COVENANT NEWSThe Newsletter of the First Congregational Church of Webster Groves

Inside this issue:

Worship Notes 2

Music Notes 3Tracey’s Blessing 3

Moderator’s Corner 4New Bank 4

Cliff Aerie & MICA 5

Lenten Study Series 5

Youth Update 6

Habitat for Humanity 6

History: Church 7 Plaques

The First Thing – 7First Church’s RadioShow

Year of the Dog 8Lady Elect Outing 8Benevolence Auction 8

Paris Noir 9MLK Celebration 9

SAGE Night Out 10Jennie E. Davis Sharp 10

Gateway ONA 11February Birthdays 11

February Calendar 12Missing Someone? 12Meal-a-Month 12

FROM THE PASTORS’ DESKMeet Our Candidates

Train yourself in godliness, for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. (1 Timothy 4:7b-8)

At the December meeting of the Executive Ministry, our Director of Christian Education Tracey Harris announced what we already knew quite well, that she is a student at Eden Theological Seminary. At the halfway mark through her first year, Tracey told us, she was now ready to throw her proverbial hat in the ring as a candidate for ordained ministry in the United Church of Christ.

In order for someone to be considered for ordination in our denomination, they must first be an established member of a local church. Next, they must be recommended by their local church’s governing body – in our case, the Executive Ministry acting on behalf of the Congregation – to the local Association. In our case, within a few days of the approval by the Executive Ministry, both Moderator Linda Kopetti and I composed letters of recommendation to the St. Louis Association’s Committee on

Ministry: Preparation.

We expect that the CoM:P will affirm Tracey’s candidacy at one of their own monthly meetings soon. She will be assigned a mentor by the Committee, and Tracey will assemble a support committee of members here. Similar actions took place, in the last few years, on behalf of ordinands Janice Edwards Barnes and Paul Porter, both of whom were ordained in 2015.

On Sunday, January 28, the Congregation welcomed into membership Eden student Erick Falconer. Most of you will recognize Erick as our Student Minister of Music. Having begun his studies as a candidate from the National Baptist Convention, Erick has expressed interest in approaching his own ordination through the UCC, ever since he began attending worship here in March 2017, and he is in his second year of study at Eden.

In the interest of helping him qualify for an immediate recommendation of candidacy for ordination to the CoM:P, as well as for financial aid through the UCC during his final year at the Seminary, the Parish Life Ministry has decided to recognize his membership as having begun in April 2017. Erick will attend the February Executive Ministry meeting in order to request his candidacy, and the process will begin for him as it already has for Tracey.

Let our prayers attend these two, as they begin the formal process toward ordination which their hearts began some time ago in response to the Holy Spirit’s call upon them. And please, offer them your congratulations and encouragement as their ministries unfold before them in Christ’s name.

Peace.

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WORSHIP NOTES FOR FEBRUARY 2018

Sunday, February 4, 9:55 am – Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany; Sacrament of Christ’s Table – Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-11; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39. As the season After the Epiphany draws to a close, we have scriptures that draw our attention to our dependency upon God for strength and healing. The provision of these graces can serve to focus us upon our relationship with “One We Cannot Do Without” (sermon title).

Sunday, February 11, 9:55 am – Transfiguration Sunday; Racial Justice Sunday; Evolution & Science Sunday; Boy Scout Sunday – 2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9. The final Sunday before Lent begins, we recall how it was that Jesus was revealed to three disciples as the Child of God’s very being. In a sermon entitled, “Eureka!” Pastor Dave Denoon investigates how it was the Simon Peter, James, and John chose to say nothing about their mountaintop experience until after Jesus’ resurrection.

Ash Wednesday, February 14, 7:00 pm at Peace United Church of Christ (204 E. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves) – Ecclesiastes 9:7-10; Psalm 90. In worship that concentrates on ritual and music and includes meditation rather than a sermon (all in keeping with Peace’s focus, this Lenten season, upon meditative practices), our congregation and theirs unite for the evening to mark the beginning of this penitent season as we prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter.

Peace will continue their Lenten Wednesday series in their sanctuary at 7PM through March 21, conducting weekly services in the Taizé musical tradition. First Church members are welcome to join them, although we will be hosting our own Soup-Salad-Bread Suppers at 6PM on those same nights as well as a study of James Cone’s The Cross and the Lynching Tree at 7PM – an event series in partnership with three African American congregations (see article elsewhere in this edition of Covenant News.)

