This Week At FPC: Continuing the Sacred Conversation

A weekly e-newsletter of First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn:

 

A note from Rev. Cari:

 

Thanks to the Pastoral Nominating Committee (PNC). Please join me in expressing deep gratitude to PNC members— Ardythe Williams Mitchell (co-chair), Larry Picard (co-chair), Mario Adorno, Uda Bradford, Chester Lee, Keren Murumba, Ellen Oler, and Dick Turmail—for their tireless efforts for a year-and-a-half on behalf of this church. Please keep them in your prayers as they recover from the difficult challenge that they have had. I am confident that the service they have given to First Church will only be fully understood and appreciated in the months and years to come.

Love and thanks, Rev. Cari

 

THIS SUNDAY, April 26:

 

Worship Service, 11 a.m. our Interim Senior Pastor, Dr. Cari Jackson will preach a sermon titled "With Head and Heart." The nursery will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

 

The 10 o' Clock Hour will continue with a discussion of "Tools for Bible Study" with David Mullé, leader.

 

Sacred Conversations will immediately follow worship in the Elliott Room.  A light lunch will be provided, while we talk about how to continue moving forward as an intentionally diverse and multicultural congregation. Facilitated by Rev. Cari and the Many Mansions Ministry. For more details, contact Barry Ford at bford@usta.org or Emily Thomas at thomas@igc.org.

 

Other News:

 

Session Meeting. Thursday, April 30 at 7p.m. in the Manse.

 

Farewell to Rev. Cari. Sunday, May 3, is Rev. Cari's last Sunday as our Interim Pastor. There are three ways to express your appreciation for her ministry with us: (1) Open House, come by on Friday, May 1 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Manse, (2) Farewell Reception on Sunday, May 3 immediately following worship service, and (3) An Appreciation Journal located in the Narthex to write notes or tuck in photographs for Rev. Cari. It's hard to let her go, but these events will allow us to celebrate contributing how much Cari means to us and how she has helped shape our lives and faith.

 

Continuation of Pastoral Search Process. Watch for information from the Church-Wide Nominating Committee (CWNC) about the formation of a new Pastoral Nominating Committee. Also watch for information about opportunities to give your input about your vision of the church and what you are seeking in a pastor. This will not be a re-doing of the Mission Review, but a fine-tuning in light of the additional insights gained through this first leg of the pastoral search to guide the work of the new PNC.

 

STEPPING UP to SERVE and LEAD.  Please consider how you can heal and affirm the work of the church community and to reach out in love to each other and the world through volunteering your time in the coming months as we begin a new phase of transition.  We have many ministries that need organizers, regular and occasional volunteers.  We will be sending a dedicated email about volunteer opportunities and contact information of their organizers next week.  Sign up as soon as you can and face our challenge and the Spirit's calling of us into greater authenticity as a community of faith with the act of love for "love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." (1 Cor. 13:7). 

 

Living with Loss and Change Support Group. 4 consecutive Tuesdays, May 5-May 26, 6:30-8p.m, Thurman Room. A reflective, relaxing and healing environment to witness and guide you through any loss or change that calls for clarity and resolution. Optional donation accepted. Call Rev. Charles Monaco at (718) 647-5479 to register.

 

SAVE THE DATE: On Saturday, May 16, 2009, from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm First Church will host a luncheon in honor of and appreciation for all who have volunteered their time, treasures, and talents in support of the youth of First Church. Details to follow.  Please direct your inquiries to Reeves Carter at rcarter@golawintl.com or (212) 371-8008.

 

Women's Retreat, led by Dr. Westina Matthews, has been rescheduled for Friday evening and Saturday, May 29-30 (weekend after Memorial weekend) in the Elliott Room. See brochure for details. To request a brochure, contact the church office at 718-624-3770.

 

On the calendar:

For more details about calendar events, click on this link. Click again on the event on the calendar to read a description. 

http://www.fpcbrooklyn.org/phpEventCalendar/index.php?

 

Tuesday, April 28:

New Parents' Group, 3:30 p.m., Elliott Room, Nursery

 

Wednesday, April 29:

Men's Breakfast at 7.30 a.m., at the Park Plaza Diner on Cadman Plaza. Contact Jim Palmer at jwpalmer@aol.com.

