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Church Family Prayer Requests:
For Jeanie Shriver and all who are mourning Jerry Rooney's recent passing.
For Pastor Sharon as she prepares for her transition to the Isle of Iona and a new venture. Strength for the work of preparation and the challenge of a new role.
For peace and solace for Mike Roethlisberger and all who cared for his father, Rick, who passed away January 5th. You can view his memorial page here.
For relief from pain for Wendy Hutchinson, daughter of Gary and Kathy Meddaugh.
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Counseling Availability at Authentic Hope
Authentic Hope - Center for Peace and Empowerment is happy to announce that we have accepted a Masters Counseling Intern from Western Seminary who has great experience. He wants to work with individuals ages 16 and up (preferably college age or older). He has openings for 4-5 clients for short term therapy. He is prepared to help with grief, anxiety, adjustments and depression. Sessions would start in the next couple of weeks and he will offer 10-12 weeks of fee-based sessions. Please pass this on to anyone in need. They can call 541-974-8873 ext 3 and leave a message for a new appointment. Happy New Year!!
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Dental Hygiene Drive
In partnership with Westminster House and OSU, First Presbyterian will be collecting dental hygiene products from now until February 12th. The goal is to provide oral hygiene resources for the underserved community. Supplies will be distributed to folks in need during Stone Soup dinners.
A collection box will be in the office weekdays and on the Gathering Space table each Sunday.
Products needed:
-toothpaste, any size
-toothbrushes, any size
-floss or floss sticks
-mouthwash
-lip balm/Vaseline
-cold sore treatments
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Bright Gifts Gratitude
In response to the Bright Gifts monetary donations that we distributed to a variety of our Corvallis social services, we have received the following thank you notes:
Corvallis Daytime Drop-In Center: We're grateful for your solidarity, kindness and generous support as we work together to serve people experiencing poverty and homelessness in our community. Wishing you peace and love, Alison Hobgood and Aleita Hass-Holcombe
South Corvallis Food Bank: Thank you so much for your help in supporting our community! Linda Samuels, SCFB Board Member
Stone Soup: We are grateful for your support. Thank you so much! Janet Morlan, Stone Soup
Vina Moses: Thank you for your ongoing commitment to aid local families. We appreciate you! Ilene McClelland, Executive Director
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Recent Blood Drive Results
"Thank you for showing your support of the community by sponsoring an American Red Cross blood drive. The need for blood is constant and your efforts help ensure a safe and stable blood supply is available for people in need. Thank you for your support of the American Red Cross by always being so welcoming!" - Eloisa Cruz
Numbers from our January 4th Blood Drive:
Collection goal: 25 units
Actual collected units: 22
Donors: 25
Power Red Donors: 2
Type O Donors: 12
First-time Donors: 1
Potential impact: 86 lives
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Lent/Easter Fanfare Deadline
Wednesday, February 1st
In mid-February, we will be publishing a seasonal Fanfare featuring details about upcoming Lent and Holy Week activities. If you or your Committee/Group would like to share an event announcement, ministry highlight, or photo, please email your submission to fanfare@1stpres.org by Wednesday, February 1st.
If you would like to contribute a ministry highlight or share an event invitation, please provide the following information:
- Your Activity/Ministry Event Title
- Date and time
- Primary contact and/or appropriate deadlines
- 1 or 2 sentences describing your event
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Compass Rose Concert
Saturday, January 28th at 7pm
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
(click the image above for more details)
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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Keynote Address with Jelani Cobb February 1st at 7pm Online & at LaSells Stewart
Jelani Cobb is a staff writer at The New Yorker, writing on race, history, justice, politics, and democracy, as well as Columbia University's Ira A. Lipman Professor of Journalism and next Dean of Columbia Journalism School.
He recently co-edited The Matter of Black Lives, a collection of The New Yorker's most ground-breaking writing on Black history and culture in America, featuring the work of legendary writers like James Baldwin and Toni Morrison.
This event is free and open to all, but you must register in advance. You can attend in person at LaSells Stewart Center or be sent a link to watch the broadcast live online. Click here to register.
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Annual Report Request
Please submit your committee, group, or Pod's 2022 Annual Report by Tuesday, January 31st. You can email it to church@1stpres.org, drop it by our office during business hours, or leave a copy in the mailbox next to the 9th St entrance of the church.
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Centering Prayer
Every Sunday at noon via Zoom
Join our Centering Prayer group
If you are prompted to enter a
Meeting ID: 811 6039 4104
Passcode: 674283
Contact Patricia Lacy for details.
Bible Study
1st & 3rd Mondays at 7pm
via Zoom
Our Bible Study PresbyPod is back! Join us on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month on Zoom. We'll be continuing our study of Peter with The Early Christian Letters for Everyone by N.T. Wright. Books are available on Amazon.
Join our Bible Study PresbyPod
If you are prompted to enter a
Meeting ID: 882 2199 3838
Passcode: 770326
Questions? Please contact Judy Gough using your church directory or email the church office.
In Stitches
2nd Mondays at 1pm in B3
Contact Sandy Willis for details.
Men's Munch & Ladies' Breakfast
2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 7am
at Elmer's Restaurant
Contact Gideon Alegado for details.
Tea on Tuesday weekly at 3pm
Join Tea on Tuesday on Zoom
If you are prompted to enter a
Meeting ID: 822 1263 8528
Passcode: Tuesday
Contact the church office for details.
Writing & Poetry Presby Pod
1st Thursdays at 10am
Join the Writing & Poetry Pod on Zoom
Meeting ID: 818 7110 9716
Passcode: 959360
Contact Patricia Lacy for details.
Please email church@1stpres.org for more information about any of these opportunities.
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Sunday Volunteer Request
If you are interested in volunteering to help with Sunday Worship, we would love to hear from you! We are seeking:
- Ushers
- Scripture Readers
- Announcement Readers
- Acolytes (candle lighters, all ages welcome!)
You can sign up here, contact the church office for more information, or use your church directory to reach out to Michael Toney for more details about ushering or Milt Plocher for more details about the other roles.
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Please contact the church office for more information about:
~ Bottle Drop blue bag pick up or drop off. Sandy Willis has generously offered to drop off empty or pick up filled blue recycling bags. Contact the office for Sandy's cell phone number, so you can text her to arrange for bags to be left by your door for pick up and drop off.
~ Presby Pod or Volunteer Queries. Want to connect with one of our Pod leaders or schedule a Zoom meeting? Hoping to volunteer with our Yard Crew? Please drop us a note.
~ Membership class. Interested in becoming a member? You are invited to contact the church office or fill out the online membership form on our website.
Staff will be onsite 9am-2pm Monday-Thursday and 9am-12pm Friday. Our office assistant can be reached remotely between 10a-4pm Monday-Thursday and 9am-12pm Friday. Please contact church@1stpres.org or call 541-753-2228 for more details or to confirm staff availability before dropping by.
Our 9th Street entrance is now open M-F from 9am-2pm. Please ring the bell for entry should you find it locked during business hours.
Email us at church@1stpres.org or call us at 541-753-2228.
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