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First Congregational

United Church of Christ

... exploring the frontiers of faith in Jesus

Church Picnic

picnicJoin us Sunday, June 1st, for our annual church picnic. Services will be held at the Wood Duck Shelter in Black Hawk Park (north of Cedar Falls). We will have signs to follow (courtesy of Rocky Petersen) once you get to the park.

The worship service will be held at 11:00 am with a catered lunch (fried chicken, fruit salad, green beans and rolls) to follow.

If you wish to join us for lunch, the price is still only $5.50. Tickets may be purchased in the library this Sunday.

Games and other activities should help make June 1st a memorable day — so plan to stay as long as you’re able.

Special opportunity for bikers and nature enthusiasts: We will meet at Pfeiffer Park (near the pedestrian bridge) at 9:45 am, June 1st, to bike to Black Hawk Park, for the service and picnic ... distance is approximately six miles. All ages and abilities are encouraged to join the ride. No one will be left behind.

We are planning a longer ride in the afternoon for those who would like to participate!

May 18th
A Special Sunday

The service will be conducted by our youth. (They are having a lock-in on Saturday Night, May 17th, to plan the Sunday service.) On this Sunday we will be honoring our high school graduates during the worship service.

Our graduating seniors are:
Liz Becker, Tyler Greene, Cole Highnam

Pilgrim Heights logo

Click on the logo above to access information about the summer camping program at Pilgrim Heights Retreat Center. The summer camping schedule runs from May 24 - September 1 and includes camps for children and families, youth and adults. Registration forms are available from Greg Holt or here.

Click on the link beloew to see a schedule for the 2008 summer camping program at Pilgrim Heights:
Summer Camps 2008

Calling all those who can sew!

Our youth room renovation is underway and soon we hope to have a "pillow area" for relaxation and meditation. We are in need of 10 oversized pillows and request the assistance of any sew-ers up to the task of putting some (or all) of these together for us. We can provide any materials needed. Call Greg at 234-8927. Thanks!

This week's highlights

Sunday, May 11
9:15 am - Sunday School
10:30 am - Worship
6:00 pm - Youth Fellowship

Monday, May 12
NO Quiltmakers

Tuesday, May 13
7:00 pm - Board of Trustees

Wednesday, May 14
9:00 am - Bunger Middle School PIE Board
5:00 pm - Basic music concepts class

Friday, May 16
4:00 pm - New Orleans mission team departs

Sunday School Schedule

The school year is almost over and the format for Sunday School will be changing. Beginning June 15th, youngsters up to 6th grade will go to church with their families and remain until the Children’s Lesson. After the Lesson, youngsters are invited to attend Sunday School — which will then end at the same time as the church services do.

Youth
This week both the Little Shepherds and the Band of Angels will work on their animal creation presentation that will be unveiled to the public on Sunday, May 18th.

Young Adults
... will meet in the Friendship Room.

Adult Forum
This Sunday, Gerri Perreault (from UNI Leader-ship Studies, etc.) will speak about Golden Rules Across Religions and Cultures.

Iowa Conference Annual Meeting

Iowa Conference
46th Annual Meeting
Grinnell, Iowa
June 13-14
A New Day Is Dawning

Would you be interested in going? There will be many informative workshops to explore, including Creating Sacred Space — find out what is new at Pilgrim Heights.

Please call the church office if you are interested in attending. The church will pay for your two days at Grinnell.