Overturning the Tables: A Play for Troubled Times
New Testament Scripture—Mark 11: 15-19 A widow approaches the moneychanger sitting at a table. Widow: I am just a poor widow. This is the last of my money. Please give
Continue readingRALLY FOR PEACE
We want CHANGE, not WAR! On April 4, 1967, one year to the day before his death, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered a speech at Riverside Church in
Continue readingGender Identity and Our Faith Communities
Have you wondered what struggles transgender people face? Have you ever thought about where our ideas of “appropriate” gender expression come from? Do you feel called as a person of
Continue readingThe Recovery Express
Hebrew Scripture Reading—Zechariah 7: 1-12 Jaime Silahua is a handyman who works hard to support his partner and their three children. He is an active member of his church and
Continue readingWomen’s History Month
Every year, during the month of March, hundreds of thousands of events are held throughout the country to acknowledge and recognize the amazing accomplishments of women. This national celebration
Continue readingCaptain Vanity Visits First Congregational UCC
This past Sunday Captain Vanity visited First Congregational UCC during children’s time. During the visit, his assistant carried a mirror along side him so that he could maintain his handsome
Continue readingA Burst of Hope
Dear Church Family and Friends, On a daily basis, I search certain news sources for articles of interest. One of my favorite sources is Democracy Now, a news show that
Continue readingSuperhero Gods and the Challenge of Religious Diversity
New Testament Reading—Acts 17:22-31 In thinking of the wide variety of ways in which humans conceive of God, even within the same religion, I have sometimes wondered if our reality
Continue readingHiking in God’s Cathedral: Punch Bowl Falls
For its next adventure, our hiking group will be hiking along the Eagle Creek trail to Punch Bowl Falls. The hike is 4.2 miles round trip. All are invited to
Continue readingOn The Road to Equality
Join us on the road to Olympia on Thursday, March 12th for Equality Rally Day 2009! Meet us at the church at 8:00am to carpool. Equality Day 2009: On
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