In worship this Sunday we pause at the start of a new year to think about the coming months . . . months of great decisions for our state and nation.  We'll also be invited to think about what decisions might be in store for us personally -- how those decisions will be made, and how they will effect us.  "Guest" vocalist Laurel Sanders, home from California, will be singing a solo.  Worship Ministry Group members Jack Frohn and Corinne Saidla will be our worship leaders.  There will be childcare for infants and toddlers, but no Church School or Ready for Worship activities.

In Our Prayers

Ted Wojahn, having a knee replaced this Friday

Life Long Learning

New Year's Day

There will be no presentation this Sunday however ...

The new program guides for Sunday Morning Lifelong Learning (Adult Ed) sessions are now available. This guide covers upcoming events from January through May, which is the end of our programming  year. They are available in the Narthex near the bell tower entrance as well as in the church office. If you cannot find one please let the church office know and Cynthia can either help you locate one or get more printed up so you can have one. They are also available online at the church’s web site (www.fccoshkosh.org). Thank you.

Cenntennial Celebration!

Saturday, January 7, 7:30 p.m.,

Jared Stellmacher, organ.

A Ripon native, and organ student of Joanne Peterson, Jared is an outstanding young talent, winner of Organ Guild competitions. He majored in organ at UW-Madison then received his MA in sacred music from Yale. He will perform the same Bach and Liszt that was performed at this organ’s dedication recital almost 100 years ago to the date. Jared is now Director of Music and Organist at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Hinsdale IL. Elegant reception follows.

Tuesday, January 10, at 12 Noon,

Catherine Kautsky, Piano.

Professor of Music and Chair of the Keyboard Department at Lawrence University Conservatory of Music, she will be presenting an hour-long concert, performing J.S. Bach’s French Suite No. 2 in C Minor and Beethoven’s Sonata No. 28 in A Major.  (Note: This concert is NOT followed by a luncheon.)

January Tidings

The January Tidings can be found on the website along with a copy of the January calendar and a copy of the worship survey - just  click here.    When you get to the web page, go to the right side column and click on the item you would like to view and or print.

TUESDAY NIGHT

SPIRITUALITY

DISCUSSIONS

Are there dangerous religious doctrines and what are some of them? Does Christianity belong at the political bargaining table? Who, if anybody, did Jesus exclude from the church? Should Christians worship Jesus? What should we believe about Jesus? What did Jesus believe about his heavenly father? Have you ever wondered about these things as you have traveled on our faith's journey? If so, you're not alone. And while we may never have the answers, it's interesting to hear other people's thoughts on such important faith-based  questions. These are the very kinds of topics we discuss each week during our Tuesday Night Spirituality Discussion Group get-togethers. The group isn't real large so you don't have to worry about getting lost amongst a bunch of people, but most everyone who comes is a fellow FCC member so you'll be among friends. Come check it out. If you just want to be a silent observer, that's perfectly fine. Or you can jump in with both feet and share to your heart's content. Either way, we promise the 90 minutes you share with us will be uplifting, enlightening and will certainly make you think. Please consider joining us some Tuesday starting at 7 pm right here at the church. We hope to see you soon!

FCC is Looking for a

 Wedding and Commitment

Ceremonies Coordinator

We thank Rebecca Briski for doing a great job as our first Wedding and Commitment Ceremonies Coordinator.  The position is now open again.  If you are interested in this ministry, you can request a job description from Cynthia Hunt in the office (231-7520 or office@fccoshkosh.org).  If you are interested in applying for the job, please send your resume and reasons for wanting the position to Carol DiBiasio-Snyder at either, 137 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh 54901 - or -  carol@fccoshkosh.org.