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		<title>First Christian Church Podcast &#8211; January 29, 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sermon Manuscript Epiphany 4 A Crazy Question_1_29_12 Rev. Barbara Blaisdell, Interim/Transitional Senior Minister]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2012/02/first-christian-church-podcast-january-29-2012/</link>
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		<title>Teddy Bear Picnic &#8211; Saturday, February 4, 2012 @ 10:00 am</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Calling all cubs! We need children (birth-5th grade) to get their favorite teddy bears&#8230;or other stuffed friend&#8230;and come to a Teddy Bear Picnic. We are having an indoor picnic full of fun and games for all. Save the date on your calendar now. If you aren’t a cub, but you would like to help out [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2012/01/teddy-bear-picnic-saturday-february-4-2012-1000-am/</link>
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		<title>Youth Lock-In and Super Bowl Subs &#8211; Saturday, February 4 &amp; Sunday, February 5, 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The youth are having a lock-in on Saturday, February 4. They will be preparing for their first fundraiser of 2012: Super Bowl Subs that will be available for pick-up on Sunday, February 5. Order your Sub today!]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2012/01/youth-lock-in-and-super-bowl-subs-saturday-february-4-5/</link>
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		<title>CAP &#8211; Sunday, February 5, 2012 @ 12:15 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[CAP meets on Sunday, February 5 at 12:15 pm in the Conference Room. All committee chairs are encouraged to attend this monthly meeting.]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2012/01/cap-sunday-february-5-2012-1215-pm/</link>
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		<title>Board Meeting &#8211; Date Changed to following Sunday, February 12, 2012 @ 5:00 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[To avoid scheduling conflicts and with Super Bowl Sunday on February 5, the Board meeting is being re-scheduled to the following Sunday, February 12 at 5:00 pm in the Far End of the Multipurpose Room. We hope this allows everyone to enjoy]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2012/01/board-meeting-sunday-february-5-2012-500-pm/</link>
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		<title>Young Adult Fellowship &#8211; Sunday, February 5, 2012 @ 6:00 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Young Adult Fellowship meets on Sunday, February 5 at 6:00 pm in the Large side of the Multipurpose Room for dinner, games, and a devotional.]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2012/01/young-adult-fellowship-group-sunday-february-5-2012-600-pm/</link>
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		<title>First Christian Church Podcast &#8211; January 22, 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sermon Manuscript Epiphany 3 Forgiveness 1_22_12 Rev. Barbara Blaisdell, Interim/Transitional Senior Minister]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2012/01/first-christian-church-podcast-january-22-2012/</link>
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		<title>First Christian Church Podcast &#8211; January 15, 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sermon Manuscript Epiphany 2 A People Halfbaked 1_15_12 Rev. Barbara Blaisdell, Interim/Transitional Senior Minister]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2012/01/first-christian-church-podcast-january-15/</link>
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		<title>Blood Pressure Check-Up &#8211; Sunday, January 22 @ 12:15 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Our Parish Nurse, Linda Payne will hold the free monthly Blood Pressure Check-Up clinic at 12:15 pm in the Church Library.]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2012/01/blood-pressure-check-up-sunday-january-22-1215-pm/</link>
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		<title>All Church Annual Meeting &#8211; Sunday, January 22, 2012 @ 10:00 am</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The All Church Annual meeting is on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 10:00 am in the Multipurpose Room. Everyone is encouraged to attend this meeting. The 2012 Nominating Committee Report will be voted on during this meeting.]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2012/01/all-church-annual-meeting-sunday-january-22-2012-1000-am-2/</link>
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		<title>Memorial Service for Robert Armstrong &#8211; Tuesday, January 17, 2012 @ 2:30</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A memorial service for Robert Armstrong will be held at First Christian Church in the Sanctuary on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 2:30 pm.]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2012/01/memorial-service-for-robert-armstrong-tuesday-january-17-2012-230/</link>
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		<title>Budget &amp; Finance Committee Meeting &#8211; Wednesday, January 18, 2012 @ 1:00 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Budget &#038; Finance Committee meets on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 1:00 pm in the Conference Room.]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2012/01/budget-finance-committee-meeting-wednesday-january-18-2012-100-pm/</link>
