REV. BROOKS BERNDT will preach at 9 am and 11 am worship on February 26th.
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.
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.
REV. BROOKS BERNDT will preach at 9 am and 11 am worship on February 26th.
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 new pattern for gatherings this year is to continue to have Zoom meetings only on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. On the second Sunday of each month we will have a luncheon after the 11am service. When we have a program we will put it on Zoom when possible as a hybrid presentation.
To get more information, click on the event title above to access a contact form for Sara Little.
TUESDAYS @ 6:30PM
For more information and to join in the conversation, please contact Pastor Wes.
There is always room at the Bible Study table for you.
For more information and to join in the conversation, Contact Pastor Wes for more details.
There is always room at the Bible Study table for you.
Each week we gather for a holy dialogue on issues related to the realities of racism in our country, community and church. We are blessed as a congregation with members (White, African-American, men, women, all sexual orientations) who are committed to the on-going work for justice. During our weekly 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 for this sacred conversation.
Contact Pastor Wes for more information and for the Zoom link.
Join us for FEAST (Friends Eating and Studying Together) as we offer a Taste of the Oasis Center opportunities.
Join us from 10:30 am to noon on March 2, 9, 16, and 23.
We begin in Syster Hall with refreshments at 10:30 am. At 11 am we will break out into three amazing offerings to feed your soul.
Please click on the event title link above to see more information.
We gather for a time of prayer INSIDE (due to the humidity) the Oasis Center. 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. Greg will provide instruction and together we will make a joyful noise to God. If you have questions, please contact the church office for more information.
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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.
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.
Come one, come all, to the Women’s Association’s lunch and program on Tuesday, March 7, at 11:30a.m. in Syster Hall. Our very own Steve Horowitz will tell us all about “Amazing Ancient Egypt.” A former college professor, “Dr. Steve” will deliver Egyptian costume, Egyptian music, a PowerPoint show, and he says, “There will be audience participation.” You will not want to miss this compelling program. Luncheon costs $12. Sign up after either Sunday service or call the church office at 941-953-7044.
You are invited to join the First UCC women's group in Syster Hall at 11:30 am for a delicious lunch and engaging speaker on the first Tuesday of each month. Cost of the lunch is $12, please RSVP with the church office. You can find the information for the speaker in the monthly newsletter. All women and men are welcome to come!
TUESDAYS @ 6:30PM
For more information and to join in the conversation, please contact Pastor Wes.
There is always room at the Bible Study table for you.
For more information and to join in the conversation, Contact Pastor Wes for more details.
There is always room at the Bible Study table for you.
Each week we gather for a holy dialogue on issues related to the realities of racism in our country, community and church. We are blessed as a congregation with members (White, African-American, men, women, all sexual orientations) who are committed to the on-going work for justice. During our weekly 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 for this sacred conversation.
Contact Pastor Wes for more information and for the Zoom link.
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.
Looking for new and creative ways to connect to God’s sacred presence in your life? Seeking to transform old or new aches in your spirit? Wanting to be refreshed and experience fun and joy? Then Artful Prayer could be for you!
Who? Anyone looking for creative spiritual renewal
When? Second Thursday of the month at 2 PM
What to bring? Colored pencils, crayons, or markers, paper and pen/pencil are the usual supplies.
How? Sign up through the church office or contact Pastor Wes.
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.
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.
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.
Kings and Queens Bridge is looking for new players, if you are interested in playing contract bridge for fun. We play on the second Monday afternoon from 1:00 - 4:00 in Room 9 of the Education Building. Please join us.
We welcome ALL--whether you have been playing for years, have been on hiatus or if you have always wanted to learn how to play, this is the group for you.
If you are interested in playing with us or wish to learn more, please click on the event title above to contact Ethel Rudy.
The new pattern for gatherings this year is to continue to have Zoom meetings only on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. On the second Sunday of each month we will have a luncheon after the 11am service. When we have a program we will put it on Zoom when possible as a hybrid presentation.
To get more information, click on the event title above to access a contact form for Sara Little.
TUESDAYS @ 6:30PM
For more information and to join in the conversation, please contact Pastor Wes.
There is always room at the Bible Study table for you.
For more information and to join in the conversation, Contact Pastor Wes for more details.
There is always room at the Bible Study table for you.
Each week we gather for a holy dialogue on issues related to the realities of racism in our country, community and church. We are blessed as a congregation with members (White, African-American, men, women, all sexual orientations) who are committed to the on-going work for justice. During our weekly 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 for this sacred conversation.
Contact Pastor Wes for more information and for the Zoom link.
We gather for a time of prayer INSIDE (due to the humidity) the Oasis Center. 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. Greg will provide instruction and together we will make a joyful noise to God. If you have questions, please contact the church office for more information.
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The UCC Men's breakfast series continues on Saturday, March 18 and all the men of the congregation, new and longtime members, are invited to join for breakfast in Syster Hall then. Coffee will be on at 8 am and breakfast served at 8:30 am. We will enjoy fellowship together and hear a presentation from Barbara Richards, Executive Director, about Project 180 which assists those leaving incarceration to transition back to daily life. Barbara's office is located on our FCUCC campus and she will share with us the good work which this organization does in our community. (A free will offering will be taken to cover breakfast costs.) You may register by Thursday, March 16 by calling Sherry at the church office at 941-953-7044. We hope to see you there!
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.
Easter Sunday Celebration, April 9th at 9 and 11 am ~ We gather to sing and share the gospel truth, Christ is risen, he is risen indeed, Alleluia!! We welcome our brass quintet and choir at both services. 11 am will be livestreamed. All are welcome and bring a friend.
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.
TUESDAYS @ 6:30PM
For more information and to join in the conversation, please contact Pastor Wes.
There is always room at the Bible Study table for you.
For more information and to join in the conversation, Contact Pastor Wes for more details.
There is always room at the Bible Study table for you.
Each week we gather for a holy dialogue on issues related to the realities of racism in our country, community and church. We are blessed as a congregation with members (White, African-American, men, women, all sexual orientations) who are committed to the on-going work for justice. During our weekly 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 for this sacred conversation.
Contact Pastor Wes for more information and for the Zoom link.
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.
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 new pattern for gatherings this year is to continue to have Zoom meetings only on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. On the second Sunday of each month we will have a luncheon after the 11am service. When we have a program we will put it on Zoom when possible as a hybrid presentation.
To get more information, click on the event title above to access a contact form for Sara Little.
TUESDAYS @ 6:30PM
For more information and to join in the conversation, please contact Pastor Wes.
There is always room at the Bible Study table for you.
For more information and to join in the conversation, Contact Pastor Wes for more details.
There is always room at the Bible Study table for you.
Coming up in March - the First annual (??) First Congregational UCC Chili Cook-Off! Our congregation's finest chili chefs will offer their best batch on Sunday, March 29, at 12:15 in Syster Hall. Vote for your favorite, and the winner will receive a modest prize and heaps of praise! All are invited. See you there. Ole!
Each week we gather for a holy dialogue on issues related to the realities of racism in our country, community and church. We are blessed as a congregation with members (White, African-American, men, women, all sexual orientations) who are committed to the on-going work for justice. During our weekly 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 for this sacred conversation.
Contact Pastor Wes for more information and for the Zoom link.