Sundays through Jan 27, 8:30am–Richard Rohr book discussion

For the month of January we have been looking at Richard Rohr’s book Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life in which he explores the different work (spiritually, emotionally) we are called to do for a meaningful life in early adulthood and later adulthood. As Rohr puts it: “The first task (first half of life) is to build a strong container or identity; the second is to find the contents that the container was meant to hold.” You’re welcome to come dig into Rohr’s ideas with us, whether you’ve read the book or not! Whether you’ve attended any other of these January meetings! Join us at 8:30am on Sunday in the Fireside Room.

Sunday Jan 27, 10am-Receive your Epiphany Star during Worship

Two years ago, we gave out paper stars, each with a unique word on it, that you could hang on your kitchen refrigerator, your bathroom mirror, or wherever you might see it regularly, to ponder what gifts that word might bring into your life in the coming year. We plan to do the same thing during the worship service on Sunday January 27. Please come pick up your word! And stay for a small meal and the annual meeting after worship.

Sunday Jan 27, 11am-ish Annual Congregational Meeting

The Annual Congregational Meeting of the First United Church of Arvada will be held Sunday, January 27, 2019, in the sanctuary immediately following worship. The purpose of the meeting is to adopt the 2019 Budget, and to elect the officers of the church and Board members, as well as any other matters that shall properly come before the congregation. The 2018 Annual Report will be presented at the meeting. It has been sent to all those with e-mail; a few hard copies will be available on Sunday January 27 for those who do not use email. You don’t have to be a member to attend. In fact, this is a good meeting to attend to get to know how the church works. There will be food available after worship.

Sunday Feb 17–Blessing Bags assembled…

For the next few weeks Mission & Service is collecting items that will be put together into Blessing Bags. These are bags you can carry in your car to hand out to people asking for help along your way. Items in the bags will include snacks, toiletries, socks and gloves. There is a sign-up sheet with specifics on the Fireside Room bulletin board and here’s a list of what’s needed . Please bring all items in by Sunday Feb 17, which is the day the bags will be assembled. 

Saturday April 6-Spaghetti Supper
The Spaghetti Supper, where the youth serve and the proceeds go toward the summer mission/service trip to Alamosa, is coming up on Saturday April 6. Serving begins at 5:30pm. (Youth will arrive at 4 for setup & prep.) More information coming soon!