FCC Podcasts: May 31, 2009
May 31, 2009
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Rev. Mark Schlessman, Senior Minister
Stephen Ministry Meetings, Mondays through June 29
May 26, 2009
The Stephen Ministry meets at 9:00 am on Mondays through June 29 in the far end of the FCC Multipurpose Room.
Living Well with Chronic Conditions, begins June 4
May 26, 2009
The next series of workshops, “Living Well with Chronic Conditions,” begins on Thursday, June 4 from 12:00-3:30 pm in the FCC Library. The workshops give useful information and tools for handling chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and more.
The series goes through July 9. For more information, contact Parish Nurse Linda Payne, parishnurse@firstchristianpdx.com.
Trustees Meeting, May 27
May 26, 2009
The Trustees will meet at noon on Wednesday, May 27 in the Library.
Book Club Meeting, May 27
May 26, 2009
The Book Club will meet at the home of Ann and Jerry Hudson on Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00 pm. The book “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian” will be discussed.
CW/CMF General Meeting, May 27
May 26, 2009
CW/CMF will hold its general meeting on Wednesday, May 27 beginning at 11:00 am in the Multipurpose Room.
Tour of New England islands, Sept. 4-11
May 26, 2009
A tour of the islands around New England is scheduled for Sept. 4-11 and open to FCC members. Join a group tour of Plymouth Rock, Martha’s Vineyard, and several stops between.
Contact Dale Sawyer for more information, 503-228-9211 or dalesawyer@firstchristianpdx.com.
Youth Sunday, June 14
May 26, 2009
On Sunday, June 14 we will celebrate the Youth and those graduating in 2009. Scholarship recipients will be announced during the 9:00 am and
11:00 am worship and cake will be served during the 10 o’clock hour.
If you have a graduate in your family or know of someone celebrating their achievement, please let us know! Email officeadm@firstchristianpdx.com or call the church office, 503-228-9211.
Family Meeting, May 29
May 26, 2009
It is a time to get back on track…after transitions, after development, after all the changes…where is God calling us to be in these ministries?
Friday, May 29 beginning at 6:00 pm we will hold a “Family Meeting” in the Multipurpose Room. Faciliated by Cathy Myers Wirt, this event’s objectives are to acknowledge where we have been with these ministries; allow a space for families to share; give families an opportunity to share what they are looking for from the church; and much more.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Johanna at 503-228-9211 or johanna@firstchristianpdx.com.
Pentecost Sunday, May 31 (Remember to wear red!)
May 26, 2009
Join us Sunday, May 31 for Pentecost Sunday, the day we celebrate the gift of the Spirit and the birth of the church. As in the past we will wear red to symbolize the giving of the Spirit.
Pentecost (Fiftieth day) is celebrated 50 days after Easter. For the people of Israel the feast of Pentecost is celebrated at the end of the harvest season and reaffirmed God’s covenant with Israel. For those of our tradition Pentecost is centered on the work of God’s Spirit in our daily lives. So, as we look forward to Pentecost, come wearing red and be excited about how the Spirit will move among us in this place.
