Happy St Patty's Day!

A Message From The Session and Pastors Chris, Ellen & Tara

Dear Members and Friends,

Closing the church was an extraordinarily difficult decision, but we believe it was and is the most caring and responsible course both for our church family and for the larger community.  It would be inconsistent with our call to create a pocket of vulnerability at the very time the larger community is trying to isolate and contain the spread of the Coronavirus.  As a result,

• We are shifting our Sunday worship to an on-line format; the service will be streamed at 10:00 a.m. each week; a link is available on our website, www.fcpc.us 
• We are closing our offices, and staff will be working as much as possible from their homes
• We are reducing pastoral visitation to crisis-only; click on the pastor's name to contact them via email:
  • Chris
  • Ellen
  • Tara
• And we are suspending all programs, board and committee meetings -- the one exception will be AA and Al-Anon which will continue to have access to our facility

At the same time we will also be offering:

Daily Devotions delivered by e-mail every morning, Monday through Friday.  If you did not receive the e-mail on Monday (the 16th) and would like to be included, please click here to add your e-mail address, or email Toni at borrellit@fcpc.us

Grocery Delivery:  Betsy Hawley is coordinating a ministry of purchasing and delivering groceries for those who are at risk or unable to get out.  If you need groceries, or if you would like to volunteer to help out with this ministry please contact Betsy: betsy_hawley@comcast.net

You are part of a great church family.  Our Elders, Deacons, Stephen Ministers, staff and so many others are ready to help in any way.  The church facility is closed, but our ministry continues.  Please reach out to us if we can be of support, even if it is just to offer a listening ear at a point when you are feeling anxious or alone.  We wish you all God’s blessings and protection.

Sincerely,

The Session and Pastors Chris, Ellen & Tara

Don't be late : )

Getting To Know You!

In our "Getting To Know You" series we are getting to know a FCPC staffer each month!

In March we are getting to know...

Chet!

Name: Chet Karas

Nickname: none

Family members: Brenda, Chris/Darcy, Andrew/Katie

Pets: none

Favorite color: Blue

Favorite flavor: Peanut Butter

Hire date: October of 2016

Title: Welcome Monitor

What your job entails: Greeting families for the Preschool and welcoming visitors to the Church. Teaching the kids how to give high fives!

µ  What energizes you outside of work?

The smiles of the Preschool kids and interacting with them.
 

µ  What’s a trip that changed you, and why?

2 mission trips to New Orleans. The first because of the fun and moving experiences. The second one because that’s how I met Brenda!!
 

µ  What’s one of your favorite memories from the past year?

Being on Omaha Beach in Normandy where my Uncle Stanley landed on D-Day.

Me and my family at Omaha Beach.

µ  What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?

I grew up in Newark, NJ and attended Seton Hall Prep for two years, before my family moved to Pennsylvania.
 

µ  What’s something you’ve done, but will never do again?

Parasailing in Cancun, Mexico.
  

µ  What’s one item you can’t leave your home without?

My cell phone (unfortunately)

µ  What’s one song you have completely memorized?

I’ve Got You Under My Skin 

µ  What’s your favorite place to eat around here?

The Original Hot Dog Shop in Oakland!

The Friday Book Group got a brand new book! Come check it out : )