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Do You See the Owl?

If you visit the Brooks-Hummel trail, you may see trees that have been marked with fabric ties. Some community members have contacted the church about these trees, worrying that they were marked for cutting. In fact, the opposite is true. First School is constructing a nature play space for the children, and that has involved… Read more »

Psalm 96

Psalm 96 1 O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. 2 Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. 3 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all peoples. 4For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be revered… Read more »

Luke 2:1-14

Luke 2:1-14 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 All went to their own towns to be registered. 4 Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to… Read more »

The Meanings of the Chrismons

Over the course of 2023, a group of women from FUPC met each week to create a new set of Chrismons for the FUPC Chrismon tree. The group included Leslie Johnson, Quetta Wardlow, Janet Clausen, Teresa Weeks, Ginger DeSoto, and Barbara Verdery. Here are the meanings of the Chrismons: The Cross: Symbolizes the belief that… Read more »

1 John1:1-4

1 John1:1-4 1 We declare to you what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 this life was revealed, and we have seen it and testify to it, and declare to… Read more »

Isaiah 9:2-7

Isaiah 9:2-7 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness-on them light has shined.  3You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder.  4For the yoke… Read more »

Matthew 1:18-25

Matthew 1:18-25 18 Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned… Read more »

James 5:7-10

James 5:7-10 7 Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. 8 You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. 9 Beloved, do not grumble… Read more »

Christmas Eve Services

Christmas Eve services will take place at 11:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary at 695 E. Calvin. Both are family-friendly. At 5:00, the Clavin Street Band will lead a gathering with music and refreshments.

Luke 1:46-55

Luke 1:46-55 46 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord,47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,48for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed;49for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.50His mercy is for… Read more »

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