Join us for worship this week - in person and on our livestream!
This Memorial Sunday is our annual sharing service. Each year we are strengthened and encouraged by hearing from one another as we look back and remember how God has been at work in our lives (personally and collectively as a church community) throughout this past program year. In light of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas this past Tuesday that left 19 children and 2 teachers dead, just days after ten people were killed in a racially motivated shooting at a local grocery store in Buffalo, New York, one day before a shooting in a Taiwanese American church in Irvine, CA, our ministry team felt it important to create space in our worship for lament before we can reflect on our own lives. For those who may be unfamiliar with the biblical practice of lament, let me reuse a quote from our sermon series two years ago entitled, Cry Out: “Laments are prayers of petition arising out of need. But lament is not simply the presentation of a list of complaints, nor merely the expression of sadness over difficult circumstances. Lament in the Bible is a liturgical response to the reality of suffering and engages God in the context of pain and trouble." (Prophetic Lament, Dr. Soong Chan Rah) Please join us. Pastor Anne
Be sure to stay for Fellowship Time following worship. We have coffee and treats just for you!
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| Your generosity makes our ongoing ministry here on the East Side, and around the world, possible. We're thankful for your generosity and continued support. You can give online, in worship each Sunday, or by mailing your gift to the church office. |
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This year's Team World Vision 6K was a great success! Over 80 walkers and runners, 20 volunteers, good community . . . all for a great cause. As of Tuesday, May 24 we raised $4,620 which provides clean water for LIFE in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for over 92 people. Thank you so much for your continued support of this vital ministry! Make sure you check out the highlight video below with photos from D.D. Peterson -- thank you D.D!
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BETTY EDDY MEMORIAL SERVICE
Saturday, June 4 at 4:00pm
We will be celebrating Betty Eddy's life and witness to the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 4 at 4:00pm with a reception following.
RON ERICKSON 90TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
Saturday, June 11 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm (open house)
The whole community is invited to come out and celebrate Ron Erickson's 90th birthday. The family will be serving a light lunch, come when you're able. No gifts, please. |
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GRADUATION SUNDAY
Sunday, June 12 at 9:30am
On Graduation Sunday we'll be celebrating our high school, university, or other educational programs. If you or someone in your family is graduating this year, please contact the church office at office@first-covenant.org by June 1.
Graduate Bibles are back! Bibles are available in Upper Fellowship Hall to highlight and sign a life verse for our high school grads.
This year we're introducing Adopt-A-Grad. Adopt-a-Grad is a really simple idea…high school graduates from FCC are matched with a person or family from our church who will pray for and encourage them during their first post-high school year. So, if you are a graduate and would like to be prayed for and supported in the next year by an FCC individual or family, click on the "adoptee" links below and return your form to Aaron Nosich. If you or your family is interested in supporting a graduate through prayer and encouragement, check out the "adopter" information below and return the form to Aaron Nosich. Hard copies are available on the table in Upper Fellowship Hall.
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EAST SIDE YOUTH NIGHTS
Sunday, June 12 and July 10 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Beloved UMC
Thursday, June 23 and July 21 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at First Covenant
Beloved UMC (1965 Sherwood Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55119)
Learn and grow with other East Side youth! This summer 6th - 12th graders are gathering for youth nights with our friends at Beloved UMC. As we value unity and diversity, we celebrate our distinct differences as groups coming together for fun in community. Sign up at the link below. |
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YOUTH GATHERING AT BATTLE CREEK DOG PARK
Thursday, June 16 from 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Battle Creek Dog Park (2350 Upper Afton Road, Maplewood, MN 55119)
Youth and families bring your pups for some play and community time! No doggo, no problemo -- come and join us for a fun afternoon of laughter and relationship building together. We will meet in the first enclosed area from the Upper Afton Road entrance. Let us know you're coming below. |
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SERVE WITH FRUIT OF THE VINE FOOD SHELF
Fridays from 10:15am to 1:30pm -- NOT MEETING FRIDAY, MAY 27 AND SATURDAY, MAY 28 DUE TO THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND
First Covenant Church of Saint Paul
Our Creation Care Team coordinates volunteers to serve at our partner's food shelf to break down boxes and haul waste into our new three-stream recycling and compost containers. This is a key way to care for the environment and come alongside our partners in the process. Questions? Contact Susan Carlson |
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FCC COMMUNITY COVID UPDATE
Based on recent CDC recommendations and the significant decrease in COVID patients hospitalized in the Twin Cities, we are adjusting our masks requirements. While in the building you may choose to mask at any time, informed by personal level of risk.
We have received several reports of folks within the First Covenant community testing positive for COVID-19 in the last week. We are strongly encouraging everyone who joins us for worship this weekend to wear a face mask while in the building. If you or a family member are ill, please join us for worship on our livestream. Let's help keep one another safe and healthy during this time.
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The First Covenant Church office is open Tuesday - Thursday from 9:00am - 3:00pm. If you have questions, please email the office (office@first-covenant.org) or call (651)774-0344.
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