Book Group – December 30 @ 7:00 pm
November 28, 2011
The book for November is “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Author Rebecca Skloot. Please contact the church office for location.
First Christian Church Podcast – November 27
November 28, 2011
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Reverend Barbara Blaisdell, Interim/Transitional Senior Minister
Season of Lights Concert – December 3 @ 7:00 pm
November 27, 2011
Free Holiday Benefit Concert with Peter Zisa and Friends at First Christian Church in the Sanctuary at 7:00 pm on Saturday, December 3, 2011.
For more information about Peter Zisa you may view his website at http://www.peterzisa.com/
Christmas Open House @ Barbara Blaisdell’s Home – Sunday, December 4 @ 2:00 pm
November 26, 2011
Come enjoy holiday treats and visit with Interim Sr. Minister Barbara Blasidell during her Christmas Open House. A greeter will meet you in the Ladd Tower lobby to guide you up to her apartment. Note: The apartment is small so we’d like those who are able to “stagger” their arrival. Don’t stay away if you can’t come at the time specified. If you can, please come: Last names beginning with A-M 2:00 pm -3:30 pm, Last names beginning with – N-Z 3:30 pm -5:00 pm.
Young Adult Group – Sunday, December 4 @ 6:00 pm
November 25, 2011
The Young Adult Group, previously know as the 20 Somethings is meeting on Sunday, December 4 at 6:00 pm in the Multipurpose room for dinner, fun, and fellowship.
First Christian Church Podcast – November 20
November 23, 2011
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Reverend Barbara Blaisdell, Interim/transitional Senior Minister
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service – Wednesday, November 23 @ 7:00 pm
November 22, 2011
This Thanksgiving, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon will partner with churches, mosques and temples to express the commonality of being Thankful. You are invited to join us at this second annual event, as we celebrate the beauty and goodness all around us, expressed through the diversity of our religious traditions. All are welcome. Please join us for refreshments provided by each faith tradition at the Reception following the service.
All Church Thanksgiving Dinner – Thursday, November 24 @ 1:00 pm
November 21, 2011
Join your FCC family for a Thanksgiving Dinner. Please bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share ~ along with a friend! Please RSVP to the church office by November 20 at 503-228-9211 or sign up on the sheet in the Narthex. We are also accepting donations to help with the dinner. Contact Bill Hall at 503-238-0140 or the church office at 503-228-9211.
Hanging of the Greens Work Party – Saturday, November 26 @ 10:00 am
November 20, 2011
Please join us to participate in the annual Hanging of the Greens. Help get our church ready for the holiday season! Meet in the Narthex. Lunch is provided.
Hanging of the Greens & The Beginning of Advent – Sunday, November 27 @ 9:00 am & 11:00 am
November 19, 2011
9:00 am- Holiday Music, Lighting of the Advent Candle, Worship Service, a special “Hanging of the Greens” for Children
11:00 am- Hanging of the Greens Processional, Lighting of the Advent Candle, Worship Service
Sanctuary
We will have both our 9:00 am and 11:00 am worship services on Sunday, November 27. At the 9:00 am service we will enjoy special music and a variety of holiday elements and at the 11:00 am service we will have the Processional of the Greens. Both services will celebrate this special time as well as the First Sunday of Advent, Hope.
