Lectionary Text for November 2022 – First Congregational United Church of Christ, Eugene OR

November 6
Hold on to Faith
2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17

November 13
Infinite Possibilities
Isaiah 65:17-25

November 20
Together in Christ
Colossians 1:11-20

November 27
Called to Gift
Matthew 24:36-44

What's Happening?

World Communion Sunday/CIS Delegation – Oct. 1
October 1, 2023 Global Missions invites the congregation to join us on Sunday, October 1 for World Communion Sunday. We will celebrate 10 years of educational partnership with the island of Tasajera, El Salvador; this partnership...
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Dinners for Eight sign up due Sept. 25
What better way to get to know church community than over a meal? This has been a very successful ministry of FCC, with Dinners for Eight groups still meeting after 25+ years! Complete the below form...
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Kids Community Ready and Raring
Greetings from FCC Kids Community! We are so excited to kick-off our Kids Community program on Sunday, September 10. We hope you will join us for the children’s moment during worship. Afterwards, we will head out...
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Meet Jessie Peterson, FCC’s new Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Wonderful news! Our Children’s Ministry Coordinator Search Team is delighted to share that we have hired Jessie Peterson to serve our children and families. We feel blessed to have Jessie joining our team and we’re excited...
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Homestay Opportunities for JT in Oct./Jan.
Hello FCC Friends! I’m having great success in finding housing so keep it up with spreading the word! I have a need for housing Oct. 1-20 and then ahead to January and February of 2024 for...
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OWL News – Sept. 2023
FCC hosts Our Whole Lives facilitator training September 15, 16, 17! We have a big need to increase our pool of trained OWL facilitators. This training is for the middle and high school levels. If you...
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Like to Visit Others?
As an expression of our call to be connected in caring community, FCC is creating a network of Congregational Visitors, people who go out to visit folks who need a visit. These are often people who...
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An Invitation to a Ministry of Deep Listening
There are times when life is hard. And during those times it is good to have someone to listen and walk the path with you. While a pastor may play an important role in offering care...
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Sharing Our Community of Abundance~All year long
September 2023 Your Stewardship Committee is excited to kick off the church year with Home Gatherings sign-ups and the Mission/ Ministry Fair on September 10. This event will highlight various church missions and ministries, giving the...
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FCC’s expands partnership with Nightingale Hosted Shelters
The Housing Initiative Committee was created to serve our wider community of unhoused people. Projects included collaborating with other faith communities to build a Habitat for Humanity House, building a Conestoga Hut and Tiny Home, and...
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Coming Up: Mental Health Awareness Book Discussion
FCC’s Mental Health Awareness Working Group will offer in November in-person book discussion(s) on Zig Zag Boy: A Memoir of Madness and Motherhood. In this nonfiction work by Tanya Frank, we learn about 19-year-old Zack and...
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Body Awareness Class
Body Awareness Class via Zoom Mondays at 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. A note from Robin Detmer, MPT, about Body Awareness class: What is Body Awareness???? Thank you for your support, for joining me to improve our health...
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Upcoming Events

Seekers Group
September 29, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Worship Service
October 1, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Monday Morning Book Group
October 2, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Yoga with Paul
October 2, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Sandwich Making Tuesdays
October 3, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Men's Bible Study
October 4, 2023 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
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Wednesday Night Connections
October 4, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Choir Rehearsal
October 4, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Contemplative Prayer
October 5, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Seekers Group
October 6, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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FCC Garden Party
October 7, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Worship Service
October 8, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Yoga with Paul
October 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Sandwich Making Tuesdays
October 10, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Men's Bible Study
October 11, 2023 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
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