Join us for our traditional service of lessons, carols, and candlelight. The service traditionally concludes with the electric lights turned off, and then congregation lighting their candles from one common source, passing the flame down the pews, “sharing the Christmas light” with each other as we sing “Silent Night.”
We retell the stories of Jesus’ birth, following the stars and the Magi to a migrant baby far from home.This is a semi-rehearsed interactive pageant-lite. Both adults and children: if you want to read a line or two, or dress up like Mary and Joseph, please contact Rev. EB by Friday, December 13. Children who … Continue reading Rulers and Refugees
On this Sunday, we center in the inherent worthiness of every person and our witness against mass incarceration. We hear from congregants participating in Partakers’ “College Behind Bars” program providing community mentoring for incarcerated women and men pursuing their degrees and educational opportunities. We will also take a special collection for Partakers.
We retell the stories of Jesus’ birth, following the stars and the Magi to a migrant baby far from home.This is a semi-rehearsed interactive pageant-lite. Both adults and children: if you want to read a line or two, or dress up like Mary and Joseph, please contact Rev. EB by Friday, December 13. Children who … Continue reading Rulers and Refugees
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The church is about to finish the last major projects in our recent capital campaign. In this season of thanksgiving, let’s take a moment to remember what we’ve accomplished, what it means for our congregation and community, and pause to be thankful for all that.
On this Sunday, we reflect on the strengths of our congregation, in a service led by members of the Growing First Church Task Force. Conversation will continue over lunch in the church hall from 12:30-2.
This is a time of year when many wisdom traditions and cultures honor and remember those who have died. At this service we will remember those in our community who have died in the last year, as well as ritually honor our other beloved dead. Please submit the name(s) of loved ones who have died … Continue reading We Call Our Beloved Dead
As our society spins deeper into dehumanization, we reflect on the inherent dignity of every human being. Special Collection: Hamilton-Garrett Center
Today, Rev. EB reflects on policing and community safety.
