The Vine is the newsletter of First Mennonite Church. Submissions should be emailed to the current editor, Cindi Schieber.
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2 events,SEPTEMBER WORSHIP THEME: Season of Creation September 7 - Sky (3rd Grade Bibles will also be given out) September 14 - Humanity (Also our "Work of the Church" Sunday) September 21 - Planet Earth September 28 - Mountain Join us for worship at 9:15 am in-person or online. We welcome, without exclusion all who seek […] |
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First Mennonite is hosting a watch party on September 30, starting at 5:30 pm. Watch Keynote speaker Robin Wall Kimmerer with others at our church. When you register for the AES summit, you will be given an opportunity to select the option for joining an in-person watch party. Click here to learn more and to […] |
1 event,Early risers - join us online for a time of study and discussion. Email Pastor Michael for the Zoom link. |
1 event,Join us for a time of study, sharing and prayer. Pastor Deb will facilitate a study of the book "Expecting Emmanuel: Eight Women Who Prepared the Way." All are welcome to attend. |
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2 events,OCTOBER 5 - WE WILL CELEBRATE COMMUNION AS PART OF WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY Join us for worship at 9:15 am in-person or online. We welcome, without exclusion all who seek God’s love and grace! Our Fall children’s offering is to help MCC's relief work. Sunday school classes for all ages begin at 11:15 am.
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Noon potluck; please bring a nut-free dish to share. Following the potluck we will have a congregational gathering at 1 pm for a critical component of Pastor Michael's 5-year formal evaluation and our ongoing congregational self-reflection. We'll meet in focus groups of 6-10 people each, using the process and materials from MC USA's "Appreciative Inquiry." |
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1 event,This group provides a space for anti-racism education, advocacy, and mutual accountability in our church and community. The group meeting is hybrid, with in person members meeting in the FMC library. |
2 events,Early risers - join us online for a time of study and discussion. Email Pastor Michael for the Zoom link. |
2 events,Join us for a time of study, sharing and prayer. Pastor Deb will facilitate a study of the book "Expecting Emmanuel: Eight Women Who Prepared the Way." All are welcome to attend. Join in prayer, song, lament and listening for God in the Palestine-Israel conflict. |
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1 event,Join us for worship at 9:15 am in-person or online. We welcome, without exclusion all who seek God’s love and grace! Our Fall children’s offering is to help MCC's relief work. Sunday school classes for all ages begin at 11:15 am. |
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Join us for a time of prayer and scripture reading, followed by a livestream from Oak Flat by Apache Stronghold from 3 to 4. |
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1 event,Early risers - join us online for a time of study and discussion. Email Pastor Michael for the Zoom link. |
2 events,Join us for a time of study, sharing and prayer. Pastor Deb will facilitate a study of the book "Expecting Emmanuel: Eight Women Who Prepared the Way." All are welcome to attend. Join in prayer, song, lament and listening for God in the Palestine-Israel conflict. |
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2 events,Join us for worship at 9:15 am in-person or online. We welcome, without exclusion all who seek God’s love and grace! Our Fall children’s offering is to help MCC's relief work. Sunday school classes for all ages begin at 11:15 am.
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This FMC committee is responsible for the general supervision of the church's physical property and financial affairs. |
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1 event,Attendees meet for fellowship and a taco dinner. People sign up to help bring main items. Those not helping bring a main meal item are invited, though not required, to bring a topping to share. |
1 event,Early risers - join us online for a time of study and discussion. Email Pastor Michael for the Zoom link. |
2 events,Join us for a time of study, sharing and prayer. Pastor Deb will facilitate a study of the book "Expecting Emmanuel: Eight Women Who Prepared the Way." All are welcome to attend. Join in prayer, song, lament and listening for God in the Palestine-Israel conflict. |
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3 events,The Vine is the newsletter of First Mennonite Church. Submissions should be emailed to the current editor, Cindi Schieber. OCTOBER 26 - We welcome guest preacher, Lawrence Matthews, from Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS). Join us for worship at 9:15 am in-person or online. We welcome, without exclusion all who seek God’s love and grace! Our Fall children’s offering is to help MCC's relief work. Sunday school classes for all ages begin at 11:15 am.
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FMC attendees will meet in small groups for about 30 minutes after Sunday school to discern possible people to recommend to fill Council, Committee Rep and Elder roles in 2026. |
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1 event,Early risers - join us online for a time of study and discussion. Email Pastor Michael for the Zoom link. |
2 events,Join us for a time of study, sharing and prayer. Pastor Deb will facilitate a study of the book "Expecting Emmanuel: Eight Women Who Prepared the Way." All are welcome to attend. Join in prayer, song, lament and listening for God in the Palestine-Israel conflict. |
1 event,FMC is part of a Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery Coalition of congregations that supports church communities in education, solidarity and reparative action alongside Indigenous Peoples. The Coalition meets via Zoom each month for worship which focuses on the theme of healing and economic justice. A link is needed to attend. |
1 event,Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 am on Sunday. Set your clocks back one hour on Saturday evening. |