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!

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7390764283

As a congregational church we are responsible for charting our own future. And we are called upon to cast our vote when important decisions need to be made. On Wednesday, April 15th, we will gather for a brief meeting to share updates important to our Church family.
Please join us for information on our finances, MMO (FCC's preschool), our election of new officers (coming soon), Rev. Ann's sabbatical, and a special update on Xa'al Be', Rev. John and Allison's exciting work to help promote solar energy in Belize. We look forward to sharing and discussing all of this with you!
At a Congregational Meeting, only church members may vote, but we welcome ALL interested friends of the church to attend. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Join us in a conversation for our time. Foremost Productions will present “A Community Cultural Event Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Dr. Maya Angelou” at the First Congregational Church of Montclair.
The evening will feature a screening of the award-winning documentary film “Maya Angelou – Reflections of a Blessed Soul,” followed by a special talkback discussion to include the film’s director Hafiz Farid and executive producer Shelley Grodner Seidenstein.

Inspired by Dr. King’s timeless question, “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?”, the evening invites audiences to explore the relevance of the words and wisdom of both Dr. King and Dr. Angelou in today’s world.

The event is free and open to the public, made possible through the support of community sponsors who believe in the importance of accessible cultural programming.

The Green Team invites you to participate in EarthWeek activities during this season of renewal.

Wednesday, April 22: 7-9 pm in the Guild Room

"The Little Things That Turn the World": a video about insects, their current situation and what is being done to remedy it.

Sunday, April 26: 12:15pm EarthFest Montclair

Join the Green Team after Coffee Hour (about 12:15pm) to walk over to EarthFest on South Park. Meet in the parking lot.

Sunday, April 26: 4:30-6 pm "The Light Won't Dim"

Guild Room. A video about solar energy and the independence it provides. Discussion around portable solar.

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.