Sunday, February 18, 9:55 am – First Sunday in Lent – Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15. The scriptures in this cycle of the lectionary emphasize the covenants God has made with humanity, promises for all the world (Lent 1), for the descendants of Abraham (Lent 2), for Israel in particular (Lent 3 and 4), and once again for all the world (Lent 5). Pastor Dave Denoon will introduce the series, pointing toward some of the decoration on our Jesse Tree, which now has a permanent home in the northwest corner of the sanctuary, which emphasize these covenants.

Sunday, February 25, 9:55 am – Second Sunday in Lent; Seminary Sunday; Church Vocations Sunday – Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:25-31; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38. As we celebrate our historic relatedness with the UCC seminaries of the Midwest (Chicago, United in the Twin Cities, and Eden), one of our three seminarians experiencing their Contextual Education at First Church will preach.

MUSIC NOTESUpcoming programs in the God Is Still Speaking – Come Listen! Artistic series: The Sylvan Trio: Innovations – Sunday, March 11 at 3:00 pmComprised of the eclectic instrumentation of flute, cello and piano, the Sylvan Trio will present a concert of innovative, playful and adventuresome chamber music. At the conclusion of the concert, audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions of the performers. The concert is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be received. The Wound In the Water: Journey Toward a Shared Song – Sunday, April 29 at 4:00 pmThrough a bold fusion of choral music, dance, drumming, visual art, and narrative; the program depicts the brokenness of humanity as we have become separated from nature and each other, and the hope and healing that is possible as we cultivate compassion in our world. The concert is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be received.

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Student Minister of Music, Erick Falconer, will lead a four-part series delving into the profound interplay between music, theology and social justice themes which will be explored in the concert. Join Erick in the Parlor on Sundays March 25, April 8, 15 and 22 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Chancel Choir to Sing at Lincoln Center in New York City!The First Church Chancel Choir has been invited to participate in a performance of Rosephanye Powell’s Gospel Trinity in New York City’s Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. This performance at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall (formerly known as Avery Fisher Hall) is planned to take place on Monday, May 28, 2018 – Memorial Day Weekend. Members of the Chancel Choir will join with other choristers to form the Distinguished Concerts Singers International, a choir of distinction. Maestro William Powell will lead the performance and will serve as the clinician for the residency; Rosephanye Powell will be Composer-in-Residence. Members of the congregation are encouraged to give financial support in sending our singers to New York by contacting Dr. Ray at ray.landis@firstchurchwg.org.

Our Choirs Always Welcome New Members!Canterbury Bells: Thursdays at 6:15 p.m. in Sample Chapel– Open to high school youth and adultsChancel Choir: Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Room – Open to high school youth and adultsUnichords: Sundays at 11:15 a.m. in Sample Chapel - Open to all children in 3rd – 5th gradesYouth Choir: Sundays at 11:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary – Open to all youth in 6th – 8th grade

TRACEY’S BLESSINGS – LONGING, LENT AND LOVEThomas Aquinas stated, “The effects of love should be displayed as well as felt.” Jesus tells us to love our neighbors. It seems appropriate to discuss both of these ideas in February as we celebrate Valentine’s Day and begin the season of Lent. What do these have in common? The answer is love. Traditionally, Lent was a time of learning creeds, learning the teachings of Jesus and preparing for Baptism. Currently I hope as we journey through Lent, we can reflect on how we might move from self-serving to self-giving. Displaying our Love and care for all of our neighbors leads to new effects of our love on our neighbors. Be creative! Meet as a family and find new ways to give to your family, your church and your community. Instead of thinking of Lent as a time of giving up something, use Lent as a time to start a new practice that brings you closer to people through the effects of love. May love shine through all you do!

One example of the effects of displaying love, is The Heifer Project. Think about all the love that shows when the animals give life sustaining food to families, then the animals multiply and can be share with other families. It may allow children to attend school because the family can now pay for it.

In this way, the effects of love are on display. The love that started with a donation to Heifer Project rippled out. CE collected $300 for bunnies through our Advent/ Christmas collection. We were able to fund 15 bunnies. Thank you for your donations.

Thank you and Peace! Tracey Harris, DCE

The Green Team and the Sunday School will team up on February 11, Chocolate Sunday! We ask you to participate in some “Puppy Love.” We will be collecting clean towels and washcloths that will be donated to the Humane Society of Missouri to help with shelter animals. A tub for donations will be located in Memorial Hall.

