On Sunday, February 4 at 12:00 p.m. in the Oasis Center, we will offer a time for prayer and healing. As Trevor Hudson writes, “We all sit by a pool of our own tears”. If you need time and space to process pain, please join Pastor Wes for this opportunity.
Please join the UCC Women’s Association for their monthly lunch and program on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 11:30 am in Fellowship Hall. We will hear from Lt. Col. Matthews about the Sarasota branch of the Salvation Army. She will explain the many life-changing programs of the Salvation Army of Sarasota County and how we can help.
Our church boasts four individuals who serve on the Board of Advisors: Warren Bacon, Dale Woodling, Deborah Hayes, and Lynn Jones, all of whom will be on hand to share their experiences.
Luncheon costs $12. Sign up after either Sunday service or call the church office at 941-953-7044.
For Baby Basics of Sarasota County, please bring new or gently used baby books for ages birth to three.
We hope you can join us and make some new friends.
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, Contact Pastor Wes.
There is always room at the Bible Study table for you.
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.
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.
The books we read are chosen from a yearly list provided by the Florida UCC Women. Our group reads the list and descriptions of approximately 30 books and votes on the ones we would like to read. We welcome and encourage the participation and input of new members even if you are not able to attend every meeting.
Looking for ways to renew your prayer practice in fun creative ways? Artful Prayer may be for you! No art experience required.
A variety of fun one-hour sessions may include poetry, drawing, movement, or music centered around a prayer theme such as gratitude, praise, healing, or exploring your spiritual direction.
Sessions are in person and on Zoom. Supplies are provided when attending in person. Watch the newsletter and weekly messages for specific session information and supply list.
NEW Year — NEW Worship experience. Beginnmg on January 7th the 9 a.m. worship service will move to 8:45 a.m. in the chapel. This new service will allow interaction and an intimate setting. If you have questions, please see Pastor Wes.
See the worship page for information on the current week's service.
COLLAGE will have a luncheon meeting on the second Sundays of each month in the Oasis Center immediately following the 11 o'clock service. We will have a free box lunch, so please RSVP to Sara Little below in order to know how many lunches to order. Please indicate if you have food allergies. We will try to accommodate them.
Donations are welcome to offset next month's lunch costs.
For more information, click on the event title above to access a contact form for Sara Little.
First Congregational United Church of Christ’s COLLAGE group invites you to a special event taking place at 12:30 pm on Sunday, February 11th. in Syster Hall. Enjoy a light lunch on us!
We’re excited to have Gina Duncan, nationally recognized speaker and director from TransAction Florida, as our guest speaker.
COLLAGE is First Congregational’s LGBTQ+ open and affirming group. This event includes not just a complementary light lunch, but much food for thought – a real growth and learning opportunity. Don’t miss out on this truly special event! Join us! For questions, please call John Ristow.
NEW offering for 2024 ~ As we begin a New Year, we will launch twice monthly conversations centering around a book with Pastor Wes weaving insights from scripture and inspiration. You do not need to attend all the sessions, but there will be a thread that will run from sessions to session.
On each of the Mondays above, we will gather at 4 pm and finish by 5:15 pm. For more information, specific reading plan, and to register for the conversation, please contact Pastor Wes. The event will be hybrid (in the Oasis and 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, Contact Pastor Wes.
There is always room at the Bible Study table for you.