure, God has blessed me with an abundance...
29 Jan 2021
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Where Do We Go From Here? Rev. Traci Blackmon MacKenzie Lecture Resources
In preparation for our weekend with Rev. Traci Blackmon, Associate General Minister, Justice and Local Church Ministries, United Church of Christ, members of the MacKenzie Lectureship and staff have compiled the resources below. There is...
28 Jan 2021
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Rev. Traci deVon Blackmon – Biographical Thumbnail
Until the lion tells the story, the hunter will always be the hero. ~ West African Proverb Rev. Traci Blackmon is the Associate General Minister of Justice & Local Church Ministries for The United Church of Christ. As a...
27 Jan 2021
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From the Climate Action Team
Here are some details about how you can “green” your home and make the switch to clean, renewable energy. Our church can truly state that it is powered by 100% renewable energy. How can it do that? First, we have a geothermal...
20 Jan 2021
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Monthly On-going Small Groups
Connecting in the age of Coronavirus can feel limited. But through the grace of technology and a cadre of volunteers, there are possibilities for us to grow closer as a community even in a time of physical distancing. Below are many of our...
20 Jan 2021
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Addressing Racism and Promoting Justice through Community Partnerships
The Board of Missions and Christian Social Action (BMCSA) looks to our covenants in making decisions about fund awards and advocacy efforts on behalf of First Congregational Church. While most of the programs that receive support...
18 Jan 2021
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Preparing the Way
Preparing the Way Author: Eric Malmborg The voice of one crying out in the wilderness, “Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.” Mark 1:3 I was particularly taken by Pastor Chris’s...