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THIS WEEK AT FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH For the week of OCTOBER 2, 2019 As fall begins, I share excerpts of a prayer by Joyce Rupp. God of the seasons, there is a time for everything; there is a time for dying and a time for rising. We need courage to enter into the transformation process. God of autumn, the trees are saying goodbye to their green, letting go of what has been. We, too, have our moments of surrender, with all their insecurity and risk. Help us to let go when we need to do so. God of fallen leaves lying in colored patterns on the ground, our lives have their own patterns. As we see the patterns of our own growth, may we learn from them. God of harvest wagons and fields of ripened grain, many gifts of growth lie within the season of our surrender. We must wait for harvest in faith and hope. Grant us patience when we do not see the blessings. God of geese going south for another season, your wisdom enables us to know what needs to be left behind and what needs to be carried into the future. We yearn for insight and vision. God of life, you believe in us, you enrich us, you entrust us with the freedom to choose life. For all this, we are grateful. I really hope to see you Sunday, Jill A Note From Your Pastor Do You Have a Coat to Share? It is me to get ready for the Winter Clothing Distribuon that is sponsored by CRC (Consultaon of Religious Communies). This event will take place on Saturday, October 26 at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church with set up happening Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25. How can you help? Bring clean coats, hats, scarves, gloves/miens to FCC to donate. Note: These are the only items we are collecng this year. The collecon box will be near the front doors October 6 thru 20. Stay aſter worship on October 20 to help sort and box the items we collect. Sign up to volunteer at the event on October 24, 25 or 26. See Nancy Richards to sign up. A Word from Our Moderator On Sunday, our congregaon voted overwhelmingly to approve a Welcome Statement. While we have been living as a "welcoming community" for many years, this statement will be used to share with others about how we worship and live out our faith as an inclusive community. While there are sll some differences of opinion as to the selecon of a few words, or perhaps you felt it was sll "too long", we came together through a collaborave process to write a statement about welcoming all; not only at the table, but also in leadership posions, on commiees, and in worship. Our community is beer and stronger because of inclusion. I am extremely grateful for the work of the team and for everyone who parcipated in one form or another: whether you joined the book study earlier this summer, aended a story circle, came to an open forum, parcipated in a video or spoke during the meeng on Sunday. We heard you and we appreciate your voice! The most poignant comment was from a church member who said "I see myself in here". For me, that meant we did what we set out to do; to show how our differences do not keep us apart but bring us together. Gratefully, Laurie Dahms Board Moderator
Transcript of THIS WEEK AT FIRST HRISTIAN HURH...THIS WEEK AT FIRST HRISTIAN HURH For the week of OTOER 2 , 2019...
THIS WEEK AT FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH For the week of OCTOBER 2, 2019
As fall begins, I share excerpts of a prayer by Joyce
Rupp.
God of the seasons, there is a time for everything;
there is a time for dying and a time for rising. We
need courage to enter into the transformation process.
God of autumn, the trees are saying goodbye to their
green, letting go of what has been. We, too, have our
moments of surrender, with all their insecurity and
risk. Help us to let go when we need to do so.
God of fallen leaves lying in colored patterns on the
ground, our lives have their own patterns. As we see
the patterns of our own growth, may we learn from
them.
God of harvest wagons and fields of ripened grain,
many gifts of growth lie within the season of our
surrender. We must wait for harvest in faith and
hope. Grant us patience when we do not see the
blessings.
God of geese going south for another season, your
wisdom enables us to know what needs to be left
behind and what needs to be carried into the future.
We yearn for insight and vision.
God of life, you believe in us, you enrich us, you
entrust us with the freedom to choose life. For all
this, we are grateful.
I really hope to see you Sunday, Jill
A Note From Your Pastor
Do You Have a Coat to Share?
It is time to get ready for the Winter Clothing Distribution that is sponsored by CRC (Consultation of Religious Communities). This event will take place on Saturday, October 26 at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church with set up happening Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25. How can you help?
Bring clean coats, hats, scarves, gloves/mittens to FCC to donate. Note: These are the only items we are collecting this year. The collection box will be near the front doors October 6 thru 20.
Stay after worship on October 20 to help sort and box the items we collect.
Sign up to volunteer at the event on October 24, 25 or 26. See Nancy Richards to sign up.
A Word from Our Moderator
On Sunday, our congregation voted overwhelmingly to approve a Welcome Statement. While we have been living as a "welcoming community" for many years, this statement will be used to share with others about how we worship and live out our faith as an inclusive community. While there are still some differences of opinion as to the selection of a few words, or perhaps you felt it was still "too long", we came together through a collaborative process to write a statement about welcoming all; not only at the table, but also in leadership positions, on committees, and in worship. Our community is better and stronger because of inclusion.
