The FCC Endowment Fund Deep below the Cascade Mountains to our east lies an aquifer that is the source of the mighty McKenzie River. Fed by snow melt, the aquifer serves as a huge reservoir many times larger than the annual flow of the river. The high
Read more →On this first day of spring, let’s talk about drinking water. As I sit here sipping filtered water pulled from the source on my refrigerator door, you know I always say “Don’t drink bottled water” because of avoiding plastics. But this fits my feelings as the spring
Read more →Friends, as you are aware, in recent days our nation has taken military action against Iran. Whenever conflict widens in the Middle East, uncertainty widens with it. These regions carry deep histories, fragile alliances, and consequences that often unfold far beyond initial intentions. It serves no one
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First Congregational Church is approaching its first year as a UCC-designated WISE church. As a WISE church, we actively recognize the need to be welcoming, inclusive, supportive and engaged to all who enter our doors, regardless of mental, cognitive, or physical capacities. So, we have special cause
Read more →Over the past few weeks, I’ve had thoughtful conversations with members who have asked why we needed to increase stewardship giving this year, especially after receiving the generous gift from the sale of the Service House. These are good questions, and ones worth sharing more broadly. Service
Read more →Save the Date!Join us as we celebrate the beautiful fullness of life in our church community at our annual Wisdom & Wonder gathering! This year’s celebration will take place after worship on Sunday, March 15. Together, we will honor our wonder-filled children ages 0–5 and our wisdom-filled
Read more →March 1Bold BlessingJohn 3:1-17 March 8Thirsty VoiceJohn 4:5-42 March 15RestoredJohn 9:1-41 March 22Breath of HopeJohn 11:1-45 March 29Palm SundayMatthew 26:14-27:66
Read more →A Centers for Disease Control report shows a three-year decline in youth suicide rates for those 24 and younger in Oregon. Data from 2021 indicates that Oregon had the 22nd highest youth suicide rate in the U.S., down from the 11th highest in 2018. Yet, Lane County’s
Read more →The 2026 Budget was approved at the Congregational Meeting on February 15. This was an historic budget, details of which were reported in the January Shalom. The Finance Committee is working on the recommendations from the financial compilation that was completed June 16, 2025. We are reviewing
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At FCC during social hour, connections meals, and other special events, our children have enjoyed playing games with our members, volunteers and visitors. Do you have any games gathering dust or take joy in buying new games to share? Let’s incorporate them in our social times! We
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