First Congregational United Church of Christ
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First Congregational United Church of Christ
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The First Congregational Church is a congregation of the United Church of Christ, a place where faith inspires learning and learning inspires faith. Welcoming all people to the spiritual journey of walking with God, we share a faith that is not oppressive but liberating, not guilt ridden but healing, not rigid but questioning.
Congregational Journal First Congregational UCC Ottawa, Illinois (815) 433-0771 Volume 32 No. 2 February 2007 The First Congregational Church is a congregation of the United Church of Christ, a place where faith inspires learning and learning inspires faith. Welcoming all people to the spiritual journey of walking with God, we share a faith that is not oppressive but liberating, not guilt ridden but healing, not rigid but questioning.
Choir rehearsals
Any former choir members out there? If so, we'd love to have you join us. Rehearsals are Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.
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Pilgrim Choir rehearsals are usually on Wednesday, at 6:00 p.m. The choir rehearses for one hour each Wednesday in the choir room upstairs. There is plenty of room for new members. Please contact Donna Martin, choir director, for more information. Donna can be reached at 815-830-3304. Please join them for an hour of singing and fellowship.
Organist and Choir Director Sarah Reckmeyer and Anne Badger share the responsibilities of Organist for our church. Donna Martin works with them as Choir Director. These talented people began their duties on January 1, 2004. Sarah is the Band Director of Ottawa Township High School and is also an experienced church organist. You will remember that Anne has capably served our church as Organist/Choir Director from September 1999 to January 2001. Donna Martin is the Band Director of Shepherd Middle School. She has directed a Bell Choir in our community and has had vocal and choir experience. These women are not strangers here and have already contributed generously to our music program this past year. We welcome them!
Christmas Ornaments "God is Still Speaking in ..." Illinois ornaments are for sale and can be picked up on Sunday in Fellowship Hall. See Dawn Haggard or call her at 433-5055 to place your order. The cost of the ornament is $5.00, of which $2.00 goes back in the "God is Still Speaking" campaign.
Tapes of the service are available upon request. Please talk to Pastor Lisa if you wish to receive one.
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