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“Embracing Our Differences” – Docent-Led Tour

Bayfront Park 5 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota, United States

The Racial Justice Mission Group invites you to a free docent-led tour of EMBRACING OUR DIFFERENCES at Bayfront Park on Wednesday, April 3 from 1:30-2:30pm.  Our church is a co-sponsor of Billboard # 30.  For those who do not want to drive, the church bus will load at 11:45am and leave the church at 12 noon, returning to the church by 3pm.   Lunch options are O’Leary’s Restaurant on site or taking your picnic lunch.  Meet at the yellow arch entrance to the park at 1:20pm to begin the tour at 1:30pm. Our friends, the Unitarian Universalists, will join us on the tour.

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.

Handbells Choir

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

Handbells invitation ~ beginning on Thursday, April 4 at 6 p.m. in the chapel, you are invited to be part of our re-forming Handbell choir.  We are looking for people of all levels ~ we especially welcome beginners who want to learn more.  Please contact Pastor Wes for more information.

Brenda Robinson & Wojtek Sawa Art Exhibit Opening

SPAACES Gallery 2051 Princeton St., Sarasota, United States

Theme:  Common Ground are twofold: To normalize mental health experiences and reduce stereotypes, and to empower individuals with lived experience to serve as educators and advocates for a positive change in our attitudes about mental health.
Exhibition Dates: April 5th – April 27th | Gallery Hours |Fri, Sat, 10:00 – 2:00 or by Appt

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Event Series Donations for All Faiths Food Bank

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.

Event Series Sunday Early Worship

Sunday 8:45am Worship

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

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.

Event Series A Celebration of Greg Chestnut ~ A 35-Year Blessing

A Celebration of Greg Chestnut ~ A 35-Year Blessing

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

Party Option 1: For a more intimate gathering, join Greg in the Chapel after the 8:45 service on April 7th where you can mingle and share stories.

Party Option 2: For a larger gathering, join Greg in Syster Hall immediately after the 11:00 service. At this party we will include refreshments, and a PowerPoint Celebration of Greg Chestnut – a 35-year blessing. But wait, there’s more, but we don’t want to give all our secrets away! Come to honor and celebrate Greg’s 35 years of faithful, loving service.

Event Series A Celebration of Greg Chestnut ~ A 35-Year Blessing

A Celebration of Greg Chestnut ~ A 35-Year Blessing

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

Party Option 1: For a more intimate gathering, join Greg in the Chapel after the 8:45 service on April 7th where you can mingle and share stories.

Party Option 2: For a larger gathering, join Greg in Syster Hall immediately after the 11:00 service. At this party we will include refreshments, and a PowerPoint Celebration of Greg Chestnut – a 35-year blessing. But wait, there’s more, but we don’t want to give all our secrets away! Come to honor and celebrate Greg’s 35 years of faithful, loving service.

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The Wayless Way ~ Your Life as a Curriculum

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

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).

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SURE Celebration

First Presbyterian, Sarasota 2050 Oak St., Sarasota

The SURE (Sarasota United for Responsibility and Equity) Celebration is on Monday, April 8 at First Presbyterian (2050 Oak St).  The event will start with BBQ dinner at 6 p.m.  As part of the Celebration, SURE will ask for individual investment.  Please remember we as a church we give as part of our operations budget and Christmas Love.  If you have questions about Monday, please see Pastor Wes, Laurie Etter, Nancy Taylor, or Lee Brockmann.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Chris Millar's House

Calling all knitters and crocheters! The next gathering of the Prayer Shawl Ministry Group will be on Tuesday, April 9th, from 1:30pm – 3:00pm at Chris Millar’s house in Englewood. Contact Chris for directions. Refreshments will be served.