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Josh Ferry
Jan 4, 20212 min read
Stories of the Cross - January 2021
A source of gratitude Several weeks ago, a nurse was reviewing their morning lists for things that I keep track of. Different tasks to...
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Becky Smith
Nov 23, 20201 min read
Hike For Hope -2020
This year Lazarus House held their annual Hike for Hope, although like most fundraisers this year they had to re-imagine it due to the...
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Josh Ferry
Nov 6, 20202 min read
Stories of the Cross - November 2020
From Rev. Bill: I’ve carried the little, wooden cross in my left pocket almost every day since they first were made available at First...
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Outreach Committee
Oct 1, 20202 min read
Outreach News - October 2020
OUTREACH NEWS: Random Acts of Kindness Ministry As we say goodbye to summer and welcome fall, we still find ourselves living with the...
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Josh Ferry
Oct 1, 20202 min read
Stories of the Cross - October 2020
...God places people in our path that are meant to be there, both for our comfort and for us to comfort others.
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Outreach Committee
Sep 2, 20202 min read
Outreach | Random Acts of Kindness | September 2020
For September, we would like to start with kindness for yourself. In times of stress and uncertainty, it is important to remember that we...
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Josh Ferry
Sep 2, 20202 min read
Stories of the Cross - September 2020
We only know how each of us is drawn to the wood – the smoothness, ridges, and the way it feels in our hands.
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First Church
Aug 25, 20202 min read
The Chapel School - August 2020
We continue to work over the Summer to prepare for our “new normal” opening for The Chapel School. We are writing our reopening...
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First Church
Aug 25, 20204 min read
Outreach | Random Acts of Kindness | August 2020
Why is kindness important? It is important to us as social beings, which have lived in community throughout all time, because we rely...
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First Church
Aug 25, 20202 min read
Stewardship - August 2020
Spreading joy, friendship and compassion is a cornerstone of First Church. We have seen this time and time again during weekly worship...
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First Church
Aug 12, 20202 min read
Stories of the Cross - August 2020
You never know when someone will cross your path and make a difference.
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First Church
Jul 7, 20201 min read
Stories of the Cross - July 2020
A source of beauty A member of First Church went to see an ailing aunt and uncle at their home. It was important to see them, as her...
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First Church
May 11, 20202 min read
Stories of the Cross - May 2020
A Source of Strength For some of us, there are times when things are just harder. At least that’s what it can feel like. When everything...
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First Church
Apr 12, 20201 min read
Stories of the Cross - April 2020
A source of hope Cancer. No other word can emotionally or physically paralyze a person stronger than that hearing that one statement. ...
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First Church
Mar 16, 20202 min read
Stories of the Cross - March 2020
A source of youthful connection The impact from our church’s comfort cross mission has been amazing. First Church has strived to make...
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First Church
Feb 10, 20202 min read
Stories of the Cross - February 2020
A source of worldwide connection The comfort cross-ministry of First Church Congregational has grown in ways only dreamed of in prayers....
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First Church
Jan 8, 20202 min read
Stories of the Cross - January 2020
A friend of the church came for the funeral service of a dear friend. It was a major loss for her as well as her children. They were such...
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First Church
Dec 18, 20192 min read
Stories of the Cross - December 2019
Being a parent is a hard job. This statement is as undeniable as saying “water is wet.” With the constant squabbling, chores, errands,...
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First Church
Nov 15, 20192 min read
Stories of the Cross - November 2019
A source of security We all have that small thing in life that makes us just a bit more comfortable; that little item that gives us a...
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First Church
Oct 2, 20192 min read
Stories of the Cross - October 2019
A source of connection There was a big meeting at a large corporation, kicking off an enormous project. Numerous people were packed into...
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