The wind and the rain are blowing away the remnants of the Christmas season as we set our sails for 2022. I hope that you are all taking precautions to keep Covid at bay. As you know, the Council decided to pause the in-person services at church until it feels safer to gather again in person. We’ll keep you posted.
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Just before Christmas, Susan Adcock delivered the Miraculous Mystery Quilt to Ainsworth UCC for the refugee family there. She also brought one of our gorgeous kids quilts along for this cutie. This particular quilt was part of a group that Cedar Hills UCC recently donated to Bienvenidos Quilts.
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Those of us who met last week felt this film was too important for anyone to miss, so we've scheduled a second discussion for January.
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January 30- Annual Meeting - Our annual congregational meeting will be held on Zoom directly after service on January 30th.
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Come and compare Christmas notes on this month’s walk, Sunday, December 26 at 2pm. Our walk will meander through NE Portland, along Alameda Ridge, down into Grant Park and back through Irvington.
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Want to learn more about issues facing US-Mexico border communities?
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The FCC book group meets on Zoom the second Tuesday of each month from 4:30-5:30. You are always invited to join the discussions whether you have read the book or not. Participants choose the books, and each discussion is lead by the person who recommended that particular book. Discussions are always interesting.
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Please join us on Christmas Eve for caroling at 7 pm before the service at 7:30 pm.
You can also join us for another caroling opportunity on December 18th at 1 pm, hot cocoa will be served.
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Each Christmas, First Congregational UCC is decorated with beautiful poinsettias honoring friends or loved ones, commemorating meaningful events and in remembrance of those who hold special places in our hearts. Following worship on December 19th, they are available to members who are unable to attend worship. The remainder will stay in the sanctuary to brighten our Christmas services.
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This month’s film, The Icebox, follows a 12-year-old boy from Honduras as he runs to the US to escape gangs who have scarred and tortured him. Indeed, gangs are even willing to shoot up an elementary school to try to own him.
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I look forward to seeing many of you in church at our Second Sunday worship this week. The promise of a wonderful service is in store for us and the choir will be there to help us rejoice in song. Think roses and covenants. Bring your pledge commitment.
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The First Crew continues meeting on Mondays in Fellowship Hall, approximately 9:00 to 4:00. Join us to quilt for an hour or two, or just drop by to see what we’re up to.
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Congregational Survey, childcare helpers needed, church Directory listings….
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Christmas at FCUCC, Congregational Survey, Childcare on Second Sundays, etc.
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This coming Sunday, November 14, is Second Sunday! We get to come together in the sanctuary, and if you are not able to come, you can tune in to the service on YouTube and Facebook Live.
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As many of you know, our long-term ground lease contract with Metro includes free parking for church members on Sundays until 1:00pm at the 1000 Broadway Garage (corner of Broadway and Main).
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The Immigration Movie Group selection for November 23rd is The Girl starring Abbie Cornish and Will Patton. After watching this film you are most welcome to join us for a discussion at 4:30 on Thursday the 23rd.
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The survey is out! I hope that you have found the survey in your inbox in a message from First Congregational Church. It's called the Post-Post-Pandemic Church Survey. Please take a few minutes to fill it out. If you didn't receive it by email, or would like to receive a paper copy, please contact the office at (503) 946-1045.
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Join this interfaith statewide gathering every Third Tuesday for an exciting new way to pursue Creation Care, Eco-Justice and your own spiritual transformation in relation to our Sacred Earth.
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Our November walk falls on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, November 28 at 2pm.
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