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Last Sunday was Epiphany, the day we celebrate the Magi, who traveled a long way from a foreign land to worship the Christ Child. The Magi were guided by a star.
We too can be guided by a star as one of the many ways that we seek to worship Christ. On Epiphany Sunday we passed out star words to all in worship, either in the morning, online, or at our evening worship service.
Amy described this practice in her sermon saying, “A star word is meant to guide you in the coming year, a year that for many of us has already started out with more than its share of hardship and grief. A star word is not a word you choose but one that chooses you. It is meant to give you something to guide you, day by day, no matter what unexpected joys or challenges emerge. In this way, considering your star word each day, maybe by putting it on the bathroom mirror, becomes a kind of spiritual practice, a reminder, through good times and bad, that God is with you and guiding you.”
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I enjoyed sharing Star words with over 25 of our online worshippers, and I am still getting emails requesting a word. My star word for this year is “prayer.” I am waiting to see how and why this word chose me.
If you would like a star word, we have more available. There will be a table set in the commons with star words, or if you would like me to choose and send you a word, just send me an email at mkcollins@fpcrichmond.org.
Once you get your word, tell someone what it is. Then pay attention, be aware, listen and see how this star will guide you in this coming year.
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Join us in-person or online at 10 am, or anytime after, at www.youtube.com/fpcrichmond.
You can download and print a copy of this Sunday's bulletin here.
Sunday Schedule
9:00am J-Term: Jesus & Sitcoms (Library)
9:00am J-Term: Making Sense of Christian Nationalism (Chapel/Zoom)
10:00am Worship (Sanctuary) & Children's Faith Formation (Room 206 & 207)
11:00am Cookies in the Commons
3:00pm J-Term: Flower Arrangements (Fellowship Hall)
4:00pm J-Term: Visio Divina (Library)
5:00pm Worship (Rec Room) & Children's Faith Formation (Library)
6:00pm Dinner (Rec Room)
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Sunday Dinner Menu
Veggie and beef chili, baked potato bar with all the toppings, and ice cream sandwiches, provided by the Parson family.
Suggested Donation:
$10-15 for adults, $5 for kids
($30 cap for families)
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Please keep in your prayers those with special concerns:
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Leigh Comsudis (George Gretes’ sister), health concerns
- Erin Fitzgerald, recovering from surgery
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Larry Gegner (Karen Rohr’s brother), in home hospice care
- Jan Hamby, recovering from heart bypass surgery
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Bill Livingston (Sally Brown’s brother), in hospice care
- Jane Neer, relief from back pain and recovery from surgery
- Ila Porter, upcoming surgery
- Bob Priddy, treatment for Large B cell Lymphoma
- Karen Sigel, relief from chronic back pain
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Emily Tafel, please visit caringbridge.org/visit/teamemt, Emily has asked for prayers and privacy at this time.
Those grieving:
- Carolyn Wright and family on the death of her brother, Travis Russell, on January 7.
- Anne-Margaret and David Evers on the death of Anne-Margaret’s father and David Jr., Jackson, and Addison Evers on the death of their grandfather, Neal Haworth, on January 8.
- Erin Fitzgerald and Cortland Putbrese on the death of Erin’s mother and Kensley Putbrese on the death of her grandmother, Jennie Crews, on January 10.
Those rejoicing:
- Jean and Rob Estes on the birth of their granddaughter, Lucy Grace Estes, on January 5.
We pray for members and family serving in the military:
Tripp Bowles, Jenny Sigel Burkett, Zach Kirk, Mason Louthan, Anne Marks, Nathan Thomas Meade, Connor Partlow, Peyton Spivey, Pierce Tarry, and Will Watkins.
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Letter to Families from Rev. Josh
...This has been a difficult week for our church family and community, following a painful few months for us. Even if you have not been directly affected by the events we’ve experienced, they can still take a toll as we follow Galatians 6:2 and “bear one another’s burdens.”
Death by suicide is a difficult topic to approach, but it has touched our community repeatedly in just the short time that I've been here, and I think it's important for us to speak as openly as we can about it...
Read the rest of Josh's letter here.
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Discover First
February 5, 4:00pm
| Discover First is a class for anyone who wants to learn more about First Presbyterian Church. Maybe you are ready to join our congregation? Great, this class is for you. Maybe you are still seeking and just want to learn a bit more about the church? This class is for you too! After the class, participants will have the option to become members. Click the picture above or visit fpcrichmond.org/discover to sign up. | |
FPC Goes to Montreat!
Come with us to the Women's Connection at Montreat
August 11–13
The keynote speaker for Montreat Women's Connection 2023 is Kate Bowler, PhD. She is a three-time New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, and an Associate Professor of American Religious History at Duke University. She studies the cultural stories we tell ourselves about success, suffering, and whether (or not) we’re capable of change.
In addition to Kate's keynote presentation, Women's Connection will be a time for us to connect with old and new friends, a time to care for yourself, and a time for space and Sabbath. Learn more about Kate and view the tentative schedule on Montreat's website here.
We are looking forward to going together as a group from FPC. Our group reservation includes lodging, meals and conference registration. We would love for you to join us. Contact Kim Lewis at kpchlewis@comcast.net by Wednesday January 25th to let us know of your interest in attending or if you have questions.
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Our mission is to inspire people to faith in Jesus Christ, nurture disciples of Christ, and serve the world that God loves to the glory of God.
Church Office Hours: Mon - Thurs, 9:00am - 4:30pm; Fri, working from home; Sun 9:00am -11:00am & 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Friday, January 13
7:30am Brothers in Christ (Offsite)
Sunday, January 15
9:00am J-Term: Jesus & Sitcoms (Library)
9:00am J-Term: Making Sense of Christian Nationalism (Chapel/Zoom)
10:00am Worship (Sanctuary) & Children's Faith Formation (Room 206 & 207)
11:00am Cookies in the Commons
3:00pm J-Term: Flower Arrangements (Fellowship Hall)
4:00pm J-Term: Visio Divina (Library)
5:00pm Worship (Rec Room) & Children's Faith Formation (Library)
6:00pm Dinner (Rec Room)
Monday, January 16
Church office closed
6:00pm J-Term: Final Gift (Fellowship Hall)
7:00pm Fathers of Children & Youth (Library)
Tuesday, January 17
8:30am Men's Fellowship Breakfast (Fellowship Hall)
10:00am Staff Meeting (Library)
10:00am Needlework Group (Parlor)
10:00am J-Term: Watercolor Class (Rec Room)
12:00pm Women on Zoom
1:00pm J-Term: Flower Arranging (Fellowship Hall)
6:30pm J-Term: Singing the Faith (Room 218)
6:30pm Young Adults (Library)
6:45pm Deacon Training (Chapel)
Wednesday, January 18
12:15pm Amy's Bible Study (Zoom)
4:30pm Dismantling Racism Advisory Group (Zoom)
6:00pm J-Term: Soup, Bread, and Bible Study (Fellowship Hall)
6:00pm Chancel Bells (Room 218)
7:00pm Chancel Choir (Room 218)
Thursday, January 19
8:30am Centering Prayer (Zoom)
12:00pm J-Term: Entering Scripture Through Hebrew and Greek
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First Presbyterian Church
4602 Cary Street Rd, Richmond, VA 23226
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