Please join us in the Meeting House for a very special “Shadows and Hope of Christmas” service, on December 12th at 4:30 pm. The holidays can be a very difficult time for those who have experienced recent losses—family, friends, jobs, opportunities, and hope. This year in particular, Covid-19 has caused many to be experiencing many […]
Paddle Tennis for a Dove, Dec 12 at 7:00 pm
Join FCCD Outreach for this fun new event: an evening of paddle tennis play and instruction on December 12 in Rowayton to support P2P’s Dove project! Your $50 contribution supports a Dove for FCCD’s allotment – this year, instead of filling a Dove Box, they will give grocery gift cards for those in need. We […]
PRECIOUS PERSPECTIVE
The Old Testament tells of the prophet Elijah fleeing the wrath of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel. Elijah had forcefully faced down the prophets of Baal, vindicating God’s way over idolatry. What does he get for his efforts? He is nearly slain for it. Elijah flees to the mountains, huddles, and hides in a cave. […]
Life in the Briar Patch
I do not have much of a green thumb, but I am trying to develop one. Pastor Ben and I bought a beautiful green succulent plant to celebrate our marriage in 2016. During our wedding ceremony, we planted it carefully with mixed soils taken from our home states, Illinois and Idaho, and sprinkled drops of […]
SO READY TO BE REUNITED!
We’ve shown strength as a united, cohesive community even through hard times when we couldn’t congregate together. Worshiping outdoors this Sunday, we will gather again. Yippee! But how we do so is all important. I share three numbers. Five What is the safety factor for those wearing masks socially versus to those not? It is […]
Weather the Weather
I have never been more aware of the weather and outdoor elements than I am now. This seems counter-intuitive, but when I was a child, I did not pray for sunshine. I didn’t care. I knew that no matter what the weather, the destination and the company were the important factors. Rain or sun were […]