First Congregational Church of Sonoma, United Church of Christ

"That They May All Be One"

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United Church of Christ, Northern California Nevada Conference

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Open & Affirming Statement

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The Center for Progressive Christianity

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The First Congregational Church of Sonoma

Welcome to the First Congregational Church of Sonoma

WHO WE ARE

Our community of faith knows some measure of God’s grace, compassion, mercy, justice and peace. It is our desire to share that love with you regardless of your age, race, gender, marital status, physical condition, sexual orientation, ethnic or economic background.
We are an Open and Affirming Church.

No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you're welcome here.

Empowered by the spirit of God, we seek peace and justice for all human and other living species on Earth, following the teachings of Jesus Christ.

If you are new to the community or planning to move to Sonoma, please give us a call and we shall be very pleased to provide information and assist where we can. You may also want to visit the Sonoma Visitors' Bureau.

EVENTS and IN THE NEWS

Save the Date:

• 4/18 - 8/15/2012 - Rev. Nancy on sabbatical. Sabbatical minister will be Rev. Carol Barriger.

• May 22 - Tuesday Journey Series with Joan Chittister: "Aging: A Time of Joy and Renewal?" In her book, "The Gift of Years," Joan helps us celebrate the second half of life. Questions - contact Janet Volkman.

• FCC Forum: "Three Voices Speak Out on the Death Penalty"
Tuesday, May 22, 7:00 p.m., Community Room

• LGBT Pride Parade: Sunday, June 24, San Francisco
All interested marchers are invited to join the FCC contingent marching to support LGBT rights. Contact Veda Lewis.

• 10/9/2012 Jeanne Woodford to speak about repealing the Death Penalty. (Link from her talk on 4/5/11)

• Camp Caz 2012: Friday, 9/28 - 30. Mark your calendar. Contact Kathy for more information.

• Call 211 for Non-Emergency Help

• We Care Cards

• Alternative Christmas Gift Cards

• UCC Support for Drought and Famine Relief in East Africa• Super successful 2011 CROP Hunger Walk!

• Are you interested in joining the handbell choir? Contact Janice.
Listen.

ONGOING MEETINGS:
• Forum - year-long series on Death Penalty and Prison Reform
• The Seekers, Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Community Room
• Spiritual Journeys, Thursdays 10 a.m. Community Room
• Meditation Group: Fridays 8 a.m. Community Room

• CELEBRATE DIVERSITY

A handful of our members represented this church and marched with various religious affiliations in the S.F. Pride Parade last year.

• Rev. Dorothy Streutker to delivered the sermon "Do You Hear What I Hear". Links from her talk on 3/15/11

• 'Walk for Health Care Reform' - photos

• Camp Caz Photos

• Faith in Action! Photos

• CROPWalk Photos 2012 - A Successful Day

• See story and photos from the 'Caring for the Earth - Linking Faith, Hope, Love, Justice and Action in Our Churches' conference.

• First Century Meal - Come to the Feast Photos

Faith in Action Paint Party
for Boys and Girls Club

Faith in Action
Some of the card-creators who made
cards for Death Row inmates in San Quentin
and folks in Rest Homes

Bell ringers for F.I.S.H.
(Click Image) (Listen)

Click to see movie (6.2MB) of Kathy Aanestad and Sandra Metzger ringing handbells at the Sonoma Methodist Church.
Interested in joining the handbell choir, we'd love for you to contact us.

FCC-CSS Brown Baggers
First Congregational Church
and
Congregation Shir Shalom Brown Baggers

Rev. Nancy Taylor

Sunday Worship Services

• Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.
• Sunday School and Childcare Provided
• Wheelchair Accessible

FCC Memorial Garden Arbor

church bikers
FCC Bikers: Tom, Bill, Nancy, Lori, Dolf

CROP Walk group (click image to enlarge photo)

Karen Boon brings joy to folks at the convalescent hospital. She is yet another great example of church members providing loving service to the community.

Join us on Facebook

• FCC E-Mail & Letter Writing Campaign in Support of Public Polices for Environmental Sustainability& Climate Protection. The UN Copenhagen Climate Change Summit is now underway, perhaps the "most important meeting of our lives," and the "last best chance for a deal to protect the world from calamitous global warming." Please TAKE ACTION now by coming to our Earth Care Fair Trade Sales table to sign a letter urging U.S. Senators to pass the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. Or, go to www.interfaithpowerandlight.org, click on Take Action, then sign and send the e-mail letter.

• Sharing the Bounty Breakfast photos

• Thrift Shop Hours

Overnight Camping

Children Visit London House

LGBTQ Youth: YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!
Check out OurSpiritNow.org
"We believe that the true basis of religion is love and that all people deserve to be loved, especially youth who struggle fitting the traditional straight model of sexuality. Watch our movies, explore and, above all, know that you’re loved." You are not alone!!

