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Last week, General Conference voted by a narrow margin to support the Traditional Plan. Those of you who know and love LGBTQIA+ family or friends are grieving. Others are pleased that our denomination will no longer compromise on this issue. Either way, as our bishop last week wrote, “We have done harm to one another.” We are uncertain of what lies ahead. While this is often the case in life, know that God loves you. And God is with us through all of this.
You’re invited to join a gathering after church on Sunday, March 10, as we talk about our hopes and fears and what this vote means for First Church.
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This Weeks Upcoming Events
Sunday Worship Times
8:00 a.m Morning Chapel
10:00 a.m Worship in the Sanctuary
With Holy Communion on the 1st Sunday of the month. As United Methodists, we practice Open Communion. All who are seeking God are welcome at Christ’s table.
In Worship this week...
Sunday, March 24
3rd Sunday of Lent
Theme: Repenting
Text: Isaiah 55:1-9; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
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Downtown Memory Café
Bring a loved one to the new Memory Café. Our qualified, dementia-trained volunteers will host the Downtown Memory Café the 3rd Thursday of each month. Memory Cafés are for those experiencing early stage dementia, mild memory loss or cognitive impairment –accompanied by their care partners, family or friends. Sing-alongs, programs, activities and refreshments will be offered each month. To have a little fun and the chance to socialize, consider escorting a friend or loved one to this free ministry. To sign up, or for more information, please contact Charles Schoenfeld at 715-842-9809, or email:memorycafe@fumcwausau.org.
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This Weeks Calendar
Sermon Series Available Online
Text and Audio Podcasts of recent sermon series are now available for printing/listening and downloading on our new Sermon Links Page
OFFICE HOURS: 9:00am – 4:00pm Monday – Thursday
PHONE: (715) 842-2201
Parking lot available behind church on Fulton Street
A Parking Reminder...
Remember that we are allowed to park in the YMCA lots, but not in the “Hair Connection” lot beside us on Third Street. This is especially important to remember now. That building has a new tenant, Grace Reformed Church, whose members will also need to park on Sundays. Let us be good neighbors.
Helen and Leonard Pivet Scholarship
Are you planning to attend college, technical school, or graduate school this fall? Our church offers a scholarship - $2000 a year, renewable for up to four years - for members who could use that boost. The application is available in the Office or on the website and is due on March 1.
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TILL NOON APRIL 11
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