JANUARY MINISTRY THEME: PERSEVERANCE
Annual Ministry Theme: Life
SUNDAY, JANUARY 4
HEALING INTENTIONS
SERVICE STARTS
AT 10:30AM
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Healing Intentions
10:30am with livestream on YouTube
Join us for this special service as we ring in the 4th century of our beloved faith community. Reverend Rebecca will preach a New Year’s sermon, “Healing Intentions,” highlighting another approach to a New Year’s resolution. We will enjoy the musical gifts of FRSUU members Lark Madden, Gay Pearson, and Betsy Woodman, along with Director of Church Music Nick Place.
“In each situation that calls for our engagement, some inner intention will precede our response.” –Jack Kornfield
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