Click to see larger image

Links to Taize Music

May the love of God surround you always. Peace be with you.

252 West Spain Street, Sonoma, CA 95476 • 707.996.1328
E-mail: contact@sonomacongregational.org Website: http://www.sonomacongregational.org

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	Welcome to the First Congregational Church of Sonoma WHO WE ARE Our community of faith knows some measure of God’s grace, compassion, mercy, justice and peace. It is our desire to share that love with you regardless of your age, race, gender, marital status, physical condition, sexual orientation, ethnic or economic background. We are an Open and Affirming Church. No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you're welcome here. Empowered by the spirit of God, we seek peace and justice for all human and other living species on Earth, following the teachings of Jesus Christ. If you are new to the community or planning to move to Sonoma, please give us a call and we shall be very pleased to provide information and assist where we can. You may also want to visit the Sonoma Visitors' Bureau. EVENTS and IN THE NEWS Save the Date: • 4/18 - 8/15/2012 - Rev. Nancy on sabbatical. Sabbatical minister will be Rev. Carol Barriger. • May 22 - Tuesday Journey Series with Joan Chittister: "Aging: A Time of Joy and Renewal?" In her book, "The Gift of Years," Joan helps us celebrate the second half of life. Questions - contact Janet Volkman. • FCC Forum: "Three Voices Speak Out on the Death Penalty" Tuesday, May 22, 7:00 p.m., Community Room • LGBT Pride Parade: Sunday, June 24, San Francisco All interested marchers are invited to join the FCC contingent marching to support LGBT rights. Contact Veda Lewis. • 10/9/2012 Jeanne Woodford to speak about repealing the Death Penalty. (Link from her talk on 4/5/11) • Camp Caz 2012: Friday, 9/28 - 30. Mark your calendar. Contact Kathy for more information. • Call 211 for Non-Emergency Help • We Care Cards • Alternative Christmas Gift Cards • UCC Support for Drought and Famine Relief in East Africa• Super successful 2011 CROP Hunger Walk! • Are you interested in joining the handbell choir? Contact Janice. Listen. ONGOING MEETINGS: • Forum - year-long series on Death Penalty and Prison Reform • The Seekers, Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Community Room • Spiritual Journeys, Thursdays 10 a.m. Community Room • Meditation Group: Fridays 8 a.m. Community Room • CELEBRATE DIVERSITY A handful of our members represented this church and marched with various religious affiliations in the S.F. Pride Parade last year. • Rev. Dorothy Streutker to delivered the sermon "Do You Hear What I Hear". Links from her talk on 3/15/11 • 'Walk for Health Care Reform' - photos • Camp Caz Photos • Faith in Action! Photos • CROPWalk Photos 2012 - A Successful Day • See story and photos from the 'Caring for the Earth - Linking Faith, Hope, Love, Justice and Action in Our Churches' conference. • First Century Meal - Come to the Feast Photos Faith in Action Paint Party for Boys and Girls Club Some of the card-creators who made cards for Death Row inmates in San Quentin and folks in Rest Homes Bell ringers for F.I.S.H. (Click Image) (Listen) Click to see movie (6.2MB) of Kathy Aanestad and Sandra Metzger ringing handbells at the Sonoma Methodist Church. Interested in joining the handbell choir, we'd love for you to contact us. First Congregational Church and Congregation Shir Shalom Brown Baggers	Rev. Nancy Taylor Sunday Worship Services • Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. • Sunday School and Childcare Provided • Wheelchair Accessible FCC Memorial Garden Arbor FCC Bikers: Tom, Bill, Nancy, Lori, Dolf CROP Walk group (click image to enlarge photo) Karen Boon brings joy to folks at the convalescent hospital. She is yet another great example of church members providing loving service to the community. Join us on Facebook • FCC E-Mail & Letter Writing Campaign in Support of Public Polices for Environmental Sustainability& Climate Protection. The UN Copenhagen Climate Change Summit is now underway, perhaps the "most important meeting of our lives," and the "last best chance for a deal to protect the world from calamitous global warming." Please TAKE ACTION now by coming to our Earth Care Fair Trade Sales table to sign a letter urging U.S. Senators to pass the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. Or, go to www.interfaithpowerandlight.org, click on Take Action, then sign and send the e-mail letter. • Sharing the Bounty Breakfast photos • Thrift Shop Hours Overnight Camping Children Visit London House LGBTQ Youth: YOU ARE NOT ALONE!! Check out OurSpiritNow.org "We believe that the true basis of religion is love and that all people deserve to be loved, especially youth who struggle fitting the traditional straight model of sexuality. Watch our movies, explore and, above all, know that you’re loved." You are not alone!! Click to see larger image
	Links to Taize Music	May the love of God surround you always. Peace be with you.



	252 West Spain Street, Sonoma, CA 95476 • 707.996.1328 E-mail: contact@sonomacongregational.org Website: http://www.sonomacongregational.org