Upcoming Events at FCC

Underground Church is a unique and dynamic gathering that combines the intimacy of Jesus' early community with creative and inventive worship experiences. In the warmth and safety of community we explore the scriptures, live out the questions through discussion, and share innovative rituals that bring us closer to each other and to our still-speaking God. Together we create the unity of spirit that helps us find God's presence in the messy and beautiful experience of living today. All are welcome!

(Please note: for December we will be meeting earlier in the month than usual, on December 7, at the same time.)

Once again we will continue our tradition of gathering with our Muslim friends from the Peace Islands Institute to share a Thanksgiving celebration. We will share prayer, song, and food from our respective traditions as we join together in fellowship. Peace Islands will provide the turkeys and the baklava. We need an idea of how many people are coming so we'll know how much food to prepare, so please RSVP if you'll be there.
If you'd like to bring a side dish or dessert please sign up ASAP so we know how many dishes to expect, and for planning purposes. Please CLICK HERE to RSVP and sign up to bring side dishes and desserts. Feel free to contact Deb Duhamel at hospitality@fccmtc.com or 857-891-0951 with any questions.

(Please note: for December we will be meeting earlier in the month than usual, on December 7, at the same time.)

Support the work of the Community Food Bank of NJ as they collect frozen turkeys and other Thanksgiving dinner foods for families in need. Food items will be collected on the front walk of the church, Sunday Nov 24th from 9am—1pm. However, if you're not able to, then you can drop NON-PERISHABLE ONLY items off on Sunday 11/10 and Sunday 11/17. Please mark the bags “Thanksgiving Food Drive” and leave them next to the shopping cart in the Narthex.
MOST NEEDED ITEMS:
Turkey (MUST BE FROZEN and brought directly to the collections truck on the day of the Drive!), Canned Yams, Gravy (packs and cans), Cranberry Sauce, Canned Vegetables, Stuffing Mixes, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Applesauce, Canned Fruits, Juice/Instant Coffee/Tea, and Boxed Desserts (be sure to check the expiration date).
Monetary donations for the Turkey Drive are also welcome - you can go directly to cfbnj.org/turkey or checks can be made out to "Community Food Bank of NJ" and dropped off at the truck.

Dorothy Day: Radical Devotion introduces readers to the amazing life of Dorothy Day, reviews her impact on the church and peace and justice movements, and provides an informative understanding of the process of canonization. Author, Jeff Korgen, is also the author of several other books, including Solidarity Will Transform the World: Stories of Hope from Catholic Relief Services, My Lord and My God!: Engaging Catholics in Social Ministry, and Beyond Empowerment: A Pilgrimage with the Catholic Campaign for Human Development,

Take your soul for a walk on the labyrinth. We are pleased to offer labyrinth walks each Wednesday as a chance to connect with your soul in our beautiful sanctuary.

The labyrinth is an ancient spiritual tool , a mode of “walking prayer” that invites us to go deeper in our walk with God. Our labyrinth, modeled on one in Chartes Cathedral in France, sits as the center of our Sanctuary, a constant metaphor for our spiritual lives. Just like the labyrinth, our lives are not linear, but filled with twists and turns. Sometimes we make great progress, and other times we feel we are going backwards. But if we trust in the path we will find our selves in the center: the heart of God. All are welcome to take their souls out for a walk... no experience necessary!

You can CLICK HERE to find out more about walking the labyrinth. Check out this lovely write up on our labyrinth on Baristanet in the Spring of 2014.