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An Open and Affirming, Just Peace, Green Justice, Global Mission Congregation
No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome at The First Church. |
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STAFF:
Pastor
Brandy Bring
Commissioned Minister of Faith Formation and Youth
Diana Pierson
Secretary
Cate Schwaegerle
Financial Secretary
Scott & Judy Smith
Sextons
OFFICERS:
Moderator
Linda Gates
Clerk
Treasurer
COMMITTEES:
Christian Education
Gene Matthews &
Deidre Gargasz &
Witness &
Membership
Worship
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SAVE THE DATE!
Sunday, June 4th
immediately following worship
All are welcome!
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 SUMMER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Christian Education Committee is looking for some volunteers over the summer. We need readers and helpers for summer story time for our children 5th grade and younger. Following Brandy's Front Row Moment you'll leave with the kids to share a story and do an easy activity in the JFO Room. Everything will be provided for you! Everyone will return to worship during the offering time.
We are also in need of volunteers to staff the nursery throughout the summer. Sign up for either the nursery or summer reading on the CE/Youth Board.
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LOVE MUSIC? LOVE WORSHIP?
It's Summertime, and we are seeking people to offer special music during worship. Any style of music-jazz, bluegrass, classical, pop. Any group configuration or solo performance. Any age, young or young at heart. Need a group to bolster your confidence? We'll find one for you. The only requirement: Willingness to share your musical gifts to enhance worship! Don't be shy. Be bold. Be brave.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
This year's Vacation Bible School Hero Central will take place on July 17th-21st at First Church. VBS is opened to children entering K-6th grade and will run from
9am-noon with a lunch option to follow. Register online at
http://2017.cokesburyvbs.com/oberlinvbs
Youth and adults interested in helping with VBS should talk to Brandy.
We are also still in need of t-shirts to turn into super hero capes! T-shirts MUST be blank either on the front or on the back and need to be
Red
, Blue, Green, Purple or Yellow. T-shirts can be given to Brandy.
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 CHALK WALK
This year's Chalk Walk is June 24th. We at First Church have LOTS of sidewalk space with which to welcome artists and families. The thought is to put key words of our Vision and Values statement on the sidewalk and offer guests the opportunity to draw images that the words suggest. We would also like to serve lemonade to the thirsty. We need volunteers to write out words-perhaps provide one or two examples and also folks to serve lemonade. You can sign up on the table under the CE/YOUTH board, or email Marci Peterson at
mch@oberlin.net or contact the church office if you are interested in participating.
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 DISHWASHING HELP
NEEDED AND APPRECIATED
We have a need for one or two dishwashers for a wedding and reception being held at First Church on Friday, June 9th in the evening. If you have never used the equipment before, you will receive training. Dishwashers receive $8/hour.
There are other times during the year, when we also need volunteer dishwashers - for example, Wednesday Night Suppers or other fellowship events.
If you can help on June 9th or would like to receive training to be a volunteer dishwasher, please
EMAIL or call the church office at (440) 775-1711.
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BOOK GROUP
We are currently reading and discussing Listening For God, by Paula Carlson and Peter Hawkins. All are welcome on Tuesdays at 4pm in Room 3. Please email Marci Peterson if interested at
mch@oberlin.net
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 GENESIS HOUSE FUNDRAISER
Please join us for a night of wine and beer tasting on Thursday, May 25th. It will be a fun night to mingle with friends while enjoying hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Proceeds will benefit Genesis House, the only domestic violence shelter in Lorain County.
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PILGRIM HILLS -
ONE LAST SUMMER
This will be the final summer for Pilgrim Hills as part of the Ohio Conference UCC. Affirm Camp will be gathering stories and photos from the past 60 years and compiling a video which will be available to purchase. Apparel and other items are also available.
CLICK HERE
to read the current issue of Keeping You Connected, the weekly publication of the EOAWRA, which contains the article regarding One Last Summer.
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Congratulations to Mary Ann Kershaw on her first grandchild being born on Sunday, May 21st.
Ronan is 7lb. 10oz. and 20 3/4 inches long.
Mom, dad and baby are doing well!
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Sunday, June 18, 2017
Special 175th Anniversary Celebration of the Meeting House during the worship service
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Community Celebration
More information coming soon
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PAUL SHERRY LECTURE
Wednesday, May 24th @ 7pm
A worship experience committed to social justice and the legacy of the former General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ.
With special guest speaker, Rev. Traci Blackmon, Executive Minister of Justice and Witness Ministries
of the United Church of Christ.
South Euclid UCC, 4217 Bluestone Road (216) 791-5200
All are welcome!
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Drawing on our heritage, we will grow by being an intentionally inclusive, multicultural, just and loving community that practices relevant and inspiring worship, mobilized to collaborate with our wider community by opening our doors to be a central gathering place that is dedicated to healing brokenness in our relationship with God, each other and the Earth.
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The First Church in Oberlin
106 N. Main Street
Oberlin OH 44074
(440) 775-1711
If you are searching for ways to become more fully
engaged in the life of the church,
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SUBMISSION INFORMATION:
The deadline for articles and information into Monday's Enews is FRIDAYS at 11 a.m. You may email your items to:
office@firstchurchoberlin.org. Thank you.
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