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JOIN US ON SUNDAY MORNINGS
We have two Sunday morning worship services at 8:00 and 10:00. Nursery Care is provided during the 10:00 service, located in the Gilomen Room.
SPRING CONGREGATIONAL MEETING – MAY 21
Our annual Spring Congregational Meeting has been scheduled for Sunday morning, May 21, at 10:50, immediately following the abbreviated 10:00 service. There are two main items of business: the election of Church Council Officers and Team Representatives and vote on the proposed "Making All Things New" Capital Campaign.
MAY NEWSLETTER
Click here to view the May edition of our "Congregational Connections" monthly e-newsletter. You can also click on specific areas of interest:
Page 1:
Pastor Scott's Lead Article
Page 2: Daffodils, Collection for Activity Bags
Page 3: Lend Your Voice to the Choir,
Bruce Laabs, Sr. Memorial Service, New Members on 5/7
Page 4: St. Ben's Opportunity & Brat Fry on 5/19
Page 5: End of Program Year on 5/21: Music, Meeting, Meal
Page 6: May 28 - Confirmation Sunday & Special Offering
Pages 7 & 8: "Making All Things New" Capital Campaign
Pages 8 & 9: 125th Article: Women of the Church
Page 10: Congregational Care Team Spotlight, Medics Plan
Page 11: Themes for Sunday Worship in May
Page 12: Program Year Ending & Summer Service Plans
Page 13: Church School Program Summary
Summer Camp Info
Page 14: Property Team Busy After Power Surge
Page 15: Family Promise Updates & Thanks
Page 16: Thrive Team Update
Page 17: April Photos & Book Study Recap
Page 18: Friends for Justice Learning Sessions & Congrats
Page 19: Pastor Parish Relations Team, Lighthouse, & Yoga
Page 20: RaiseRight Order Form, Share Our Space, & Annual Conf. Mtg.
Pages 21 & 22: March Church Council Minutes
Page 23: Sunday Servers Sign-Ups & Congrats
Page 24: Thank Yous
Pages 25-27: In Our Prayers, May Birthdays/Anniversaries, Calendar, & Contact Page
SUNDAY SERVERS ONLINE SIGN-UP
We are mainstreaming the process for members and friends to serve by utilizing the online SignUpGenius tool. This allows for better communication and transparency, and easier scheduling. Simply click on the links below and choose which Sundays you would like serve. Sign up once, or as many times as you’d like! Together we can fill in all the gaps. If you have any questions, please reach out to Beckie in the church office. Thank you!
SignUpGenius Sunday Servers (Main Page, all 5 sign-ups)
Ushers (Usher Instructions can be found here)
Acolytes
Worship Leaders
Nursery Caregivers
Fellowship Hour Hosts
WEDNESDAY LUNCH GROUP
You are invited to join our Wednesday Lunch Group each week at Noon on Wednesdays as we meet together in the Dennett Room for lunch, study, and great conversation. Bring your own lunch and a beverage, and we will read and discuss the Bible passages that will be used in worship on the coming Sunday morning. Please know that you don’t need to be a Bible expert to participate! Pastor Scott will provide some background information about the Bible passages and an assortment of thought-provoking questions. The conversation naturally moves on from there and the discussion is always interesting. There is usually lots of laughter and the sharing of individual opinions and perspectives. Consider making the Wednesday Lunch Group a part of your weekly schedule this fall! Our last lunch of the program year will be held on May 31.
THURSDAY MORNING MEN'S BREAKFAST
Every Thursday morning at 8:00, a dedicated group of gentlemen from the church gather at The Beacon restaurant, which is located downtown on the first floor of The Harborview hotel. The Thursday Morning Men’s Breakfast Group is open to all the men of the church. Everyone places their own order and pays their own bill. It is a great way to spend an hour (or two) and begin your day. You are welcome to join the group at any time! The group will continue to meet throughtout the summer months.
PROPERTY TEAM INFORMATION
Our Property Team is an active church team comprised of a handful of folks from the church. The team keeps a close eye on our church and works to maintain all aspects of our church building and grounds. Bill Bond is their Team Representative on the Church Council. Bill invites anyone who is interested to join the team. They meet at 11:00 on the third Friday of each month. One of the team members, Claude Zimmerman, takes notes at each of their monthly meetings and drafts minutes. Click here to view their recent minutes.
STEWARDSHIP
Please visit our Stewardship page to view information on financially supporting the church. If you are interested in giving to the church through PayPal, please look for the PayPal button on the home page. Thank you!
HOLY COMMUNION
The first Sunday morning of each month we celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Communion is open to all who seek to follow in the way of Christ, both children and adults.
RECORDINGS OF WORSHIP SERVICES
Our Sunday worship services continue to be recorded each week; if you would like to view the service as soon as it is uploaded, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel ("First Congregational Church of Port Washington"). This allows you to receive immediate notification.