As you may know, after months of careful consideration of a myriad of factors, and in close consultation with local public health officials, we’ve decided to give in-person, indoor worship at First Church a try.

The state of the church is strong and growing in strength, even during this very difficult year when we have had to learn to do things in a different way. We are looking to the future in trust and faith and great hope — all based on what God is doing in the present.

We have been carefully planning a safer return to in-person worship for months now, and we are so excited to invite you back to in-person, indoor worship this Sunday, October 18 at the 9:30 Gathering and 11:00 am Sanctuary services.

Volunteer teams are invaluable in times of disaster, absorbing some of the expenses and personnel needed to face the tasks.

Upon looking at the weekly trends we’ve been advised to watch most closely and the advice of public health officials, we have delayed that start date another week — to a new hopeful date of October 18. With an ongoing caveat.

The mission of MJM is to provide light and hope to families who have experienced neglect and domestic violence by providing free legal representation and ongoing support to ensure that the children with a caring and protective caregiver.