News and Announcements
In Memoriam
Special Thanks
• To Jennifer Dimmer and the Fellowship Team for hosting Fellowship Hours following the 8:00 and 10:00 services on Sunday morning, September 12.
• To the Church School Leadership Team for conducting the first Church School Sunday on Sunday morning, September 12: Savannah Anderson, Jennifer Dimmer, Tina Olson, and Shandy Roehrig.
• To Graham Garthus and his family for providing Nursery Care on Sunday morning, September 12.
• To Peter Muehleis for placing the garbage carts at the curb on Thursdays of each and every week.
• To Karl Pradel for continuing to change our Christ Candle each and every week.
• To Joe Mueller for overseeing repairs to our outdoor sculpture.
• To Bill Bond, Claude Zimmerman, and Joe Mueller for completing additional window work in the church sanctuary.
"Congregational Connections" E-Newsletter
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TWO WORSHIP SERVICES ON SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 8:00 & 10:00
A new church program year began on Sunday, September 12. During the program year, we celebrate with two services at 8:00 and 10:00. On the fourth Sunday of every month at 10:00, we celebrate with a Family Service which includes the participation of our children and youth. Nursery care is available at the 10:00 service.
THIS COMING SUNDAY MORNING
This coming Sunday morning, September 26, we invite all children and families to attend the 10:00 Family Service. The Chancel Choir will sing for the first time in over a year. We will also be receiving new members. Plan to stay after for coffee and refreshments at Fellowship Hour.
SERVICE OF INSTALLATION FOR PASTOR SCOTT
Our church invites all members and friends to the Installation of Rev. Dr. Scott McLeod this coming Sunday afternoon, September 26, 2021 at 3:00. A reception with light refreshments will follow the installation service. Click here to learn more.
WHEN GATHERING INSIDE THE CHURCH BUILDING...
Masks are required inside the church at this time, regardless of vaccination status.
HANDBELL CHOIR BACK IN ACTION
The Handbell is back in action and is now under the direction of Lydia Clough. The choir rehearses for an hour at 7:00 on Wednesday evenings. Everyone is welcome to join! Please feel free to reach out to Lydia at lydialclough@gmail.com for more information.
WEDNESDAY LUNCH GROUP
The Wednesday Lunch Group will be started up again after its summer hiatus on September 15. Everyone is invited to join the group at noon on Wednesdays as we meet together in Marquardt Fellowship Hall, bring your own beverage and lunch, and discuss the Bible passages that will be used in worship for the coming Sunday morning. You don’t need to be a Bible expert to participate! Pastor Scott provides some thought provoking questions and leads the discussion. The conversation is always interesting, there is usually lots of laughter and the sharing of individual opinions and perspectives. We’d love to hear your thoughts! So make the Wednesday Lunch Group a part of your weekly schedule - you’ll be glad you did!
THURSDAY MORNING MEN'S BREAKFAST
Every Thursday morning at 8:00 a.m., 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!
SACRED CONVERSATIONS - STUDY SERIES
Our Justice Team is hosting a study series based on the UCC-developed curriculum "Sacred Conversations to End Racism". The 8-week series will be held in Fellowship Hall on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 through November 2nd. Please contact Beckie in the Church Office if you have any questions.
FELLOWSHIP HOUR
There will be a Fellowship Hour following our 8:00 service on the first Sunday of each month (starting October 3), and following our 10:00 services on the second and fourth Sundays of each month.
CHURCH SCHOOL AND FAMILY SERVICES
Our Church School program began on Sunday, September 12. Church School meets on the second Sunday of each month at 10:00. All children 4K through 7th grade are invited to participate!
The overall program continues to be planned and organized by our Church School Leadership Team. They welcome interested parents and church members to join the team!
We also celebrate a Family Service on the fourth Sunday of each month. All children and youth, along with their families, are invited to attend the 10:00 service.
SEPTEMBER E-NEWSLETTER
Click here to view the entire September "Congregational Connections" monthly e-newsletter. It has a lot of information on the start of a new program year. Or, you can click on specific pages:
Pages 1 & 2: Pastor Scott's Lead Article and Two Services
Page 3 & 4: Church School Spotlight and Start of Programs
Page 5: Confirmation, Wednesday Lunch Group, Men's Bfast
Page 6: New Handbell Director and Music Program Update
Page 7: Free T-Shirts and Community Event
Page 8: Sacred Conversations Series Flyer
Page 9: Service of Installation on September 26
Pages 10: Special Thanks and More
Page 11: September Scripture
Page 12: Financial Update
Page 13: Join a Team & Your Council
Page 14: Chris Fraser's Birthday Wish
Page 15: Celebrations and Prayers
Page 16: Kickball Event Photos
Page 17: Proud to Know an Olympian
Page 18 & 19: September Calendar, Bdays & Anniversaries
Page 20: Church Contact Information Including Fall Hours
CHARITABLE FUNDRAISERS
Every year, members and friends of our church participate in charitable fundraising events (walks, runs, bike rides, etc.) helping to raise thousands of dollars for a variety of worthy causes. As a church community, we support these efforts by contributing $100 per event from our Local Mission Fund.
If you are planning to participate in one of these fundraisers, please complete and submit the Charitable Fundraiser Contribution Request form.
RECORDINGS OF WORSHIP SERVICES
Our Sunday worship services will 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.
AA MEETINGS AT CHURCH
AA Group meets at our church every Sunday afternoon at 3:00. For more information, please contact the church office.
PAYPAL ONLINE GIVING
If you are interested in giving to the church through PayPal, please look for the PayPal button on the home page. Please contact us if you have any questions or any problems using this giving feature.
