March Missions Reflection
This past Sunday, we observed and celebrated UMCOR Sunday. UMCOR is the United Methodist Committee on Relief that responds to the suffering in our world as a result…
UMCOR Sunday
This coming Sunday, March 26th, is UMCOR Sunday at First Church. UMCOR stands for United Methodist Committee on Relief, and Sunday’s observation gives us an opportunity to join…
Spring 2023 Grief Retreats
Spring 2023 Grief Retreats Day-Long: March 25, 2023 Full Weekend: May 19-21, 2023 In-person, facilitated retreats designed to introduce participants to the embodied and communal work of grief.…
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…