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MODERATOR’S CORNER FEBRUARY 2018Our year of Renewal has come to an end. I find myself looking back at the Journey. It has been a Journey, not just for the Denoons, but for all of us, particularly for those of us that were “up close.”

The first time I remember hearing about the endeavor was when I was elected Moderator, almost two years ago now. I had missed the announcements, as I was out of town on those Sundays. Before I knew I was Co-chair of the Steering Committee!

Bob Moody and Nancy Rudolph had worked hard with Dave, on the Grant proposal. But now we had won the prize! What are we going to do with it?

I remember meeting with Nancy over lunch and trying to set goals; goals that we could look at and say “yes we met them’ or “no we didn’t.” We sat there overwhelmed. But, piece by piece, with the help of a terrific steering committee, it came together. Sonya came to us as if it was meant to be, and by summer of 2017 we could say “It’s happening”! By fall, Dave returned refreshed, and in one piece.

Not everyone in our congregation bought into The Year of Renewal but, in true First Church style and grace enabled it to move forward, watching. We watched members and visitors engage in challenges to our thoughts, beliefs and understanding.

This year affected us all in one way or another. Of course with my level of involvement it will be a milestone in my life. For you…who knows…will you have the opportunity to act, to reach out, to change someone’s life?

You will have opportunities to continue examining issues, and participating in activities as we continue the effort through the Christian Education programming.

Linda Kopetti

2018 Brings Banking Changes to First Congregational Church!

As of Thursday, February 2, we have opened a new bank account at the PNC Bank here in Webster Grove and are in the process of closing out our account at First Bank. There are many advantages First Congregational will see once the change over has taken place.

As Office Administrator, I have seen many variations of our name written on the “Pay to the Order Of” line on incoming checks. After speaking with the bank manager while setting up the new account, I cannot guarantee PNC will accept quite as many varieties of our name as did First Bank.

Please try to use the following names when writing checks to the church:• FCC of WG• FCC of WG MO• FCCWG• First Congregational Church of Webster Groves

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at the church office.

Thank you much!

Debbie

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CLIFF AERIE AND THE MINISTRY OF IMAGINATION, CREATIVITY AND THE ARTS (MICA)

As you read this, my wife Jan and I will be in the UK with our daughter and her family to help prepare for the birth of their second child. Arianna’s due date is January 28 so we plan to be there to help before, during, and after the birth of their son. We’ll be embracing our grandparently role to help Fiona welcome her new baby brother. It’s an exciting time for us all and we welcome your prayers for a normal birth and the health of mother and child.

We return on February 20th and hit the ground running. Jan has a number of speaking engagements in March and I have a full calendar of events with my MICA emphasis primarily focused on music. Here is a complete list of MICA-related programs that I’ll be producing, hosting, or assisting in March. Each one offers an opportunity for you to deepen your spiritual life.

March 2 & 3: Jazz for the Journey — a two-day symposium at Eden Seminary for pastors and laypeople to learn more about using jazz in worship and ministry. More information can be found at www.eden.edu/events. It will include a Sacred Jazz concert by Oîkos on Friday evening.

March 4: Sunday morning worship — Oîkos will be offering music for our regular worship.

March 11: God is Still Speaking, Come Listen Concert — featuring the Sylvan trio (flute, cello and piano www.sylvantrio.com) in an afternoon concert, plus in worship that morning. They will also be presenting a Saturday morning master class for the Webster Community Music School in our sanctuary. All are welcome. Stay tuned for further details.

March 18: Beyond the Comma — Rev. Robert Chase will be our guest preacher and after worship discussion leader about his recent book. Bob was the Communications Director for the UCC and founding director of Intersections International. You can learn more about him at www.robertjchase.com.

March 30: Good Friday Blues — returning by popular demand, a creative jazz/and poetic experience to help us re-imagine the events of Good Friday biblically as well as in our own lives today.

So as you can see, there is a lot to experience in March in addition to our regular worship and programs. On the horizon is “Wound on the Water,” another creative God is Speaking, Come Listen Concert by Ray Landis, choir and community artists. May 21 is the debut of Inner Jazz, actually the rebirth of a monthly Interfaith jazz meditation series that began in Kirkwood and has been on hold. More details to follow. Stay tuned also for additional MICA programs that will coming later this spring.

