Category: Congregational Life
Luncheon Hiatus
First Sundays
Our hard-working Fun Food and Fellowship folks are taking a much needed rest this summer—taking trips and kicking back. So our First Sunday luncheons will be going on a hiatus for a few months. In September, they will return with plenty of creative and yummy entrees and desserts. We wish them a lovely, restful summer.Read more
Busy Summer Schedule Begins
Building Bustling with Activities
June 19th kicked off our summer calendar with 20 students from the Georgia O’Keefe Art & Leadership program meeting in Pope Hall A for the 6 weeks. Mid-July through mid-August the Chamber Music Festival will be rehearsing most days in Pope Hall C. All our activities continue but some in a few different locations.Read more
The Spirit of Juneteenth Fathers
Worship, Jun 16, 10am
VIDEO. Rev. Jeff Morgan delivers our Sunday message, “The Spirit of Juneteenth Fathers Then and Now” at our service celebrating Juneteenth in Federal Park. His wife Toni Morgan leads the singing in an African American style worship service, with Malachi Roberts playing the drums. The service is followed by a picnic with Deollo Johnson leading us in line dancing. Read more
Juneteenth Picnic in the Park
Sunday, Jun 16, 10am-1pm
An African American Church style service followed by a line dance party and refreshments is a perfect way to celebrate freedom and acknowledges the history of Black Americans. Specifically, it notes June 19th, 1865, the day that news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, nearly three years after the proclamation was issued.Read more
Ice Cream Sundae Social
Celebration, Jun 9, 9:30am
This Sunday celebrate the coming of warm weather with an ice cream social. Between the 8:30 and 11:00 services we will be serving ice cream on the triangle in front of our sanctuary. Everyone from both services is welcome to come and enjoy the cool, sweet treat and the warmth of sunshine and fellowship.Read more
Morning Song on the Rooftop
Rooftop Garden, 8:30, May 26
We resume our 8:30am Morning Song worship service on our rooftop garden this Sunday May 26th at 8:30am. We tried to do this earlier but the weather just would not cooperate. Come to the service and enjoy the trees and sky and birds singing as we worship together in this special space. The Morning Song service will remain on the rooftop through the summer months.Read more
First Sunday Luncheon
May 5, 11:30am, Pope Hall
For our May 5th First Sunday luncheon, our Fun, Food, & Fellowship group will be serving an Asian American menu—Broccoli/Beef, Asian Chicken Salad, Urimaki sushi (California rolls), and Hoison buns. Please bring your favorite Asian American dish or a dessert to share. Egg Rolls anyone? Dumplings? Hope to see you there!Read more
Spirituality of Hiking Series
Upcoming: Apr 24, 27
Do you find yourself drained by endless routine tasks? Are you looking for a way to unwind? Or maybe you’re just looking for a moment of peace, a quiet place where you can reconnect with yourself. A hike may be just what you need. We have begun our hiking series and have hikes scheduled for April 24 and 27.Read more
First Sunday Luncheon
Apr 7, 11:30am, Pope Hall
The luncheon this Sunday will be Potluck Sunday. Food Fun & Fellowship is serving King Ranch Chicken Casserole, again. We over estimated in March. So we have lots of leftovers. We will also serve a veggie chop salad. Please bring a side dish, salad, fruit, bread, or dessert to share.Read morePage 4 of 11