On Sunday, March 15, the First Jefferson Board of Trustees voted to suspend all in-person services at the church, through the end of March. What this means is there will be no church on Sunday. But there will be a service, live-streamed on our Facebook page at the regular church hour of 11:00 am. A small volunteer crew will help to make that happen.
Other events, like Misha’s concert on Friday and the Chili Cook-Off and Garden Work Party on Saturday will be postponed. I’m postponing yoga and Colleen will keep Tai Chi going until further notice. We left it to renters to make their own decisions about meetings at the church.
Our bookkeepers, however, will not stop paying our bills. Continue to send your pledges to the church office. Payments can also be made via the "Give to First Jefferson’s Ministries" link under Donate on this page. And if you haven’t sent in your pledge card for next year, do it now while you’re thinking about it. Continue to keep in touch by phone and emails.
Caring and Sharing will meet on Saturday. We’ll let you know more about how to stay in touch with us and with each other. Take care of yourself. Wash your hands. Stay out of crowds and do those things you promised yourself you’d do when you had more time.
Peace and Love, Rev. Annie and Pres. David
You Count! 2020 Census Starts April 1
This year you can choose to respond to the census on secure internet, by telephone, by mail or in person. Whatever you choose, it’s important to respond. An accurate count will affect how representation in the Federal Government is apportioned; how legislative districts will be drawn; how Federal dollars will be distributed; how voting rights will be enforced; and how future government decisions will be made.
But don’t stop there. Help other people in your community understand how important it is to participate. Here are two 30-second videos you can send to others (after you watch them yourself).
As an added inducement for you to watch these, I can tell you that once you get on YouTube there is a longer, very funny Saturday Night Live census video, starring Betty White, listed on the menu.
Helping and laughing. Two of my favorite things. —Rev. Annie
Welcome to Our Church
We are a liberal religious community of diverse individuals. We nurture spiritual growth, encourage lifelong education, work for social justice, serve the larger community, and celebrate life's gifts together through meaningful worship. We welcome and support others in their expression of religious freedom.
We welcome gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons. We welcome persons of all religions.
First Jefferson church offers a diversity of activities for children, youth and adults. Click on the calendar or Courier Newsletter for dates and more information.
Every Sunday:
Religious Education for Children and Youth / Child Care Our church school seeks to support parents and children in their spiritual quest through our classes, carefully selected curricula, social and service activities, and most of all by providing an atmosphere of both tolerance and questioning. Details
Adult Exploration
Adult Forum 9:45 am, Jaggers Parlor Adult Forum explores the world of social action, humanism, and current events through presentations and discussions. Details
Adventures in Religion 9:30 am, John Adams Room A roundtable book discussion group, discussing diverse topics about the world's religions. Details
Worship Service Our service is similar in its overall structure to most church services. We have a choir, an offertory, and a call to worship. The minister usually delivers a 20 minute sermon. We sing hymns, share happy and sad events with one another, and announce upcoming events in the life of the congregation. Details Upcoming Sermons
The Reverend Annie Foerster
Thomas Earthman
Karl Thibodeaux
