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Grief Group

Grief Group Gathering

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

Grief is as unique as your fingerprint, and no one can tell you the exact “right” way to grieve. As we process our grief, having a safe space to share our emotions matters.

Please join Pastor Wes to share where you are. Whether your grief is from a family member or friend’s death, anticipatory grief with an illness, or the state of the world, come and share what is on your heart and soul in these days.

All are welcome.

Amanda Udis-Kessler at First Congregational

First Congregational UCC 1031 South Euclid Avenue, Sarasota, FL, United States

On June 28th -29th, we are delighted to welcome Amanda Udis-Kessler. Amanda blessed us in March with two Zoom sessions on the use of sacred language. Amanda will continue the conversation with us in person! On Saturday, June 28th, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Amanda will share how to craft worship that reflects our values as a church. Saturday morning is free and open to all members, friends, and community members. Please share this event with others. On Saturday evening, she will work with our covenant groups. Sunday, June 29th, Amanda will share worship leadership with Pastor Wes. Amanda Udis-Kessler is a hymnwriter, songwriter, composer, and writer who specializes in music and lyrics for liberal/ progressive religious people and communities, including inclusive, social justice-minded Christians, Unitarian Universalists, and other open-hearted religious traditions. Amanda's religious music is in use across the US and in Canada, the UK, South Africa, and New Zealand. GIA has published several of her hymn texts.

Sunday Early Worship

Sunday Early Worship

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

Join us every Sunday for the early service as we raise our prayer and praise to God in person. Beginning January, 2025, the 9am early service will take place in the Chapel. Please see the worship page for information on the current week's service.

Summer with the Psalms Discussion

Oasis Center 1031 South Euclid Avenue, Sarasota, FL, United States

The next gathering to discuss the Psalms is on June 30 at 4 p.m. in the Oasis Center and on Zoom. There is a handout in the narthex with tips for reading the Psalms. You can find the daily devotions on Pastor Wes's blog and Facebook. All are welcome to come, listen, and learn from the wisdom of the Hebrew Hymnal.

drumming

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.

Tuesday Evening Bible Study

Tuesday Evening Bible Study

ZOOM

Bible Study Invitation

"What it means to forgive..."

The power of forgiveness ~ Join us in July ~ Tuesdays @6:30pm via Zoom and Wednesday mornings @11am in the Oasis Center and via Zoom.

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

Wednesday Morning Bible Study

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.

Choir Rehearsal

Choir Rehearsal

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

During season, our choir holds 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.

Resurrection House Monthly Meal

Resurrection House 507 Kumquat Court, Sarasota, FL, United States

The Food and Hunger Mission Group and Church Council recently approved having our church partner with Resurrection House to provide lunch on the first Thursday of every month.

Sandy Smith has agreed to arrange the meals, and one to two volunteers are needed each month to help serve.  To volunteer, please contact Carol Hagglund.

Food Pantry Sunday

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.