Events at FCC

January 18th @ 10 am. In Sanctuary. Live Streamed.
💬 The Pastors will offer a dialogue sermon.
⏳ The Rev. Jane Anderson, WI Conference Associate Conf. Minister, will lead the congregation through a Ritual of Release of Covenant with our ministers.
♫ The FCC Choir will sing "O God Beyond all Praising" & "Shalom"
🥳 Celebration Open House: Come greet Pastors Jim and Julia, enjoy refreshments, share memories and more. This family-friendly community gathering is open to all from 11 am to 2 pm.

Wednesday, January 21st

Catered Dinner: 5:45-6:30 pm in Lucas Hall
Meal reservations are required. Suggested donation of $10 for adults and $8 for children/youth. Sign up for meals here.

• Jan. 21st - Ella’s Dela Soups and Sandwiches & Wraps

Program for All Ages: 6:30-7:30 pm

• Jan. 21st - Children will enjoy a game board night with GameBoard staff.

• For Middle and High School Youth  “Finding God in Movies and Pop Culture"

• Adult Programming - "Awakening the Divine" - 3-week film series. It is an invitation to explore profound spiritual insights and rediscover the divine presence with and around us. Jan. 21st - Adults will explore profound spiritual insights and rediscover the divine presence with and around us through videos with Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis and Diana Butler Bass.

Saturday, January 17th
Lucas Hall from 9 am-12 pm
Sponsored by the Sheboygan Co. Interfaith Organization, the winter market vendors offer locally grown produce, meats, crafts, bakery and more.

Although this is coming Sunday (January 18th) will be our last Sunday in worship, we look forward to being in and out of the church office through the month of January. We are tying up loose ends and wrapping up our ministry with you all. Following retirement, we plan to travel this Spring (Mexico, Colorado, Boston and Spain). Next summer, we plan to start a new adventure by selling our house and moving to the Twin Cities. Our children, Jon and Jessie, are both there and we look forward to engaging in creative outlets and service opportunities to help heal our world.

Write a note of appreciation and place it in the basket on the Education Table (blank note cards available next to basket).

Thank you to the Celebration Committee members who organized the Farewell Dinner at Nourish last Saturday for the retirement of Pastors Jim and Julia. We were so moved by the many volunteers who brought everything together, the heartfelt speakers, the staff at Nourish, and everyone who attended. That memorable evening commenced the farewell celebrations that will continue this coming Sunday, January 18th with the Farewell Service followed by the Open House.
📷 Photo Credits: Cris Formolo, Roxanne Akstulewicz and Nancy Engberg

Sunday, January 25th
During 10 am worship, we will hold our annual meeting combining scripture & reflection, music, prayer, and highlights of our 2025 program year as well share pastoral search plans for 2026. We will vote on a slate of candidates for elected office. The 2026 FCC budget was already approved by Church Council in early December. All members are urged to attend. Guests are welcome also. For those who cannot attend the meeting in person, live-streaming will be available via our YouTube Channel. Proposed Nominations will be emailed to FCC members by Sunday, January 18th. Hard copies will be on the table in the narthex by January 18th.

Thank for your support of our ministry and outreach; your pledges ("estimates of giving") help us to draw up a budget for 2026. To date, we have received $385,498 pledged from 149 households, 12 are new.

Held every Thursday morning from 8-9:30 am in the FCC Conference Room. Participants share a piece of writing one week and an artistic project the next. The group process seeks to unwrap the creative gifts of the participants and engage in mutual support. Feel free to reach out to Patty Ryan with questions - patty.ryan@gmail.com

2026-2027 School Year
Programs include 2-year-old Little Fireflies, 3-year-old Preschool, 4K, and Aftercare until 3 pm. Click here to register or contact Carrie Haskins at director@fireflypreschool.org with questions.

Group is reading Brené Brown's "Strong Ground."  They gather on Wednesdays at 6:45 am in the Lounge and via Zoom. Contact Pastor Jim (this month) for more info.

The Thursday Study Group is continuing to read Sarah Bessey's "Field Notes in the Wilderness." It is a nurturing and hopeful collection of practices to help an emerging generation of Christians reconnect to their faith, find inner healing, and build spiritual community.” Held from 9:30-10:30 am in the church lounge. Contact Pastor Julia if you would like to be included in the weekly email. Open to all.

Friday, January 23rd
Held from 4 - 5:30 pm in the FCC lounge. Gather for some light appetizers and beverages. This group is for ALL who have experienced the loss of a spouse. Come provide wisdom and support for each other. Ann Grittinger and Deb Bilzing, leaders.