First Congregational United Church of Christ

Here is a reprint of Nick Benton’s letter to the Falls Church City Council and article.
Editor Warns Falls Church Council
Because of its use of language protecting lesbians and gays from discrimination, the City of Falls Church is “in Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli’s cross hairs,” Falls Church News-Press editor Nicholas F. Benton told the [...]

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Inside this issue:
Empowerment-Organizational Realignment by Peter Dennebaum
News from around the Parish
by Joan King
If you don’t know where you want to go, anyway will get you there
by Randy Herrick-Stare
Came for gathering, stay for Pride
by Byron Adams
Dining Out sent by James Moore
Birthdays
Coffee Hour Hosts
Calendar
Minutes of FCCUCC Leadership Retreat submitted by Carolyn
Marsh
03 10 Gabriel’s Horn

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weekly email 03-05-10

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to block the District of Columbia’s gay marriage law, freeing the city to issue its first marriage licenses to same-sex couples the following day.

**Update: March 3rd, 2010 – 8:30am Same-sex Marriage applications began being processed.
Once more, justice for all is advanced. Praise be to God!

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First Congregational UCC in Washington, DC, is looking for an Associate Minister of Christian Education!
Position Objective:
Create, maintain and enhance the spiritual development and religious education programs for the intergenerational church community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Christian Education

Administer the Christian Education programs of the church including all members and all ages
Assisting and coordinating with the Christian Education commission on [...]

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