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Welcome to life in the pandemic, friend. I’m glad you’ve found your way to our website. Supportive communities that can embrace even from afar have never been more important. If you are seeking a place to belong, you’ve found it.

Like churches and mosques and synagogues and sanghas around the world, First Congregational Fort Worth has been finding ways to nurture community that are not dependent on physical proximity. We warmly invite you to attend worship (virtually) at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings on either Facebook live or on this site at Worship Live. Prior videos are available here. We also have a YouTube playlist for sermons.

Among the gifts I cherish the most of these odd, scary days of pandemic are the countless ways, large and small, that people find to express hope, gratitude, positivity, and love to each other. We are building resilience together despite being unable to gather.

At a time when we truly need each other, we must stay away from each other in order to protect each other. It’s a strange world, isn’t it? No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, I hope you feel welcomed to join in the journey.

In sickness and in health.

Here's my email if you’d like to talk.

BLACK LIVES MATTER

We live in a system that keeps Americans divided by race -- those who live traumatized by it, and those who have benefited from it. As persons of faith, and followers of the radical teacher Jesus, we feel we must speak out against injustice and not just be passive protesters.

Racist violence has been tacitly supported in this country throughout its history. Treating others as less than human because of the color of their skin is not an expression of kindness or inclusion, and it must end. The murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Elijah McClain, among the countless others who have been victimized by racist violence in our nation's history, must not be forgotten or ignored. We must all stand together to fight against white supremacy and racism in all its forms.

We, as a nation and a world, have been forced to pause in this time of COVID-19 to create a safer world, and this must include safety for all Americans and all global citizens. We must stand in solidarity and move from passivity to action in seeking safety, justice, and respect for every person.

Blessings and justice for all.

EVENTS

THE EDUCATION HOUR

The Education Hour resumes THIS Sunday, September 20th, right after worship. See The Comma for all the details. (There are Zoom links involved!)

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**NEW TIME** Racists Anonymous

Wednesdays, 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (Central Time)

Using an approach similar to 12-step programs, the goal of RA is not to change others, but to eliminate racism in ourselves. (Go to rainternational.org) for more details. Because we are meeting via Zoom, everyone is invited to attend--no matter where you might be in the country. To receive the Zoom link, or if you have questions, please email office@fortworthucc.org.

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PERSONAL AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH

We have many options for personal and spiritual growth. Check them out here.

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