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.
PIE DAY!
Cassie Williams
May 17 2019
PIE DAY!
Perhaps A Rainy Sunday
So Get Off Your Rump
And Do Not Grump
Just Bake Or Buy
Your Favorite Pie
And Bring It To Church
As Your Potatoes Fry
(Poem written in 2014 by Kent Kirwan, when Pie Day was in May.)
Scott’s Column: The End is Coming
Rev. Dr. E. Scott Jones
May 9 2019
Do you watch Game of Thrones? I came a little late to the party, about time for the third season, I think. … More
Grace & Peace: Worship this Easter Season
Rev. Dr. E. Scott Jones
April 28 2019
What advice does God have for the church? Much of the New Testament is composed of letters written by faith leaders to … 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
Katie’s Musings: Leaning In
Katie Miller
February 28 2019
So, hi, I’m a minister, in the United Church of Christ, the denomination in which I grew up. Very people saw … More
Reading Revelation
Cassie Williams
February 27 2019
On February 13, our Wednesday Night Bible Study will begin a discussion of the Book of Revelation, at church member request. Senior … More
Wednesday Night Bible Study
Cassie Williams
September 20 2018
“The Judges material is supposed to be rough, uncouth, and in places very exciting and comical.” So writes Victor H. Matthews in his … More
Wednesday Night Bible Study–The Book of Judges with Scott Jones
Rev. Dr. E. Scott Jones
August 22 2018
“The Judges material is supposed to be rough, uncouth, and in places very exciting and comical.” So writes Victor H. Matthews in … More
MasterSingers 2018/2019 Season & Audition Information
Cassie Williams
August 16 2018
MasterSingers Omaha Announces 2018/2019 Season Omaha, NE – The Omaha MasterSingers are excited to announce their upcoming 2018/2019 season of performances. Join Omaha’s … More
REFUGEE TEAM TWO
Cassie Williams
July 19 2018
REFUGEE TEAM TWO As you know, for the last two years I have chaired a team on behalf of our church which … More
TAGG for First Central
Cassie Williams
August 17 2017
TAGG for First Central TAGG – Together A Greater Good – is a small, local enterprise based here in Omaha. Conceptualized by two … More
Katie’s Musings: Church/Theater
Katie Miller
May 21 2019
One of the first theatrical productions I was a part of took place in a decommissioned Episcopalian church. In retrospect, it was … More
May 19: Theodore Wheeler, “Kings of Broken Things”
Katie Miller
May 19 2019
On May 19th, FIRSTForum will host Theodore Wheeler, author of Kings of Broken Things. Theodore Wheeler is the author of the novels Kings of … More
Wild & Precious Life: July Worship
Rev. Dr. E. Scott Jones
April 18 2019
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”–Mary Oliver Earlier this year, America’s most … More
Scott’s Column: Holy Week
Rev. Dr. E. Scott Jones
April 4 2019
“How do you approach Holy Week?” I asked my friends, the Episcopal priest and the Lutheran pastor and theology professor. And yes, … More
Scott’s Column: How Easy It Ought to Be
Rev. Dr. E. Scott Jones
March 18 2019
Sunday afternoon of St. Patrick’s Day our family was standing outside the American Muslim Institute on the Tri-Faith Commons listening to local … More
Habitat for Humanity Team- UPDATE from Lou
Cassie Williams
March 16 2019
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TEAM Again this year I am forming a team to help build a Habitat house. We will be part … More