You’ve probably noticed that we have drawn to a close our 175^th anniversary recognitions.  It was a wonderful year of reminiscing and using our heritage to plan for the future.

One aspect of our 175^th celebrations was a call, at this time last year, for everyone to contribute $175 to the church above their regular pledge.  Many of you did so and it made a tremendous difference to the financial health of FCC.  

As part of this year’s Stewardship Campaign, I’d like to ask you to make that special donation a permanent part of your pledge.  If everyone folded that “one-time” amount into their regular giving, it would go a long way to keeping our church budget in the black; ready to meet the challenges of these tumultuous times.

Let’s face it, all of us need First Congregational Church.  We need it as a light-filled place that brings people together, strengthens our faith, provides avenues for positive change, and is a counterbalance to tension, despair, and fear.

We will be concluding our Fall Stewardship Campaign on Sunday, November 27^th.  Between now and then, please prayerfully consider increasing your pledge to invest in the next 175 years of ministry at FCC!

See you in church,

–Rev. Dominic