Two Churches worshiping Together

Two churches, Robinson Elmwood United Church (PCUSA) and Fairmount Community Church United Church of Christ worshiping together as One Worshiping Community. 

Join us for Worship

There are many ways you can join us in worship:
  • In Person: Sundays at 10AM (followed by fellowship at 11)
  • Live Stream: Sundays at 10AM on YouTube. Past services are also archived on the same channel.
  • Reading Past Sermons on our Sermon Archives. 

COVID-19

Due to COVID-19, all visitors to our building must:
  • Wear a mask if unvaccinated. Masks are encouraged for anyone who wishes to wear one.
  • Use hand sanitizer as necessary
  • Maintain proper physical distance whenever possible
  • We strongly encourage all visitors to be fully-vaccinated against COVID-19.

Sacred Seeds

God’s fingerprints are everywhere in the universe. It’s almost too much to think about. I was reading an article the other day that marveled at the beauty of mathematics in general, and numbers in particular.

The author, like me, had shied away from studying math in high school and college because they had been drawn to words and concepts that were better described by words than numbers. But they had recently developed an appreciation for what numbers and math can do for us. As have I.

One of the points made was that even though we think humans invented numbers, there are properties and values found in numbers, and in repeating patterns of numbers that humans could not have invented.

Prime numbers especially. Numbers that can’t be divided into smaller numbers. The author sees a mystery. I see God’s fingerprints.

What other seemingly ordinary aspects of our lives contain God’s mysterious fingerprints?

The rising and setting of the sun? The changing of the seasons? The beauty of a song? The impact of a prayer? The use of resources to alleviate suffering?

Intellectually, we might be able to understand that the whole universe is one big fingerprint of God, so that everything contained within it, down to the tiniest molecule or element is also God’s fingerprint.

But for today, it’s good to look for evidence of God’s unique mark on the world in the way we relate to our neighbors in distress.
In what way will being a part of God’s fingerprint guide your faith life?

 I ask these questions in order to plant some Sacred Seeds among us.  If, in the miracle that is our lives, you find something that grows from it, let me know!  Amen.
 
-Pastor Gary
9/25/2022

Minute for Mission

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Robinson Elmwood is collecting the Peace & Global Witness special offering and FCC UCC is collecting the Neighbors in Need special offering now through October 4. 
We're participating in our local CROP Walk on Sunday October 16. Click here to join or support our team! You can also drop off your support in the offering plates. Be sure to mark it "CROP Walk". 
Our Monthly Mission Collection for September benefits Blessings in a Backpack. Click here to learn more

Upcoming Events

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