Spring is here! Easter is on its way! First Presbyterian Church of Howard County is bursting with activities. Click on underlined links or buttons for more details about the events listed below.
Have a great month! Happy Easter!!
Caroline Smith
Church Administrator
Tidings Editor
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Sunday Morning Worship
10:30 a.m.
Livestream Worship
scripture readings and
sermon titles
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Holy Week Services
and Events
Palm Sunday, March 28
through Saturday, April 3
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April 4, 2021
10:30 a.m.
Livestream Worship
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Reminder! Two Outdoor Experiences during Holy Week |
Experience two outside activities this year during Holy Week:
Sunday, March 28 - Friday, April 2
Starts at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 28 if it is NOT raining.
If rain on Sunday, the stations will begin to be open on Monday.
Saturday, April 3, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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How did we come up with the new Easter banner? It started with an idea from Pastor Sue, who said she thought something inspired by sunrises or light bursts, in yellows and golds on white, would complement the white and black Alleluia banners. Catherine Blacka and Sarah Brenner took over from there...
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Opportunities for Learning |
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. via Zoom
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom
Sundays, April 18 through May 23 at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom
We will discuss two books: The Black Friend by Frederick Joseph and Long Time Coming by Michael Eric Dyson.
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. via Zoom
No Church School on April 4 and 11
Wednesday-Friday, April 7-9
Three-day virtual event will focus on equipping people to advocate for environmental justice
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Time to listen to each other and meet the church wide goal of “racial justice and equality, as one way to begin the task of dismantling systemic racism within our church and our community.”
Bridges to Housing Stability Second Annual Ceremony honoring three Heroes for Housing. You can participate in this celebration by attending the live virtual event. Brett and Pastor Sue will be presenting the Building Bridges award to the United Way of Central Maryland.
Get ready for some exercise and fellowship, in support of a great cause, as beautiful warm weather returns to our community!
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Fellowship for First Presbyterian congregants and friends.
Spring Gathering - Baltimore Presbyterian Women
Second Virtual Conference
All mid and senior high youth are invited for a socially distanced in-person remote control car race!
Circles of Care fosters informal fellowship, helps us get to know people who we might not otherwise meet, and lets us learn new things about them.
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The Deacons mission projects this month include:
Our special request for April is baby items.
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Read about Executive Order 14008 -
Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad
First Presbyterian Church has been certified as an Earth Care Congregation for its 10th year!
Three-day virtual event will focus on equipping people to advocate for environmental justice
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We want to celebrate our Graduates!
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Easter Monday, April 5
HOLIDAY FOR CHURCH STAFF
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Even though the Church Office and Building is closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the church staff will be off for the holiday. |
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As of March 11, 2021 the total amount received from AmazonSmile is $263.70
Thank you to everyone who has selected
First Presbyterian Church of Howard County
as your charity through AmazonSmile!!!!
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Thank you to everyone who have signed up for flowers to decorate the sanctuary on Sunday mornings.
Dates are filling up fast, be sure to get the date you want!
Celebrate a birthday or an anniversary, remember a loved one. Your dedication will be printed in First Day.
The flowers cost $35.
Questions? Contact Church Administrator,
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Tidings May 2021 Issue 5
is Thursday, April 15th
Please keep us up to date with your
current home and email address
so you won’t miss a single issue of Tidings!
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"Christ is the Light of the World and the Center of our Lives." |
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