03.01.10

No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey – you are welcome here!

Posted in Announcements, Static at 6:00 pm

We are an Open and Affirming church

If you know that God’s love embraces all, no matter their gender, race, age, ability, or sexual orientation,
if you resonate with everyone being a unique and unrepeatable person,
if you are willing to tear down the walls that divide us,
if you know that taking the Bible seriously
is not a matter of taking it literally,
if you want to know, as an adult, how your faith can keep expanding,
if you’re wondering what Jesus has to do with justice,
if you’re looking to raise your children in a congregation that nurtures through innovative teaching and action,
if you are seeking a community to be on the cutting edge,
and even if you are not, we warmly invite you
to help us build a brighter future for all!

03.30.10

HOLY WEEK at FCC

Posted in Announcements at 7:48 am

Maundy Thursday Potluck – 6:00pm

Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service – 7:30pm

Easter Sunrise Service Colt State Park – 6:00 am

Easter Service – 10:00 am

03.24.10

Maundy Thursday Potluck and Tenebrae Service

Posted in Announcements, Deacons, Events, Worship at 10:22 am

April 1, 2010
6:00 pm
7:30 pm

On Thursday April 1 we will hold our annual Maundy Thursday potluck and Tenebrae service. The potluck starts at 6pm and the Tenebrae Service begins at 7:30pm. This year the Tenebrae Service will be held in the main sanctuary.

This beautiful and moving service depicts the passion of Christ through sacred scripture and gradual darkening of the worship space.

We hope you will join us. A sign up sheet for the potluck is posted in the DeWolfe room, or you may email Barbara at the office and let her know what you will be bringing and how many are in your group – office@fccbristol.org

03.04.10

Verse and Voice of the Day

Posted in Announcements at 2:40 pm

Verse:

Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are shaking with terror. My soul is also struck with terror … O Lord — how long?
- Psalm 6:2-3

Voice:

I do not at all understand the mystery of grace — only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us.
- Anne Lamott, from her book, Traveling Mercies

02.17.10

Spa for the Soul – All Sundays in Lent

Posted in Announcements, Events, Worship at 10:12 am

February 21, 2010
6:00 pmto6:15 pm
February 28, 2010
6:00 pmto6:15 pm
March 7, 2010
6:00 pmto6:15 pm
March 14, 2010
7:00 pmto7:15 pm
March 21, 2010
7:00 pmto7:15 pm
March 28, 2010
7:00 pmto7:15 pm

Join Pastor Dan in the DeWolf Room as it is transformed into a cozy chapel for a Sunday Evening Meditative Service. Each Sunday at dusk. (Times will vary with the setting sun – see the schedule) The chapel will be open 1/2 hour before the service begins for quiet meditation. Relaxing music will be in the background and devotional materials will be available to you.

This service is a perfect end to the week or the beginning of a new one.

The service lasts about 15 minutes.