Numerous opportunities await your participation! Check below for one that fits your interest. Call church office for further details - 419-756-3046.
Sundays 9:15 am - Seminar meets in Chapel: topics of various interests and speakers provide lively interaction for adults
Sundays 9:15 am - Parenting Class in the Meeting Room
Sundays 9:15 am - Bible Class in the Parlor
Women's Bible Study meets Monday mornings at 10:00 am in The Meeting Room
Men's G.I.G. (Guys Investigatine God) meets on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm
One Book. One Church. Our entire church reads the same book during a 4 to 5 week period; small groups are formed where the book is discussed weekly
Men's Breakfast on Wednesdays at 7:00 am. Active discussion of current issues and news items of the day. Preparatory reading for the day is distributed the prior week
Chancel Choir. Practices Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm and contributes to worship at the 10:00 am service
Bell Choir. Practices Wednesday evenings at 5:30 pm
Monday morning Bible Study/Discussion at 9:30 am in the Parlor
Book Discussion meets on Mondays at 1:00 pm in the Parlor
Course on Miracles meets on Tuesdays at 10:00 am in the Library
In-"Spired" Gathering on 4th Thursdays of the month
Triangles - groups of 6 meeting once-a-month for food and fellowship
Fat Sunday Luncheon
02-12-2012
Matter of the Heart
02-18-2012
Taize Service
02-19-2012
Ash Wednesday Service
02-22-2012
In-"SPIRED" Gathering
02-23-2012
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
02-26-2012
Taize Service
03-18-2012
Family Worship Service
03-18-2012
In-"SPIRED" Gathering
03-22-2012
Taize Worship Services
2012 Ladies' Retreat
03-23-2012 ~ 03-25-2012
Women's Bible Study
01-09-2012 ~ 05-29-2012
Worship Services
02-05-2012 ~ 05-27-2012
lENTEN sERIES sTUDY
02-29-2012 ~ 03-28-2012
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Fat Sunday Luncheon
Date:
February 12, 2012
Time:
11:30 am
Ministry :
Adult
Location & Note:
Not only will the Mardi Gras themed pot luck being held immediately after church today, be a fun social event, you will also learn the religous significance of FAT TUESDAY that leads us into LENT. All you need to bring is your particular dish as we will provide the table service, drinks and dessert. Those with last names beginning with A-H are being asked to bring a salad, I-Q a side dish and R-Z a meat/main dish. To help us plan, please give the church office a call or sign the attendance sheet on Sunday morning.
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Matter of the Heart
Date:
February 18, 2012
Time:
06:00 pm
Ministry :
Adult
Location & Note:
Matter of the Heart begins at 6:00 pm. Escorts, waiters, roses, personal card, pictures by Neil, toast, expertly prepared meal, special cake, drinks, introduction of our ladies, entertainment by the Heart Throbs, Wayne Schmidt at the organ, Wayne Fisher at the piano, plus special guest Paul Lintern. Tickets for this candlelight dinner event are $12 and may be purchased in the church office during the week and in Blymyer Hall on Sundays. Who knows who else may appear as a guest?!! Always a night not to be forgotten!
This is a Valentine's Day celebration if you didn't get!!!
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Taize Service
Date:
February 19, 2012
Time:
06:00 pm
Ministry :
Adult
Location & Note:
Taize is a simple worship style that comes from a monastery in western France. The music is simple and easy to sing. There is time for quiet meditation. Taize is a great way to get ready for the coming week of work, activities and life.
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Ash Wednesday Service
Date:
February 22, 2012
Time:
07:30 pm
Ministry :
Adult
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In-"SPIRED" Gathering
Date:
February 23, 2012
Time:
noon
Ministry :
Adult
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FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
Date:
February 26, 2012
Time:
10:30 am
Ministry :
Adult
Location & Note:
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Taize Service
Date:
March 18, 2012
Time:
06:00 pm
Ministry :
Adult
Location & Note:
Taize is a simple worship style that comes from a monastery in western France. The music is simple and easy to sing. There is time for quiet meditation. Taize is a great way to get ready for the coming week of work, activities and life.
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Family Worship Service
Date:
March 18, 2012
Time:
10:30 am
Ministry :
Adult
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In-"SPIRED" Gathering
Date:
March 22, 2012
Time:
noon
Ministry :
Adult
Location & Note:
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Description:
Taize Worship Services
Ministry :
Adult
Location & Note:
Taize is a simple worship style that comes from a monastery in western France. The music is simple and easy to sing. There is time for quiet meditation. Taize is a great way to get ready for the coming week of work, activities and life.
1st Congregational Church offers a Taize service on the 3rd Sunday evening of each month at 6:00 pm in the Chapel.
There will be no Taize services from June through August.
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2012 Ladies' Retreat
Date:
March 23, 2012 ~ March 25, 2012
Time:
06:30 pm
Ministry :
Adult
Location & Note:
The topic is “Stepping Into Wholeness: Finding Joy in the Journey”. Our guest facilitator is Dr. Morven R. Baker, a licensed professional clinical counselor with degrees from Ashland Theological Seminary. She will lead the two sessions scheduled for Fri., March 23 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. We will enjoy dessert and making our own stepping stones.
Saturday, March 24 we will resume study and fellowship at 9:30 am. Dr. Baker will again lead us in worship, discussion, and fellowship. After a 12:30 lunch, we will dismiss.
Please consider joining the ladies of our church and encourage friends,neighbors,and family to attend. We are able to provide baby sitting both Friday evening and Sat. morning.
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Women's Bible Study
Date:
January 09, 2012 ~ May 29, 2012
Time:
10:00 am
Ministry :
Adult
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Worship Services
Date:
February 05, 2012 ~ May 27, 2012
Time:
08:30 am
Ministry :
Adult
Location & Note:
8:30 am there is a worship service in the Chapel. The service lasts about 30 minutes. The service includes a couple hymns, scripture reading and sermon.
10:30 am there is a worship service in the Sanctuary. The service includes hymns, music by Chancel Choir, Bell Choir,and Chidlren's Choir, scripture reading and a sermon. The service generaly concludes around 11:30 am.
There is a coffee hour after the service in Blymyer Hall to which all are invited.
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lENTEN sERIES sTUDY
Date:
February 29, 2012 ~ March 28, 2012
Time:
05:45 pm
Ministry :
Adult
Location & Note:
Theme for the series if Chocolate for Lent based on the movie Chocolat. A light supper will be served at 5:45 pm and the study will begin at 6:16 pm. There will be classes for adults and children. Join us for the evening and don't miss the chocolate fountain!
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