Cliff

Lenten Wednesday Study – The Cross and the Lynching Treeby James H. Cone

Beginning February 21

We will be partnering during Lent with Christ the King United Church of Christ and Ward Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, in Florissant, and St. John’s UCC - The Beloved Community, in St. Louis, for a 5-part study series based on James Cone’s 2011 book, The Cross and the Lynching Tree (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis, 2011).

Each session will follow one of our Lenten Soup & Bread Suppers. Supper at 6:00 PM (soup provided, bread and salads are potluck), book study/discussion at 7:00 PM. A children’s alternative will be provided, also at 7:00.

DATE FROM OUR YOUTH COORDINATORDear Church Family,I have a few youth group updates to share with you.

• We will be holding regular youth group sessions on the fourth Sundays of each month; youth are invited to remain after church, lunch will be provided.

• Through Lent we invite you to purchase a jar to fill with your spare coins to help fund our next mission trip.

• Confirmation classes continue to go well, and we look forward in 2018 to our interfaith field trips. • On December 9th we met at the church and prepared various lotions and goodies for you to purchase. If you need

a present or want a treat for yourself, we have a solution for that problem!• The youth helped the younger children with the Christmas Pageant that was held on Sunday, December 17th.

In 2018 we will be investigating ways to serve the church and the wider community, using our God-given gifts. As

always, we are thankful for your love and support as we explore our faith together.

Thank you for being a source of home.

All of that said, I hope that I can take a moment of personal privilege as an alien who lives among you. Occasionally I write poetry. The following poem expresses some of what has been heavy on my heart of late.

Amy BrooksCoordinator of Youth Ministries

HomeDon’t oppress an immigrant. You know what it’s like to be an immigrant, because you were immigrants

in the land of Egypt. ~ Exodus 23:9, CEB

Home is an intangible, nebulous, notion.Home is a vivid memory - joyful… painful… problematic…Home is an emotion, a location, a time.

Home is an open door (and) home is a slamming door.

Home is the hearth warming the heart of the Refugeeit is a smoldering ruin left behind and the dimly lit flame flickering ahead.

Home is everything the Dreamer has ever known and it is a foreign land, never experienced.

Home is where the heart is, where the heart breaks where the heart aches for the Homeless.

Home is a blue-green marble tucked into the pocket of a fathomless, ever-expanding universe.

There are no homeless.There is no refugee, no dreamer, no immigrant.

There are only those whose homes have been denied them by we who have forgotten that yesterday we, too, stood in desolation and looked for home, the true experiences of a family of Indigenous Australians.

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HISTORY – PLAQUES AROUND THE CHURCH Those who went before us, and some still with us have given us so much as evidenced by the numerous plaques around our church building. Have you ever stopped to read any of these? The History column this year will be focusing on some of these plaques and the people whose names are inscribed on them.

DID YOU KNOW...?In the vestibule of the Narthex there are several plaques of historical importance. A large framed one is a tribute to Rev. Truman Post. He was held in high esteem for he guided our church founders as they were forming our church. Dr. Post was Moderator of the Council of Congregational Churches, in 1867, when our church was officially recognized by the Council. The cornerstone of our first church building was laid by Rev. Post. He delivered the opening address that day. In 1992 when the 1892-3 sanctuary was demolished that cornerstone was opened so contents could be transferred to the new cornerstone in 1993. On opening the old cornerstone we found contents from both 1870 and 1892-3 cornerstones. Among these treasures we found a photo of Rev. Post and the only photo we have of William M. Plant, often called our founding father.

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“THE FIRST THING” IN FEBRUARY“The First Thing” is our new radio broadcast. It airs at 9:00AM, every Sunday morning, on Radio 63119 – KWRH-LP, 92.9FM. The program offers a mix of “words and music for the progressive Christian,” featuring excerpts from our worship services and concerts.

If you miss the program on Sunday morning, you can stream it from www.SoundCloud.com/FirstChurchWG, starting the Monday afterward (schedule for the uploads may be subject to interruptions in the office). Our January programming included

• New Year’s worship words from 2017, with Oîkos Ensemble music from Palm Sunday 2016 (aired, December 31, 2017)

• Epiphany Celebration from 2016 (aired, January 7, 2018)• Worship for the MLK Weekend 2017, with music by Oîkos (aired, January 14, 2018)• Interviews about and music of “Triumph Through Struggle,” our 2016 concert benefiting Magdalene St.

