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Progressive Christianity Series
Progressive Christianity Series Tuesday, December 1 6:30—8 p.m. Session 4: “Tenets of the Faith in Progressive Christian Perspective” Format: Zoom meetings, 30 minute presentation by Byron Bangert, with discussion. From your laptop or computer: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8305475285 (Previous sessions were taped and archived)
Find out more »Racial Justice Book Club
Racial Justice Book Club Our fourth Zoom meeting will be Saturday, December 5th, from 2-3:30, to discuss Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89510904473?pwd=bnRwZjY4OFNZMWZXbXlNQ1dRcTVqdz09 Meeting ID: 895 1090 4473 Passcode: 676680
Find out more »February 2021
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday (Wednesday, February 17th, anytime) We will begin our observance of Lent with a special service offered on Ash Wednesday, February 17th. The service will be offered virtually this year, due to the continuing pandemic, and we will not observe the traditional imposition of ashes in-person. A recorded service prepared for Ash Wednesday will be available on our Vimeo channel for you to access whenever is convenient and meaningful for you. You can choose to start your day or…
Find out more »Holden Evening Prayer Services
Throughout the season of Lent, you are invited to gather together via Zoom each Thursday evening, 7:00pm-7:30pm, for a predominantly-sung service using Marty Haugen’s Holden Evening Prayer. (Rev. Petersen-Mutai sang “The Annunciation” and “The Magnificat” from this collection during one of our Advent Sunday services.) Haugen composed this lovely setting of vespers in 1985-1986 while he was the musician-in-residence at Holden Village, a Lutheran retreat center in Washington State. The service uses contemporary and inclusive language and offers space for…
Find out more »Holden Evening Prayer Services
Throughout the season of Lent, you are invited to gather together via Zoom each Thursday evening, 7:00pm-7:30pm, for a predominantly-sung service using Marty Haugen’s Holden Evening Prayer. (Rev. Petersen-Mutai sang “The Annunciation” and “The Magnificat” from this collection during one of our Advent Sunday services.) Haugen composed this lovely setting of vespers in 1985-1986 while he was the musician-in-residence at Holden Village, a Lutheran retreat center in Washington State. The service uses contemporary and inclusive language and offers space for…
Find out more »March 2021
Lent Madness Chats!
Lent Madness Chats! Lent Madness is underway! If you would like to chat about your selections, learn more about selected “saints,” or compare brackets, you are invited to log in for chats on the Tuesday nights of Lent 6:30pm-7pm. We hope to see you there! And, remember to visit www.lentmadness.org to learn about the two “saints” going head-to-head each day and vote for your favorite. Join Zoom Meeting by clicking here Dial-in number: (253) 215-8782; Meeting ID: 880 8593 6668; Passcode:…
Find out more »Holden Evening Prayer Services
Throughout the season of Lent, you are invited to gather together via Zoom each Thursday evening, 7:00pm-7:30pm, for a predominantly-sung service using Marty Haugen’s Holden Evening Prayer. (Rev. Petersen-Mutai sang “The Annunciation” and “The Magnificat” from this collection during one of our Advent Sunday services.) Haugen composed this lovely setting of vespers in 1985-1986 while he was the musician-in-residence at Holden Village, a Lutheran retreat center in Washington State. The service uses contemporary and inclusive language and offers space for…
Find out more »Virtual Baby Shower
Baby on the Way Our own Sam Grace and his lovely spouse Megan are expecting their first child! Join with your church community in celebrating with them as they anticipate the arrival of this little one. Spread the word to other members of the First United Community! The more, the merrier. What: Virtual Shower via Zoom; click here When: Sunday, March 7th, 3pm-4pm (RSVP Rebecca Keith by March 4th: rekeith@iu.edu) Plan on: Silly Games & General Goofiness, Musical Interludes, A…
Find out more »Lent Madness Chats!
