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Event Series All Faiths Food Bank Donations

Donations for All Faiths Food Bank

The Narthex 1031 S. Euclid Ave., Sarasota, United States

The newly established Food and Hunger Group is very pleased to sponsor the collections for All Faiths Food Bank. Collections that will take place the first Sunday of every month. There will be a basket in the narthex labeled ALL FAITHS FOOD BANK. Please place your items in the basket or next to it if the basket is full. Click on the event title for more information.

First Congregational UCC is a generous congregation. We thank you in advance for your donations.

New Member Class

Syster Hall 1031 S. Euclid Ave., Sarasota, FL, United States

NEW MEMBER CLASS ~ November 3rd Please join us in the Oasis Center after the 11 a.m. worship service to learn what it means to be a member of First Congregational UCC. A light lunch will be served. You will have a chance to meet others and to ask any questions.

All who are interested in exploring membership are warmly welcomed at this session. Please contact the church office to RSVP.

November Book Study: Falling Upward

Oasis Center 1031 South Euclid Avenue, Sarasota, FL, United States +1 more

In this short work, Rohr explains how our spiritual needs change throughout our lives and how we are led to a deeper spirituality during the second half of life.  

The book study will follow a small group discussion format, facilitated by Jim Butterworth with commentary from Pastor Wes.  It will be held in the Oasis Center, in person and on Zoom, on four Monday afternoons (November 4. 11, 18, 25) from 4:00-5:15 pm.  Please register with Sherry in the church office (941-953-7044) by October 31 to receive study materials before the first session.

Event Series UCC Women Luncheon

Women’s Association Luncheon

Syster Hall 1031 S. Euclid Ave., Sarasota, FL, United States

Tuesday, November 5, 2024, First UCC Women welcome Yvonne Lefebre, Awareness Coordinator for Selah Freedom in Manatee and Sarasota Counties. All are welcome. We will begin with registration at 11:30 am in Syster Hall, followed by lunch ($15) at 12 noon and our program at 12:30.

$15

Drumming as a Spiritual Practice

Reed Chapel & Music Center 1031 S. Euclid Ave., Sarasota, FL, United States

We gather for a time of prayer in the Chapel.  Join us as we drum together, letting the movement of our hands and hearts be a prayer to God.  All levels of experience welcome for this opportunity.  Instruction will be provided and together we will make a joyful noise to God. New drummers are welcome; drums are provided.

Event Series Tuesday Evening Bible Study

Tuesday Evening Bible Study

ZOOM

Join us for an enriching journey through the Scriptures in our Bible Study sessions. Guided by Pastor Wes and surrounded by a supportive community, our Bible Study offers a space for deep exploration, meaningful discussion, and personal growth. For more information and to join in the conversation, please contact the office.

There is always room at the Bible Study table for you.

Wednesday Morning Bible Study

Oasis Center 1031 South Euclid Avenue, Sarasota, FL, United States +1 more

Join us for an enriching journey through the Scriptures in our Bible Study sessions. Guided by Pastor Wes and surrounded by a supportive community, our Bible Study offers a space for deep exploration, meaningful discussion, and personal growth. This is a hybrid session ~ in the Oasis Center and on ZOOM. For more information and to join in the conversation, contact Pastor Wes.

There is always room at the Bible Study table for you.

Event Series Choir Rehearsal

Choir Rehearsal

Reed Chapel & Music Center 1031 S. Euclid Ave., Sarasota, FL, United States

During season, our choir holds holding regular Wednesday Night rehearsals. We welcome new members with a variety of musical experience to rehearse with us each week. Come and join in the fun, fellowship, spirit, and challenge of singing with our choir.

Event Series Sunday Early Worship

Sunday Early Worship

The Sanctuary 1031 South Euclid Avenue, Sarasota, FL, United States

Join us every Sunday for the early service as we raise our prayer and praise to God in person. Through November and December 2024, the early worship service will take place at 9am in the Sanctuary. Please see the worship page for information on the current week's service.