March Theme: Covenant
Annual Ministry Theme: Interconnectedness
SUNDAY, March 31, 2024
“What Did Jesus Do After the Resurrection?”
SERVICE STARTS at 10:30am
Sunday, March 31, 2024
“What Did Jesus Do After the Resurrection?”
10:30am in person and on YouTube
We often get hung up on whether the resurrection actually happened. However, the Easter story does not end there.
What did Jesus say after that part of the story? Rev. Rebecca will explore the possible relevance of those teachings today.
For I remember it is Easter morn, and life and love and peace are all new born.
-Alice Freeman Palmer
Please join us for the FRS Annual Easter Egg Hunt that will take place during the congregational social that takes place following worship service!
Maundy Thursday Service – March 28, 5:30pm
Led by Reverend Rebecca, with choir music. All ages welcome. We are a welcoming congregation open to all people.
In Memoriam
Reverend Helen M. Murgida (1943-2024)
It is with great sadness that we grieve the sudden and tragic death of our beloved Affiliate Minister, Reverend Helen Murgida. This is a journey of healing that will take a long time, and we have the time and love we need to do this together. This situation is something we can all relate to regardless of whether we knew Rev. Helen. It is also apt to touch into other losses you have experienced recently or long ago. All of this is normal.
We will be together in the ebbs and flows of all that lies ahead, and we will be stronger as a religious community for it. We bereaved are not alone. We belong to the largest company in all the world – the company of those who have known suffering.
– Helen Keller
Memorial Service: Saturday, April 13 at 1pm
An Exciting Announcement from Rev. Rebecca!
Read Rev. Rebecca’s letter to the congregation HERE.
FRS Annual Giving Campaign theme is “Building Sacred Connections In Our Interconnected World”.
“The strength of our church community is dependent on the gifts and commitments – financial, time, and talents – of our members, friends, and supporters. I am inspired and humbled by how we come together to make this happen each year. Thank you for helping us Strengthen Sacred Connections.”
-Reverend Rebecca
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