May 9, 2024

By Rev. Rick King

Summer is a time when we relax, kick back, and enjoy longer days, lighter schedules, getaways with family and friends, and opportunities to reconnect with our bodies and the natural world. It’s also frequently been a time of fewer church events and more sporadic attendance.

But this summer, there’s a LOT going on in our building, on the grounds, and in our wider community! Here’s a sampling of new events and old, some FHC-based, others in collaboration with our merger partners at New Life Presbyterian and our community partner organizations.

Suffice it to say that our building will stay ACTIVE after Memorial Day! For up-to-date information on what’s happening in what spaces, go to https://www.falconheightsucc.org/news/church-calendar/.

Collaborations with Highland Friendship Club: Grill & Chills on July 10 and Aug. 14.

Collaborations with New Life Presbyterian Church: Summer Kids’ Camp June 17-21, joint worship services on June 23 (at FHC) and July 21 (at New Life), Grill & Chills and Fresh & Free Market on Wednesday nights at FHC, and State Fair Park and Ride at New Life, Aug. 22-Sept. 2.

Outdoor Sunday worship: 10:30 a.m. June 9 and 23, July 14 and 28, and Aug. 11 and 25.

“Operation Creation” Summer Kids’ Camp: June 17-21, all day, in the Gathering Room and outdoors.

ComoConnects Cooking for the Blind and Sight Impaired: Thursdays in the Gathering Room and kitchen, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. June 6, 13 and 27; July 11, 18 and 25; and Aug. 1. ComoConnects is what was formerly known as the Living at Home Block Nurse Program.

M Health Fairview Faith Leader Training: Tuesday, July 30, 10 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in the Gathering Room.
The Heights Orchestra: Rehearsals in the Sanctuary on Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. June 20 and 27, and July 11, 18 and 25, with its concert on Aug. 8 at 6 p.m.

Help with New Life Presbyterian Church’s State Fair Park and Ride from their parking lot to the Fairgrounds each day of the Fair, Aug. 22-Sept. 2.

Best wishes for a great summer, here and elsewhere!