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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.

Orlando Home & Leisure offers stunning photography, intriguing personality profiles, in-depth feature articles, entertaining columnists such as Bob Morris and a comprehensive dining section including reviews by renowned food writer Scott Joseph. It’s all about living well in the new Orlando.

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

2009 Annual and Nominating Committee Reports

Click on the links below for a copy of the church's 2009 Annual Report and/or 2010 Nominating Committee Report.  Both reports were approved at the Annual Meeting of the church on January 27, 2009.  Both reports are are provided as searchable .PDF files.

The Annual Report does not include an index or detailed financial (budget) information.  Full copies of the report are available to church members through the church office.

2009 Annual Report
2010 Nominating Committee Report

First Congregational Church of Winter Park Bylaws

Our church bylaws provide the guidelines by which we organize ourselves to conduct the business of the church.  The bylaws also state the church's object, polity, and doctrine.  Click on the link below for a PDF version of the bylaws of First Congregational Church.

First Congregational Church Bylaws

First Congregational Church of Winter Park
Typical Order of Worship - 10:00 a.m. 

First Congregational Church · United Church of Christ of Winter Park
225 South Interlachen Avenue • Winter Park, Florida 32789
Phone: 407-647-2416 • fccwp@fccwp.org • www.fccwp.org

God is still speaking,

 “a traditional and nurturing church celebrating God’s grace through
reason, education, diversity, inclusion, and social justice”

PRELUDE
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
MISSION MOMENT
* PASSING OF THE PEACE
* PROCESSIONAL HYMN
INVOCATION
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
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CHILDREN'S ANTHEM
YOUNG CHURCH
PRAYER HYMN
During the prayer hymn, children and youth are escorted to their
Sunday School classrooms and nursery and toddler rooms.
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JOYS AND CONCERNS
CALL TO PRAYER
Minister: The Lord be with you.
People: And with you also.
Minister: Let us pray.

MOMENTS OF SILENT PRAYER
PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD'S PRAYER (using "debts")
HEBREW SCRIPTURE
Minister: This is the Word of God.
People: Thanks be to God.

ANTHEM
SERVICE OF OFFERING
Offertory
*Doxology (Old Hundredth)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise God all creatures here below,
Praise God for all that love has done,
Creator, Christ, and Spirit One. Amen.
*Prayer of Dedication

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GOSPEL LESSON
Minister: This is the Gospel of God.
People: Praise to you, O Christ.

SERMON
* CLOSING HYMN
* BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE