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Monday, September 21:
-- Helping Hands Monday Meal every Monday at noon, Backman Hall. For more info or to volunteer see Eleanor Kenitzer.
Wednesday, September 23:
-- Common Read - 6:30 PM, Children's Center, discussing chapters 6-8 of "Love in a Time of Climate Change: Honoring Creation, Establishing Justice" by Sharon Delgado.
-- Reports and agenda items due to Liz Harvey for Ad-Ministry Council Meeting.
Thursday, September 24:
-- Holy Grounds Lectionary Study, 8 AM Fig Tree Coffee, 217 Vernon St. This week's scripture: Acts 17:22-28.
-- Spanish Language Class 9:30 AM, Meeting Room.
Saturday, September 26:
-- No Choir Rehearsal.
-- Church Picnic - 11 AM Bethel Lutheran Church Campus,
1050 Douglas Blvd.
Sunday, September 270:
-- Worship: "The One in Whom We Live, and Move, and Have Our Being" - Rev. Angel preaching - 10:00 AM, Sanctuary. Fellowship and refreshments to follow in Backman Hall.
-- Ad-Ministry Council Meeting: 11:15 AM, Heritage Chapel.
Zoom meeting login: https://zoom.us/join
Meeting ID ; 908 490 8254 Password: 5zRiqk
Worship Series for the Season of Creation: Beginning in September we'll enter the Season of Creation with Salt+Soil+Seawater, a five-week worship series exploring God's creation, our relationship with the natural world, and our calling to care for it. Join us as we reflect on the beauty, wonder, and wisdom of creation through worship, Scripture, and community.
Common Read for the Season of Creation: Join Pastor Angel as we read and discuss "Love in a Time of Climate Change: Honoring Creation, Establishing Justice" by Sharon Delgado. Meet Wednesdays at 6:30 in the Children's Center.
Sing a New Song, Join the Choir! Rehearsals are held on Saturdays in the Sanctuary, 10-11 AM. We especially need altos and basses but all voices are welcome. For more info see Eleanor Kenitzer.
All Church Picnic - Saturday, September 26, 11:00 AM.–3:00 PM, Bethel Lutheran Church Campus (1050 Douglas Blvd.). Join us for a time of fellowship, food and fun! First Church will provide hotdogs, burgers, and water/tea. Volunteer to bring a salad or dessert.
Ad-Ministry Council Meets Sunday, Sept. 27. All are invited to join the Council after worship as we reflect on the life and ministries of First Church. Reports and agenda items are due to Liz Harvey, chair, by Wednesday, Sept. 23.
Memorial Service for Barbara Hulse: Saturday, November 7, 10:00 AM in the Sanctuary. Reception to follow.
Mark Your Calendar - Church Conference 2026: Our annual Church Conference will be held at Loomis FUMC on Sunday, November 15 at 3:00 p.m. This will be a circuit-wide gathering with our District Superintendent Mike Harrell joining us. More details to come.
A Community of Belonging Inquirers Class & New Members Sunday:
We have a few folks who have indicated interest in joining the First Church community. If you desire to be baptized and / or want to become a professing member of First Church, please reach out to Pastor Angel. We are hoping to have a special Sunday in the fall to welcome new members of our community of faith. More details to come!
Children's Center: Our Children’s Center is open during Sunday worship for families who may need a space for their child(ren) but will be unstaffed, so parents or guardians are asked to remain with their children while using the space. The room does include audio and video access to the worship service so families can continue to participate in worship together.
'Follow' Pastor Angel's Observations - The Circuit Birder: Pastor Angel has launched a Facebook page called The Circuit Birder -- a nod to the Methodist tradition of circuit riders while drawing on the joy of birding: observing, noticing, and sharing what is discovered along the way. Through "field notes" from his travels, he'll offer reflections on ministry, stories from congregations across his area of the district, and observations from life on the trails.
The United Methodist Church: Church & Society Webinar: Voting, Voice, and Democracy. Oct. 1-2, 10-11:15 a.m. See our news page for more.
Taribya Institute Annual Mental Healthy Symposium: Beyond Industry Barriers and Biases, Saturday Oct. 3. 10-3 p.m. See our Faith in Action page for more.
Holy Grounds Lectionary Study: Meeting Thursdays, 8 AM at Fig Tree Coffee. Bring your Bible and join the conversation as we reflect on the scriptures for Sunday.
Common Read: Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m. Center Room.
Join us as we read Love in a Time of Climate Change: Honoring Creation, Establishing Justice by Sharon Delgado. No meeting on Sept. 16th.
Spanish-Language Class: Thursdays, 9 AM, Meeting Room
Come learn Spanish with us! For more info, see Paul Woicicki.
Creative Christian Crafters: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the Month, 10 AM Backman Hall. For more info, see Ruth Ann Baker.
Young People's Fellowship: Monthly gathering. See Pastor Angel for more information.
Ladies's Tea Time Social: Join the ladies of First Church for tea and fellowship. 4th Wednesday of the Month, 10:30 a.m. For more information and address, please contact Chris Handley.
Men's Breakfast: A monthly gathering for all interested men of First Church. First Saturday each month, 8:30 AM in Backman Hall. Questions?? See Dave Sechrist or Thom King.
Sanctuary Choir: New choir rehearsal time is Saturdays from 10 to 11 AM in the sanctuary. If you are interested in joining the choir please see Eleanor Kenitzer.
See our News page for links to Conference-wide news and statements from UMC Bishops
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