First Congregational Church of Martinez, UCC

Join us Easter Sunday 10:00 am via Zoom Message: Something Happened!! by Rev. Norm LueckeJoin us Easter Sunday 10:00 am via Zoom Message: Something Happened!! by Rev. Norm Luecke

Here's the Order of Worship for Easter Sunday service. Join us on April 4 at 10:00 am via Zoom.

"God is the ultimate authority... our hearts and our souls turn to the One who brings light into darkness..." Rev Evelyn Vigil"God is the ultimate authority... our hearts and our souls turn to the One who brings light into darkness..." Rev Evelyn Vigil

"We live in two worlds, but one must call to us louder and stronger, the world of prayer and action." - Rev Evelyn Vigil"We live in two worlds, but one must call to us louder and stronger, the world of prayer and action." - Rev Evelyn Vigil

Let's look for the Holy.

Here are some views of the beautiful altar on the church steps, remembering our departed loved ones on All Saints' Day, November 1.

Let's show love to our neighbors!

BIBLE TRIVIA Who healed Saul's blindness? A - Peter... B - Nathan C - Philemon D - Ananias To check your answer, go to Acts 9:10-19.

ALL SAINTS' DAY - Meditation from Lori Ortiz All Saints’ Day is a special day on the church calendar, one set aside to honor those Saints who have gone before us. In all times and places, this is an opportunity to process both our grief and our joy in community, however, this spiritual practice has been more challenging to do this year. Therefore, you may find it helpful and centering to take time for yourself in prayer and meditation. This week, I invite you to say aloud ...the following prayer before entering into a time of silent reflection. Think also about the faith of those beloveds who have passed on: how did they express their trust in God? How did they express their faith? A Prayer for All Saints’ Day from The Book of Common Prayer Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystic body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us Grace to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen

Here's the Order of Worship for Sunday, November 1, 2020 - ALL SAINTS' DAY, also celebrating Holy Communion. This service is via ZOOM.

TIME CHANGE this Sunday, 11/1 Clocks go back one hourTIME CHANGE this Sunday, 11/1 Clocks go back one hour

All Saints' Day Trusting God, Trusting Ourselves Lori Ortiz (MID) Sunday, 11/1, 10:00 am PSTAll Saints' Day Trusting God, Trusting Ourselves Lori Ortiz (MID) Sunday, 11/1, 10:00 am PST

BIBLE TRIVIA What name was given to a partially completed building when God confused the people’s language? A - Bethel... B - Bokim C - Babel D - Peniel To check your answer, go to Genesis 11: 6-9.

Here's the Order of Worship for 10/25/2020

MEDITATION by Rev. Evelyn Vigil When things get so bad that I just can’t stand what is going on, I tell myself, This too shall pass. I mutter these words multiple times during the day if necessary. This too shall pass has pulled me through grief and surgery and all kinds of sorrow that we encounter in this world. Too bad it’s not in the Bible. For years I thought it was a biblical verse, but I was wrong. ...Continue reading

Why is it so Hard? Guest Minister Rev. Evelyn Vigil Sunday, 10/25 by ZoomWhy is it so Hard? Guest Minister Rev. Evelyn Vigil Sunday, 10/25 by Zoom