Lately, FCUCC has felt a little like the proverbial swan: silently and moving along the water with seemingly no effort, while below the surface, its feet are paddling furiously! We have kept upright and afloat, and lots of folks have pitched in to do extra duty to keep us on track!
Read MoreOn Sunday March 20 there will be a forum after church (in a breakout room) to discuss our church's educational ministry.
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On Tuesday, March 22nd, Frank and Margaret Baldwin will lead our discussion of Found. When adopted children do not know their genetic background, they often turn to services like 23andMe for help.
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Quilters from First Crew continue to meet in Fellowship Hall on Mondays with open sessions from 9:00 to 4:00. Drop in for any period during that time that works for you.
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Join us on Sunday, March 20, at 2pm. Meet at the north entrance to the park, at the corner of SE 69th Ave and SE Yamhill. We will walk up the paved road, on a gentle incline, to the top of Mt. Tabor to take in the view of Portland.
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This series of 2-3 day long, pop up exhibitions...utilizing a 26ft-long truck... provides a new visual translation of what immigration detention looks like in the US and uses storytelling and first-person testimony so people can share in their own words the impact immigration detention has had on their lives.
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Planned and Crisis Respite Care are looking for adults in the Portland metro Oregon area who might be open to letting a child or youth into their home for a few nights when they are not working.
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Would you enjoy being part of a Lenten small group? Margaret Baldwin will lead one on Mondays and Bunny Oliver will lead one on Thursdays. The Monday group meets at 7pm, the Thursday group will meet afternoon or evening-group choice. Sessions are for one hour.
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Rev. Eric’s medical leave
the Congregational Meeting set for the 13th
worship on Sunday, the 6th with Tyler Connoley
worship going forward
Please join us at Camp Adams for a weekend of giving back and reuniting with camp friends from all over!
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Beginning next Wed, March 9 we will provide a great meal of soup and sandwiches. Margaret Baldwin has committed to do one week and encouraged me to invite others who might like to provide a pot of soup one Wednesday or just come along for the ride.
Read MoreThis came as quite a shock yesterday. Of course, our prayers are with Eric and Melanie as the difficult work of healing progresses. We can take comfort in knowing Eric is getting first-rate care.
Read MoreI am writing to inform you that Pastor Eric is taking a medical leave beginning immediately.
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The Immigrant & Refugee Film Group will be watching Minari this month, and meeting to discuss the film, in Zoomland, on Tuesday, February 22nd at 4:30. We hope you will join us.
Read MoreThis has certainly been a time of much change and some confusion – especially around the changes in the church’s staff. I know there are questions about why several staff members have left. I will try to answer as many questions as I can.
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All donations for the homeless can be left on the table in the Fellowship Hall closest.
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