Online -

https://d365.org is an online daily devotional resource sponsored by the PC(USA), Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, and Episcopal Church (USA), providing inspiration during the Lenten season, beginning on Ash Wednesday and running through the Sunday following Easter.

Printable -

These daily devotional cards [Part A / Part B / Part C / Part D] from Sanctified Art may be printed at home or in this spreadsheet layout for easy viewing! Creative suggestions on how to use the devotional cards can be found here.

Keeping with our Lenten theme of providing for the needs of others from Matthew 25, this devotion guide is all about caring for our sisters and brothers in Christ. Included are weekly scripture passages, discussion guides, coloring pages, and other activities. This devotional guide is a great resource for families to explore what scripture says about giving to others and will help us examine why we give, what we give, the power of our gifts, and the impact our gifts have on those around us.

Also, parents of children Pre-K through 5th grade, mark your calendars and plan to join us for a Lenten Craft Day for families on March 21 at 2 pm in the church courtyard. Watch your email for more details to come!

Sundays at 9:30am

Beginning Sunday, February 21 we will be offering a six-week course via Zoom on Latasha Morrison's book, Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation. This study is a part of our congregation's commitment to the Matthew 25 initiative of the PC(USA). *copies are available at the Auburn Public Library*

Mondays at 12:00pm:

The Bible Journaling class will resume this semester on Mondays at 12pm. Even if you have never explored the art and practice of bible journaling before, all are welcome to explore the Lenten biblical texts in this creative and meditative way. To receive the zoom link for this class, please contact Susan Fillippeli.

Tuesdays at 12pm

Office Hours Bible Study Series for Lent: ”Jesus and the Way of the Cross”

Each Sunday morning a particular topic is explored with a biblical scholar (these recordings can be found on Facebook at "Office Hours Bible Study" or later in the day at this YouTube link.) On Tuesdays at noon the pastors then lead a discussion based on that week's topic. If you would like to receive the Zoom link for the Tuesday noon discussion group, please email Rev. Kathy Reed.

For College Students

Sundays at 7:00pm

Beginning Sunday, February 21, UKirk will begin a four week Bible study on how the ancient words of scripture can inform our response to the modern day issue of racism. UKirk Bible Study meets over Zoom and is open to all university students and college-aged people. If you would like to receive the Zoom link for this Bible study, please email Rev. Caroline Barnett.

At its stated meeting on Monday, February 15 the FPC session approved a recommendation from our COVID19 Task Force to return to Phase 2A of our church’s reopening plan. The details of this phase are outlined in the graphic at the bottom. Phase 2A does include a return to outdoor worship (in addition to radio and virtual worship.)

Those wishing to attend are asked to:

Other items of note:

Members who do not have access to internet but would like to attend may contact our Elder Denise Salo, (313) 304-3248, who will reserve them a spot on the sign up.

✵ 11:00am: Virtual Worship - To view the service you can go directly to our church’s YouTube Channel via your computer, smartphone, or Smart TV app (https://tinyurl.com/t7dl8vh) or you can access the worship service through our website or Facebook page. Knowing we are at the mercy of technology, we appreciate your patience and grace if all does not go according to plan. Attached you will find a bulletin for this Sunday’s service.

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

Sunday Worship now on 99.9FM

✵ 11:30am: In-Person, Outdoor Worship - At its stated meeting on Monday, February 15, the FPC session approved a recommendation from our COVID19 Task Force to return to Phase 2A of our church’s reopening plan, which includes offering the opportunity for Sunday in-person worship. See the article at top for information and sign-up link.

This Sunday, we will celebrate the sacrament of communion virtually. Even in the penitent season of Lent, we still celebrate Christ's sustaining presence through a feast of bread and wine. We invite all of those viewing and/or listening from home to have the following elements ready prior to worship on February 21: 

One of the greatest gifts the Lilly Clergy Renewal Grant provides is opportunities for spiritual renewal for the congregation as well as its pastors. To that end, we are thrilled to share that the weekend of June 5-6, Dr. Martha Moore-Keish of Columbia Theological Seminary will be coming to Auburn to offer a weekend series of teaching and preaching on her book, Christian Prayer for Today.

Closer to the date of this event, free copies of her book (as well as a resource for personal devotional study) will be made available to any member of the congregation who would like a copy.

In addition to being a thoughtful scholar and warm, inviting presence in the classroom and pulpit, Dr. Moore-Keish also happens to be our former theology professor turned mentor and friend. Our only regret about her visit to Auburn is that we won't be here for it, but we are grateful you will all get to benefit from her gifts.

To hear a bit about Dr. Moore-Keish's approach to theology in her own words, we invite you to watch this brief video.

Birthdays

Feb. 21 - Merrijo Tamblyn, Olivia White

Feb. 22 - Mitchell Lane

Feb. 27 - David Carter, Charlie Reed, Anna Wohleb

Do you have used stamps from greeting cards and other mail? Postage stamps are still being collected for a mission project which uses funds made from selling on the stamps to print scripture study materials for young people. Please consider saving your cut out stamps now (a great project for our younger members to get involved in!) - once it is safe enough to collect them, we’ll ask you to bring them to the church for the mission. If you have questions call Kay Recknor, 502-8990.

Pre-K through 5th Grade

Below is the Zoom Sunday school class schedule:

February 21

March 7 and 21

Pre-K through 1st Grade Zoom Sunday school classes will meet at 9:45am

2nd through 5th Grade Zoom Sunday school classes will meet at 10:15am

All Zoom invites will be sent at 9am the day of class.

Jr. High and Sr. High Youth

Jr. And Sr. High Youth are hiking at Chewacla this Sunday! We will meet at 3pm at the first parking area on the right after you enter the gate. We will hike and explore God's creation and meet back at the parking area at 5pm to head home. Youth should wear closed-toed shoes suitable for walking, bring a water bottle, and masks are required. See you Sunday!

This semester, UKirk has multiple opportunities to gather and grow in faith, including a Bible Study and fellowship night over Zoom. If you are or know of a student interested in learning more about UKirk, fill out this form or email Caroline, and she will be happy to contact you with more info.

• Prayers of healing for Peggy Johnson as she recovers at home after successful surgery.

• Prayers of healing for James Fukai’s father as he continues rehab after significant surgery. His father, Junichiro Fukai, is progressing well with his rehab.

• Prayers of healing for Kay Recknor's sister, Pat, who awaits surgery for a broken shoulder.

• Prayers of healing for Amanda Smith’s co-worker and friend, Susan Scales, as she begins cancer treatment.

• Prayers of healing for Rev. Little (Amy Well’s former pastor) who is beginning treatment for a cancer diagnosis.

• Continued prayers of healing and wholeness for many in our church family and their loved ones who are dealing with significant health and wellness issues but do not wish to be mentioned by name at the moment.

• We continue to pray for healing and wholeness of so many in our community facing health issues, especially those dealing with issues related to Covid-19. We also continue to pray for all the health care workers as they tend to everyone’s well being, and we rejoice for the good news that more and more people are able to receive the vaccine.

• We continue to rejoice that the vaccine clinic in our community has been able to help so many these last few weeks and look forward to many more vaccinations in the weeks ahead.

• We rejoice in the good news that Covid-19 case numbers have been decreasing in the area and that our church is now in phase 2a of our reopening plan!