November 2024 | First Congregational United Church of Christ, Eugene OR

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On November 19, 2024 / Social Justice

Friends and family at FCC, if you are interested in keeping apprised of what is happening to and in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at large, there are many resources to keep connected to stories pertaining to this marginalized and targeted community. Publications and advocacy groups to stimulate and

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Democracy and Compassionate Engagement – Oct. 11, 18, 25
In this series, we will read and discuss essays written for the “Democracy Series”, published by The Charter for Compassion. This series asks us to understand the responsibility each of us has to make democracy work...
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A Bird’s Eye View of Election Security in Lane County and in Oregon – Oct. 11
Nancy Mills of the League of Women Voters will offer a presentation on the voting process in Oregon in the context of the traditional voting process and current political news about voting. Voter registration will be...
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Women’s Fellowship begins Oct. 11
Can you believe it, fall is here?! Women’s Fellowship looks forward to gathering the second Sunday of every month starting October 11 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. in the Wheeler Room. We will share summer memories,...
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Rooted For the Future: Nourish & Flourish
Dear Friends, Our Rooted for the Future stewardship campaign is underway, and we are so excited by the generosity, enthusiasm, and momentum we are already feeling throughout our congregation. Over the next several weeks, we will...
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Kids Community and ‘Ohana Youth volunteers needed
Did you see how many children and youth we had on Sunday? What a delightful Celebration at FCC! We have openings for one volunteer in Kids Community this Sunday, 9:30-11:30, and one after church for our new Middle...
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World Communion Sunday ~ Tasajera
Our FCC Global Mission to Tasajera, El Salvador is lifted up and celebrated on World Communion Sunday, the first Sunday of October. Since 2007, we have partnered with the rural fishing community of Tasajera, El Salvador....
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Love of Children: Kansas City
Our Children’s Ministry Coordinator, Sybil Donley, gathered with her UCC Cohort in Kansas City in September to learn more about ministering to children and families. They visited The Rabbit hOle, an Immersive Museum for Children’s Literature,...
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Chili Cook-off on October 14
Bring your best recipe. Spice it up. show us what you’ve got! Think your chili has what it takes? Enter it in our Chili Cook-Off and let the judging begin! JUDGING + PRIZES Or just come...
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Stronger Together Potluck – Oct. 17
Potluck and multi-faith meeting happening this month at First Congregational Church’s Fellowship Hall! Let’s show up and be part of hosting this multi-faith meeting of hearts and minds. This month’s theme: The Use, Abuse, and Rejection...
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What’s happening with Social Justice at FCC in Sept?
Thank you for your very generous support for those who are hungry in our community! The pantry supplies are full, and peanut butter and jelly are overflowing the cupboard downstairs. 20% of children in Lane County...
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Hosea Youth Program Lunch sign up
We have have been providing lunch at Hosea Youth Services, a day center that supports unhoused youth, on the fourth Wednesday of each month. There is a new chance to sign up to bake cookies or...
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Treasurer’s Report for Sept. 2026
The work to put the church business accounts in order continues. This includes a top priority of migrating the church’s books to QuickBooks Online instead of the program resident on the church computer. Financial reports going...
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Upcoming Events

Democracy and Compassionate Engagement
October 11, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Worship Service
October 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Election Security
October 11, 2026 @ 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
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Women's Fellowship
October 11, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Social Justice Committee
October 12, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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Yoga with Paul
October 12, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Sandwich Making Tuesdays
October 13, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Fellowship Committee
October 13, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Men's Bible Study
October 14, 2026 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
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Connections Dinner
October 14, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Chancel Choir Rehearsal
October 14, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Caregiver Support Group
October 15, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Democracy and Compassionate Engagement
October 18, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Worship Service
October 18, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Visit the Pumpkin Patch
October 18, 2026 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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Third Act: Community Kindness Initiative
October 19, 2026 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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Yoga with Paul
October 19, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Sandwich Making Tuesdays
October 20, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Men's Bible Study
October 21, 2026 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
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