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		<title>Book Group &#8211; Wednesday, January 18, 2012 @ 7:00 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The January read ahead book is &#8220;Homestead&#8221; by Jane Kirkpatrick. We are meeting on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at the home of John &#038; Linda Payne. We are an open and inviting group that everyone is welcome to attend!]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2012/01/book-group-wednesday-january-18-2012-700-pm/</link>
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		<title>First Christian Church Podcast &#8211; January 8, 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sermon Manuscript Encounters 1 On Growing Up (Jesus&#8217; baptism)1_8_12 Rev. Barbara Blaisdell, Interim/Transitional Senior Minister]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2012/01/first-christian-church-podcast-january-8-2012/</link>
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		<title>First Christian Church Podcast &#8211; January 1, 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Guest Speaker Dr. F. Wayne Bryant]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2012/01/first-christian-church-podcast-january-1-2012/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;Vision Event&#8221; &#8211; January 25, 2012 @ 6:00 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This event will focus on discussing the results found from the survey, the Vision Committee asking new questions, and, as there always is at any event held by our church, free food. Over dinner, we will use God’s guidance and the wisdom He has blessed us with to refine a mission statement. Everybody is invited [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2012/01/vision-event-january-25-2012-600-pm/</link>
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		<title>CW/CMF Group Meetings &#8211; Tuesday, January 10, 2012 @ 10:00 am &amp; 10:30 am</title>
		<description><![CDATA[CW/CMF Group meetings are on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. The Strain group meets at 10:00 am at Terwilliger Plaza with Marguerite Metcalf as hostess and the Shoemaker group meets at 10:30 am in the church Library.]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/12/cwcmf-group-meetings-tuesday-january-10-2012-1000-am-1030-am/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;We&#8221; in Wednesday, January 11, 2012 @ 6:00 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The World Outreach Team invites you to celebrate our first year as a Global Mission Church with &#8220;A Night in India.&#8221; The evening features a program by our own Dr. John McComb, reporting on his 2011 mission trip providing dental care in southern India. The evening also includes an authentic Indian dinner. This is a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/12/we-in-wednesday-january-11-2012-600-pm/</link>
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		<title>Walk the Labyrinth &amp; Taize Service &#8211; Sunday, January 15 @ 6:00 pm &amp; 7:00 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You are invited to join our monthly Labyrinth Walk and Taize service on January 15, 2012. The Labyrinth is open at 6:00 pm and the Taize service begins at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. All are welcome.]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/12/walk-the-labyrinth-taize-service-sunday-december-18-600-pm-700-pm/</link>
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		<title>All Church Annual Meeting &#8211; Sunday, January 22, 2012 @ 10:00 am</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The All Church Annual meeting is on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 10:00 am in the Multipurpose Room. Everyone is invited to the meeting to recap 2011.]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/12/all-church-annual-meeting-sunday-january-22-2012-1000-am/</link>
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		<title>Visioning Event &#8211; Save the Date &#8211; Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 6:00 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, January 25th at 6 pm, we will be holding a Vision Event. This event will focus on discussing the results found from the survey that was taken over then last few months. The Vision Committee will be asking new questions. Over dinner, we will use God’s guidance and the wisdom He has blessed [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/12/visioning-event-save-the-date-wednesday-january-25-2012-500-pm/</link>
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		<title>First Christian Church Podcast &#8211; December 25, 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Reverend Barbara Blaisdell, Interim/Transitional Senior Minister]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/12/first-christian-church-podcast-december-25-2011/</link>
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		<title>New Year&#8217;s Day Service &#8211; January 1, 2012 @ 9:00 am &amp; 11:00 am</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We will have both our 9:00 am and 11:00 am worship services on New Year&#8217;s Day, Sunday, January 1, 2012. Our guest speaker is Dr. Wayne F. Bryant at both services. During the 10 o&#8217;clock hour we will have a special Prayer Event, &#8220;Prayer for the New Year.&#8221; It will be an opportunity to take [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/12/new-years-day-service-january-1-2012-900-am-1100-am/</link>
