News & Events Highlights
Here you will find information on some of the exciting things going on at FCC. Visit this page often to review featured events, ongoing opportunities, and various updates from the congregation.
Re-Creation: Summer Worship Series
Rev. Dr. E. Scott Jones
May 28 2020
“What is given at the beginning challenges man to the self-transformations that will allow him, in spite of everything, to stand in the presence of God.”–Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg
This summer at First Central our worship will draw from the stories of the Book of Genesis. These familiar stories of Adam & Eve, Noah’s Ark, Abraham & Sarah invite us to focus on issues of creation and the environment, the effects of sin, violence, and division on humanity, living faithfully in catastrophe, and seeking a blessed life. Together we will explore how we are invited to participate in God’s acts of re-creation.
Our new series will begin on Sunday, June 7 with the account of Creation in Genesis chapter 1.
Join us online.
© Creation, Donald Jackson with contributions from Chris Tomlin, 2003. The Saint John’s Bible, Saint John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota. Scripture quotations are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, Catholic Edition, © 1993, 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Living Well During the Pandemic: Zoom Forums
Rev. Dr. E. Scott Jones
May 26 2020
We are living through a public health crisis with profound implications for all other aspects of human living—morality, psychology, culture, politics, economics, … More
Scott’s Column: Dirty Hands
Rev. Dr. E. Scott Jones
May 26 2020
It’s gardening season. And that has truly been one of the blessings of the quarantine. One of the few things to invade … More
From the Health Team
Kerrie Kleppin-Winn
May 13 2020
Submitted by Bonnie Harmon, First Central Health Team In preparation for this week’s Adult Forum on Mental and Spiritual Well Being, … More
Special Forum: Spiritual and Mental Well Being
Kerrie Kleppin-Winn
May 12 2020
We are living through a public health crisis with profound implications for all other aspects of human living—morality, psychology, culture, politics, economics, … More
From The Refugee Team
Kerrie Kleppin-Winn
May 5 2020
We received word last month that our (current) refugee family was struggling during this time of pandemic. The bread-winner of the Khamis … More
Katie’s Musings – Normal
Kerrie Kleppin-Winn
April 29 2020
NORMAL So how are you doing? Like, really? Find a rhythm yet? Lose that rhythm and find another one? Lose your … More
From The Health Team – Mask Mastery
Kerrie Kleppin-Winn
April 24 2020
Your mask protects me, and my mask protects you. I hope you have heard this many times by now. It is the … More
Wisdom: Wednesday Bible Study
Rev. Dr. E. Scott Jones
May 12 2020
“To move from Job to Proverbs to the Song of Solomon is to see the many ways God is engaged with us–in … More
From The Health Team: I Don’t Know
Kerrie Kleppin-Winn
April 2 2020
Jamie Rudd is a member of First Central, active member of our health team, and accounts her experience working at Nebraska Medicine’s … More
An Interview With… Sally Lewis
Kerrie Kleppin-Winn
March 18 2020
Late last year, the Council – with guidance from the Health Team – asked First Central member Sally Lewis to step into … More
State of the Church 2020
Rev. Dr. E. Scott Jones
January 27 2020
At yesterday’s Annual Meeting, Senior Minister Scott Jones delivered his annual “State of the Church” address. This being my tenth Annual Meeting … More
TAGG – One Easy Way to Give to First Central!
Kerrie Kleppin-Winn
November 20 2019
TAGG, which is an acronym for “Together A Greater Good” is a non-profit organization unique to Omaha. The phone app was launched … More
From the Health Team: Cold & Flu Season
Kerrie Kleppin-Winn
November 19 2019
Here we are again, right at the onset of cold and flu season. We are all interested in things we can do … More
Education Spotlight: What’s Happening Downstairs?
Kerrie Kleppin-Winn
November 6 2019
On Sunday mornings, the kids all head out of the sanctuary after the Children’s Sermon. But then what happens? Most Sundays, the … More
Parables: Wednesday Night Bible Study
Rev. Dr. E. Scott Jones
September 11 2019
“The parables give us access to the way Jesus re-imagined the possibility of living, of being in the world.”–Brandon Scott Our Wednesday … More
First Central Library
Cassie Williams
June 21 2019
Ever wondered what books are available in the church library? The First Central Library catalog is now online. You can access it … More
Scott’s TED Talk
Rev. Dr. E. Scott Jones
April 2 2019
In February Scott was an invited speaker to this year’s TEDxUNO where the theme was Resilience. His talk, “Living Open” has now … More
Scott’s Column: Pay Attention
Rev. Dr. E. Scott Jones
May 18 2020
During last Saturday’s Zoom Forum on Mental & Spiritual Well-being, retired therapist Nikki Zimmerman shared this bit of wisdom, “Pay attention to … More
Scott’s Column: Dark Night of the Soul
Rev. Dr. E. Scott Jones
May 12 2020
We are all experiencing a form of Sabbath–we have stopped our normal activities, particularly our economic activities, and we’ve been compelled into … More