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Madison Marathon

Event Date: 
May 26, 2012 - 8:00pm

The Madison marathon may mess up your morning!

Posted on May 17, 2012 at 1:20 pm in Upcoming Events.

2011-2012 Education Team

The following dedicated individuals served as educators for the children/youth ministry program this past year. We thank them for their contributions to our community.

Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:55 am in Sunday School.

Nursery Cleaning

Thanks go out to.

Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:51 am in Sunday School.

Politics and Christian Faith

Here in the United States, we seem to have entered an era in which political campaigns are continual and ongoing. 

Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:42 am in Featured Content.

Thank you Phil Certain!

At the annual meeting May 6, 

Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:34 am in Featured.

Interim Minister Search Committee Report

The committee has completed interviewing...

Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:31 am in Featured.

Men's Fellowship

Men's Fellowship will not meet from ...

Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:30 am in Featured.

Pew Warmers!

Event Date: 
May 18, 2012 - 6:30pm

The season has started! 

Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:26 am in Upcoming Events.

Sustainable Travel to Worship Report

Report for Weeks 1 and 2...

Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:23 am in Featured.

Spring = Farmer's Market

Event Date: 
June 2, 2012 - 12:00pm

First Congo will again be assisting the Community Action Coalition...

Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:21 am in Upcoming Events.

First Congo on the News!!

Two of our members AND our Sanctuary were on TV!!!

Posted on May 10, 2012 at 9:59 am in Featured.

Ride the Drive

Event Date: 
June 3, 2012 - 8:30am

Plan for an alternate route to church...

Posted on May 10, 2012 at 9:26 am in Upcoming Events.

Week of May 13

 

God our Creator, we pray:
for new mothers, coming to terms with new responsibility ;
for expectant mothers, wondering and waiting;
for those who are tired, stressed or depressed;
for those who struggle to balance the tasks of work and family;
for those who are unable to feed their children due to poverty;
for those whose children have physical, mental or emotional disabilities;
for those who have children they do not want;
for those who raise children on their own;
for those who have lost a child;
for those who care for the children of others;
for those whose children have left home; 
and for those whose desire to be a mother has not been fulfilled.
Bless all mothers, that their love may be deep and tender,
and that they may lead their children to know and do what is good,
living not for themselves alone, but for God and for others.
Amen.

 

Posted on May 10, 2012 at 9:21 am in Prayer for Daily Use.

Latest R & R chart

The most recent chart from the Reach & Renew campaign is..

Posted on May 9, 2012 at 7:40 am in Featured.

Summer School School

Sunday School Classes for the regular school year wrap u on May 20. Classes for the summer session...

Posted on May 8, 2012 at 10:35 am in Sunday School.

Week of May 6

 

Gracious and merciful God, I give thanks for your majesty and glory. You call the worlds into being, create humankind in your own image, and set before each of us the ways of life and death.

 

In all I do, help me to choose life:

By worshipping and praying regularly, and studying your Word;

By giving of myself – my time, talents, treasure – freely and generously;

By listening for cries of pain & need, and responding with compassion;

By sharing a word of hope with those who are depressed and despairing;

By giving thanks regularly for all my blessings.

 

Be with me this day as I pray.

 

Be with me each day of my life.

 

In Jesus’ name.  Amen.

 

(Includes an adapted quotation from the UCC Statement of Faith)

 

Posted on May 8, 2012 at 10:33 am in Prayer for Daily Use.

Listen to Each Other, Be Nice to Each Other

The title of this article is the fourth point of outgoing Moderator Phil Certain's Reflections in worship Sunday morning.

Posted on May 8, 2012 at 10:29 am in Featured Content.

Scholarship Winners

Three high school seniors from First Congo have won..

Posted on May 8, 2012 at 10:26 am in Featured.

Youth Pie Sale

The Youth pie sale was a big hit!

Posted on May 7, 2012 at 7:56 am in Featured.

Week of April 29

 

Gracious and loving God, give me the humility to understand that I am not above or better than other people, so I can stand with them, whatever their condition.

Give me the empathy to mourn for the pain and hurt of others, so I may experience comfort in my own mourning.

Help me listen more than speak, and offer compassion more than advice.

Give me a deep thirst for fairness and justice in all situations.

Grant me mercy, that I may offer mercy.

Grant me a singleness of focus on your presence in my life, and a deep desire to do your will each day.

Help me search for reconciliation in my own relationships, and peace among the people of the world.

Bless me as your child, and lead me in the way of faithful discipleship.

I pray in Jesus’ name.  Amen.

 

Posted on May 1, 2012 at 10:38 am in Prayer for Daily Use.

Weight Loss

Many of you have commented positively and asked questions about the weight I have lost in the last 8-9 months. This essay is an attempt to explain what I am doing and why and how it has affected me. 

Posted on May 1, 2012 at 10:37 am in Featured Content.

First-Sunday Food Collection

Event Date: 
May 6, 2012 - 10:00am

Please help to alleviate hunger in our community by..

Posted on May 1, 2012 at 10:31 am in Upcoming Events.

Pot Luck with Zwingli UCC

Event Date: 
May 9, 2012 - 5:30pm

Update on Cambodia FRB project

Posted on April 30, 2012 at 10:03 am in Upcoming Events.

Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of membership will be held....

Posted on April 25, 2012 at 9:55 am in Featured.

Congregational Meeting

Event Date: 
May 6, 2012 - 11:15am

Our Congregational Membership meeting will take place...

Posted on April 25, 2012 at 9:43 am in Upcoming Events.

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