Louis (aired, January 21, 2018)• Worship from our Jubilee Sunday, January 31, 2016 (aired, January 28, 2018)

The following is scheduled for February, although the schedule is subject to change without notice:• February 4 – Worship sounds from February 15, 2015, including Pastor Dave Denoon’s memorable

retelling of the story of the Gerasene demoniac (Mark 5:1-20)• February 11 – Worship sounds including Pastor Dave Denoon’s sermon, “Science Is Our Friend”• February 18 – Worship sounds from February 22, 2015, “The God You May Not Have Known: Lost”• February 25 – Worship sounds from February 29, 2015, “The God You May Not Have Known: Outlaw”

IT’S THE YEAR OF THE DOG – COME AND JOIN THE FESTIVITIES

A group will be celebrating the Chinese New Year on Sunday, February 18, at 12:15, at The Joyluck Buffet, 8030 Manchester Road, Brentwood, just east of Hanley. The cost will be about $15.00, including a contribution to Webster-RockHill Ministries.

Be sure to wear red, the color of celebration and good luck.

PLEASE sign up in the office. If you have questions, call Garie Perry at 698-2614, or Jane Porchey at 961-0283

FEBRUARY OUTING FOR LADY ELECT

Lady Elect Guild will visit Craft Alliance, in University City, for their February 27 meeting, to see the Teapot Exhibit. We will then eat dinner somewhere in the Loop. For those who want to carpool from the Church lot, meet at 4 PM on 2/27. If one wants to meet at Craft Alliance, we will gather there at 4:30. Craft Alliance closes at 6 PM. All are welcome!

BENEVOLENCE AUCTION 2018

We are gearing up for the annual Benevolence Auction which will be held on Saturday April 28. I’m so excited to announce that Mike White Lenard will be joining me as Co-Chair for the committee this year. Many committee members from last year will be returning to help out again this year. Thank you all! If you are interested in lending us a helping hand this year, please contact Mike or myself. We welcome your ideas. The Benevolence Auction raises money to support our partner agencies. Some of these include Care and Counseling, Gateway 180, Great Circle, Habitat for Humanity, Room at the Inn, Sandwich Makers, Missouri Mid-South Conference and Webster-Rock Hill Ministries.

At the meetings, the committee will review the results of the Benevolence Survey and plan the 2018 event. It’s a fun and exciting event.We look forward to your participation this year. Thank you for your continued support.

Jeanene Harris

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PARIS NOIR First Congregational Church of Webster Groves sponsored Paris Noir: African Americans in the City of Light, a St. Louis movie premiere that marked the end of our

“Year of Renewal.” The good sized crowd enjoyed the movie and the lively discussion that followed.  

Thanks to Webster University for allowing the use of the Winifred Moore Auditorium and for supplying a projectionist.  

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MARCH AND CELEBRATIONA number of hearty First Church members ignored the frigid temperature on January 12th and joined in the annual community march from City Hall to Steger Sixth Grade Center.  Once at the school they were joined by others for dinner and a wonderful community  celebration of music, awards and oratory. The keynote speaker,  Rev. Dr. Craig Howard gave a truly inspiring address and the choral piece by the WGHS A-Men and A-Ladies was absolutely beautiful. I walked out feeling  optimistic and happy to live in a community that

honors Dr. King in such an wonderful way.  Kudos to the planning committee headed by Pastor Dave and the many community organizations that came together to provide a wonderful, smoothly run event! 

Phil Shoulberg

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SAGE NIGHT OUT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY BEARS BASKETBALL

Fifteen First Church members braved the cold on January 12th to watch the Washington University Bears take on Brandeis. We had an excellent meal in the Hall of Fame Suite overlooking the North side of the court. It was great to have Coach Edwards drop in pre-game to say hello.  The women’s team unfortunately went down to the Brandeis Judges 92-84.  The Washington University men dominated with a final score of  84-56. After paying for the pizza we were able to contribute $59 to Webster/Rock Hill Ministries.  

 The balance of the Washington University season is as follows:  2/2    #25 Rochester  2/4    #17 Emory  2/16  Case Western  2/18  Carnagie Mellon

UAA basketball is the best free entertainment in town! Washington University is the currently #6  team in the country.

