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FRIDAY NIGHT CINEMA AT FIRST CONGREGATIONAL – AUGUST 27

Back by popular demand and as a result of our successful Muslim movie nights in June, the church is beginning this August monthly film screenings covering various themes related to social justice as well as the celebration of our shared human experiences. Our mission is to educate as we entertain. We will explore such topics and themes as race relations, sexual orientation issues, religion, science, health, art & culture, war & peace, crime & punishment, poverty, domestic violence, immigration, animal and environmental concerns, etc. We will even throw in comedy films just for fun from time to time.

On Friday, August 27, we will be showing The Visitor. With Oscar-nominated performances, it is a movie about the rarely discussed effects of U.S. immigration policy on undocumented immigrants and their families. It is also a film about the ability of music to transcend cultural barriers and create profound friendships.

Our special guest speaker is Andre Rawlerson, who will be sharing regarding the enriching influence of African drum music. The presentation and movie start at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center located in the Gurtler Center, 2nd floor of Fellowship Hall. You may wish to bring food to share. We will eat after 8:30 p.m. which is the time for breaking fast for our Muslim friends. All are welcome!

A Special Offer to Members of - First Congregational Church of Winter Park:  Orlando Home & Leisure magazine is offering members of our congregation a complimentary three-year subscription to Orlando Home & Leisure magazine. Absolutely free – all you need to do is complete this form  (PDF) and place it in the offering plate on Sunday morning, mail it to the church office or drop it off at the church office at your leisure.

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Church Out Loud

Have you ever wanted to listen to Sunday's sermon but just couldn't attend services.  Here's your opportunity.  Listed below are audio clips from recent Sunday services. 

As a regular feature we will provide the weekly sermon and, on occassion, other parts of the service.

Our most recent audio files are now in .mp3 format and are playable on up-to-date Windows Media Player, RealPlayer and QuickTime media players.

Give a listen and let us know what you think.

See what Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine (May 2010 edition) has to say about our Senior Minister, Rev. Bryan Fulwider, under "Simply the Best" on Page 32 as Preacher/ Christian.  You can read it online at