An Open and Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ
Adult Spiritual Formation
Devoted to filling Christ’s followers with spiritual sustenance and deep friendships
SEASONAL BIBLE STUDIES
Current offering (March-April 2025):
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CLIMATE + FAITH: A Lenten Faith Formation Series
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Wednesdays, March 12 - April 16, 2025 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel
In the early Christian church, Lent was a time of preparation for Baptisms, which were celebrated on Easter Sunday. For us, Lent is a time to commit ourselves to spiritual practices that deepen our faith as we follow in Christ’s footsteps together.
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Bring your favorite Bible, your openness to questions of faith and different perspectives, along with a healthy dose of spiritual curiosity and join us for Climate + Faith, the 2025 Faith Formation Lenten series.
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Our Lenten series engages us in reflection on what it means to be faithful stewards of God’s creation as individuals, families, and as a community of faith. Using the devotional Climate + Faith and examining Scripture and tradition, science and faith, our study will invite us to explore this question: “How can we help meet the greatest challenge in human history” as agents of transformation as we respond to the complex issues of a changing climate and our desire for the well-being of the earth and the health of future generations?
You are invited to come to any or all of the sessions. Devotionals for this series will be available in the sanctuary on Sunday mornings, March 2nd and March 9th, or by contacting the church office at office@fccsm.org. For more information about the study, please contact Pastor Karen at karen@fccsm.org
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Each evening begins with a light meal – please see the sign-up genius if you are able to assist in providing items for a meal.​​
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MORNING MEDITATION
All are welcome to join our weekly meditation group on Tuesdays at 8am in the Youth Room. Whether you have practiced for years or never meditated before, give yourself this gift of a half hour to start your day in peace and God's love. Have a question or need more information? Contact the church office at (508) 845-7286.
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Looking for a few minutes of peace and quiet?
Come enjoy a cool drink, your lunch, or a book in the newly created Garden of Peace, located outside the church by the kitchen steps. The bench under the kitchen window is the perfect spot for a moment of relaxation and rejuvenation!​
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DAILY REFLECTIONS
At First Congregational we offer two opportunities for daily reflections on God's work in our lives. The first is through the small devotional "60 Days of Prayer". These small booklets can be found in the sanctuary and are ideal for personal prayers. Additionally, as part of the United Church of Christ the UCC Daily Devotionals provide relevant, spiritually moving reflections on contemporary life.
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THE MICAH PROJECT
The prophet Micah asks what is required of us; the response in chapter 6 verse 8 is to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. The Micah Project offers opportunities to study and reflect on areas of social / societal injustice and how our faith speaks to these contemporary issues. These conversations are free and open to all.