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Did you see us at PRIDE Houston?

Bethel Church, First Congregational, and Plymouth Spring marched in the 2009 Houston Pride Parade under the banner of the Open and Affirming UCC Churches of the Houston Association

We hope next year you will march with us but we would love to have you worship with us on any Sunday because - No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here!

See our O&A directory to the Left <== for addresses, worship times, aand websites.

 

 

First Congregational UCC

Vacation Bible School ~ 2009

Believe it or not, our Vacation Bible School for this year is coming up soon! We will meet Wednesday nights from July 29 through August 19. There will be a Sunday celebration on August 23. The theme for 2009, “Ready! Set! GO!!,” has a game-show feel, and promises to be fun for children, youth and adults. We will have classes and opportunities for all ages. Volunteers are needed to coordinate the various functions that will be a part of VBS: Food, Storytelling, Crafts, Games, Registration; just to name a few. If you would like to volunteer to be part of Vacation Bible School for 2009, please contact Michael Richter. (713-468-9543 or michael@fcchouston.org)


ASSOCIATION Council Meeting 

Will be held in August with more details to follow.  This will be a regular board meeting, though anyone is welcome to attend.

ST JOHN’S SPAGHETTI DINNER

October 5, 2009

Join us for our dinner and Silent Auction.  Contact Joyce at 713-466-6247

 
 

2009 GENERAL SYNOD 27

Join us June 26-30, 2009
in Grand Rapids Michigan

The Program and Planning Committee, the Moderators of the General Synod, the Michigan Conference and the Collegium of Officers are anxious to welcome you to Grand Rapids for General Synod 27.

For many, General Synod is a family reunion where the United Church of Christ gathers to worship, to engage in service, to do the business of the Synod, to learn, to listen and to grow.

"Immerse Yourself" is an apt theme for Grand Rapids as we gather along the Grand River and we immerse ourselves in exploring what it means to live out the call of Jesus Christ as a particular expression of the church.

While each Synod includes some of the same elements, each one is an experience in its own right and that will certainly be true in Grand Rapids.

This year, a spectacular River City Saturday will include an array of speakers, choirs, workshops, Bible Study and an outdoor festival. The day will end with a celebration that will include a time of thanksgiving for the ministry of the Rev. John H. Thomas who will conclude his service as General Minister and President (GMP).

There will be a number of resolutions to consider that will speak to our witness in and to the world, and there will be several items of business that are related to our internal life as a denomination. We will have an election of a new GMP, and two Collegium officers will be presented for re-election. There will be an expanded youth/service program, and service projects for adults as well. There will be time for sacred conversations on race around a number of topical areas. And the exhibit hall will provide opportunities to learn about all kinds of ministries — and get some free stuff!

We have paid special attention to assuring that Saturday has speakers that are geared specifically to youth and young adults as well as our more "seasoned" members. No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, we're sure that there will be something in Grand Rapids that will excite you, challenge you and enrich you.

Everything you need to plan for Synod can be found here on the website. New information will be added monthly and a calendar is also provided so that you will know what to expect when.

If you're looking for a roommate or want to make plans to find a friend once you arrive in Grand Rapids, feel free to use the General Synod Forum. If you  have questions and need assistance in your planning, please feel free to drop us a note at synod@ucc.org and we'll make sure it gets to the right person who can best answer your question. If you would rather call, we can be reached at  (216) 736-2104  or  (216....

See you in Grand Rapids!

Edith Guffey
Administrator of the General Synod