Mid-Week Boost, 7 p.m. Elliott Room. Contact Dr. Aris Peguero drarisp@aol.com

 

Thursday, April 30:

Food Pantry, 10:00-11:00 a.m. to volunteer, contact Jane Woland at janewoland@yahoo.com

New Parent's Group, 3:30 p.m., Elliott Room, Nursery

Session Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Manse Parlor

Thursday Night Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary, 7:00 p.m. New members welcome!

 

Saturdays:

Yoga Saturdays at 1 p.m. in the Elliott Room. Drop-ins to individual classes are welcome. Open to the community. Suggested donation of $12 per class. Please bring your mat if you have one. For details, contact yoga instructor Maria Cutrona at maria@jamarts.com

 

Who/where to connect:

 

Online Donations: 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?GUIDE79B3-73D8-4D85-957E-A95BD878B25D

FPC Candidate Weekend, Salsa Dancing, Sacred Conversations

A weekly e-newsletter of First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn:

 

OUR WAY FORWARD IN FAITH:

 

TONIGHT:        5:30- 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary: Conversation with Candidate and  all congregation     

                           7:00-9:00 p.m. Gym: Continue informal one-to-one conversation

 

SATURDAY, April 18: 3:00-5:00 p.m. Elliott Room: Conversation with Candidate. Open to all ages

                                            The Gym will be open for children's play.  Parents are encouraged

                                             to take turns as co-operative chaperones.

                                         6:00-9:00 p.m. Cuba Fundraiser at Richard & Diane Greene's Home

                                         212 St. Johns Place (Btw. 7^th & 8^th Aves) Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY

 

THIS SUNDAY, April 19:

 

 Worship Service, 11 a.m. Candidate for FPC Senior Pastor, Rev. Roger Scott Powers will preach a sermon titled "Belief Beyond Doubt." Rev. Powers, a native of Long Island and former Brooklyn resident, Rev. Powers has served as pastor with congregations in Baltimore, Maryland and Oakland, California. Rev. Powers is currently the pastor of Lights Street Church in Baltimore.

 

The nursery will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

 

The 10 o' Clock Hour will resume this Sunday in the Elliott Room with a discussion of "Tools for Bible Study" with David Mullé, leader.

 

Congregational Meeting. There will be a called Congregational Meeting of the First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn immediately following the worship service for the sole purpose of electing a Senior Pastor.

 

Couplehood as a Spiritual Class has its last class session tonight from 5-6:30 p.m. at the home of Barbara and Jim Cummings, located at 413 42^nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232.  Babysitting is provided. 

 

Other News:

 

Mid-Week Boost Salsa Dance!  Join us on Wednesday April 22 at 7:00p.m. for a post-Easter, post-election evening of fellowship, food, and fun. All ages and dancing abilities are encouraged to come. Meet at Salsa Fever Social @ Deity Bar & Lounge, 368 Atlantic Ave, btw Hoyt and Bond Sts in Park Slope, 718-602-1322 http://www.salsasalsadancestudio.com/deity-lounge/  $5 cover charge.  For more info contact Edna Asknes eja128@msn.com, or Aris Peguero at drarisp@aol.com

 

Sacred Conversations will resume on Sunday, April 26 immediately following worship in the Elliott Room. Light lunch will be provided while we talk about how to continue moving forward as an intentionally diverse and multicultural congregation. Sponsored by the Many Mansions Ministry. For more details, contact Barry Ford at bford@usta.org or Emily Thomas at thomas@igc.org.

 

"Memory Catcher for Rev. Cari: There is a gold journal in the Narthex, placed there for us to write notes or tuck in photographs for Rev. Cari as we prepare for her departure. Cari's last day in the pulpit is May 3.  It's hard to let her go, but it will help to show Cari how much she has meant to us and how she has helped shape our lives and faith.

 

 

 Living with Loss and Change Support Group. 4 consecutive Tuesdays, May 5-May 26, 6:30-8: p.m, Thurman Room. A reflective, relaxing and healing environment to witness and guide you through any loss or change that calls for clarity and resolution. Optional donation accepted.  Call Rev. Charles Monaco at (718)647-5479 to register.

 

Cuba Mission Trip — To participate in the upcoming mission trip to La Fernanda Church, our Sister Church in Havana, Cuba from May 8 through May 18, contact Emily Thomas at thomas@igc.org.

 

Women's Retreat, led by Dr. Westina Matthews, has been rescheduled for Friday-Saturday, May 29-30 (weekend after Memorial weekend) in the Elliott Room. See brochure for details.

