On November 15 Jack LeSage, Aletta Wilson and I (Donna) went to the Federal Court building as part of a Streamline Witness group in Las Cruces. This group attends court sessions involving immigrants who have crossed into the United States
From The President
By the time you are reading this article, we should be nearing or into the New Year. This will be a pivotal year for First Christian Church. If all goes according to plan we will recruit, interview, select and welcome
Remembering Sunday School
The church profile is part of our church’s preparation for our next pastor. As part of this several of us were asked to consider Christian Education at FCC. Doing so has been interesting and creative. Some new approaches and ideas
The Work of Christmas – Howard Thurman (1899-1981)
When the song of the angels is stilled, When the star in the sky is gone, When the kings and princes are home, When the shepherds are back with their flock, The work of Christmas begins: To find the lost,
Progressive Theology Seminar with Diana Butler Bass – Sahuarita AZ
Diana Butler Bass is an author, speaker, and independent scholar specializing in American religion and culture. She holds a Ph.D. in religious studies from Duke University and is the author of nine books, including Grounded: Finding God in the World—A
Lectionary Readings for January
Sunday, January 6, 2019 (Epiphany) Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 Sunday, January 20, 2019 Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalm 36:5-10 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 John 2:1-11 Sunday, January 13, 2019 (Baptism of the Lord) Isaiah 43:1-7 Psalm 29 Acts
New Member Informational Class
Sunday, February 3, 2019 Following Worship Lunch Provided Join Pastor Donna and Eric
Guest Preacher
Rev. Barb Doerrer-Peacock Associate Conference Minister Southwest Conference – United Church of Christ February 17, 2019
A Few Words
As I write this the preparations for the remaining Sundays in Advent are wrapping up as is the Christmas Eve worship service. You will find a variety of articles and the upcoming events in 2018 (oops) 2019. More significantly, as
Blessing at Christmas
Christmas is always a good time to say “thank you” for all that you do. Each of you is a blessing to First Christian Church in Las Cruces. Your warmth, kindness, generosity of Spirit, and humor make this church a blessing