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Immigrant Center Outreach – August 26th

Have a ‘signature’ treat you could share with a special group of workers? Join us to take treats to staff at the Immigrant Center. We asked their group’s management team what would be helpful to their efforts. With tight resources, complicated issues, a sea of people to help (not to mention political storms) they suggested nurturing their staff.
Viola! We pop in with 20-30 breaktime goodies and a warm smile to say “thank you” for staff’s challenging
work. The interaction builds understanding/friendships as well as a glimpse into their important work –
Win / Win! Contact Diana or Tammy to participate.

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Back to School Drive – July 16-August 6

There is still time to help students in District 6 have the supplies they need to get their new school year off to a great start. Our annual school supply drive will culminate on Sunday, August 6. We are collecting school supplies for our partner school, the Fred Tjardes School of Innovation, as well as the Family Center at School District 6.


The Fred Tjardes School appreciates art supplies in particular such as 24-count crayons, 12-count colored pencils, 8-count markers, glue sticks, watercolor paint boxes, and construction paper. The Teachers’ Closet provides supplies to classrooms and students across the school district and especially needs #2 wooden pencils, pens, spiral notebooks (wide and college-ruled), sharpies, glue, dry-erase markers, pocket folders, rulers, and scissors. Backpacks are also requested.


Please place your donated items in any of the school-bus boxes located around the church.

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World Refugee Day – June 20

The Mission Team is excited to share that they are partnering in ministry with the Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado (ircnoco.org). This organization’s volunteers need encouragement, and Mission is stepping in to provide treats and inspiration the last Monday of each month. The director shared that this “we see and appreciate you” has overwhelmed staff and volunteers and is building trust and future bridges. Join on Monday 6/24 to help deliver, accept smiles, and see the Center’s amazing operations.

 

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Holocaust Memorial Observances of Greeley & No. Colo.

Holocaust Memorial Observances of Greeley & No. Colo. – April 14-21. Voices from the Holocaust, an annual week-long commemoration, will be held in-person from April 14-21. The observances will begin with a moving Interfaith Memorial Service on Sunday, April 14, at 6:00 p.m. at Beth Israel Congregation (625 Reservoir Road, Greeley). Other planned events include film screenings, presentations, a book discussion, and a Klezmer concert. Of particular note, Holocaust survivor Barbara Steinmetz will share her story on Tuesday, April 16, at 7:00 p.m. at the Aims Welcome Center (4901 W 20th St., Greeley). This is an event you will not want to miss!

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Community Holy Week Services

You are invited to attended Community Holy Week Services held Monday-Friday this week from 12:00-12:30pm at St. John’s United Church of Christ.

Rev. Vince Endres will be speaking on Wednesday.

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FCC Blood Drive

Participate in our blood drive in March. Your caring and compassion does not cost you a cent!
You can literally help save people’s lives!
The week of March 18th, give blood at the UC Health Garth England Blood Center, 6906 W 10th Str., in Greeley (just east of King Soopers)open Monday through Friday, 970 347 4259
Say you are there for First Christian Church’s blood drive!

 

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FCC Blood Drive Week Is October 9-13

FCC is registered for a week-long blood drive from October 9-13 with the UCHealth Garth Englund Blood Center!
It’s easy to give. Schedule a time online or call 970-829-5391 to make an appointment at any of their three donor centers:
Greeley – 6906 W 10th St.
Mon. & Tues. 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.,
Wed. & Thur. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.,
Fri. 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Loveland – 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave.
Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fort Collins – 1025 Pennock Pl. #104
Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.,
Sat. 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Be sure to tell them FCC sent you!

 

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Q is for Questioning Workshops

Co-hosted by Envision One and PFLAG Greeley. This is a three-week series for parents, guardians, teachers, or others who work with LGBTQ youth. There are three 2-hour workshops September 14, 21, and 28, 6:00-8:00 pm. The first two sessions are online. The final session is a hybrid workshop offered both online and in person. Registration is required for the limited spots. For more information or to register for the class go to
https://secure.everyaction.com/RuzGyNPSikOFFdXQbmnnKA2
Please share this with others who may be interested!

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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Workshop

Workshop: What is Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion?

Please join us on Saturday June 3, 2023 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm for a conversation about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), led by Dr. Teresa Cribelli. This workshop is not a training, rather it is a chance to ask questions and think about what it would look like for our church to be more inclusive of all God’s children. Topics will include race, gender identity, LGBT+ communities, and more. Dr. Cribelli leads DEI workshops for businesses and has extensive experience on these topics. If you just want to learn more, this is the place for you! Please sign up on the board in the church hall or call the office to register by June 1. A light lunch will be served. There is no charge, but free will offerings will be accepted.