A FIRST CHURCH AFRICAN AMERICAN PROFILE JENNIE E. DAVIS SHARP

Webster Groves history and the history of Douglass School inform us that at least one early member of our congregation was an African American – Jennie (sometimes identified as Jane E., or even Jeanette) Davis, who attended from 1878 to 1883 and actually joined the fellowship in 1883 in order to qualify to serve as an educational missionary to Liberia. Miss Davis received her teaching degree from the Boston Normal School in Boston, Massachusetts, and was the first black schoolmistress of what would come to be called Douglass School. She served in that capacity during those years in which she was part of our faith community. After departing for West Africa, she

established a girls school, teaching out of her home in the village of Mount Coffee, Liberia, not too far up the St. Paul’s River from the capital, Monrovia. In Mount Coffee she met and married the sugar planter and mill owner, the Hon. Jesse Sharp, who had emigrated to Liberia from the U.S. in the 1850s. In the thirty or so years before he met Miss Davis, Mr. Sharp had established a 150-acre plantation and become one of the wealthiest men in Liberia. Mr. Sharp died in December 1891. Mrs. Sharp continued her teaching mission. The photo above is of Mrs. Sharp (at center) and the student body of her school in 1892; it was displayed at the Chicago World’s Fair, 1893.

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OPEN & AFFIRMING: LIVING OPENLYA PUBLIC AND VISIBLE CHURCH

GATEWAY ONA’S SEVENTH ANNUAL CONVOCATION

Saturday March 3, 2018 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Registration begins at 8:30AM Coffee, Pastries and Fruit will be Available Displays will be Open

Parkway United Church of Christ 2841 North Ballas Road Saint Louis, Missouri 63131 Registration $15 per person/includes lunch or $100 per church with 7 or more attending

If you are an Open and Affirming congregation, talking about Open and Affirming or thinking about starting the conversation, if you want to explore how to be effective allies, there will be something for you and your church. Come be in conversation with others, learn what it means to be Open and Affirming and how to fully express extravagant welcome to all God’s children.

Open and Affirming (ONA) is the United Church of Christ’s (UCC) designation for congregations and other settings of the UCC which make a public covenant of welcome into their full life and ministry to persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

This year there will be some new workshops and some new leaders as well as some returning leaders.

For additional information contact: Lorin Cope, Convener, Gateway ONA at lcope@eden.edu

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Doug Barton – Feb 15

Erick Falconer – Feb 16

Allison Davis – Feb 20

Pat Doyle-Grace – Feb 20

Martin Mills – Feb 21

Sam Craig – Feb 26

Elilsabeth Oliphant – Feb 27

Derby Mazur – Feb 28

Charlie Brader – Feb 5

Shirley Durfee – Feb 5

Mary Edwards – Feb 6

K Wentzien – Feb 6

Elyse Von Weise – Feb 7

Sam Oliphant – Feb 8

Kathy Hill – Feb 11

James Romeis – Feb 14

Seek Christ in each. Serve God in all.

ModeratorLinda Kopettilkopetti@icloud.com

PastorRev. David A. DenoonDDenoon@FirstChurchWG.org

Office AdministratorDebbie TolstoiAdmin@FirstChurchWG.org

Director of MusicDr. Raymond LandisRay.Landis@FirstChurchWG.org

Assistant Director of Music for ChildrenTim Clearytimcleary79@gmail.com

Director of Christian EducationTracey HarrisTracey.Harris@FirstChurchWG.org

Coordinator of Youth MinistriesAmy Brooksamy.brooks@FirstChurchWG.org

Facilities ManagerChip Isringhauscti1234@FirstChurchWG.org

CustodianDarrell Lakies

Assistant CustodianGus McLean

Director, Center for Counseling & HealingRev. Linda E. Smith, BCRN, LCSW, HTCP/Ilesrhs@sbcglobal.net

Director, Min. of Imagination, Creativity, ArtsRev. Cliff Aeriecliff.aerie@gmail.com

February Meal-A-Month Canned Tuna (packed in water) • Tuna Helper

Canned Carrots (low or no salt)

Canned Fruit in Own Juices

Powdered Milk • Shelf Stable Milk • Soy Milk

Diapers • Diaper Wipes • Formula With Iron

Missing Someone?Have you been missing someone for a while from worship and other church events? Please, let Pastor Dave Denoon

or Parish Life Chair, Faye Dyer know. Either will be happy to follow up for you.

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