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JOIN US ON SUMMER SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 9:00
From Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend we offer one service on Sunday mornings at 9:00. Sorry, nursery care is not provided in the summer. We continue to hold our Sunday morning services in Fellowship Hall while our elevator is out of order.
SUPPORT THE BRAT FRY ON JUNE 1
The church is hosting a Brat Fry on Saturday, June 1, from 10:00-2:00, outside of Saukville Piggly Wiggly. We are looking for volunteers and welcome donations to offset the cost of groceries. Sign Up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084FA4A92AA6FE3-49765309-bratburger#/
ELEVATOR NOT WORKING
Our elevator is currently out of order. We are holding our services in Fellowship Hall at this time.
MAY 2024 NEWSLETTER
Click here to view the May edition of our "Congregational Connections" monthly e-newsletter. You can also click on specific areas of interest:
Pages 1 & 2: Daffodils & Church Announcements
Page 3: Transition Updates & Confirmation on May 19
Page 4: Upcoming Guest Leadership & Council Openings
Page 5: Church School News - Last Class on May 5
Page 6: May 19 - Confirmation Sunday, Pentecost Sunday, Combined Choirs at 10:00, Last Sunday of the Program Year
Pages 7 & 8: More Church Announcements
Page 9: April Photos
Page 10: Spotlight on Congregational Care Team
& Association Meeting Summary
Page 11: Opportunities for Children and Youth
(Camp, Youth Group, & Local Vacation Bible School)
Pages 12 & 13: Congrats, Prayers, & Special Thanks
Pages 14-16: Church Council Minutes
Pages 17-19: May Birthdays/Anniversaries, Calendar, & Contact Page
HOLY COMMUNION
The first Sunday morning of each month we celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion at both 8:00 and 10:00. Holy Communion in our church is open to all who seek to follow in the way of Christ, both children and adults.
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.
YOGA ON WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
Everyone is welcome to participate in a yoga class each Wednesday evening at 6:00 at church, led by Dawn Stacey, a licensed yoga instructor and PTA. The group meets in the open classroom space across from the Music Room.
THURSDAY MORNING MEN'S BREAKFAST
Every Thursday morning at 8:00 a group of members and friends of the church get together for coffee, breakfast, and conversation. This delightful group of men meet at The Beacon restaurant, located downtown on the first floor of the Harborview hotel, and converse. The FCC 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 the morning and jumpstart your day!You are welcome to join the group at any time! The group meets year round.
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!
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.
Guided Personal Reflection - Handout One
Guided Personal Reflection - Handout Two