 

On the calendar:

For more details about calendar events, click on this link. Click again on the event on the calendar to read a description. 

http://www.fpcbrooklyn.org/phpEventCalendar/index.php?

 

Tuesday, April 21:

New Parents' Group, 3:30 p.m., Elliott Room, Nursery

Tuesday Tea, 4:00 p.m. Rose Room

 

Wednesday, April 22:

Men's Breakfast at 7.30 a.m., at the Park Plaza Diner on Cadman Plaza. Contact Jim Palmer at jwpalmer@aol.com.

Mid-Week Boost, Salsa Dance. Contact Dr. Aris Peguero drarisp@aol.com

 

Thursday, April 23:

Food Panty, 10:00-11:00 a.m. to volunteer, contact Jane Woland at janewoland@yahoo.com

New Parent's Group, 3:30 p.m., Elliott Room, Nursery

Thursday Night Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary, 7 p.m. New members welcome!

 

Saturdays:

Yoga Saturdays at 1 p.m. in the Elliott Room. Drop-ins to individual classes are welcome. Open to the community. Suggested donation of $12 per class. Please bring your mat if you have one. For details, contact yoga instructor Maria Cutrona at maria@jamarts.com

 

 Who/where to connect:

 

Online Donations: 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?GUIDE79B3-73D8-4D85-957E-A95BD878B25D

At FPC: Holy Week and Sacred Conversations

A weekly e-newsletter of First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn:

 

HOLY WEEK WORSHIP and SACRED CONVERSATIONS:

 

Journey with Christ to the cross, tomb, and resurrection by sharing in Holy Week worship services. Following the services, stay to engage in sacred conversations about FPC's commitment to intentional diversity and multicultural ministry. Conversations will be co-facilitated by Rev. Cari and members of the Many Mansions ministry.

 

Friday, April 10 at 7 p.m., Good Friday Service (sacred conversation following service)

Saturday, April 11 at 3 p.m. – sacred conversation only

 

Note: The Confirmation Overnight for youth begins following the Good Friday service.

  

THIS SUNDAY, April 12:

 

Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. on the Promenade at Clark Street entrance. Join Rev. Cari in celebrating the power of Resurrection by singing and praying together at sunrise.

 

Easter Worship Service, 11 a.m. our Interim Senior Pastor, Dr. Cari Jackson, will preach a sermon titled "A New Mountaintop Experience." 

 

Easter Egg Hunt: immediately after Sunday worship service.  All children are invited.  We need teenage volunteers and parents to help with hiding and hunting.

 

The nursery will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

 

The 10 o' Clock Hour will resume on April 19 with a discussion of "Tools for Bible Study" with David Mullé, leader.

 

Other News:

 

Yoga Classes will not meet April 11 or 18. Classes will resume on April 25. For details, contact yoga instructor Maria Cutrona at maria@jamarts.com.

  

 "Memory Catcher" for Rev. Cari: There is a gold journal in the Narthex, placed there for us to write notes or tuck in photographs for Rev. Cari as we prepare for her departure. Cari's last day in the pulpit is May 3.  It's hard to let her go, but it will help to show Cari how much she has meant to us and how she has helped shape our lives and faith.

 

CUBA Fundraising Party for CESERSE (Center for Social and Educational Services). Join us on Saturday, April 18, 6-9 p.m. At the home of Richard and Diane Greene, located at 212 St. Johns Place (between 7th & 8th Aves in Park Slope.) Enjoy Cuban food, mojitos, music, and dancing. Meet special guest Victor Alvarez, Mission of Cuba to the U.N. and the FPC Pastoral Candidate Rev. Powers. For each $30 you contribute, CESERSE can provide a week of joy, recreation and service for a developmentally disabled child. For more details please contact Emily Thomas at thomas@igc.org or RSVP to 718-638-2895.

 

Cuba Mission Trip— Please join White Rose Ministry on their annual mission trip to La Fernanda Church, our Sister Church in Havana, Cuba from May 8 through May 18. For more details contact Emily Thomas at thomas@igc.org.

 

On the calendar:

For more details about calendar events, click on this link. Click again on the event on the calendar to read a description. 

http://www.fpcbrooklyn.org/phpEventCalendar/index.php?

