Opportunities for the New Year!

During January we are each invited to choose a “Star Word” from the basket on the Communion Table. "Star Word" is a prayer practice connected to Epiphany and the New Year, and invites individuals to draw a card to serve as a guiding word throughout the year.

People are encouraged to place their star word somewhere they will see it regularly, which will allow consistent reflection on how God is moving through, around, or in connection with that word in their life in the coming year. If you would like a Star Word, please feel free to take one from the basket on the Communion Table before or after worship during January.

If you are unable to attend worship in person and would like to receive a star word, please email Betsy Hanzelin at [email protected] and she will send one to you.

Our music director, Rob Calhoon, has curated another music playlist meant to help prepare for and reflect on worship at FCC throughout January. You can add the playlist to your Spotify library, or listen for free online, even if you are not a Spotify user, by clicking the link.

Playlist

WEDNESDAY MORNING & EVENING BIBLE STUDIES

Short Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi

Pastor Dawnn Brumfield, Facilitator

Wednesdays, January 11 - February 15 @ 10 am (In person) & 7 pm (on Zoom)

Together we will explore the parables and do a deep dive into their meaning, what it can teach us about life and, yes, we will make it make sense. In this wise, entertaining, and educational book, author and renowned New Testament scholar Amy-Jill Levine offers a fresh, timely reinterpretation of Jesus’ narratives. Join us for what is sure to be a good time!

The link for the evening sessions on Zoom is below!

Zoom Link

Book Discussion

January 15, 22, 29; February 19, 26, March 5, 19, 26

Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks

by Diana Butler Bass

Sundays after Worship in the Parlor

Trina Hayes, Facilitator

The book offers ideas for bridging the gap between our desire to be grateful and our ability to behave gratefully. Booklist describes it as “simultaneously a meditation and celebration.” All are welcome!

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