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. Guest Columnist – Deb Kirwan: General Synod Sep 2, 2021 | Events, News, SynodHaving attended a UCC General Synod in the past (and loving the experience), I wondered what it would be like to be a delegate to the 2021 virtual General Synod. I got... Scott’s Column – Our Limitations Aug 20, 2021 | EventsA few weeks ago one of my ministry colleagues said in relation to the pandemic, “I’m f***ing tired of navigating this thing.” I’m sure he speaks not only for every... Scott’s Column – Exciting Neighborhood 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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... « Older Entries Next Entries » Archives Archives Select Month January 2025 December 2024 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: A Cold Night in Zurich Scott’s Column: Two Titans Scott’s Column: Dark Years? Scott’s Column: Wicked Scott’s Column: More on Awe
Guest Columnist – Deb Kirwan: General Synod Sep 2, 2021 | Events, News, SynodHaving attended a UCC General Synod in the past (and loving the experience), I wondered what it would be like to be a delegate to the 2021 virtual General Synod. I got...
Scott’s Column – Our Limitations Aug 20, 2021 | EventsA few weeks ago one of my ministry colleagues said in relation to the pandemic, “I’m f***ing tired of navigating this thing.” I’m sure he speaks not only for every...
Scott’s Column – Exciting Neighborhood 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...
