Author & scholar Dr. Jill Carroll has been tapped to give the inaugural Sylvia Richards Memorial Lecture, presented by First Congregational Church of Houston. Dr. Carroll will speak on the topic of "The Faults in Our Stars (and Stripes): What 2020 Can Teach Us About Who We Are & Who We Might Become as a Nation." Join the discussion on October 16, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the FCC Meeting House, or connect virtually. Tickets for both options are on sale now via Eventbrite (links below). … [Read more...] about Dr. Jill Carroll: Inaugural Sylvia Richards Memorial Lecture
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Campus Beautification Committee
The Campus Beautification Committee (CBC) was constituted because David Knickel left a bequest to FCC and one of his particular interests was the landscape of FCC and particularly the development of a Master Plan by a Landscape Architect. He and Ed loved beautiful things, especially trees and gardens, and he wanted his bequest to make a lasting impact on FCC. On the FCC campus, there are a few elements that are reaching the end of their expected useful life: the deck, the covered walkways, the … [Read more...] about Campus Beautification Committee
Campus Beautification Committee
FCC has engaged White Oak Studio, a local Landscape Architect, to develop a Master Plan for the FCC campus to guide the maintenance and improvements of the outdoor spaces for the next decade. We are pleased to report that we have received a second round of ideas from the White Oak team and are pleased with what has been developed. We are looking forward to sharing them with you to obtain your feedback after Worship on September 19th when most of us will be back from our vacations. Between now … [Read more...] about Campus Beautification Committee
ONLINE GENERAL SYNOD 2021 OF THE UCC
"Rooted in Love" • July 11 -18 General Synod 33 will take place online. This virtual event will be an exciting opportunity for thousands to witness the United Church of Christ’s mission in action. You will be greeted with vibrant Spirit-led worship, music- and art-filled experiences, and impactful workshops. Keynote speakers, Valarie Kaur and Rev. Adam Russell Taylor, will provide inspiration and guidance to motivate change throughout our communities and the world. Visitor access to the … [Read more...] about ONLINE GENERAL SYNOD 2021 OF THE UCC
Blood Drive • Sunday, July 18
We will be holding a blood drive on Sunday, July 18 from 9 AM to 1 PM in the Assembly Room. With a 14% increase in blood usage, the need for blood is urgent and all blood types are needed. If you would like to donate, please sign up at www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/322597. … [Read more...] about Blood Drive • Sunday, July 18
What does it mean to be a "giver?"At this month's Men's Luncheon (Friday, July 2, at noon, at church), we willshare thoughts about what giving to others means;talk a bit about what gifts we’ve chosen to give and how we’ve chosen to give;talk candidly about what prevented us from giving in the past & present;what we’ve gotten in return; andnow that we know ourselves better, what new gifts can we give?“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” -- Pablo … [Read more...] about
Celebrate Pride with Us
"When all Americans are treated as equal, no matter who they are or whom they love, we are all more free." --Barack Obama … [Read more...] about Celebrate Pride with Us
This Sunday – Dancing on the Clouds
Dancing on the CloudsWe celebrate the Queer Community and Pride SundayWe will be weaving the narratives of the Queer Community into two stories that delve into the question “What is sacred space to the Queer Community?”The texts we are looking at will be Psalm 30 and how weeping and mourning are replaced by dancing and joy.Sermon by Rameen Zahed. … [Read more...] about This Sunday – Dancing on the Clouds