GRADUATION SUNDAY + OUTDOOR WORSHIP
Sunday, June 12 at 9:30am
This Sunday is our first outdoor worship service of the summer! Bring a chair or blanket and join us on the south lawn for a morning of worship and honoring our graduates. No chair? No problem. We'll have extra chairs available for anyone who needs one. Parents, please remember that there is no nursery or Children's Church during our outdoor worship services. In case of inclement weather we will gather for worship in the Sanctuary.
This week we are honoring our graduates (see the list of our graduates below) during worship and with a reception following. Many thanks to the Leadership Team for hosting this reception! We will also be learning about this summer's Discovery Camp for children, and our 3rd graders and 6th & 7th graders will be receiving Bibles. There are a lot of milestones we are celebrating this week! It makes sense that our Can I Ask That? question this week is So, what's next for you?
We'll see you for worship this weekend - in person and on our livestream!
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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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FELLOWSHIP TIME SIGN UPS
We're looking for folks to bring treats, brew coffee, serve and clean up each Sunday. Mercedes Martinez will be in touch with directions -- including how to use our new supplies from the Creation Care Team. Sign up below.
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MIROSLAVA MURILLO CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Friday, June 10 at 5:00pm
Miroslava Murillo, a musical participant and youth group member, passed away on May 31. A celebration of life for Miroslava was held on Friday, June 10 at 5:00pm at First Covenant. Peace to Miroslava's memory.
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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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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DISCOVERY CAMP (incoming PreK - 5th graders)
Monday, July 25 - Thursday, July 28 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Camp Celebration at 5:00pm on Thursday, July 28
First Covenant Church of Saint Paul (1280 Arcade Street)
At Discovery Camp we're marveling at the created world, encouraging a holy curiosity, and discovering God all around us. Questions and creativity are encouraged as we discover together who we're created to be, that we're loved by Jesus, and how we live out that love. We're excited that our day camp is back this summer through the partnership of First Covenant Church and Family Values for Life. Cost: $5/camper, $20 max/family. Scholarships available.
Volunteers are needed! Camp doesn't happen without a team of youth and adults! We need help with registration, small group leaders and helpers, set up and clean up, first aid, floaters, and the Thursday celebration. Click the link below to register a camper or volunteer. We'll see you there!
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WORLD REFUGEE SUNDAY WITH GUEST PREACHER TOM ALBINSON (FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR REFUGEES)
Sunday, June 19 at 9:30am
"What do we have to offer a world that's losing hope?" We'll be asking that question and considering the hope that Christ has to offer and commemorating World Refugee Day in worship. |
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Save the date and plan on joining us for our first Rock the Lot event! We'll have food, fun, and a chance to connect with our community & neighborhood. Saint Paul Police will be present with a resource table on crime prevention and neighborhood safety. Bring yourself, and a lawn chair, and join us for summer fun!
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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. 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.
Every home in the United States is eligible for a third round of free COVID-19 rapid tests from the government! Head to https://www.covid.gov/tests to sign up to receive yours today.
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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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