THIS SATURDAY, Jan. 10.
Church Clean-Up Day From 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome, for the full time or just a half hour. Lunch will be provided. Please email Jill Huguet hughugj@aol.com if you are able to help.
THIS SUNDAY, Jan. 11:
At 11 a.m. Interim Senior Pastor Rev. Cari Jackson will preach a sermon titled "Speak the Word Only." The nursery will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The 10 o'Clock Hour will resume with a discussion of "Forgiveness as a Spiritual Act." (A full list of topics can be found on the church bulletin board and the website calendar.) Led by David Mulle.
Cuba Mission Fundraising Dinner: After the worship service, share delicious food prepared by the White Rose Ministry to support their work with a sister church in Cuba. All are welcome.
Circle of Wisdom will meet at 1 p.m. to explore questions including how to reach the power of your spiritual wisdoms to guide you in school, work, and relationships. Especially for adults aged 18-25, but people of all ages are welcome.
Other news:
Come together for the Inauguration: All New Yorkers are invited to City Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 9:30 a.m. to see President-elect Barack Obama sworn into office on big screen televisions set up in Council Chambers, the Committee Room, and the Rotunda. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. The inaugural ceremony traditionally begins around 10 a.m. and lasts for about two hours. Space is limited, though, so please RSVP by January 16th to 212-442-1649 or via email to events@council.nyc.gov. Then on Jan. 25, come hear Jim Johnson talk about his role on President-Elect Obama's transition team at 1p.m. at the church.
Help Bridge the Gap: 2009 Stewardship Campaign. As of now, we have received $213,368 in pledges, far from what we need to cover expenses. Your 2009 donations may be made through our church website at www.fpcbrooklyn.org; go to "Site Credits/Links."
Men's Breakfast: Join the men's breakfast group every Wednesday morning from 7:30--8:30 am at the Cadman Plaza Diner. Contact Jim Palmer at jwpalmer@aol.com for more information.
The Life and Loss Group will resume on Tuesday Jan 13. Winter often increases the sadness and loneliness of grieving. Join in a 5-week series focusing on self-nurturance, reconnecting, and healing. Sessions use music, guided mediation, and group discussion. Cost $100 for five-session series or $25 per session, sliding fee. To register, contact group facilitator, Rev. Charles Monaco, (718) 510-6964 or imagepark@aol.com.
On the calendar:
For more details, click on this link to go to church calendar. (Click again on the event on the calendar to read a description.)
http://www.fpcbrooklyn.org/phpEventCalendar/index.php?month=9&year=2008
Monday, Jan. 12:
Session Meeting, Manse, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 13:
New Parent's Group, 3:30 p.m., Elliott Room, Nursery
Living with Loss during the Holidays, 6:30 p.m., Thurman Room
Thursday, Jan. 15:
New Parent's Group, 3:30 p.m., Elliott Room, Nursery
Friday-Monday, Jan. 16-19, 2009
Church-Wide Retreat, The Grail, Cornwall, NY
Tuesday Jan. 20:
Tuesday Tea, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Rose Room
Sunday, Jan. 25
"Insights from the Transition." Conversation with Jim Johnson about his role on President-Elect Obama's Transition Team, 1p.m. Open to the public. Watch for details.
Who/where to connect:
To give online: Contribute to the church through a secure online account. To find it on the church website, http://www.fpcbrooklyn.org, go to the Site Credits/ Link tab and select First Church Donation Account Setup. Or go to
https://www.egsnetwork.com/pages/donor_create.php?GUID=EBCE79B3-73D8-4D85-957E-A95BD878B25D
To become an FPC member:
Contact Peggy Swisher Slowik at peggyswisher@gmail.com, or see Reeves Carter for information about classes for new members.
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