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Greetings First Church Family and Friends,
This is going to sound ridiculous… Following the terrorist attack on Halloween, what I am about to say will sound completely ridiculous to some, but we need to keep setting tables and inviting folks to take a seat – folks of different faiths and no faith, folks of different socio-economic backgrounds, folks of different political stripes. We will do just that on Sunday as Steph Quintana-Martinez, our seminary intern, preaches what will be a stunning sermon about food, memory and identity. We will do just that next Saturday as people from various walks of life join us to CELEBRATE DEMOCRACY. (Reserve your tickets today!) We will set a table for meaningful conversation over brunch, and after discussing our resistance to the current occupant of the White House, we will get our sweat on with DJ Rimarkable and a fabulous dance party.
The rhetoric in our country seeks to drive a wedge between us and our differences, and we must fight back. Professor Theodore Shaw spoke this week at NYU Law School's Derrick Bell Lecture on Race in American Society and he said, "If you fight, you may win or you may lose, but if you don't fight, you can't win." We want to win, so we set tables. We want to win so we keep fighting … in love, for love.
See you Sunday at 11:00 AM, First Church Brooklyn. We're setting tables in the midst of the madness.
You are loved,
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Choir Rehearsal in the Sanctuary
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Nursery is open, 2nd floor at top of stairs
10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
"Callings": Dorothy Day and the Catholic Worker newspaper, in the Thurman Room
Sunday Morning Bible Study in the Elliott Room
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Youth Band in the Rose Room (2nd Floor)
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Children's Choir in the Rose Room (2nd Floor)
11:00 AM
Worship in the Sanctuary
Sermon to be preached by Rev. Adriene Thorne, "Get Up and Eat"
Sunday School
Following Worship
Fellowship Hour in the Elliott Room (2nd Floor)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Park Plaza Diner, Cadman Plaza West
Thursday, November 9th
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Choir Rehearsal in the Sanctuary
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Congregation and Community News
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FPCB Adult Christian Education Program
"LED BY THE SPIRIT"
Wednesday November 15, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
MEET MEMBERS OF OUR PARTNER CHURCH, THE CHURCH OF GETHSEMANE, AND HEAR THEIR PERSONAL STORIES
FPC Social Action Committee is presenting this program. The Biblical theme of the evening will focus on the concept of exile and being led out by the Spirit, within the context of incarceration and successful reentry into society.
6:30 - Light pot luck supper
7:00 - Personal stories of Project Connect members, followed by Q&A
Please contact Jane Ehlke for more information and to offer assistance: jane.ehlke@gmail.com
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 Have you noticed members in the congregation wearing this white pin? This boutonniere is worn by First Church's Care team on many Sundays. These Care Ambassadors work together to model and serve as a witness for you in all aspects of your spiritual journey. Feel free to chat with them before or after service. The white boutonniere is an invitation for you to share your joys, your concerns, or your prayers requests.
Upcoming Care Team Event: Saturday, November 18th (9:00 AM-5:00 PM) - Thrive New York City (NYC) Mental Health Training. A training workshop (sponsored by NYC Dept. of Health) which aims to "teach skills to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges or crises."
For more information on this, please contact Dianne Hutchinson and Aluko Hope at the pastoral care email address above.
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Save the Date!
All-Church Auction and Fundraiser Saturday, December 2, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Buy your tickets now for the Annual Church Auction!! $20.00 per adult includes 1 free drink and tasty food! Children free! – Childcare provided. Think about things that you can donate to make this the most successful fundraiser ever! Address any questions, great ideas, and offers to Diane Greene.
Forms for donations are available online and hard copy. See Gloria Sellers, Debbie Koehn, or Diana Lee.
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First Church - Let's pitch in and help hurricane survivors in the Caribbean
By purchasing tickets to Cuba's Malpaso Dance Company performance scheduled for January 20, 2018, all proceeds will be donated to aid and assist those in the Caribbean impacted by recent hurricanes. The White Rose Ministry has secured a block of tickets that will be offered to First Church members and supporters.
- Date of performance: Saturday, January 20th, 2018
- Time of performance: 8:00PM
- Seats available: 50
- Ticket cost: $65
Your check should be payable to First Church and the actual tickets will be distributed in November - a great holiday gift! Please direct any inquiries to Rich Greene at rtgreene2@gmail.com or (917)488-2391. White Rose looks forward to your support!
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is in touch with presbyteries in the affected areas from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, and the Earthquakes in Mexico. PDA is standing by with resources and National Response Team members ready to deploy upon invitation and when it is safe to do so.
