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	<title>The First Congregational Church in Bristol, U.C.C. &#187; Announcements</title>
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		<title>No matter who you are, or where you are on life&#8217;s journey &#8211; you are welcome here!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Dieterich</dc:creator>
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We are an Open and Affirming church
If you know that God&#8217;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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Christmas Eve Services</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:40:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PastorDan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[FCC is pleased to offer two Christmas Eve Services this year. 
The first service will be at 6pm and is our Festive Family Service. This service features glorious special music, a message and a gift for the children, a reflection from the pastor, and it ends with a candle-lit singing of Silent Night.
The second service [...]]]></description>
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		<title>HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:34:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PastorDan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[FCC celebrates our great heritage as FOUNDERS OF AMERICA&#8217;S OLDEST FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION! On July 4, 1785, our Rev. Henry Wight gave the first Patriotic Address that has since evolved into the Patriotic Exercises and Parade. Rev. Wight spoke for more than 40 years at these events. Several FCC pastors have been similarly honored [...]]]></description>
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		<title>FCC Spring Storm Response</title>
		<link>http://fccbristol.org/2011/05/fcc-spring-storm-response</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 15:28:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PastorDan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Images of communities torn apart by tornadoes and neighborhoods underwater from spring floods fill US news and media reports. Our hearts and prayers are with all who have been impacted by devastating spring storms and those ministering with them.
Being a supporter of the United Church of Christ, we want you to  be among the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Confirmation Sunday May 1st</title>
		<link>http://fccbristol.org/2011/04/confirmation-sunday-may-1st</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:37:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PastorDan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ May 1, 2011; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ] Confirmation Sunday is May 1st. We have some special things in store for everyone at this service. The confirmation class will be on retreat with Pastor Dan, Helen Sousa, Cheryl Rogers and Justin Riccio Friday-Saturday getting ready for the big day.]]></description>
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		<title>Random Reflections on Holy Week</title>
		<link>http://fccbristol.org/2011/04/random-reflections-on-holy-week</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:35:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PastorDan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Holy Week at FCC was so very special this year. We really reached out to the community and saw lots and lots of new faces. Some highlights:
Maundy Thursday - The potluck was so delicious! We have great cooks. And the Tenebrae Service &#8211; did you notice that the stained glass window above the cross went [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Three Easter Services this Year</title>
		<link>http://fccbristol.org/2011/04/three-easter-services-this-year</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:50:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PastorDan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ April 23, 2011; 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm. April 24, 2011; 6:00 am to 7:00 am. 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ] First Congregational Church is offering three very different and meaningful Easter Services this year.

Saturday, April 23- The Great Vigil of Easter begins at 8pm in the church courtyard. This ancient and beautiful service features our cantor, Andre Arsenault, Telling our Sacred Stories, reception of new members, renewal of baptismal vows and Holy Communion. A champagne [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lenten Bible Study</title>
		<link>http://fccbristol.org/2011/03/lenten-bible-study</link>
		<comments>http://fccbristol.org/2011/03/lenten-bible-study#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:47:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PastorDan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join Pastor Dan at noon on Thursdays in Lent for a Lenten Bible Study. Each week you will be given some passages to read and we will work together to see how God is Still Speaking to us.
Thursdays in Lent &#8211; March 10,17,24,31 and April 7.
All sessions in the Guiteras House at noon. Bring a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Two Ash Wednesday Services</title>
		<link>http://fccbristol.org/2011/03/two-ash-wednesday-services</link>
		<comments>http://fccbristol.org/2011/03/two-ash-wednesday-services#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:45:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PastorDan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ March 9, 2011; 7:00 am to 7:15 am. 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm. ] On March 9th we will hold two Ash Wednesday Services:

7:00 a.m. in the DeWolf Chapel. A brief service as you begin your day.

6:00 p.m. a service with our beautiful labyrinth to symbolize your Lenten journey.

See you along the Way..............]]></description>
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		<title>Building and Grounds Evaluation Day, Sat. Oct. 23!</title>
		<link>http://fccbristol.org/2010/07/building-and-grounds-evaluation-day-sat-oct-23</link>
		<comments>http://fccbristol.org/2010/07/building-and-grounds-evaluation-day-sat-oct-23#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:04:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PastorDan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ October 23, 2010; ] On Saturday October 23 the Facilities Committee is hosting a Buildings and Grounds Evaluation Day. We are inviting folk in the trades, and preservation experts to come to our facilities and offer their ideas, solutions, advice and appraisal for much needed work as we start gearing up for a capital campaign. At the end of [...]]]></description>
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