I am extremely grateful for the work of the team and for everyone who participated in one form or another: whether you joined the book study earlier this summer, attended a story circle, came to an open forum, participated in a video or spoke during the meeting on Sunday. We heard you and we appreciate your voice! The most poignant comment was from a church member who said "I see myself in here". For me, that meant we did what we set out to do; to show how our differences do not keep us apart but bring us together.
Gratefully,
Laurie Dahms
Board Moderator
This Week at First Christian Church October 2, 2019
UPCOMING EVENTS
October Food Pantry Item:
Feminine Products
You can place items in the labeled bin in the
entry area of the church.
SIGN UP FOR DIRECTORY PICTURES
Photographers will be onsite at FCC October 22, 23,
and 24 from 2 - 9pm. To sign up click here.
You can also sign up to serve as a host on photography
days. Want to know what you’ll be doing? Check out
this instruction sheet for hosts.
We are also collecting pictures of recent FCC events.
Send to Jen Knights, [email protected].
Join Bible Study on Wednesdays at
12:30 pm. Upcoming texts include—
October 2: John 21:1-14
October 9: Luke 18:1-8 Mondays 7-8pm: ChiRho/CYF (6-12th graders)
Community Group @ Capanna in NL
Wednesdays 7-8pm: ChiRho/CYF Community
Group @ High Ground in Coralville
Thursday, October 17, 6:00 - 7:30pm: JYF (3rd
-5th graders) @ FCC
Sunday, October 20, following worship until
3pm: ChiRho/CYF @ Flecks’ in Solon
You Are Invited to the
Ordination Into
Christian Ministry of
Melea White
When: Saturday, October 12 at 11am
Where: Here at First Christian Church
Clergy are invited to wear robes/stoles (red).
Worship will be followed by a soup luncheon.
Reconciliation
Offering On Sunday, Oct. 6 we will
continue to receive our reconciliation offering. These
gifts help support continued efforts in our
denomination and region toward being and becoming
an anti-racist/pro-reconciling church.
Please give generously.
World Communion Sunday
is October 6. Join us for worship as we celebrate
the far reaching love of God and our worldwide
family of faith.
CHILDREN’S SABBATH
As has become our custom, we will observe Children’s
Sabbath on Sunday, October 20. This service both
celebrates the gifts of the children in our midst and
reminds us of the many needs of children in our
community and world. Our children, youth and adults
lead this service together.
Sunday, October 6, 2019
Scripture: Isaiah 25: 6-10, 55:1-5 Sermon: The Expansive Table
This Week at First Christian Church October 2, 2019
WHAT: Connecting Iowans to Sudan
WHERE: St. Patrick’s Church of Iowa City (4330 St Patricks Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240)
WHEN: Sunday, October 6 at 6 p.m.
On Sunday, October 6th, the Center for Worker Justice will be holding an event to connect Iowans with their
Sudanese neighbors. Iowa City’s growing Sudanese population has a rich culture to share with the community.
This event will include music, food, and a featured speaker, Dr. Mohamed Naji al-Assam. Dr. Al-Assam is a
physician and a leader of the Sudanese Professionals Association (SPA). He played a pivotal role as the
spokesperson for the SPA, which spearheaded the non-violent revolution against the corrupt regime in Sudan. In
the aftermath of this political turmoil, Dr. Al-Assam is visiting Iowa to connect with both the Sudanese population
and all Iowans.
CWJ hopes this event will help integrate Iowa City’s Sudanese population into the rest of the community by
sparking cultural exchange and conversation. It is an excellent opportunity for Iowans to learn more about
recent events in Sudan from an important Sudanese figure.
WHITE PRIVILEGE 101: GETTING IN ON THE CONVERSATION
Film Screening at Congregational UCC
Tonight, October 2 at 7pm, you are invited to join the Congregational UCC, Diane Finnerty (leader in diversity
awareness at the University of Iowa), and others from across the community for a film by Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr.
which examines and explores white privilege/oppression and the imperative that those promoting diversity
must “get in on the conversations.” Following the film, Diane Finnerty will lead a discussion about issues the
films raises.
The Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Build continues. They are looking forward to
scheduling the dedication and moving the families into their homes. But that takes you!
If you can volunteer to work at the site on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday, click here to
sign up.
Advice from a pumpkin
Be well-rounded. Get plenty of sunshine. Give thanks for life’s bounty.
Have a thick skin. Keep growing. Be outstanding in your field.
Think big!
