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Hosts Needed

The Wisconsin Conference is hosting 12-13 clergy who will be at...

Posted on September 25, 2012 at 11:27 am in Featured.

First Cong Presents Rev. Dr. Carolyn Pressler

In 1985. the General synod of the United Church of Christ accepted a resolution that called on congregations to declare themselves open to and affirming of gay, lesbian and bisexual people in the full life and ministry of the church. In 1990, a committee was formed at First congregational to study the possibility of becoming an Open and Affirming congregation.

Posted on September 25, 2012 at 11:24 am in Featured Content.

Caring for our Youngest Members

Nestled in the corner of the third floor of First Congregational's historic building is a room filled with colors and toys and the sounds of children laughing, crying, and playing...the Nursery.

Posted on September 18, 2012 at 10:39 am in Featured Content.

The Small Group Meet and Greet

Judy and I are looking forward to the small group house meetings that are...

Posted on September 18, 2012 at 10:15 am in Featured.

Trip to Iona!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to worship in a 500 year old abbey?

Posted on September 18, 2012 at 8:39 am in Featured.

Women's Book Study

Event Date: 
October 6, 2012 - 8:00am

Mark your calendars now to attend...

Posted on September 18, 2012 at 8:35 am in Upcoming Events.

Week of September 16

 

May you recognize in your life the presence,
power and light of your soul. 

May you realize that you are never alone,
that your soul in its brightness and belonging 
connects you intimately with the rhythm of the universe.

May you have respect for your individuality and difference.

May you realize that the shape of your soul is unique,
that you have a special destiny here,
that behind the facade of your life
there is something beautiful and eternal happening.

May you learn to see your self
with the same delight,
pride, and expectation
with which God sees you in every moment.


by: John O'Donohue

 

Posted on September 12, 2012 at 3:03 pm in Prayer for Daily Use.

Sunday School Schedule for 2012-13

Here is the Sunday School Schedule for this year.

Posted on September 12, 2012 at 3:02 pm in Sunday School.

ONA Celebration Weekend

Event Date: 
October 13, 2012 - 1:00pm

In May we recognized 20 years of being an Open and Affirming Congregation. 

Posted on September 11, 2012 at 11:50 am in Upcoming Events.

Support Group for Families

The Prison Ministry Project has started a group for...

Posted on September 11, 2012 at 11:47 am in Featured and Prison Ministry.

Communion Prep Class

Event Date: 
October 23, 2012 - 6:30pm

A three-part communion preparation class will be offered for....

Posted on September 11, 2012 at 11:40 am in Upcoming Events and Sunday School.

Sunday School has started!

Classes for Pk-Grade 6 began on Sunday, September 9. Due to the construction...

Posted on September 11, 2012 at 11:37 am in Featured and Sunday School.

Adult Education!

You spoke and we listened! Last year the Reach & Renew Membership Renewal Committee, in coordination with the Adult Education Committee invited the congregation to participate in a survey about what and when the church could offer to entice your attendance. The survey revealed the number one time to offer Adult Ed was on Sunday mornings before worship. So we are excited to share a great line-up of offerings for the fall.

Posted on September 11, 2012 at 11:28 am in Featured Content.

Week of September 9

 

Lord, be with us this day,

Within us to purify us;

Above us to draw us up;

Beneath us to sustain us;

Before us to lead us;

Behind us to restrain us;

Around us to protect us.

 

                             ~ St. Patrick

 

Posted on September 5, 2012 at 11:20 am in Prayer for Daily Use.

Learn More about the Moores

Doug and Judy Moore have suggested....

Posted on September 4, 2012 at 2:36 pm in Featured.

Week of September 2

 

A Thought for the Week

“Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. --

“The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him.  But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends.  But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes comes home, you kill the fattened calf for him!’

“‘My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours.  But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’”

 

Is it time to join the party?

 

Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:06 am in Prayer for Daily Use.

Choirs begin!

Event Date: 
September 5, 2012 - 7:30pm

Chancel Choir and Cherub Choir both begin ....

Posted on August 28, 2012 at 11:10 am in Music and Upcoming Events.

Photography Exhibit

First Cong member and photographer Chris Schoenwetter...

Posted on August 28, 2012 at 11:08 am in Featured.

Workshop Series on the Criminal Justice System

Event Date: 
October 2, 2012 - 7:00pm

Nehemiah Center for Justice and Reconciliation is hosting an interactive, three-part series this fall....

Posted on August 28, 2012 at 11:06 am in Upcoming Events and Prison Ministry.

Madison Crop Walk

Event Date: 
October 21, 2012 - 12:00pm

First Cong is again hosting the annual...

Posted on August 28, 2012 at 11:02 am in Upcoming Events.

Adult Ed Opportunity

Event Date: 
September 23, 2012 - 9:00am

In response to the Small Group Ministries Survey...

Posted on August 28, 2012 at 10:59 am in Upcoming Events.

Each Church is Different

Each church is different. Each has its own personality formed over years. This is one reason first church impressions are so important. When someone walks into a church for the first time what is seen, heard, and felt make an enormous difference. Walking into First Congregational a few days ago....

Posted on August 28, 2012 at 10:57 am in Featured Content.

Fall Festival!

Event Date: 
September 16, 2012 - 11:00am

Fall Festival Faith Family Fun Frenzy!! (More Info)

Posted on August 23, 2012 at 10:11 am in Upcoming Events.

Support Group for Families

Event Date: 
September 5, 2012 - 7:00pm

The Prison Ministry Project's first meeting is at....

Posted on August 23, 2012 at 10:07 am in Upcoming Events and Prison Ministry.

Outreach Board would like to thank

With your help we were able to donate...

Posted on August 23, 2012 at 10:04 am in Featured.

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