First UCC Richmond

Dear Ones,

Isn’t if funny how we use fall as our beginning point each year as it is based on the school year and it matters not that we do or don’t have children in school. Fall and the cooler weather get us into gear for new beginnings and home-comings. First United Church of Christ, Richmond has given me opportunity to share and grow with all of you. I’ve met many and look forward to meeting others as we grow in this ministry ‘thing’ together.

Shannon ‘Furtaw’ Vivona, new bride as of September 16, has opted to do Sunday school on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month so I hope parents and children will support her in this endeavor. She is full of energy and ideas and most of all has a strong faith to share.

This month we again do PASTIES and lend support with all that
entails including purchase of the exceptionally good meat pasties. Remember to get your orders in so that all will be ready for pick-up October 15 - 17. You can sign up to assist and/or purchase at the back of the church.

We assist Trinity with the MCREST program as they provide the housing and others help with meals, desserts, lunches, laundry and transportation. Richmond has a real sense of community in that everyone assists/participates in whatever way they can, including the support of the recent religious concert with Mitch McVicker, the Good Old Days, interfaith worship and all that happens even with the Community Theater and its productions.

If you are one of our shut-ins or know of one who would like a pastoral visit, just give me a jingle and directions; and if you cannot do Sundays and you have email, I would be more than happy to forward my sermon message to you. And please, together let us keep the communication up front and direct. Richmond is a happening community more than I could ever have imagined. I feel blessed to be serving here and hope you will find me a blessing. All I ask is that you “Come and See.” Together we will BE.

Pastor Katie

Five things people gain when they show up at church:

1. Access to community.
2. Encouragement.
3. Exposure to truth.
4. Faith-building opportunities for their families.
5. An involvement of the mission and vision of the local church.

Pastor Katie’s Office Hours and Pastoral Care

Pastor Katie will be in her office at the church on Wednesdays & Thursdays. If there are situations that arise in which you need pastoral care on a day that Pastor Katie is not in the office, please call 586-727-3155 and leave a message with Helen or on the answering machine. You can also give Pastor Katie a call:   Cell number: 586-202-8644 Home phone: 586-716-9543 

In the old days, hospitals and rehab/nursing facilities used to inform pastors when one of their flock was admitted. That doesn’t happen anymore. Pastor Katie is always happy to receive your calls.