First Congregational Church of Pasadena, United Church of Christ

Happy Easter from all of us at FCC Pasadena! While we can’t be there in person this year, the message and magic of this the Risen Christ is happening still!

Join us for our Maundy Thursday service today, April 1st at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Contact us for the Zoom link and we will see you there. We will do hand-washing and self anointing in our homes.

Join us this Saturday, March 27th from 1:00-2:00 for our Drive-Through Parking Lot event to observe Palm Sunday. Come on by and pick up an Easter lily! You can also bring a bag of items to donate to the Social Services Outreach Ministry at the church. Here is a list of items needed: small bags of chips or pringles travel mouthwash toothpaste... slim jims packaged chocolate candy beanies deodorant shower gel men's underwear (M and XL) Thank you!

Stop AAPI Hate!

Looking for an opportunity to volunteer? Sign up to package food with us and Friends in Deed. We package food every Friday afternoon! You can also donate items needed by checking out our weekly touchstone, found on our website homepage!

Join us on March 27th for another session of Soul Collage! Check out some of the amazing work that past participants have created. More about SoulCollage: SoulCollage is an easy, enjoyable, intuitive collage process for self-discovery and community. People make their own decks of collaged cards for their personal use from found images. #fccpsadena #soulcollage

Today we honor all of our veterans for their commitment to our freedom. We encourage you to check out the following organizations that help our veterans and make a donation if you can. Even $5 can go a long way! Wounded Warrior Project Disabled American Vet American Veterans... #fccpasadena

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We celebrate this historic moment in our history. We pray for the healing of our nation. #fccpasadena

We are getting closer and closer to the holiday season. Some of you may like to purchase gifts as early as possible so we would like to feature a few #BlackOwnedBusinesses in Pasadena today. The way you spend your dollar is powerful. How about a gift card to a local eatery? Check out these restaurants and support if you can! Perry's Joint - Sandwich shop Bonnie B's Smokin - BBQ restaurant Culture Shock Café - Coffee and tea

Do you know an individual or local organization in the Pasadena area that would benefit from $1000? We are still accepting grant applications! For all of the details, please visit our website at uccpasadena.org.

Tomorrow is the day! Election day! Here is your reminder to drop off those ballots or make a plan to head to your polling place tomorrow and place your vote. Every vote counts! Did you vote already? #fccpasadena

All Saints’ Day November 1st is a time midway between the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice; the earth turns away from the sun as we lean towards the darkness and mystery of Winter. A time when we remember and honor the voices of our ancestors. In worship this Sunday we will hold up each person who has died in the past year and especially recall the more than 1,152,604 deaths caused by the COVID pandemic. Send an email to [email protected] with a name/picture of a loved one who has died since last year and we will post and honor them this Sunday. #fccpasadena

Join us this Wednesday for another discussion on the book Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad. The book has a workbook feel and there are sections to journal and reflect as part of the reading process. Interested? Email Pastor Jake at [email protected].

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Breathe in. Breathe out. We continue to offer Yoga on Friday mornings at 9:00 am via Zoom. Your donations have recently helped the ALS Fundraiser and AidAfrica. Four-legged assistants are welcome too! Send us an email at [email protected]

Join us on Wednesdays for a social coffee hour and check in on Zoom. Pastor Marlene leads Wake Up Wednesdays every week for an intimate check in, some yoga breath, and some simple movements. Contact Pastor Marlene at [email protected] for the Zoom link. #FCCPasadena

Meet one of our 2020 Outreach Grant recipients: Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena, in support of their Project Learn" program designed to expose children to skills and information needed for school success, Power Hour structured homework, individual and small-group tutoring, high-yield learning activities, and school-Club-family partnerships to support youth academically. The children served are primarily low to moderate income, many from single-parent households and 85% qua...lify for free or reduced lunch at school. We are still offering smaller grants of up to $1k. More details can be found on our website! #fccpasadena #boysandgirlsclub #pasadena #grants #community

Join us for worship each Sunday to hear joyful music, a reflection on a Bible text, prayer and a virtual coffee hour afterwards! Details at ucc pasadena.org #FCCPasadena

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