Lectionary Text for March 2023 – First Congregational United Church of Christ, Eugene OR

March 5
Restoring Beauty
Matthew 5:13-20

March 12
From the Heart
Matthew 5:21-37

March 19
Dazzling Reign
Matthew 17:1-9

March 26
Abundant Grace
Matthew 4:1-11

What's Happening?

Update from the Working Group on Indigenous Relations – May 31
Join the Working Group on Indigenous Relations in a Zoom session on Wednesday, May 31, beginning at 11 a.m. Members of the Working Group will share (1) personal stories of why this work is important to...
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Join the FCC Online Book Club in-person May 31
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. All are invited to join an online Facebook book group discussion; we will read Blessed Are the Crazy: Breaking the Silence About Mental Illness, Family and Church, by Sarah Griffith Lund, a UCC...
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Yoga at Hendricks Park – May 31st
Yoga & Meditation with Cari Lyn Wednesday Morning, May 31, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Come join us for this special yoga gathering! We are a group of yoga practitioners creating meaningful moments of community as we...
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Few days pass when we don’t hear a TV news story or read a story in print about the mental health crisis in the U.S. And we sadly acknowledge that mental health issues among youth continued...
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Personal Green Choices: Quotes from others
“Nothing we use for just a few minutes should pollute the environment for hundreds of years,” Environment Oregon site director Celeste Meiffren-Swango (RG 4.28.23) “Recycling in general is a complete waste of time. Oregonians have better things...
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Looking for an Opportunity to Lead and Serve?
“Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.” ~ Proverbs 11:25 Do you have experience or interest in helping set priorities and direction for an organization? Do you offer a background...
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Endowment Committee seeks two New Members
Effective June 1, the Endowment Committee will have two vacancies and is seeking people to fill these slots for a term beginning then. If you are interested in serving or would like more information, please contact...
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First Congregational Church designated as a Creation Justice church!
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...
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Young Acolytes Wanted
Acolyte is a fancy church word for candle lighter (a carrier of the light). As a regular part of our Sunday worship, we are inviting the young ones among us (who are able) to bring in...
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Telling our Life Stories this summer
Getting to Know You, Better How often have you looked at someone at FCC and wondered how they got here, to this church? What’s their story? Adult Ed uses the summer months to feature guest presenters...
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Annual Pledge Campaign gets a New Look!
Although the fall seems far away, the Stewardship Team is excited to share our plans with you. Since we are in a time of transition at FCC, we decided the old pledge campaign model was a...
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Homestay Opportunities for JT
Hello FCC Friends! This note is to thank those who have extended hospitality to me (and my spouse) in their homes already and those who have offered. And this note is to inquire about housing for...
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Upcoming Events

Contemplative Prayer
June 1, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Seekers Group
June 2, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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FCC Garden Party
June 3, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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All-comers Choir Rehearsal
June 4, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Telling Our Stories
June 4, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 9:45 am
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Worship Service
June 4, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Yoga with Paul
June 5, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Sandwich Making Tuesdays
June 6, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Men's Bible Study
June 7, 2023 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
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Contemplative Prayer
June 8, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Telling Our Stories
June 11, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 9:45 am
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Worship Service
June 11, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Women's Fellowship
June 11, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Monday Morning Book Group
June 12, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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