Weekly Newsletter - September 30, 2021

Weekly Newsletter

Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost / World Communion Sunday

"Global Ministries in the Philippines: Justice and Human Rights"

Amos 5:6-24

October 3, 2021

Dear friends,

As we prepare for World Communion Sunday, I am currently retreating at Fort Flagler State Park communing with God in a virtual retreat with the Bethany Fellows. I am grateful for this opportunity, and for the individuals who have stepped in to preach and lead worship in my absence. We give thanks for Rev. Wooten’s powerful word shared on Sunday, and for this coming Sunday’s preacher, Andrew Larsen. Andrew is a Mission Co-Worker in the Philippines whose work includes advocating for those unjustly imprisoned doing justice work on the ground there. As we prepare for this Sunday’s service, I invite you to ponder all the different kinds of tables around the world and the meal we all share as one human body. Communion is a meal that is prepared and available for all of God’s children, an ever-broadening circle of welcome and love at which our Creator is the center. What would it look like for all of us to commune, together?

See you Sunday!

Blessings,

Pastor Doug

Dear friends,

I am writing with a heavy heart to inform you about an incident that happened on our campus yesterday morning. We were alarmed to learn that sometime between 9am and 1pm, a car that was parked in the back lot next to the multipurpose room.... Click here to read more

This week the Worship Team is excited to share again

"Lord I'm Coming Home"

May you be blessed. ~ Ben

(on behalf of the Music Ministry Team at FCC Tacoma).

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Our guest preacher for Sunday, October 3rd will be Andrew Larsen, a Mission Co-Worker with Global Ministries doing his ministry in the Philippines. All are invited to join us for an online forum on Wednesday, October 6th at 7:30pm to learn more about his work there, including further context about our partners on the ground and some of the present injustices that face the church and its communities. Those who wish to join are asked to email Cassie at Cassie@fcctacoma.org to receive the Zoom login information. All are welcome.

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Hello Gwinwood Supporters!

We hope that you are well and enjoying this warm summer.

The Gwinwood grounds are blooming with berries and our four new fawns (two sets of twins!) are out and about showing off. Hicks Lake has been a perfect temperature for swimming, canoeing, and fishing this season and our Disciples Campers took advantage of the cool water during the heat wave. To Read More Click Here

Your gifts to Reconciliation Ministry empowers our Church's witness to God's unfathomable love for all of humanity. With your generosity, leaders, communities, and our congregations are equipped to witness God's love and justice in all times and in every season. The time is always right to stand up for justice to ensure that all of God's children are treated equitably. Thank you for joining us on this journey through your generosity. To give to this wonderful cause and double your impact click here to give online. By giving through FCC Tacoma your gift will be matched by our service and outreach budget.

The Nourish A Place at Our Table luncheon has been cancelled this year in consideration of everyone's safety and comfort. What hasn't been cancelled is the need for your continued support!

It may come as no surprise that during the pandemic, Nourish Pierce County served a record number of people-

79,367 individuals-8.7%

of Pierce County.

7.9 million pounds of food, enough for 5 million meals. It takes a generous community for Nourish to stay open and operate.

As a Nourish volunteer said, "We're giving out more than food; we're giving out hope and kindness".

For every dollar you donate, Nourish is able to distribute $7 worth of food. Your donation will be matched by our church budget, doubling the amount of your gift. To give online, click here.

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