Devotional Resources
Welcome to our Devotional Resources page. We hope that you will find the suggested readings below to be both supportive and inspirational.
The Stillspeaking Daily Devotional provides short essays by pastors of the United Church of Christ, with a Bible passage and prayer.
Anthony Robinson is an ordained UCC minister, with 30 years of pulpit ministry. He now works as a speaker, teacher, consultant, coach, and author. His web page includes a Weekly Meditation as well as commentary in “What’s Tony Thinking?”
Richard Rohr’s Daily Meditations offer brief reflections on contemplative spirituality. Fr. Richard draws from his Franciscan heritage, Christian scriptures and mystics, and teachers from every wisdom tradition who point to our inherent union with and longing for God.
The Upper Room Daily Devotional mission is “to provide a model of practical Christianity, accessible in varied formats, to help people feel invited and welcomed into God’s presence.”
Daughters of Abraham is an interfaith book group of Christian, Jewish and Muslim women who have been meeting monthly since 2002 to explore their religious faiths through books. “The mission of the Daughters of Abraham is to overcome stereotypes and to foster mutual respect and understanding among Muslim, Jewish and Christian women”. Their website includes a list of recommended books on Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
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Children
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ONA Team thanks everyone for responding to the Survey!
We had an overwhelming response to the ONA Survey to gauge where we are in the ONA process. The ONA Team will be meeting over the next few weeks to analyze the results and report to the First Church Congregation.
Relax and Reflect in the Memory Garden
A vision only a year ago, our First Church's Memory Garden is blooming! Please stop by to relax and reflect on loved ones who have passed before us. It is located outside the Chapel entrance.
Many thanks for everyone's contributions and to the volunteers who had the vision to make this happen.
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