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First Things First
A weekly eNewsletter from
The First Church in Oberlin, United Church of Christ
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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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Sunday's Hymns
NCH 12: I Sing the Mighty Power of God
NCH 567: Stars and Planets Flung in Orbit
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Sunday's Lesson:
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
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Sunday's Order of Worship
Click the button below to follow along with the plan of Sunday's service.
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Dear First Church Family and Friends -
Allan Peck died on Thursday, May 14. A funeral mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 410 W. Lorain St., Oberlin on Monday, June 1st, at 10:30 AM internment at Westwood Cemetery will occur at a later date. A reception at First Church will follow later that same day from 3:30 - 6:00 PM. All are welcome. During this time of grief and loss, please remember Alan's family in your prayers, particularly his wife, Nancy, and his daughter, Kathy Perales.
| O God, who heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds; look in tender pity and compassion upon your servants whose joy has been turned into mourning. Leave them not comfortless, but grant that they may be drawn closer to you and one another in their common sorrow. Fill their souls with the light and comfort of your presence. So dwell with them and be their God, until the day breaks and the shadows flee away. Amen. | | | |
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Join us to extend First Church’s Open & Affirming welcome!
We are 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!
Help us convey this welcome to all!
We are seeking volunteers to host a shift at our table! The shifts will be as follows: 11-12 (help set-up), 12-1, 1-2, 2-3, 3-4 (break down). We will have copies of our new O&A flyer, bumper stickers, candy and other goodies to hand out. Come prepared to have fun and extend our radical welcome message and affirm in person that First Church is truly open and affirming to all God’s children. Please sign up at the welcome table after worship on Sunday or email to Barbara and Scott Reed (barscoreed@aol.com).
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SPECIAL REMINDER
All Church Welcome to the Celebration of Dylan Gargasz and Kirstynn Hofman on June 6th, 2026 here at First Church at 2:30 PM. Reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall.
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Jeanne McKibben Memorial Service and Reception
Sunday, July 12, 2:00 p.m., The First Church in Oberlin, UCC. Details to follow
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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!
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Ever Wanted to Play the Steel Drum?
O Steel, Oberlin College's steel drum band, will be offering an ExCo course this fall. The ExCo or Experimental College is run by college students and offers a variety of free classes that are led by students, faculty, and community members. Registration is not until early September but you can contact O Steel for more information by emailing either sgorby@oberlin.edu or osteel@oberlin.edu. to learn more this summer. O Steel recently performed at First Church as part of our Spring Festival.
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ATTENTION!
THURSDAY, JUNE 4TH LINE DANCING CLASS HAS BEEN MOVED TO WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3RD.
It will still be at 6 PM and will still be in the Fellowship Hall.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
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Call for Help
An Oberlin resident is in need of a kidney transplant. The Cleveland Clinic kidney transplant team asked her to reach out to see if anyone might be willing to donate a kidney, It is not necessary to be a specific match for the person in whose name a kidney is donated. If you might be interested and want to learn more, please call 440-775-0036. This is understandably a huge request, for which the neighbor would be immensely grateful.
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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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