For those who wish to support PDA's emergency response and recovery efforts, gifts can be designated to specific disaster response, or where needed the most, via the form here. We need your help. Please give generously.
If you prefer to mail a check, you may send it to:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
PO Box 643700
Pittsburgh, PA, 15264-3700
You may also call Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), at 1-800-872-3283 to donate by phone. For updates, please go to pda.pcusa.org.
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Focus on Hunger
The Mission and Social Action Committee has a goal to educate the entire congregation on the issues around food and hunger in our country and around the world, and why First Church is involved in alleviating the suffering associated with a lack of food.
Volunteers are needed Wednesday evenings from 7:15 PM - 8:00 PM to receive fresh fruits and vegetables for our food pantry. If you are available to come to First Church and receive donations from our partners at Brooklyn Bridge CSA and Sweet Pea CSA, please call the church office to be connected to pantry coordinator, Jane Woland.
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Five percent of American households (6.3 million) experience very low food security.
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On Thursday, November 2nd, our Food Pantry served 134 guests
with the help of 21 volunteers.
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Worship services are streamed live over the Internet. We provide the worship bulletin on the website so that you can follow along. Tune in to worship at 11:00 AM Eastern time.
Missed a week, or want to hear a Sermon again? We have a podcast of Sermon audio. Click the "Sermon Podcast" icon below to subscribe.
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Like us. Follow us. See us. Hear us.
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Sunday October 29th, 2017
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Reminders and Looking Ahead
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Join Judson & First Church for a Show + Conversation
Sunday, Nov. 5th, at 2:00 PM at The Public Theater: Oedipus El Rey by Luis Alfaro
We'll be seeing the play and then staying in the theater after the show for a 20-30 minute conversation with experts discussing a topic from the show.
How to get tickets:
enter the code PPLOER18 first in the "I have a promo code" box
Choose the show date of 11/5 at 2:00 PM
Click on open seats (green dots) for $30, no-fee tickets!
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Church of Gethsemane's Project Connect
Personal stories help us to gain a deeper understanding and compassion for others. Our Social Action Committee will provide such an opportunity to hear first person accounts of incarceration and reentry experiences by members of our partner Church of Gethsemane's Project Connect. Wednesday evening, November 15th, we will come together for a potluck supper followed by Project Connect members telling us their own personal stories, followed by time for questions and discussion. The Biblical theme of the evening will focus on the concept of exile and being led by the Spirit. Please contact Jane Ehlke for further information. Jane.ehlke@gmail.com
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Worship Leaders
Interested in taking part as a reader during Sunday worship? We welcome volunteers from the congregation to sign up as Worship Leaders. Please contact Annie Solages in the church office at 718-624-3770 or speak to Worship Committee Chair, Barbara Cummings.
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Clark Street Subway Station Closure
The Clark Street (2 and 3 trains) subway station will be closed on weekends until Spring 2018. People who normally take the subway to First Church need to walk from Borough Hall or take the B25, B26, B38, B41, B52 or B103 bus.
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CHILDREN, YOUTH, and FAMILIES (CYF)
Sunday School is in full swing, with addtional programs available for younger members of our community. Those with school-aged children are encouraged to register for the separate CYF Weekly Updates newsletter at http://tinyletter.com/cyfdirector
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Youth Band and Children's Choir in the Rose Room
Band at 10:00 AM
Choir at 10:30 AM
Andrew can't wait to see you!
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Men's Fellowship Breakfast
Join us as we discuss the book, "A Cloud of Witnesses," edited by Joyce Hollyday and Jim Wallis. A collection of 35 short stories of exceptional people grouped by the 8 Beatitudes.
Come join us even if you are not reading the book.
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First Presbyterian Church Social Action Committee
Criminal Justice Activities in Concert
With the Church of Gethsemane
First Church continues to be active in concert with the Church of Gethsemane.
- Sunday Lunch after Worship. We are looking for volunteers.
- Administrative Support: Ongoing administrative support has been provided by Jane and Dave Ehlke. The Project Connect database has been expanded to 225 members in 30 different prisons.
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This week's eNewsletter was edited by Ben Cosgrove. Photos provided by Jim Johnson.
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Online Donations: Set up a recurring gift to the church through a secure online account. To set up an account or to edit an existing gift, go to First Presbyterian Church's website.
Flower Donations. We welcome flower donations of $30 or more in memory or in honor of friends and loved ones. Call Annie Solages in the Church office at 718-624-3770 or see Barbara Cummings during fellowship hour on Sundays.
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