March, 2019

Fairport Harbor Congregational Church

United Church of Christ

An Open and Affirming Congregation

No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.

Opportunities and Events:

Saturday, March 23, 9:30 – 11:30am – Mark Your Calendars…

Leading the Church in the 21st Century Workshop

Led by Nayiri Karjian, Association Minister

Council and Ministry team members are encouraged to attend – EVERYONE is welcome to attend! Come and learn about agendas, running meetings, voting, leadership responsibilities, and how to lead a church in 2019. Please RSVP to Tina, 440.352.4505 or pastortinagreen@gmail.com

Adult Study Thursdays in March, 6-7pm, “Affirming Our Faith”

We will be getting back to the basics on our faith. Please join us!

March for Meals, Saturday, March 30, 8:30 - 10am at the Great Lakes Mall

This year, our church is sponsoring this event that supports the Meals on Wheels program through Lake County Council on Aging. It’s $15 to walk, +$10 if you want a Tshirt (our church will be listed on the back). Registration forms are available. You can register online or have forms and money in to the church by March 17. Walk with our team, Fairport Harbor Congregational Church – we are wearing our church shirts. Joy will cover the cost of any children who walk. Thanks, Joy!

Sunday, March 31, Social Justice/Missions team invites you to a viewing of Call Me Malcolm, a documentary of a transgender person on this International Transgender Visibility Day. This is an opportunity for us to learn more about the challenges of the transgender community and the courage it takes to live authentically. The movie is 90 min. and will be followed by a discussion.

We need your recipes!

For this, our 150th anniversary year, a cookbook is being compiled and we need your recipes! Please put them in the basket in Fellowship Hall. Please remember to put your name on them. Thanks!

Need prayer? Prayer boxes are located in the sanctuary and fellowship hall. Just write your request and put it in the box. Care Team will pray confidentially for requests

Please remember our ecumenical food pantry housed at St. Anthony’s. Currently most needed items are jelly and canned soup. All non-perishables and taxable items are always appreciated.

Our worship is for all ages – including our children!

Our children grow and learn to worship by being a part of worship at all ages. School age children are invited to stand with the congregation and our readers are encouraged to take a bulletin and follow along during worship.

You can give ONLINE!

You can give online through our church website or download the free Give+ mobile app. You can give once or set up a recurring gift. If you have questions, please ask.

Dates to Remember:

Sunday, March 24: Council, after church

Tuesday, April 9: Marketing/Communication meeting, 4pm

Wednesday, April 10: Faith Formation, 6pm 

Saturday, April 13: Social Justice/witness meeting, 9am

Pastor Tina’s office hours are Wed. 9-11:30am and Thurs. 4-6pm.

Tina is available to meet throughout the week. Contact her to set an appointment. Her email is pastortinagreen@gmail.com, Tina’s cell is 440.474.2821 (call or text)

Counters for March: Rachel and Caitlin

Counters for April: Beth and Dave

Pictures taken at church may be posted online.