Archive for the ‘Congregational Life’ Category

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Bread and Broth Lenten Study

Our Lenten study program known as Bread and Broth will be held on Wednesday evenings beginning February 29 and concluding during Holy Week on April 4.  We gather at 6pm in Fellowship Hall for a light soup and bread supper, followed by a group prayer and study session which ends by 7:15. This year’s study [...]

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Explore the Treasures of Ireland

Rev. Ron will be leading a fall trip to the Emerald Isle beginning September 17 and continuing for 10 days.  The trip will help us enjoy the beauty of Ireland, explore the history of Christianity in Great Britain, and meet the gracious people of this majestic island nation.  The cost is $3200 which includes airfare [...]

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OCC connects with new G+ online site

There’s a new way to connect with Olmsted Community Church through social networking sites. Google has introduced it’s own “Facebook-style” site called Google+, and OCC has created a page there.  We’ve had a growing presence on Facebook, and we’re always looking for new ways to connect with members and friends. If you’re a user of [...]

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Church Picnic photos added to website

The picnic was held on Sunday, September 11, and despite the wet conditions which moved the picnic indoors, we enjoyed great food, worship, and fellowship with one another. Click below to find the Photos and Videos page of the website, and enjoy the pictures of our 2011 All-Church Picnic. Link: PHOTOS AND VIDEOS

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Our Mission Partner: The UCC

The United Church of Christ, a national denomination of over 1.3 million members, is our primary mission partner.  A hallmark of the UCC is an extravagant welcome, with an open table at communion and a celebration of the lifelong grace of baptism. No matter who you are, or where life’s journey has taken you, you’re [...]

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“Caught” Doing Good

During this Lenten season we were asked to “catch” people doing good deeds. These unselfish acts were written on leaves and hung on the bulletin board tree. God’s love, seen through the acts of the people, brought the tree to life. Below are the deeds that were recorded. Bruce & Bonnie Smith…act of kindness June [...]