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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF SONOMA

FCC Sonoma is excited to offer many ways to be together in Christian love.  Our Sunday gatherings are hosted on Zoom at 8:30am (pausing for summer through September 1) and in person at 10:30am. Details for the current Sunday's services can be found by clicking the "This Week" tab located at the top of this page. Our Earth Care Team offers monthly learning opportunities and spiritual walks, our Social Action Team organizes outreach activities, and our Thrift Shop is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.! We enjoy being together to pursue new ideas and grow spiritually, to seek justice and serve those in need, and to advocate for the care of the earth.  We invite you to join our community of love, acceptance, and service.  Click here to learn about our Mission and Values.  Click here to contact us directly.

 

We laugh freely and rejoice in the wonder of God’s love and care, while investing our energy, our courage, and our creativity in building a world of justice and equal opportunity for all.

 

We affirm our high calling to care for all creation and to seek justice for the oppressed, ever-conscious of the socioeconomic dimensions of climate change and ecological disruption and its effects on global inequality.


We are spiritual seekers who embrace Jesus’ message of love and compassion, and often find ourselves more comfortable with questions than answers. We value science, culture, and the wisdom of other religious traditions.

In the spirit of love, we welcome people of every age, economic status, ethnicity, physical ability, nationality, race, religious background, and sexual orientation to participate fully in all aspects of our church’s life and ministry.



Rev. Dr. Curran Reichert, Pastor

 

The slightly irreverent Reverend Dr. Curran Reichert has been stirring up “good trouble,” and serving up questions that challenge us to grow spiritually for the past seven years at FCC. She believes in the power of Spiritual community to be a force for good in the world. Curran is highly educated and completely dedicated to making Sonoma Valley a more just and equitable place.


Throughout the Valley, Rev. Reichert lends her perspective as a faith leader to addressing the need for fair housing and worker justice. She has been a leading voice concerning fair treatment of those without permanent shelter. She is committed to doing her part to end racial bias and deconstruct colonialism in the church and in our community.


Rev. Reichert also understands that Christianity can be scary for people who have suffered abuse, or oppression due to bigotry and religious intolerance. She creates what she hopes will be a safe entry point for those seeking the support of a radically inclusive community of faith. Her motto is “Purpose, Presence, and Practice,” she embodies all three.


We love our pastor, and we think you will love her to. If you would like to make an appointment to meet with Rev. Reichert, receive prayers, or a visit from our support team, send her a message or call the church office at 707.996.1328.


Rev. Reichert often says, “FCC is the place you would want to go to church if you went to church.” We are a gathering of spirited people who care about earth justice, speaking out about injustice, tending to the vulnerable, and learning to find common ground, these are the relevant earmarks of our congregation. We invite you to join us on Sunday mornings either online at 8:30 (pausing for summer through September 1) or in person at 10:30.

 

Notes from the Pastor

September 2, 2024

 

For the love of Julia

Stephanie Ozer, our magnificent FCC music director mentioned to me several years back that her daughter Maris had a roommate, Julia Pozsgai, who lives with her at Sweetwater Spectrum and who was interested in coming to church.

Sweetwater is a labor of love created by parents of children with Autism in Sonoma Valley. I invite you to check out their website and see the wonderful work they are doing.

“An innovative, community based, long term housing solution for adults with Autism or similar intellectual / developmental disabilities.” https://sweetwaterspectrum.org/

Julia’s entry into our community was bold and joyous, she was/is completely herself. It took some time to adjust to Julia’s exuberances which were different than regular church goes are accustomed to, but with some coaching from Stephanie, support from Julia’s amazing mom Karen, and Sweetwater helpers to show us the way, we soon fell in love with Julia.

This past June, Julia attended my housewarming to celebrate Ellie and me returning to Sonoma. She bounded up to the front path with four freshly painted canvases in tow. “These are for your new house!” she chirped. But these paintings called out to be displayed on the baldacchino at church. They are bright and colorful, and tell the story of a mama bird on the way to feed her chicks. To the congregation’s delight, they now hang in our sanctuary as a testimony to Julia’s creativity, tenacity, and contributions to our faith community.

Thank you, Julia, for bringing us such joy.

With love,
Curran

FCC Sonoma

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