First Church Preview for Sunday, September 25, 2011

First Church of Christ
Congregational (UCC)
190 Court Street
Middletown

Come visit First Church this Sunday to experience the mystery and majesty First Church, and some magnificant music and enlightening words, as sunlight streams (we hope) through beautiful stained-glass windows all around.

Sermon — The Little Stones We Carry: Small experiences often have significance far beyond what we are aware of at the time, and we carry them with us, consciously or not, as they are woven into the fabric of who we are. Thus our interactions have lasting significance and are one of the ways we glimpse the eternity of God.

Prelude — Concerto No. 1, Mvt. 1, Johann S. Bach

Hymn — Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You

Anthem — Declare His Honor, Henry Purcell
The Senior Choir

Hymn — Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song

Offertory — Concerto No. 1, Mvt. 2, J.S. Bach

Hymn — God Moves in a Mysterious Way

Postlude — Concerto No. 1, Mvt. 3, J.S. Bach

Second Hour Program--An Overview of the Interim Process. Rev. Brenda will talk about the steps, stages and typical timeline for a church during an interim period, including a basic overview of how the pastoral search process works in the UCC and what our congregation can expect going forward. A good time to ask questions and find out more about this time-honored process.
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Child care is provided every Sunday at First Church--just ask about it at the front door; parking is available on Court Street & in the surrounding neighborhood.

The mission of First Church is to engage and support people in worship, learning, fellowship, and service, so that all may find in our community the Spirit of the living Christ.

First Church is an Open and Affirming Church: All are welcome into the full life of our community regardless of their race, age, gender, nationality, marital status, economic situation, mental or physical ability, or sexual orientation. No matter where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome. Come visit and see.