First Congregational United Church of Christ, Eugene OR
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Monthly archive for May 2022

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Creation Justice-Inspirations for Action

On May 18, 2022   /   Adult Ed, Announcements, Social Justice, What's Happening?  

How to Get Straight A’s in Climate Citizenship (AAA) It’s too easy to think that there is little we can do as individuals to help alleviate our planet’s current climate concerns. But actually there is much we each can do to be part of the climate solution, and not just

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Sabbatical Pastor Hired for Summer!

On May 18, 2022   /   Announcements, Board News, What's Happening?  

Great news: the church board has selected a Sabbatical Pastor to join our church as the lead pastor during the three months that Jonathan will be on his sabbatical. We are very pleased to announce that Rev. Nancy Ellett Allison will join us June 13 and serve until

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Tend the Flock: Celebrate Our Graduates

On May 11, 2022   /   Announcements, Get Involved, Special Events, What's Happening?, Youth Group  

June is just around the corner and with it comes graduation and the end of the school year! Help us to celebrate the many high school graduates in our church community.  We will make gift baskets for each graduate to help mark this important rite of passage.

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Adult Education Forum-Wednesday, May 11, 2022

On May 11, 2022   /   Adult Ed, Announcements, Get Involved, Special Events, What's Happening?  

Wednesday, May 11 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Would you like to have more respectful and meaningful conversations with people who think differently or whose opinions are very different from yours? The anti-racism task force of the Adult Education Committee is offering a one-time spring booster session on Zoom.

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FCC Creation Justice-Inspirations for Action

On May 11, 2022   /   Announcements, Social Justice, What's Happening?  

You! Yes, You! Yes, you CAN! with Climate Action Now Much has been written about the very serious nature of the growing climate crisis here on Planet Earth. But perhaps not enough has yet been written to spur us to bold, clear and consistent advocacy on behalf of this place we call

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All-Church Camp is August 26-28, 2022!

On May 2, 2022   /   Announcements, Children & Family Ministries, Get Involved, Special Events, What's Happening?  

All-Church Camp at Camp Adams will be held August 26 to 28, 2022  (Friday through Sunday).  Outdoor Worship Night hike Vespers Swimming Crawdad Fishing Open Gym Ice Cream in a Bag Community! FUN, FUN, FUN!!! We hope you will be there! More information to come!

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New to First Congregational?

On May 2, 2022   /   Announcements, Get Involved, Special Events, What's Happening?  

Greetings First Congregational Family! If you’re new (like me) to this church family here’s an exciting opportunity to connect!  Beginning May 11, I’ll be hosting a New Member Group that will meet for 8 sessions. This is a closed group with a maximum capacity of 12, meaning

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Sunday Morning Adult Education

On May 2, 2022   /   Adult Ed, Announcements, Get Involved, Special Events, What's Happening?  

May 8 and May 15/22/29 9 a.m. in the Wheeler Room Two engaging adult education offerings are coming up!  Join the Green Team on May 8 for the delayed Earth Sunday adult education session on Climate Earth. Hear about the work of the Green Team, learn how

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Lift Every Voice Oregon

On May 2, 2022   /   Announcements, Get Involved, Social Justice, Special Events, What's Happening?  

Lift Every Voice Oregon (LEVO) Lift Every Voice Oregon is a coalition of faith-based  groups that have organized to reduce gun violence in Oregon (CLICK HERE for the LEVO website to find out more about this organization). They have filed two state-wide initiative petitions for Oregon’s November 2022 ballot

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FCC is Seeking New Full-Time Facilities Manager

On May 2, 2022   /   Announcements, Get Involved, Serve the Church, What's Happening?  

Last month, we were very sorry to see our Facilities Manager, Frank Spangler, move to MN.  So, we are seeking applicants for the position of facilities manager.  QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS The ideal candidate has exceptional communication skills and is flexible and eager to problem solve on the

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What's Happening?

  • Pie and Lemonade Sunday
    Pie and Lemonade Sunday
    This Sunday, July 3 after worship We will celebrate the beginning of summer this Sunday with pie and lemonade during social hour following our worship service. Stay after church on Sunday for fellowship time outside on...
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  • Alton Baker Canoe Paddle!
    Alton Baker Canoe Paddle!
    Sunday, July 3 at 2 p.m. Do you want to beat the heat and be in community with your church family all at the same time? Please join us for an intergenerational paddle on the Alton...
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  • BYO Picnic, Outdoor Movie, Parent/Grandparent/Youth Mentor Conversation ~ Tonight!
    BYO Picnic, Outdoor Movie, Parent/Grandparent/Youth Mentor Conversation ~ Tonight!
    We hope you will join us this evening at 6 p.m. for a fun and meaningful time of connection and community. All are welcome! Bring your own picnic dinner and we will gather to eat and chat...
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  • Congratulations to Our Graduates
    Congratulations to Our Graduates
    Congratulations to all in our FCC family who graduated this spring! We commend you for your persistence and hard work and wish you the very, very best for your next adventure. Our high school graduates are:...
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  • 6th Grade Our Whole Lives Summer Session
    6th Grade Our Whole Lives Summer Session
    We will be offering Our Whole Lives for incoming 6th Graders the week of August 29 through September 2 – just in time for middle school! If you would like your soon-to-be 6th grader to participate in this...
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  • Church Summer Events Calendar
    Church Summer Events Calendar
    Sunday, June 5th 10 a.m. Graduate Recognition / OWL recognition / 4th & 5th grade bible presentations during worship 11:30 Senior Brunch hosted by FCC member, Brenda Kame’enui at her home in South Eugene. 4 – 6 p.m., Middle...
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  • June Children and Family Programming
    June Children and Family Programming
    The end of the school year is right around the corner and so is our church year. Check out the calendar below for our child and family programming in June. June 5th: 9am: 4th and 5th...
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  • A Note of Farewell from Frank
    A Note of Farewell from Frank
    Howdy People! April 8th will my last working day with First Congregational Church, and I wanted everyone to know the cherished time I have spent with all of you here before I leave. Although I am...
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  • News from the Facilities Committee
    News from the Facilities Committee
    We bid farewell in April to Frank Spangler, our church’s cheerful and resourceful Facilities Manager, who relocated to Minnesota. When Frank stepped into this role last July, all was quiet in the church, and yet the...
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  • Adult Education in June
    Adult Education in June
    Sunday morning Adult Education class will spend time during the month of June to celebrate FCC members, learning more of their life and their spiritual stories…all for the purpose of knowing our FCC neighbors. So come,...
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  • FCC Supports the People of Ukraine
    FCC Supports the People of Ukraine
    The Social Justice and Witness team is exploring ways to enhance our Global Ministries work. The work of the Tasajera committee continues with scholarships for the youth of this small El Salvador island, and growing the...
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  • Reducing Gun Violence
    Reducing Gun Violence
    LEVO (Lift Every Voice Oregon), an interfaith group that seeks to reduce gun violence, continues its push to collect signatures to get a gun safety measure on the November ballot. Originally, the goal was to collect signatures...
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Upcoming Events

  • In Person Worship Service
    July 3, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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  • Online Worship Available
    July 4, 2022
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  • Gentle Yoga
    July 5, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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  • Men's Bible Study
    July 6, 2022 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
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  • Gentle Yoga
    July 7, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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  • Contemplative Prayer-in person
    July 7, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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  • In Person Worship Service
    July 10, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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  • Online Worship Available
    July 11, 2022
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  • Gentle Yoga
    July 12, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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  • Men's Bible Study
    July 13, 2022 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
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  • Gentle Yoga
    July 14, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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  • Contemplative Prayer-in person
    July 14, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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