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Worship Service 10:25 am

Children's Classes 10:45 am

Fellowship & Coffee 11:30 am

    People of all backgrounds are invited to attend worship services and social events at the First Congregational Church of Fort Lauderdale.

    Experience our excellent music program with a chancel choir and pipe organ.  We have nursery care for infants and toddlers, and handicapped parking is provided  for easy access to the sanctuary and fellowship hall.




Upcoming Events

Sunday, July 6th
Fourth of July Barbeque and Indoor Picnic:  Don't miss it!  Enter the Baked Bean, Chili and Salad Contests and the Cake Walk!  Hamburgers, hot dogs, watermelon and beverages will be provided.  Please sign up in Elliott Hall.

Friday, July 11th - Sunday July 13th
Immokalee Mission and Educational Trip:  Assist farm workers and learn about farm worker issues.  See Suzanne Lewis for information.  Sign up in Elliott Hall.

Thursday, July 25th
August Newsletter Deadline:  Please contact Ginger Ruoff for information or email article to firstucc@bellsouth.net.

Sunday, July 27th at 2:00 pm
Memorial Service:  John and Thom's daughter, Erica Letson.

Sunday, August 3rd at 4:00 pm
Summer Serenade:  Our church is hosting New River Orchestra's Summer Serenade Concert.  The concert will benefit our Thursday lunch program.  Volunteer ushers and hosts are needed.  Please contact Doris Holmok for information.




Conversation About Race:  Pastor Peg is working with the pastors of the UCC churches in North Miami, Hollywood and Tamarac so that we together may offer another opportunity to continue this conversation.  More to come!

Urgent Need For Food:  Please help keep our food pantry stocked.  Easy-open and flip-top cans and packages are preferred, but any canned food is welcome.  Your donations and financial contributions are now more important that ever!  Contact Doris Holmok for information.

Invitation To Church Membership:  We invite you to join First Congregational Church by profession of faith or by transfer of membership.  If you belong to another congregation, you may join as an associate member.  Please speak to our pastor or one of our deacons if you would like more information.

VOTE NO On 2:  Our church is a supporter of Fairness For All Families, which opposes Amendment 2 of the Florida Constitution.  This amendment, if passed, would take away domestic partners' rights which are already in place for all couples who are not legally married, regardless of sexual orientation.  www.votenoon2.com

Bicycles Needed:  YaYa, a youth contingent of the National Farmworkers Ministry, is collecting bicycles for Florida Farmworkers in need of transportation.  We can help!  We can donate bicycles, operational or in need of modest repair.  We can volunteer to fix donated bicycles.  We can temporarily store bicycles while they are awaiting repair or shipment.  We can volunteer to transport bicycles.  Please contact Lariza Garzon of the Florida National Farmworker Ministry at (386) 801-1232 or at lgarzon@nfwm.org.

Flower Donations:  If you would like to order flowers to be placed in the Chancel for a special occasion, please note the date on the flower chart in the Narthex and call the office.


Recurring Events

Tuesdays, Weekly at 6:30 pm
Christians Eating Out Group:  Enjoy dinner and stimulating conversation.  Everyone is invited. Call (954) 563-4271 for restaurant selection.

Wednesdays, Weekly 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Food Pantry (preparation):  Volunteer to help prepare "to-go" bags.  Bag up a week's worth of groceries to give out.  Contact Doris Holmok  for information.

Thursdays, Weekly 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Food Pantry (serving):  Volunteer to help serve a hot lunch to our guests.  Contact Doris Holmok for information.

First Wednesday, Monthly at 6:30 pm
Adult Bible Study:  Enjoy a thought-provoking study and discussion on healing.  Bring your favorite dish for potluck.

Second Sunday, Monthly 9:00 am
Micah 6:  A program for men and women who are interested in a variety of ways to serve our neighborhood, our community, and our world.  Bear witness to God's love through just actions.

All activities and events are held at our church, unless otherwise indicated.  If you need additional information or have questions regarding any of our services, activities and events, please contact the church office at (954) 563-4271.
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    Peg Doherty, our Interim Pastor, is a second career pastor following a life of ministry in education and counseling as provider and administrator.

    Peg and her husband Bill Phelan call Tallahassee home.  Peg is a certified interim minister.  She likes to read, walk, listen and learn about her surroundings.
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Interim Pastor Peg Doherty is learning about our church, members, friends and the community.

She would love to meet with anyone for coffee or a meal; and would be glad to come to your work or home, whichever is most convenient.

Give her a call at (954) 563-4271.
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Hearing The Word
I lift up my eyes to the hills, whence comes my help?
My help comes from God, who made heaven and earth.
God will not let our foot be moved;
God who keeps you will not slumber.
God who keeps Isreal will neither slumber nor sleep.
God is your keeper; God is your shade at your side.
The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night.
God will keep you from all evil; God will keep your life.
God will keep your going out and your coming in,
from this time and forevermore.
Psalm 121