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Download the May 12 edition of the First Christian Courier, the newsletter of First Christian Church-Minneapolis.

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On May 15, the Board of First Christian Church will vote on making First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Minneapolis an official Open and Affirming Congregation in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).  Open and Affirming is a designation Disciples of Christ congregation can use when declaring publicly that they are welcoming to gay and lesbian persons and their friends and family.  While the congregation has historically been welcoming to gays and lesbians, First Christian has not publicly stated its welcome.

In preparation for the vote, there will be a forum on Sunday, May 6 to discuss the issue of becoming Open and Affirming as well as any questions you have regarding homesexuality in general.  The meeting will take place at 9:15am in place of morning Sunday School time in the Lydia Room.  A team of church leaders will be on hand to answer questions.  GLAD Alliance, the national organization of gay and lesbian Disciples, has a list of articles you can read in preparation for the event.  You can access them by clicking this link.

We hope that this will be a time of honest discussion and discerment.  Please be in prayer as we come and reason together as a community of faith.

Sincerely,

Bob Brite, Transitional Pastor
Dennis Sanders, Associate Pastor
Deb Murphy
Kirsten Cackoski
Warren Westphal

Download the April 28 edition of the First Christian Courier, the newsletter of First Christian Church-Minneapolis.

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First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and SpringHouse Ministry Center are pleased to present “Songs My Mother Taught Me” a recital benefiting Free Arts Minnesota on Sunday May 6 at 1PM.

The recital will feature the Section Leaders from First Christian’s Chancel Choir singing various selections ranging from such composers as  Benjamin Britten,  Kurt Weill,  Stephen Sondheim and Duke Ellington.  Brianna Farah (soprano), Anna Degraff (mezzo-soprano), Zachary Colby (tenor) and  Tim Murray (baritone) will provide rich vocals accompanied by pianist Bryon Wilson.

The event is free, but donations will be accepted to benefit Free Arts Minnesota. Free Arts Minnesota is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the healing powers of artistic expression into the lives of abused, neglected and at-risk children and their families.

Come to the SpringHouse Ministry Center on May 6 for an afternoon of wonderous melodies!

Here’s the April 15 version of Sermons @ First, our weekly podcast.  Click the link below to listen. For past sermons, click here.

“Breaking Down the Door…Together”, Dan Adolphson preaching

The Minneapolis/Saint Paul Home Tour is Saturday, April 28, 10 am -5 pm and Sunday, April 29, 1-5 pm. SpringHouse Ministry Center is on the tour! Home Tour Guides can be found in the back of the sanctuary (we are on page 5, #13). We will need people from all three congregations to be in the building during tour hours to answer questions and show people around. A sign-up sheet is in the back. We also hope to provide a snack, so let Lu Griffin and Mike Hesano know if you can help with that. Questions? Ask Deb – church office: 612-870-1868 or office@fccminneapolis.org.

Download the April 14 edition of the First Christian Courier, the newsletter of First Christian Church-Minneapolis.

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