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We are inviting candy donations for our Halloween Trunk or Treat (Oct 30 & 31). You can bring candy this Sunday or during office hours.

If you are bringing a decorated vehicle, let us know ahead of time, so we can plan a space on the lot.

Thank you for your support in our community outreach.
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Reformation Sunday - October 26, 2025

During 10:15am worship we will be celebrating our Reformation roots.

During 9:00am "Coffee, Tea, & Thee" Bible study we will be looking at the roots of Halloween & All Saints Day

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Evangelism & Church Growth Workshop - Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:00pm

Details at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/evang...
First UCC and St. John's Lutheran of Hamburg, PA are teaming up to offer a free community meal with wonderful desserts at St. John's, 99 Church St, Hamburg, PA on Sunday, Oct 19, 2025 from 4-6pm.

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Unfortunately, we had technical difficulties with our live stream this morning, requiring a reboot near the beginning of the worship service, which resulted in about 10-15 minutes of the beginning of worship not being recorded. Our apologies to those joining us virtually.
Welcome New Members

This morning we welcomed 9 new members into the faith & family of Frist UCC.

We heard the parable of the "unjust judge," a message on moral reasoning, doing what is good, right, & just, & persisting in prayer.

Pastor Ben gave kids candy brains.

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Update: There are now 9 new members planning to join the church on Sun, Oct 19! We look forward to welcoming each of you into membership!
Thank you to everyone who walked in the CROP Hunger Walk this past Sunday to help fight local & worldwide hunger. Thank you for your donations, totalling $380 for our team so far.

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Welcoming new members into the faith and family of our church on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 10:15am.

More info about this Sunday at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/pent-...
The music and singing were tremendous and the cake was delicious too. God is so good!!
Our esteemed UCC General Minister and President Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson brought a message of inspiration, hope, and gratitude for the witness of our spiritual ancestors. She also celebrated communion with Rev. Frances Chester, pastor of Falkner Swamp.
Clergy and laity from across the Commonweath joined together at Falkner Swamp Reformed UCC in Gilbertsville on Sunday, Oct 12, 2025 to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the first communion of the German Reformed Church in Pennsylvania (Oct 15, 1725).

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🙏🏾 "God of All Peoples, receive our commitment to learn & work for justice with our Indigenous siblings. Reveal the gifts, graces, & harms present, & hold us to these commitments even when accountability becomes uncomfortable."

-Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson

🙌🏾 Take action: https://ow.ly/8zC250XaLqS
Thank you to all who joined with us in worship this morning.

Back by popular demand, Mrs. Kathy Jachowski was our guest preacher this morning.

If you missed Kathy's or Sue's meaningful sermons, or the wonderful music of Tyler and Marilyn, visit us at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tQ3...
Thank you to all who participated in today's CROP Walk, and all those who donated to help fight local and worldwide hunger.

More info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/crop-...

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📣 We hope you'll join us on the new date of this webinar, 10/13 @ 3:30 PM ET!

🎵🎶 Rev. Marshela Salgado-Solorio shares how her congregation promotes various forms of art in worship, from art shows to the Theology of Broadway, [Pop]Culture, Banned Books & more!

Register: https://ow.ly/r9wR50X9b4U
World Communion Sunday -- the Hokey Pokey -- being One as the Body of Christ -- Lord Increase Our Faith -- prayers around the world -- wonderful choir

If you missed any of that, hear & view it again at: youtu.be/erzMm-WYjiQ?...

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🌍 Today we celebrate World Communion Sunday, a day where we lift up our diversity and connection through faith with churches around the world!

🙌🏾 Enjoy this special message from Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, GMP/CEO, UCC.

with: @globalministries.bsky.social

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World Communion Sunday - Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson
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This year's celebration will include prayers from Christian churches throughout the world.
At a time when so much seeks to divide us, we come to the table that unites, the Lord's Table, as we celebrate with Christians throughout the world, in our oneness in Christ, on Worldwide Communion Sunday on October 5, 2025 at 10:15am.

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First UCC is now offering a new secure online giving feature!

Create a log-in by Friday, October 31, 2025 and be entered into a drawing for a 1787 Restaurant gift card.

To create a log-in go to: secure.myvanco.com/L-ZXAW/home

Learn more about this new option at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/donate-1
The CROP Walk to fight hunger (on Sunday, Oct 12)
is just around the corner, sign up to support our CROP Walk Team today.

We are tentatively planning on providing team t-shirts for those who sign up by Oct 5 (remember to provide your shirt size).

Info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/crop-...
CROP Walk — First Reformed United Church of Christ, Hamburg, PA
Help Fight Local and World Wide Hunger
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