The beginning of the Season of Creation is September 1st. Officially recognized by Pope Francis in 2015, the Season of Creation began in 1989 when the Orthodox Church recognized the first day of September as a day of prayer for creation. Soon after the World Council of
Read more →The FCC Social Justice and Witness Committee has a variety of groups working on diverse projects. Check out some of the ways First Congregational Church has been working to address justice issues in our community. The Open and Affirming Group organized the FCC booth at the Eugene
Read more →Saturday, October 14, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Plastic… and tin can lids…and styrofoam! We will be collecting plastic tubs, bottles, jars, and lids labeled 2, 4, and 5 as well as styrofoam and tin can lids (tin cans can also go in your curbside recycling). As
Read more →FCC’s newly formed mental health awareness work group honored Mental Health Awareness Month this past May, but we also wanted to bring our attention to a “movement” that has been growing within the United Church of Christ. Our faith community is invited to stay engaged with the
Read more →A couple of Sundays ago, I asked the congregation what holiday was approaching. “Memorial Day,” said many. It was a trick question. I knew that’s what I would hear, but it was not what I was looking for. We all know Christmas and Easter, but few of
Read more →There is a lot going on with social justice at FCC! If you would like to get involved in any of the Social Justice and Witness activities, contact Val Close by email at socialjustice@fcceugene.org.
Read more →We are honored to announce that FCC is now designated as a Creation Justice church through the United Church of Christ (UCC). The UCC has eight justice related designations (Open and Affirming is a designation that our church attained over 25 years ago). Now we join 208
Read more →The FCC Working Group on Indigenous Relations invites anyone curious about the nine federally-recognized tribes with reservations in Oregon to join us for a short-term research opportunity. We are forming nine small study teams to research individual tribes and bring their knowledge back to the Working Group
Read more →We are pleased to provide an update on Parkside, the two homes on the south side of our FCC property. For several years before the pandemic, FCC members on the Housing Initiative Committee prayed and programmed and planned for deeper understanding of homelessness and for families to
Read more →“Green Line” is dedicated this month to the children in our midst who hope for a green future. Surveys reveal that as young people recognize human activity increases the risk of extreme weather, they worry over their future. “Eco-anxiety” is growing among children in a rapidly changing
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