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the Meetinghouse
3.22.2015
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Sacred Faces
Today’s Sermon
The Spiritual Life:
Beauty
Psalm 7: 1–6
Andy Romanoff
Angel at the Church of St. Michael
34th Street, New York City
5.9.2014
My first day back in
New York we were staying
just down the street from
St Michael’s. I walked in
and found one icon after
another that called to me.
This angel was waiting
in a very dark corner.
Personally Speaking
Welcome Rev. Tom Eggebeen
by Dr. R. Scott Colglazier, Senior Minister
I am thrilled to announce that Rev. Tom Eggebeen will be joining our staff as the part-time interim
associate minister beginning April 12. He will join myself along with Rev. Shanna and Rev. Ryan in leading worship that Sunday.
Additionally, he will begin working with Ryan and Shanna during this time of transition in anticipation of
their departure at the end of May. Tom has been attending First Church since December of 2013 and is an
active member of the Seeker’s class. He is a retired minister with standing in the Presbyterian Church (USA),
having served congregations in Oklahoma, Michigan and California. I hope you will introduce yourself to
Tom, and his wife Donna.
Gay Freedom Band of Los Angeles Concert:
“Roll Out The Red Carpet”
TODAY – 3:00pm – The Sanctuary
Academy Award-winning music takes center stage as the Gay Freedom Band of Los Angeles “rolls out
the red carpet” at today’s concert. Featured on the program are selections from Harold Arlen’s classic
score to The Wizard of Oz, and music by John Williams including themes from Jurassic Park and
Schindler’s List. The GFBLA was formed in 1979 and is led by artistic director Justin Raines. Want to
get involved? Band musicians and volunteers are always welcome to join this talented and lively group.
For more information, contact Roger Allen Ward at rogerallenward@mac.com or 626.310.3860.
This concert is free, but tax-deductible free will donations are gratefully accepted.
Easter Lily Dedications
Would you like to sponsor an Easter Lily in memory or
in honor of a loved one? Dedications can be made for
$30 by signing up at the Altar Guild Table during Coffee
Fellowship, or by contacting Tim Gonzales at 213.355.5228
or tgonzales@fccla.org.
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Architectural Tour
Mar 29 at 12:15pm – meet on the Chancel Steps
Celebrate!
First Church
Photo of the Week
46th Annual OCS Concert
With Iveta Apkalna
Iveta Apkalna gave a
beautiful performance on
The Great Organs at last
Sunday’s OCS concert.
She was enthusiastically
welcomed by attendees
whose standing ovation
and applause brought her
back out for an encore.
Stay tuned for our next
OCS concert on May 31 when Christoph Bull presents
Organica, a multi-media event.
All who attend our
9am First Worship
service can light a
candle to honor a
loved one. Get social
and stay connected
to everything
happening at
FCCLA. Follow us
on our social media
accounts and your
photo just might
get featured. Photo by Jeanine.
Looking Ahead!
This Month at First Church
Participate!
Every Week at First Church
8:00am
9:00am
9:30am
9:30am
10:15am
10:30am
11:00am
11:15am
12:15pm
Cathedral Choir Rehearsal
First Worship Service
Adult Education: Seekers Class
First Kids First: Childcare
Chancel Ringers Rehearsal
Prelude on The Great Organs
Worship Service
First Kids First
Coffee Fellowship
Holy
Communion
Every Sunday after service
on The Chancel
UPCOMING MEETINGS
WEDNESDAY, 3.25
7:00pm
Board of Trustees
MONDAY, 4.6
Easter Monday:
Church Office Closed
SUNDAY, 4.12
9:00am
Board of Deacons
THURSDAY, 4.23
10:30am
Women’s Association Board
Southeast
Symphony
Concert
Thursday, Mar 26 – 8pm
Holy Week
April 2 – 7pm Holy Thursday
April 3 – 12:10pm Good Friday
April 5 – 9am & 11am Easter Sunday
Women’s
Association
Luncheon
Thursday, Apr 9 – 12pm
First Worship
Sundays during Lent
9am in Shatto Chapel
Discover First Church
Sunday, Apr 12 – 12:30pm
Sacred Faces
Through April 5
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Southeast Symphony Concert
Up Close & Personal: “The Soldier’s Tale”
Thursday, March 26 – 8pm – Shatto Chapel
Stravinsky masterfully recounts the fateful tale of a soldier who trades his fiddle with the devil
for unlimited wealth. Seven principal musicians of the Southeast Symphony will join with
dancer and actors to bring this intriguing story to life. Anthony Parnther conducts. Tickets
are $35 for general admission and $25 for seniors and students. To purchase tickets, please
go online to www.ticketpeak.com/sea, or call 310.673.7372 or 818.507.8856.
Holy
Week
FirstWorship
A joyful, reflective, worship experience
centered on art, music and community.
Sundays, 9am in Shatto Chapel
Sacred Faces
Featuring the photography of Andy Romanoff
Open Sundays, 8:30am to 2:00pm
In Shatto Chapel, through April 5
Holy Thursday April 2 – 7pm
Good Friday April 3 – 12:10pm
Easter Sunday April 5
9am – First Worship in Shatto Chapel
11am – The Sanctuary
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