 

 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?GUIDE79B3-73D8-4D85-957E-A95BD878B25D

Meet Candidate for FPC Pastor -- April 14-19

At FPC: Palm Sunday Services- Reverend Beth preaching, Fundraising party for Cub

A weekly e-newsletter of First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn:

 

THIS SUNDAY, April 5:

At 11 a.m. Palm Sunday service, our Associate Pastor, Beth Waltemath, will preach a sermon titled "To Step, As We Have To, Forward."  Sunday School children will also perform during the service.

 

The nursery will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

 

The 10 o' Clock Hour continues with a discussion of "Reflection on the Lord's Prayer: A Lenten Study" with David Mullé, leader.

 

Couplehood as Spiritual Path: Thurman Room, 5 to 6:30 p.m., facilitated by Barbara and Jim Cummings. The group is at capacity, but if you are interested in starting or joining another group in the future, please contact Rev. Beth at bethfpc@aol.com. 

 

Other News:

 

Easter Lilies: If you wish to provide a lily in honor of or in memory of your loved ones, please fill out the Easter Lilies form from the worship bulletin or call the church office at 718-624-3770 by Tuesday April 7.  Names of honorees and donors will be published in the Easter Sunday April 12 bulletin.

 

More food for the Food Pantry: We are glad to announce that FPC has been accepted to become an official member of the Food Bank for New York City program.  Our Food Pantry – Two Penny Lunch Program now can provide more food for our Food Pantry clients every Thursday. Thanks to Lynn Schnarr, Rev. Beth, Jane Woland and all of our Food Pantry Team for making this happen!

 

"Memory Catcher" for Rev. Cari: There is a gold journal in the Narthex, placed there for us to write notes or tuck in photographs for Rev. Cari as we prepare for her departure. Cari's last day in the pulpit is May 3.  It's hard to let her go, but it will help to show Cari how much she has meant to us and how she has helped shape our lives and faith.

 

CUBA Fundraising Party for CESERSE (Center for Social and Educational Services). Join us on Saturday, April 18, 6-9 p.m. At the home of Richard and Diane Greene, located at 212 St. Johns Place (between 7^th & 8^th Aves in Park Slope.) Enjoy Cuban food, mojitos, music, and dancing.  Meet special guest Victor Alvarez, Mission of Cuba to the U.N.  Reasons to come celebrate and give generously: For each $33 you contribute, CESERSE can provide a week of joy, recreation and service for a developmentally disabled child. Since its 2001 opening in Varadero Cuba, CESERSE has served over 1,200 clients. For more details please contact Emily Thomas at thomas@igc.org or RSVP to 718-638-2895.

 

Cuba Mission Trip— Please join White Rose Ministry on their annual mission trip to  La Fernanda Church, our Sister Church in Havana, Cuba  from May 8 through May 18. For more details contact Emily Thomas at thomas@igc.org.

 

  

On the calendar:

For more details about calendar events, click on this link. Click again on the event on the calendar to read a description. 

http://www.fpcbrooklyn.org/phpEventCalendar/index.php?

 

Monday, April 6:

Session Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Manse Parlor

 

Tuesday, April 7:

New Parents' Group, 3:30 p.m., Elliott Room, Nursery

 

Wednesday, April 8:

Men's Breakfast at 7.30 a.m., at the Park Plaza Diner on Cadman Plaza. Contact Jim Palmer at jwpalmer@aol.com.

 

Vesper Service and Bible Study, 6:30 p.m., Elliott Room

 

Thursday, April 9:

New Parent's Group, 3:30 p.m., Elliott Room, Nursery

 

Maundy Thursday Seder, 7:00 p.m., Elliott Room

 

Thursday Night Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary, 7 p.m. New members welcome!

 

Saturdays:

Yoga Saturdays at 1 p.m. in the Elliott Room. Drop-ins to individual classes are welcome. Open to the community. Suggested donation of $12 per class. Please bring your mat if you have one. Please note we won't have Yoga Classes on April 11 & April 18. For details, contact yoga instructor Maria Cutrona at maria@jamarts.com.

 

 

      

 Holy Week and Easter Schedule

 

 

Thu, Apr. 9, 7:00 p.m. Elliott Room	Maundy Thursday Seder, led by Rev. Beth Waltemath
Fri, Apr. 10, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary	Good Friday Service (Stations of the Cross Meditation)
Sun, Apr. 12, 6:30 a.m.	Easter Sunrise Service at the Promenade
Sun, Apr. 12, 11:00 a.m.	Easter Worship Service – "A New Mountaintop Experience" Dr. Jackson, preaching

 

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