**Apologies** FCC no publishes a weekly Worship Bulletin |
Instructions are available at Preparing the Sunday Bulletin if the church ever chooses to use a worship bulletin in the future. |
February 23, 2025 testing |
Worship with the Rev. Dr. Shannon Michael Pater |
Season after Pentecost |
4201 Trail Lake Drive, Fort Worth, TX  76109 Church Office:  office@fortworthucc.org          817-923-2990 WiFi Password:  welcome!   Online bulletin:  www.bulletin.fortworthucc.org |
Welcome! |
We are an open-hearted, justice-oriented, everybody-loving, progressive Christian community seeking to live into the realm of God more fully by cultivating community, practicing hospitality, learning, serving, and intentionally advancing God’s peace. No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here! |
First Congregational Church Staff |
Rev. Dr. Shannon Michael Pater, Intentional Interim Pastor | sm.pater@fortworthucc.org |
Rev. Mike Bass, Pastor of Church Administration | office@fortworthucc.org |
Joel Penrod, Worship and Arts Planner | joel.penrod@fortworthucc.org |
Laurie Simmons, Accompanist | laurie.simmons@fortworthucc.org |
Zane Freemyer, Bell Choir Director | zane.freemyer@fortworthucc.com |
Holly Ferguson, Youth and Children’s Ministry Director | holly.ferguson@fortworthucc.org |
Holly Ferguson, Communications Director | communication@fortworthucc.org |
Vickie Cruz, Nursery Coordinator |
The Education Hour |
The Education Hour generally meets directly after service. This Sunday, however, we hope you will gather in the Social Hall for a special farewell to Rev. Mike Bass and potluck meal. |
Nursery (infants-4 years old)--Room 101 |
Adventure Village (Kindergarten-5th grade)--AdVill Room 207 |
Youth (6th-12th grade)--Youth Room 203 |
Adult Chat – Family Room |
Generosity |
First Congregational UCC is a self-funded religious organization. Our programs are made possible through the generosity of our donors. Donations on the web are received through Vanco--an online giving platform dedicated to the United Church of Christ: PLEASE NOTE that credit/debit transactions incur fees payable to the credit card company. FCC will receive the amount given minus the transaction fees. FCC will record the amount less the fees for IRS purposes. |
GATHERING |
+All are invited to stand. If you are more comfortable remaining seated, please feel free to do so. |
+GATHERING MUSIC | Make Way | Shady Hill Band |
WELCOME | Rev. Dr. Shannon Michael Pater |
One: | Come, let everyone in this place receive the love of God, extended in and through this community. | |
All: | No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. | |
One: | Let us greet one another with offerings of peace. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â (The congregation is invited to greet each other.) |
+PASSING OF THE PEACE |
+SONG | In The Midst of New Dimensions | Shady Hill Band |
REFLECTING & ENGAGING |
CHILDREN’S TIME | Kim Haymon |
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE | Rev. Mike Bass |
Our prayer will include the opportunity to offer individual prayers, whether aloud, silently, or on-line. |
SONG | I Will Change Your Name | Shady Hill Band |
SERMON | YesterQueer | Rev. Dr. Shannon Michael Pater Todd Camp |
RESPONDING |
INVITATION TO GENEROSITY | Rev. Mike Bass |
SONG | How Could Anyone Ever Tell You | Shady Hill Band |
+SONG OF PRAISE | Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Â Alleluia! Â Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Â Alleluia! Â Alleluia! Â Alleluia! |
LITURGY | Ending Authorized Ministry | Rev. Dr. Shannon Michael Pater Moderator Christy Alvear Rev. Betsy Stirbens Rev. Mike Bass |
PRESENTATION | Robert Bishop |
GOING FORTH |
SONG | Seasons Of Love | Shady Hill Band |
+BLESSING | Rev. Mike Bass |
+POSTLUDE | Seasons Of Love | Shady Hill Band |
Help Us Conserve Our Resources |
You can help save precious resources by using the online version of our bulletin found at http://bulletin.fortworthucc.org; password: Â welcome! Â It can be easily accessed on your phone or tablet. (Just turn your device sideways and expand the text for easier viewing.) |
Privacy Policy |
We frequently take photos or videos of all the wonderful events happening in our church. If you prefer we do not include photos of you or your family in our bulletin or on social media, please let the church office know. We will be happy to honor your request. |
This Week at First Congregational Church |
Today | Unity Fort Worth, 1 p.m. |
Tuesday | Tuesday Talk: Queering the Bible, 6 p.m. (Sanctuary) |
Thursday | Recovery Dharma, 7:30 p.m. (Parlor) |
Saturday | Cultivating Mindfulness, 10 a.m. (Parlor) Chair Yoga, 10 a.m. (Social Hall) Trinity Pride Festival |
Save the Date |
June 11 | Tuesday Talk Series continues through the month of June |
June 20 | Interfaith Pride Service at FCC |
June 23 | Congregational Meeting |
June 16 - July 27 | Slumber Falls Camp (New Braunfels) |
July 14-20 | Be The Neighbor Youth Camp (Bentonville, ARK) |
August 4-10 | Back Bay Mission Youth Trip (Biloxi, MS) |
God is still speaking, UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST |
First Congregational Church of Fort Worth is part of The United Church of Christ (UCC), an inclusive and diverse community of Christians connected by a faith that calls us to build a just world for all. For over 400 years, the UCC has been weaving God’s message of hope and extravagant welcome with action for justice and peace. We are a church where Jesus the healer meets Jesus the revolutionary, and where together, we grow a just and peaceful world. |
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