Scott’s Column – Exciting Neighborhood by Kerrie Kleppin-Winn | Aug 11, 2021 | NewsEleven years ago, the week we moved into our new home here in Omaha, Midtown Crossing also opened. One reason I came to First Central was it seemed possible that this...
Scott’s Column: Recentering by Rev. Dr. E. Scott Jones | Jul 12, 2021 | NewsDuring 2020 I realized that when we could travel more easily again that I wanted to visit people I care about because I was missing them so. I assume I wasn’t alone in...
Scott’s Column: Changing Protocols by Rev. Dr. E. Scott Jones | May 25, 2021 | COVID, NewsWelcome to the new normal. In the last few weeks the CDC has altered its Covid guidance, Covid cases are in sharp decline leading some to suggest we finally have the...
Scott’s Column: Depression & Resilience by Rev. Dr. E. Scott Jones | May 12, 2021 | Mental Health, NewsLast week I was in a down mood for much of the week, so on Friday morning after I dropped Sebastian off for school, I headed to my favorite breakfast place, Lisa’s...
A Note from Pastor Katie by Kerrie Kleppin-Winn | May 5, 2021 | Education, katie's musings, NewsHi Friends! I’ve been here at First Central for 5 years already. Can you believe it? Such a wonderful time with wonderful people, and I am so grateful and blessed every...
Just My Thoughts – Mind Matters by Kerrie Kleppin-Winn | Mar 24, 2021 | COVID, Mental Health, NewsSometime last April, one of those Facebook memes floated by my distracted attention span, but really spoke to me. It read: Welcome to 2020. If you do not yet have an...
Scott’s Column: Happy St. Patrick’s Day by Rev. Dr. E. Scott Jones | Mar 16, 2021 | NewsWhile you are preparing your corned beef and cabbage or whatever you do at home this year to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, my thoughts are drawn to the great Breastplate...
Just My Thoughts – I’m Fine by Kerrie Kleppin-Winn | Feb 24, 2021 | COVIDOnce I worked in a big fancy office, with lots of mahogany furniture, and a corporate dress code. And every morning, everyone pranced around filling their coffee cups...
Scott’s Column: Our Best Selves by Rev. Dr. E. Scott Jones | Feb 9, 2021 | NewsThis Epiphany season our worship has focused on the Fruits of the Spirit. This theme has allowed us to focus attention on practical steps we can take to live well and...
Katie’s Musings – The Vaccine Diaries by Kerrie Kleppin-Winn | Feb 3, 2021 | katie's musingsLast week, Scott, Jim, and I were fortunate enough to receive the vaccine. For weeks, there’d been some confusion as to whether or not clergy were included in the...
