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.
To Be More . . . this Lent
Rev. Dr. E. Scott Jones
February 26 2020
The season of Lent is a time of self-examination as we prepare for Holy Week and Easter. Traditionally people commit to giving something up or taking on a new spiritual discipline. This year we invite you To Be More . . .
“More what?” you say.
More of what God is calling you to be and do. And what God is calling us as a church to be and do.
Your more might be unique, but we’ll focus on a few ideas: Daring, Neighborly, Accessible, Sustainable, Hopeful, and Passionate.
Join us for worship this Lenten season. And begin to pray what your more might be.
Scott’s Column: American Muslim Institute Visit
Rev. Dr. E. Scott Jones
February 19 2020
Sunday, before our Confirmation class visited the American Muslim Institute, we were eating lunch and discussing why our confirmation class visits other … More
Katie’s Musings – The Underbelly
Kerrie Kleppin-Winn
February 11 2020
So recently when sleep was eluding me, I fell down the YouTube rabbit hole and landed on a channel called Soft White … More
Guest Columnist – The 1% In All of Us
Kerrie Kleppin-Winn
January 29 2020
The following appeared on Nancy Northcutt’s Facebook page the day of Joan Eddy’s funeral, and is used with Nancy’s permission. The … 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
An Interview With… Laura Mitchell, Moderator-Elect
Kerrie Kleppin-Winn
January 23 2020
Laura will be taking over as Moderator after Sunday’s annual meeting, so we thought you all might like to get to know … More
Wisdom: Wednesday Night Bible Study
Rev. Dr. E. Scott Jones
March 4 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
Can You Resolve to TAGG-ing More in the New Year?
Kerrie Kleppin-Winn
January 2 2020
In case you have ever wanted to try the TAGG app, or if you’ve tried and not been successful and have given … 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
Mayflower 400
Kerrie Kleppin-Winn
February 5 2020
Mayflower 400 2020 is the 400th anniversary of the voyage of the Mayflower and the establishment of Plymouth Colony. A key moment … More
Scott’s Column: Ideas
Rev. Dr. E. Scott Jones
January 6 2020
The second column in my series on what I read in 2019. Here’s the first one on books about history. A good … More