Pastor’s Corner
Tuesday Morning Reflection
“Twenty-Five Minutes; Going, Going, G-O-N-E” We live in a consumer oriented society. Remember the old phrase; “The customer is always right.” Today, if people perceive themselves to be treated less than valuable, they just move on to the next shop, store, or business. I have to admit, I … [Read More...]
Pastor Tim’s Tuesday Morning Reflection
“Crap (Manure) Theology 101” The ‘unofficial’ theological term; CRAP…, is catching on. Most people have very little interest in theology. Usually, only those who are pursuing the study of religion are stirred for a desire in such things. The study of doctrine, theology, and … [Read More...]
A Decade of Reflections
I have often said, “The first twenty-three years of my ministry were training years to prepare me for the last ten years of ministry.” This Sunday I will celebrate my Tenth Anniversary (2002-2012) at First Congregational United Church of Christ, Huntington, WV. This morning over a cup of … [Read More...]
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Spring Annual Meeting
First Church is hosting the CSEOA Spring Annual Meeting for the first time in its history! There will be a full menu of activities for the entire weekend including: May 4 6:30pm - a special edition of Mission Cafe with dinner hosted by the Social Team May 5 8:30am - … [Read More...]
Butterfly Release
Please join us Sunday, May 27th for our 3rd Annual Butterfly Release. This event is in recognition of Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit. The Butterfly Release will be incorporated into the worship service and experience.We hope you will save the date for this moving and spiritual … [Read More...]
2012 T-Shirts!
The 2012 t-shirt design has been finalized. Please contact Robbie Nance to order. Prices $15 for S-2X, $16 for 3X, and $17 for 4X. We can get long sleeve Ts and crew neck sweatshirts as well, these will be a more muted yellow though. Long sleeves will be $20 and Sweats $25. Children's sizes are … [Read More...]
Ministries Updates
2012 AIDS Walk
Be sure to make plans to wear your new church t-shirt (or your old one - we love yellow and blue together) next Sunday to church and then to the 2012 Annual AIDS Walk. Lunch and registration begins at 12:45pm and the walk starts at 1:30pm. Let's create a sea of yellow and blue in … [Read More...]
Lenten Book Discussion
Kathy Given will be facilitating a bible/book study using Max Lucado's book - Six Hours One Friday. This will be a 4-week discussion that will meet on Mondays at 6:30pm. Please join us in reflecting on the words Christ spoke from the cross. This is not a lecture series but rather an open discussion … [Read More...]
St. Patty’s Day Rummage Sale!!
March 17, 8am - 2pm ***UPDATE 3/19 - The Rummage Sale raised over $1000!! Thank you to all who donated, worked the sale, and bought!*** It's a church rummage sale - that about says it all! Books, clothes, furniture, household items - all cheap!! All proceeds to the Peace and Social Justice for … [Read More...]
