Flowers, Reformers, & Food!

First United Monday Spotlight

June 5, 2023

Flowers: the Good, the Bad, the Deadly

Flowers are lovely to look at and can be used to send messages, convey feelings, and occasionally to kill someone! Tomorrow (6/6) at 7pm, our next Dead Reformers Society meeting will explore the meaning behind our favorite flowers, what a specific color can convey, and how secret messages were sent through flowers. Dawn Picard will teach us the story of "ring-around-the rosy," how a witch became a member of a Queen’s court, and the scandal and murder associated with some of today’s favorite flowers. Join us at a special location this month - 102 Zita St. in De Pere.

Sharing the Love

Our June Agape Drive-Thru Dinner is set for Wednesday (6/7) at 5:45pm. The menu will include ham & cheese cold salad, dinner roll, bean salad, and cookies for dessert. Everyone's invited to pick up free meals (while supplies last). Monetary donations are welcomed, but not required. Invite your friends and help us share the love!

Watch for our "Weekly Newsletter" on Thursdays for the latest updates on everything. If you ever have questions, something to add, or want to be added to our regular email list, please contact the Church office or our Communications Team (see links below).

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We are a welcoming community FIRST UNITED in proclaiming FAITH in Jesus Christ, sharing HOPE for the future, and inspiring LOVE of our neighbors.

> Christmas Store Fundraiser - For the next three weeks (excluding Tuesdays), Papa Murphy's (east & west De Pere and W. Mason) will donate 20% of online purchases to the Christmas project. Order online at PapaMurphys.com and enter the code SUPPORT at checkout. Thanks!

> Leadership Ministry Meeting (Library) - Tonight (6/5) 5:30pm

> Connecting Ministry Meeting (Gathering Area) - Tonight (6/5) 6:30pm

> Civic Music Meeting (Family Life Center) - Tonight (6/5) 7pm

> Dead Reformers Society (*special location - 102 Zita St., De Pere) - Tuesday (6/6) 7pm

> Adult Bible Study (Koinonia Lounge) - Wednesday (6/7) 10am

> Agape Drive-Thru Dinner (front of church) - Wednesday (6/7) 5:45pm

> *No "Joyful Noise" Rehearsal this week - Wednesday (6/4)

> P.W. Talbot Circle Lunch (Village Grille) - Thursday (6/8) 11:30am *RSVP to Barb Kraus

> Youth Group End-of-the-Year Cookout & Bon Fire (fire pit) - Friday (6/9) 5:30 pm

> Worship Service (Sanctuary) - Sunday (6/11) 9am (*If you can't join us in person, you can view a recording on our website or on our Facebook page Sunday after 11am.)

> Coffee Fellowship Time & Salute to Social Workers (Family Life Center) - Sunday (6/11) after church

> Stewardship Committee Meeting (Koinonia Lounge) - Sunday (6/11) 10:30 am

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so we can keep everyone up to date. Thanks!

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