Communion for online worship
We share Holy Communion in our online services the first Sunday of the month, and we invite you to join us at home. Before the time of the service, you will want to prepare some bread — a slice or a small loaf of any kind of bread. In some parts of the world, tortilla, […]
FHC’s coronavirus response
By Rev. Rick King — What a difference a week makes—along with an irresistible force like the coronavirus. Things have been changing so fast, I want to update you on steps we’re taking at Falcon Heights Church to protect against community spread of the virus, keep us connected to God and each other, and care for […]
Final Crossroads report and roadmap
This final Crossroads report will be presented at the annual congregational meeting Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. A year ago, the Falcon Heights Church Crossroads Team began a journey with an unknown destination. Crossroads was described as “a program and process to help your congregation answer the question “What is God calling us to do and […]
“Is Nothing Sacred?” weeknight Bible study
“Is Nothing Sacred?”, a new weeknight Bible study group, is organizing to begin in January at Falcon Heights Church. Ever wanted to read and discuss the Bible, but afraid of what you don’t know? Have you shied away from studying the scriptures because of how others interpret them? “Is Nothing Sacred?” might be for you! […]
Sharing our space with partners
One of the priorities that arose from a recent congregational discussion was to seek opportunities for sharing our space with partners that align with our mission and vision. In 2019 we talked with a Montessori school about classroom space and with Keystone Community Services about establishing a food shelf here. Neither of those ideas proved […]
Reconsidering our governance structure
One of our challenges is the governance structure of the church and the large number of people it requires. The Crossroads Team and the Executive Board came to that conclusion as we have discussed the future of our congregation and looked at ways to continue Jesus’ ministry within the congregation, to our immediate community and […]
Connecting through our church building
The Crossroads Team has heard from the congregation that our church building (and parking lot) could be a great asset to the community. People have proposed ideas for sharing a portion of our space with another organization. We’re hearing from other churches that moving beyond a single use for church buildings is a trend that […]