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		<title>&#8220;Prayers for the New Year&#8221; Prayer Vigil &#8211; Sunday, January 1, 2012 @ 9:45 am</title>
		<description><![CDATA[During the 10 o’clock hour we will have a special Prayer Event, “Prayers for the New Year” in the Parlor/Brides Room . Please turn in all prayer requests which are to be included on the “Prayers for the New Year” prayer vigil list. To submit requests, you may use the cards that are available in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/12/prayers-for-the-new-year-prayer-vigil-sunday-january-1-2012/</link>
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		<title>Church Offices Closed &#8211; Monday, January 2, 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The church offices will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2012 for th eNew Year holiday.]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/12/church-offices-closed-monday-january-2-2012/</link>
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		<title>First Christian Church Podcast &#8211; December 18</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Reverend Barbara Blaisdell, Interim/Transitional Senior Minister]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/12/first-christian-church-podcast-december-18/</link>
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		<title>First Christian Church Podcast &#8211; December 11, 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Reverend Barbara Blaisdell, Interim/Transitional Senior Minister]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/12/first-christian-church-podcast-december-11/</link>
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		<title>Christmas Eve Worship Services &#8211; Saturday, December 24 @ 6:00 pm &amp; 11:00 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Please join us on Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24 for our &#8220;Silent NIght&#8221; service at 6:00 pm and our &#8220;Joy to the World&#8221; service at 11:00 pm in our Sanctuary.]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/12/christmas-eve-worship-services-saturday-december-24-600-pm-1100-pm/</link>
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		<title>Christmas Day Services &#8211; December 25 &#8211; 9:00 am &amp; 11:00 am</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We will have both our 9:00 am and 11:00 am worship services on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25. There will not be childcare, but instead during the 10 o’clock hour we will have time for fellowship.]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/12/christmas-day-services-december-25-900-am-1100-am/</link>
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		<title>Church Offices Closed &#8211; Monday &amp; Tuesday, December 26 &amp; 27, 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The church offices will be closed on Monday, December 26 and Tuesday, December 27 for the Christmas holiday.]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/12/church-offices-closed-monday-tuesday-december-26-27-2011/</link>
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		<title>First Christian Church Podcast &#8211; December 4, 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Rev. Barbara Blaisdell, Interim Senior Minister]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/12/first-christian-church-podcast-december-4-2011/</link>
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		<title>CW/CMF General Meeting &#8211; Wednesday, December 14 @ 11:30 am</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The general meeting for the CW/CF will be held on Wednesday, December 14 at 11:30 am in the Multimedia Room. For only $5, all are invited to attend our Christmas luncheon at noon. The guest speaker is John McComb who will share highlights from his trip to India.]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/12/cwcmf-general-meeting-december-14-1130-am/</link>
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		<title>Willamette Radio Workshop presents A Live Radio Performance of Dickens&#8217; &#8220;A Christmas Carol &#8221; &#8211; Wednesday, December 14 @ 6:30 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Willamette Radio Workshop presents Dickens\&#039; A Christmas Carol The Willamette Radio Workshop Presents A Live Radio Performance of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. This event takes place in the Multipurpose Room at FCC on Wednesday, December 14 at 6:30 pm. This is a benefit performance for the Oregon Food Bank. Free admission with a canned food [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/12/willamette-radio-workshop-presents-a-live-radio-performance-of-dickens-a-christmas-carol-december-14-630-pm/</link>
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		<title>Book Group &#8211; December 30 @ 7:00 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The book for November is &#8220;The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks&#8221; by Author Rebecca Skloot. Please contact the church office for location.]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/11/book-group-november-30-700-pm/</link>
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		<title>First Christian Church Podcast &#8211; November 27</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Reverend Barbara Blaisdell, Interim/Transitional Senior Minister]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/11/first-christian-church-podcast-november-27/</link>
