News 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. Scott’s Column: Welcome Everyone? Feb 28, 2018 | NewsWelcome Everyone? Six years ago a young adult couple was meeting with me to discuss joining the church. They said, “Okay, many churches say they welcome everyone, but... Katie’s Musings: Thoughts and Prayers Feb 16, 2018 | NewsAnother day, another school shooting. That sounds callous. I don’t mean it to be. Apologies. It’s just that there have been eight shootings at US schools that have... Scott’s Column: My Memoir Feb 7, 2018 | NewsIn late April 2005 I began posting my coming out story on my personal blog. After decades of being in the closet, I had only been publicly out as a gay man for a few... Katie’s Musings: Color-by-Numbers Feb 1, 2018 | NewsIt’s a color-by-numbers world out there. 2’s are red, 6’s a sky blue, 9 is goldenrod yellow, 11 is that weird shade of pale pukey green that always stays sharp as new... Scott’s Column: Our Holidays Jan 15, 2018 | NewsOur Holidays “I’m not ready to be this old,” said my sister Kelli. It was New Year’s Day, the day before Mom’s surgery, and Mom had just spent an hour with the two of... Katie’s Musings: Resolution Jan 13, 2018 | NewsThis year, I am making one resolution. Just one. I am resolved to banish limiting language from my vocabulary. This fall, I've been profoundly impacted by the book... From the Moderator Jan 6, 2018 | NewsDuring my term as Moderator, I’ve learned there a couple of things I dread: 1) early Sunday morning (or really late at night) texts or phone calls from any staff member... Scott’s Column: My Year of Reading Dec 19, 2017 | NewsTime for one of those typical end-of-year reviews. This one will be about books. According to my Goodreads profile I’ve read 80 books this year—a personal... Katie’s Musings: Bullying Dec 14, 2017 | NewsLet’s talk about bullying, shall we? It’s been in the news this week. You can Google #standwithkeaton if you’re curious, but here’s the nutshell version: a young boy... Katie’s Musings: Hiking Roulette Dec 8, 2017 | NewsIn the 10 years after I graduated college, I moved a lot. Probably I was restless, looking for new ideas and new experiences, searching for someplace that felt like my... « Older Entries Next Entries » Archives Archives Select Month November 2024 October 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 May 2022 January 2022 December 2021 November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 May 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 December 2019 November 2019 October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 October 2015 Categories Advent COVID Education Events Interview With . . . katie's musings Mental Health News Synod Recent Posts Scott’s Column: More on Awe The Dark Years? Thanksgiving Dinner Transgender Day of Remembrance Scott’s Column: A Pastoral Word for Young LGBTQ+ People After the Election
Scott’s Column: Welcome Everyone? Feb 28, 2018 | NewsWelcome Everyone? Six years ago a young adult couple was meeting with me to discuss joining the church. They said, “Okay, many churches say they welcome everyone, but...
Katie’s Musings: Thoughts and Prayers Feb 16, 2018 | NewsAnother day, another school shooting. That sounds callous. I don’t mean it to be. Apologies. It’s just that there have been eight shootings at US schools that have...
Scott’s Column: My Memoir Feb 7, 2018 | NewsIn late April 2005 I began posting my coming out story on my personal blog. After decades of being in the closet, I had only been publicly out as a gay man for a few...
Katie’s Musings: Color-by-Numbers Feb 1, 2018 | NewsIt’s a color-by-numbers world out there. 2’s are red, 6’s a sky blue, 9 is goldenrod yellow, 11 is that weird shade of pale pukey green that always stays sharp as new...
Scott’s Column: Our Holidays Jan 15, 2018 | NewsOur Holidays “I’m not ready to be this old,” said my sister Kelli. It was New Year’s Day, the day before Mom’s surgery, and Mom had just spent an hour with the two of...
Katie’s Musings: Resolution Jan 13, 2018 | NewsThis year, I am making one resolution. Just one. I am resolved to banish limiting language from my vocabulary. This fall, I've been profoundly impacted by the book...
From the Moderator Jan 6, 2018 | NewsDuring my term as Moderator, I’ve learned there a couple of things I dread: 1) early Sunday morning (or really late at night) texts or phone calls from any staff member...
Scott’s Column: My Year of Reading Dec 19, 2017 | NewsTime for one of those typical end-of-year reviews. This one will be about books. According to my Goodreads profile I’ve read 80 books this year—a personal...
Katie’s Musings: Bullying Dec 14, 2017 | NewsLet’s talk about bullying, shall we? It’s been in the news this week. You can Google #standwithkeaton if you’re curious, but here’s the nutshell version: a young boy...
Katie’s Musings: Hiking Roulette Dec 8, 2017 | NewsIn the 10 years after I graduated college, I moved a lot. Probably I was restless, looking for new ideas and new experiences, searching for someplace that felt like my...