Lent Madness Chats! Lent Madness is underway! If you would like to chat about your selections, learn more about selected “saints,” or compare brackets, you are invited to log in for chats on the Tuesday nights of Lent 6:30pm-7pm. We hope to see you there! And, remember to visit www.lentmadness.org to learn about the two “saints” going head-to-head each day and vote for your favorite. Join Zoom Meeting by clicking here Dial-in number: (253) 215-8782; Meeting ID: 880 8593 6668; Passcode:…
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Building and Grounds Christian Education
Find out more »Holden Evening Prayer Services
Throughout the season of Lent, you are invited to gather together via Zoom each Thursday evening, 7:00pm-7:30pm, for a predominantly-sung service using Marty Haugen’s Holden Evening Prayer. (Rev. Petersen-Mutai sang “The Annunciation” and “The Magnificat” from this collection during one of our Advent Sunday services.) Haugen composed this lovely setting of vespers in 1985-1986 while he was the musician-in-residence at Holden Village, a Lutheran retreat center in Washington State. The service uses contemporary and inclusive language and offers space for…
Find out more »Lent Madness Chats!
Lent Madness Chats! Lent Madness is underway! If you would like to chat about your selections, learn more about selected “saints,” or compare brackets, you are invited to log in for chats on the Tuesday nights of Lent 6:30pm-7pm. We hope to see you there! And, remember to visit www.lentmadness.org to learn about the two “saints” going head-to-head each day and vote for your favorite. Join Zoom Meeting by clicking here Dial-in number: (253) 215-8782; Meeting ID: 880 8593 6668; Passcode:…
Find out more »Holden Evening Prayer Services
Throughout the season of Lent, you are invited to gather together via Zoom each Thursday evening, 7:00pm-7:30pm, for a predominantly-sung service using Marty Haugen’s Holden Evening Prayer. (Rev. Petersen-Mutai sang “The Annunciation” and “The Magnificat” from this collection during one of our Advent Sunday services.) Haugen composed this lovely setting of vespers in 1985-1986 while he was the musician-in-residence at Holden Village, a Lutheran retreat center in Washington State. The service uses contemporary and inclusive language and offers space for…
Find out more »Lent Madness Chats!
Lent Madness Chats! Lent Madness is underway! If you would like to chat about your selections, learn more about selected “saints,” or compare brackets, you are invited to log in for chats on the Tuesday nights of Lent 6:30pm-7pm. We hope to see you there! And, remember to visit www.lentmadness.org to learn about the two “saints” going head-to-head each day and vote for your favorite. Join Zoom Meeting by clicking here Dial-in number: (253) 215-8782; Meeting ID: 880 8593 6668; Passcode:…
Find out more »Holden Evening Prayer Services
Throughout the season of Lent, you are invited to gather together via Zoom each Thursday evening, 7:00pm-7:30pm, for a predominantly-sung service using Marty Haugen’s Holden Evening Prayer. (Rev. Petersen-Mutai sang “The Annunciation” and “The Magnificat” from this collection during one of our Advent Sunday services.) Haugen composed this lovely setting of vespers in 1985-1986 while he was the musician-in-residence at Holden Village, a Lutheran retreat center in Washington State. The service uses contemporary and inclusive language and offers space for…
Find out more »April 2021
Maundy Thursday
On Thursday, April 1st @ 7:00pm, you are encouraged to join together via Zoom for a Maundy Thursday service of worship as we prayerfully reflect on the biblical story as told in the Gospel of Mark journeying from Jesus’s anointing to his burial aided by a variety of moving musical offerings. Join Zoom Meeting by clicking here Dial-in number: (253) 215-8782; Meeting ID: 884 3149 1851; Passcode: 129896
Find out more »Good Friday Service
On Friday, April 2nd @ 12:10pm, you are invited to join together for worship and share in fellowship through an ecumenical Good Friday worship service offered live through First Presbyterian Church’s viewing platform: Join here. This collaborative effort is offered by First Presbyterian, First United Methodist, First Christian, and First United. The service will be available on demand here starting Friday, April 2nd.
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Christian Education Forum
Fall Justice Forum The Board of Christian Education will host a November Justice Forum on the Dementia Friendly Bloomington Movement! This all-ages event will be held via Zoom on November 14th, from 2-4pm. Guest speakers for the event include Jan Bays, Director of Education and Outreach for Jill’s House and Amanda Mosier from IU Health Alzheimer’s Resource Service-Community Health. Learn more about our family, neighbors and friends living with dementia and what YOU can do to support the creation of…
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