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		<title>Season of Lights Concert &#8211; December 3 @ 7:00 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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/]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/11/season-of-lights-concert-december-3-700-pm/</link>
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		<title>Christmas Open House @ Barbara Blaisdell&#8217;s Home &#8211; Sunday, December 4 @ 2:00 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/11/christmas-open-house-barbara-blaisdells-home-sunday-december-4-200-pm/</link>
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		<title>Young Adult Group &#8211; Sunday, December 4 @ 6:00 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/11/young-adult-group-sunday-december-4-600-pm/</link>
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		<title>First Christian Church Podcast &#8211; November 20</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Reverend Barbara Blaisdell, Interim/transitional Senior Minister]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/11/first-christian-church-podcast-november-20/</link>
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		<title>Interfaith Thanksgiving Service &#8211; Wednesday, November 23 @ 7:00 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/11/interfaith-thanksgiving-service-wednesday-november-23-700-pm/</link>
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		<title>All Church Thanksgiving Dinner &#8211; Thursday, November 24 @ 1:00 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/11/all-church-thanksgiving-dinner-thursday-november-24-100-pm/</link>
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		<title>Hanging of the Greens Work Party &#8211; Saturday, November 26 @ 10:00 am</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/11/hanging-of-the-greens-work-party-saturday-november-26-1000-am/</link>
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		<title>Hanging of the Greens &amp; The Beginning of Advent &#8211; Sunday, November 27 @ 9:00 am &amp; 11:00 am</title>
		<description><![CDATA[9:00 am- Holiday Music, Lighting of the Advent Candle, Worship Service, a special &#8220;Hanging of the Greens&#8221; 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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/11/hanging-of-the-greens-the-beginning-of-advent-sunday-november-27-900-am-1100-am/</link>
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		<title>Taste of Home &#8211; Sunday, November 27 @ 10:00 am</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With the Advent season almost upon us, we are looking forward to one of our favorite traditions &#8211; the Taste of Home. You know how it works: we decorate the fellowship area all Christmas-y and provide drinks, plates and napkins. That&#8217;s the “Home” part. For the “Taste,” you provide finger food (bite-sized pieces, please; this [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/11/taste-of-home-sunday-november-27-1000-am/</link>
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		<title>First Christian Church Podcast &#8211; November 13</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Reverend Barbara Blaisdell, Interim/Transitional Senior Minister]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/11/first-christian-church-podcast-november-13/</link>
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		<title>First Christian Church Podcast &#8211; November 6</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Reverend Barbara Blaisdell, Interim/Transitional Senior Minister]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/11/first-christian-church-podcast-november-6/</link>
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		<title>First Christian Church Podcast &#8211; October 30</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Reverend Barbara Blaisdell, Interim/Transitional Senior Minister]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/11/first-christian-church-podcast-october-30/</link>
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		<title>Prayer Force Breakfast &#8211; &#8220;When Words Won&#8217;t Come&#8221; Saturday, November 19 @ 9:30 am</title>
		<description><![CDATA[“When Words Won’t Come” The Role of the Holy Spirit in Prayer Prayer Breakfast Saturday November 19, 2011, 9:30 a.m. Multi-Media/Choir Room Featuring: Dr. Wayne Bryant, Emeritus Pastor As Christians we are all blessed with the Holy Spirit in our lives, in fact, He is often called, “The Helper.” One important role The Spirit plays [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/11/prayer-force-breakfast-when-words-wont-come-saturday-november-19-930-am/</link>
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		<title>Youth Lock-in &#8211; Saturday, November 19 @ 7:00 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We will be watching movies, eating Chinese food, and making fleece scarves for the Mitten Tree.]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/11/youth-lock-in-saturday-november-19-700-pm/</link>
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		<title>Labyrinth Walk &amp; Taize Service &#8211; Sunday, November 20 @ 6:00pm &amp; 7:00 pm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You are invited to join our monthly Labyrinth Walk and Taize service on November 20, 2011. The Labyrinth is open at 6:00 pm and the Taize service begins at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. All are welcome.]]></description>
		<link>http://fccpdx.com/2011/11/labyrinth-walk-taize-service-sunday-november-20-600pm-700-pm/</link>
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