Jackie’s Reflection on FAN Interfaith Advocacy Day
Earlier this month, three of us from First Church participated in Interfaith Advocacy Day 2023.
Criminal justice reform, racism, and mass incarceration: February 26 Meaningful Movies event update
The Church & Society/Social Justice Committee hosted a February 26 Meaningful Movies event focused on criminal justice reform and dismantling the U.S. system of mass incarceration. The featured…
Sign up for our Daily Lenten Devotional
During Lent, First Church will be publishing a daily Lenten Devotional. This year, each daily devotional will include a scripture passage, and a reflection written by someone in…
January Missions Reflection
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God –…
Third Act’s National Day of Action
Looking for a way to take action on the climate crisis? You may have to look no further than your bank. According to Banking on Climate Chaos: Fossil…
UMC Human Relations Day Offering
On Sunday, January 15, we observe Human Relations Day, one of six denomination-wide Special Sundays where we are invited to partner with fellow United Methodist congregations in a special offering to…
Earth Pledges Are In!
The Climate Justice Working Group (CJWG) is pleased to report a sound response to the Earth Pledge campaign. So far 45 members and/or families have made pledges for…
A “Thank You” from the Global Missions Team
30 colorful drawstring backpacks lined up on the Narthex counter on Sunday 12/12/2022 after the service. They were filled with soap, hats/gloves, socks, toothbrushes, toothpaste, bandages, hand sanitizer,…
Looking back at 2022 with our Church & Society/Social Justice Committee
The Church & Society/Social Justice Committee was busy in 2022 with activities consistent with the committee’s mission to educate the First Church community about opportunities for advocacy and…
The Work of Christmas Daily Reflection Booklet
View the 12 Days of Christmas booklet below or download it as a PDF!