An Open and Affirming, Just Peace, Green Justice, Global Mission Congregation

No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here!

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Join us for a special PRIDE Worship Service this Sunday as we celebrate our LGBTQ+ family, friends and neighbors and affirm our commitment as an Open & Affirming congregation together!

First Church, Its Mission, and Its Ministry

Show your support of Oberlin PRIDE!

Stop by & visit First Church’s booth on SATURDAY, 6/27 between 12 and 4pm

First Church is hosting a table/booth at Oberlin PRIDE on Saturday, June 27 from 12 - 4pm at Oberlin College Science Center (119 Woodland St) rain or shine! (moves indoors if necessary)

Come celebrate PRIDE with LGBTQ+ family, friends & neighbors!

Pastor - Out of the Office

The Pastor will be hosting out of town family and taking some time out of the office Monday, June 29 through Wednesday, July 1. He will remain available for pastoral emergencies and can be contacted on his cell phone: (440) 935-3398. 

Fourth of July

The office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd for Independence Day. We will be back in the office on Monday, July 6th.

First Church is Going Out to the Ball Game! 

On Saturday, July 18th, First Church will be going as a group to the local Minor League team, the Lake Erie Crushers, for a night of Fellowship and Fun! For only $9/person, the Crushers are offering a Q&A session before the game, a panel with the players beforehand, and a fireworks show after the game in addition to the baseball game! If you'd like to go to the pre game festivities, those start at 5:45 PM at the stadium, but if you'd like to go with the church (and not see the pre game festivities), arrive at the church at 6 PM on July 18th!

Please sign up using the sheet by Fellowship Hall or by calling (440)775-1711 and leaving a voicemail with your name, phone number, and how many people are in your party. For payment, make checks payable to The First Church in Oberlin with "Baseball Game" in the memo line. All payment is due by Sunday, July 5th.

Jeanne McKibben Memorial Service and Reception

Sunday, July 12, 2:00 p.m., The First Church in Oberlin, UCC. Details to follow

COFFEE HOUR THROUGH THE SUMMER

We’ve been loving after-church coffee hours! Good fair trade coffee, packaged cookies or home made and great conversation. Simple is best. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board outside the kitchen. If you want to sign-up but need to learn how to make coffee and set up, let Alana Kelley know and she can help you. It’s easy peasy. Promise!

OR if you want to help out by delivering 2 dozen homemade cookies or pastries packed for the freezer in the kitchen, we will happily accept those donations!

Thank you in advance!

Job Opening at Oberlin Weekday Community Meals

Oberlin Weekday Community Meals, a program of Christ Episcopal Church, seeks a full-time Program Coordinator to oversee daily operations and to help implement our vision of a more collaborative, joyful, and truly community-based organization. For more details and to apply, please see the job listing on Indeed.com.

Summer Storytime Sign-up!

Come get to know the church's wonderful kids - by reading a story to them during the sermon portion of worship this summer! Stories will be provided, or you can bring your own, and our wonderful childcare workers will be there to lend a hand. A sign-up sheet is in the gallery. Thanks in advance for taking the time to get to know the children of the church!

First Church is once again participating in the Oberlin Community Services Annual Jaqui Willis Back to School Supply Drive!

Look for the Gray Tote Box the next time you come to the church and drop off some of the following materials, if possible!

Thanks for your consideration!

The Wider Community

Rev. David T. Hill, Pastor

If you are searching for ways to become more fully engaged in the life of the church, please contact Rev. David T. Hill by calling the church office at (440) 775-1711 or by sending an email to the church office.

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