“Vulnerability”
Jackie Roberson, executive director of the FCCA, and Karen Schreiber Mason will have an open conversation about vulnerability. What is it? How do we feel when we a vulnerable? What do we do when we feel vulnerable? LISTEN:
Services
Circling the Wagons or Opening the Gates
As we enter another election year, Americans find themselves more divided than ever. We will take a look at the roots of our division, how to talk with people who see things differently than we do, and productive ways to work together without creating more distance and misunderstanding. LISTEN:
Rocking and Rolling in Community
Can music save our mortal souls? Can it teach us how to dance real slow? From the very first moment I witnessed The Beatles’ American debut on the Ed Sullivan show back in 1964, I was swept away by the mystical chords of rock music. Beyond the mere melodies and lyrics, the connection formed that evening touched … Continued
Living from the Inside Out, A Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Perspective
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What are you waiting for?: Talitha’s Resurrection
Because a woman needs healing, a child dies. When a woman is healed, a child resurrects. Which is the greater healing: life from death? Or, death from life? Join us this Sunday to hear the story of Talitha’s resurrection and decide this New Year if you will choose to awaken your inner sleeping child. (This … Continued
Promises to Keep: Resolutions or Intentions?
Perhaps there is a better way to fire our resolve to do better as the new year begins. Can we sustain it? Can we maintain it? Can we change it? Can we remain present? LISTEN:
Connecting through Tradition
Our Christmas Eve service will use songs and stories to celebrate holiday traditions that bring families, friends, and communities together. Come and be part of our tradition as we revel in the festive decorations of our sanctuary and experience the wonder of a candle-lit portion of the service! LISTEN:
More about Light
Light is the touchstone for this season with many meanings and interpretations. Light and lightness can bring you through many a tough time. Let me tell stories to get us through the year. LISTEN:
Singing the Blues
This musical service will explore the blues. We’ll learn that not all blues are built on a I-IV-V chord structure (and by the end of the service you’ll know what that means!). And we’ll hear some of the ways that complex feelings have been expressed in classic blues songs over the years. We’ll be joined … Continued
A Personal Connection
Before our Annual Meeting begins, we’ll explore some of the ways that personal connections — to the people in our church, to its history, and to its buildings — help make our time in this congregation meaningful for us. We’ll also enjoy special music and stories as part of this abbreviated service. LISTEN: