Join us every Sunday as we raise our prayer and praise to God in person in the sanctuary and via livestream.
Please see the worship page for information on the current week's service.
Hosted by Missions and Peace & Justice
Sunday October 27
After Worship in Syster Hall
COME and ENJOY food, drinks and fellowship
ENGAGE with staff and volunteers from non-profit organizations.
LEARN about their mission, volunteer opportunities, and ways YOU can support their work
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.
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 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.
Please note the early service on November 3 will be held at 9am in the Sanctuary.
See the worship page for information on the current week's service.
Join us every Sunday as we raise our prayer and praise to God in person in the sanctuary and via livestream.
Please see the worship page for information on the current week's service.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
November 10 ~ 70th Anniversary of the Church
Join us as we conclude our year-long celebration. Pastor Wes will preach on Isaiah 40, selected verses. Susan Moore will share a poem, “Ain’t Gonna Be 70 No More”. We will laugh and love together.
This is a significant milestone in our journey of faith, reflecting on 70 years of ministry, growth, and community at First Congregational United Church of Christ Sarasota.
November 10 ~ 70th Anniversary of the Church
Join us as we conclude our year-long celebration. Pastor Wes will preach on Isaiah 40, selected verses. Susan Moore will share a poem, “Ain’t Gonna Be 70 No More”. We will laugh and love together.
This is a significant milestone in our journey of faith, reflecting on 70 years of ministry, growth, and community at First Congregational United Church of Christ Sarasota.
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 in order to know how many lunches to order. Please indicate if you have food allergies. We will try to accommodate them.
Join us on November 10 for a special fellowship hour after the service as we celebrate and honor Pastor Wes's 10 wonderful years with our church. This is also a joyous time as we mark the 23rd anniversary of his ordination on September 9. Come share in the love, gratitude, and celebration of Pastor Wes’s dedication to our church and our community!
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.
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.
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.
We gather semi-monthly for a holy dialogue on issues related to the realities of racism in our country, community and church. During our gatherings, we raise awareness around issues, build trusting relationships, and commit to loving action. There is always space at the table for you to join us.
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.
Ready Readers is a book discussion group that meets on the second Thursday of every month at noon in the Oasis Center. The books we read are chosen from a yearly list provided by the Florida UCC Women and selected by the chair of the organization’s Reading for Renewal. Our group reads the list and descriptions of approximately 30 books and votes on the ones we would like to read for the following year. Current lists of possible selections are available in the Syster Hall library as are several present and previously selected books.
Monthly selections are posted in the newsletter and the midweek message. We welcome and encourage the participation and input of new members even if you are not able to attend every meeting. For more information, contact Sandy Smith.
Artful Prayer ~ November 14th @ 2 p.m. ~ Reed Chapel ~ In-Person Only
This hybrid workshop, “Singing that Builds Community” led by Greg Chestnut, invites us to reconnect with singing as generations before us have done. In ancient times, congregational songs and folk hymns were led without printed music in the hands of the singer. Singing “by ear” can become a powerful spiritual practice as we explore themes of prayer, justice, nature, healing, hope, and community. Join with others as we create and engage in ways to contribute to our common life through song.
Join us on November 14 at 7 PM in Syster Hall for a special screening of the powerful documentary "Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes," followed by a Q&A session with the film's producer, Byron Hurt. This insightful film tackles critical issues within hip-hop culture, including misogyny, homophobia, masculinity, and identity. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore these challenging topics and engage in a meaningful discussion with the filmmaker.
Dick Miller will be our chef this month and, after breakfast, Dale Moore will lead a discussion based on his new book, Chatroom with God. You may register by Thursday, November 14 by calling Sherry at the church office at 941-953-7044. We hope to see you there!
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.
Join us every Sunday as we raise our prayer and praise to God in person in the sanctuary and via livestream.
Please see the worship page for information on the current week's service.
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.
The SURE (Sarasota United for Responsibility and Equity) Community Problems Assembly has been rescheduled for November 18 at 6 p.m. at Pine Shores Presbyterian (6135 Beechwood Ave, Sarasota).
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.
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.
Calling all knitters and crocheters!
Experience the joy of knitting and crocheting while making a meaningful impact in our community. Create prayer shawls that offer warmth and solace to those in need.
Refreshments will be served.
Join us in honoring the memory of transgender lives lost to violence at a special service hosted by Church of the Trinity (7225 Lockwood Ridge Rd) on Wednesday, November 20th, at 4:30 p.m. This memorial offers a space for reflection, solidarity, and remembrance as we stand together in compassion and commitment to justice.
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.
Facilities and Grounds invite you to a Fall Clean Up Day on Saturday, November 23rd at 8:30 a.m. We will weed the gardens and spruce up the campus before the holidays. Many hands make light the work. Please bring gloves, gardening tools, and a willing spirit to help out.
The Acting Our Age ~ Voices of the Harbor has been rescheduled!! This features Lynne Woodman, Winnie Downes, and Carl Denney from our church. Please join our friends at Plymouth Harbor for this wonderful production: Featuring ten remarkable residents who tell the stories of their lives. Born 1935 to 1945, the group shows us how they used the challenges of their childhoods to leave home and create new lives during a defining time of innovation in America and internationally. Dates of the performances are November 23 at 7 p.m. and November 24 at 2 p.m. at Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center/Holley Hall.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.
Use promo code PH for a $5 dollar discount!
Please note the Thanksgiving service will be held at 9am in the Sanctuary.
Please see the worship page for information on the current week's service.
Join us every Sunday as we raise our prayer and praise to God in person in the sanctuary and via livestream.
Please see the worship page for information on the current week's service.
The Acting Our Age ~ Voices of the Harbor has been rescheduled!! This features Lynne Woodman, Winnie Downes, and Carl Denney from our church. Please join our friends at Plymouth Harbor for this wonderful production: Featuring ten remarkable residents who tell the stories of their lives. Born 1935 to 1945, the group shows us how they used the challenges of their childhoods to leave home and create new lives during a defining time of innovation in America and internationally. Dates of the performances are November 23 at 7 p.m. and November 24 at 2 p.m. at Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center/Holley Hall.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.
Use promo code PH for a $5 dollar discount!
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.
We are excited to announce the new pattern for COLLAGE gatherings! Join us for our Zoom meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Additionally, we will host a luncheon on the second Sunday of each month following the 11 am service. When we have a program, we will offer it as a hybrid presentation via Zoom whenever possible. ALL are welcome. This is a wonderful way to connect, catch up, and be a part of our inclusive community.
The monthly community meal that we continue to provide at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church feeds those who are hungry and in need of fellowship. Our guests are treated to a Sandy Smith home-cooked meal. The home-baked items provided by our church family add a sweet treat that is heartily enjoyed.
Please volunteer to help prepare the appetizers and desserts and assist with setting up and serving the meal. We welcome our guests with a smile, friendly words, and a wonderful meal. This month’s dessert need is frosted cakes and brownies (9” x 13” pan size) which will be topped with ice cream. Please deliver your desserts to St. Paul’s by 4 p.m.
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.
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.
We gather semi-monthly for a holy dialogue on issues related to the realities of racism in our country, community and church. During our gatherings, we raise awareness around issues, build trusting relationships, and commit to loving action. There is always space at the table for you to join us.
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.