—Ilan Shamir
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
2-Marian Plecker 5-Bob Welsh
8-Tanvi Vibhakar 10-Mark Owens 14-Nola Edwards 14-Sheila Kepler 16-Joann Cuppy 18-Isaiah Bogs
18-Mary Curtis 22-Nancy Lang 22-Bob Bogs
25-Gayle Cuppy 25-Janie Jensen-
Fitzpatrick 26-Eden Grimes 26-Laurie Dahms 29-Jane Setzer
1 2
Bible Study 12:30 PM MPT (Fall/
Winter) 6 PM ChiRho/CYF Comm Grp in CV 7 PM
3
Dinner Groups 6:30 PM
4 5
6 World Communion Sun. Sch./Adult Fellowship 9 AM Worship 10 AM Dinner Group
6:30 PM Scouts 6 & 7 PM
7
Dinner Groups 6:00 & 6:30 PM ChiRho/CYF Com. Grp in NL 7 PM
8
Staff Mtg 10 AM Finance Com. Mtg. 5:30 PM Exec. Comm.
6:30 PM
9
Bible Study 12:30 PM
MPT (Jan-Apr 2020) 5:45 PM
Strings & Singers 7 PM
ChiRho/CYF Comm Grp in CV 7 PM
10
Cluster 12 Mtg @ 12 PM
Dinner Groups 6:30 PM
Arrow Chapter 7 PM
11
Our Lord’s Church/Kolaches
Bake 3 PM
12
Melea White Ordination 11 AM
13
Sun. Sch./Adult Fellowship 9 AM Worship 10 AM Dinner Group
6:30 PM Scouts 6 & 7 PM
14
Dinner Groups 6:00 & 6:30 PM ChiRho/CYF Com. Grp in NL 7 PM
15
BOARD MTG
7 PM
16 CRC @ Sanctuary
10 AM Bible Study 12:30 PM
ChiRho/CYF Comm Grp in CV 7 PM
17
Ladies Night Out 5:30 @
Cheddar’s Dinner Group
(Hospers)6:30 PM JYF @ Fcc 6 PM
18 19
20
Sun. Sch./Adult Fellowship 9 AM Worship 10 AM Youth to Flecks
11:45 AM Page Recital 1 PM
Dinner Group 6:30 PM
21
Hannah Circle 1 PM
Dinner Groups 6:00 & 6:30 PM ChiRho/CYF Com. Grp in NL 7 PM
22
Staff Mtg 10 AM
23
Bible Study 12:30 PM
Strings & Singers 7 PM
ChiRho/CYF Comm Grp in CV 7 PM
24
Women Clergy 10 AM
Dinner Groups 6:30 PM
FCC Book Club @ Martha Melton’s
7 PM
25 26
Winter Clothing Dist. @ St.
Andrews Church
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Sun. Sch./Adult Fellowship 9 AM Worship 10 AM Dinner Groups
5:30 & 6:30 PM Scouts 6 & 7 PM
28
Dinner Groups 6:00 & 6:30 PM ChiRho/CYF Com. Grp in NL 7 PM
29 30 Bible Study 12:30 PM
ChiRho/CYF Comm Grp in CV 7 PM
31
Trunk or Treat 5:30 PM
9-Kara & Marcus Seaton
ANNIVERSARY:
OCTOBER 2019
Church Directory—Photos
BIRTHDAYS:
Pastor Jill out of office
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
(DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)
900 LINCOLNSHIRE PLACE
CORALVILLE, IA 52241-3615
Sunday Services:
10 AM Church Service
11 AM Coffee/Fellowship
Church Office Hours:
Monday thru Friday 9AM to 1PM
Phone #: 319-337-4181
Staff:
Pastor: Rev. Jill Cameron Michel
(home) 319-665-2276 (cell) 417-439-7391
Office Administrator: Peggy Bothell
Music Director: Laura Kittrell
Director of Christian Formation: Kara Seaton
Janitorial: Michael Hull
Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.
Romans 15:7
At First Christian Church of Iowa City/Coralville, we aspire to share God’s expansive and unconditional love with all,
with respect and positive regard for our human differences. Whatever your lived experience, skin color, native tongue or dialect, ethnicity or nationality, gender identity, sexual
orientation, relationship or family status, age, size, physical or mental health, economic situation, addiction, ability or disability, education level, profession, faith history, and politics … there is room for you at the table. It is God’s
welcome and is without limitations.
By God’s grace and following Jesus’ example, we invite you to join us in community and communion. We embrace you as a fellow child of God, equally and deeply loved and
with full access to the kin-dom that we strive to inhabit. If you are among us, you are one of us.
