special events
Lent and Holy Week services
- Lenten Dinner and Vesper Service
Starting on Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2010, and continuing for six weeks, we will have a Lenten Vesper Service at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday in the Commons. Please feel free to join us prior to the service for dinner at 5:15 p.m. at the following restaurants.
February 17: Culver's on University
February 24: Jalapeno's on University
March 3: Panera at Westlake Center
March 10: Hi Ho Mongolian Grill in Sheridan Village
March 17: McAllister's at the Metro Center
March 24: Avanti's near Northwood's Mall
- Pretiola (Pretzel) Sunday is February 21, 2010
We involve children of all ages in a special pre-Lenten service where we shape bread in the form of crossed arms and bake pretzels, reminding us that Lent is a time of prayer. The pretzel was the ancient Christians’ Lenten bread in fourth century. In many places in Europe, pretzels are served only from Ash Wednesday to Easter, thus keeping the ancient symbolism alive. Our children are delighted and impressed when they hear the true story of the pretzel.
- Tenebrae Communion Service
On Maundy Thursday in Lent we commemorate Jesus’ last supper in a meaningful, evening Tenebrae Communion Service
- Palm Sunday Service
Children receive palms in this heartfelt family service celebrating the end of Lent and beginning of Holy Week. The First Federated choir, organist, brass and string musicians bring the Psalms to life in a magnificent musical service (usually the first Sunday in May).
- Easter
On Easter morning we have a glorious service of music and celebration. White lilies donated in memory of loved ones fill our chancel and spill down the steps into the sanctuary.
Christmas Advent Services
- Gingerbread House Party (a Sunday afternoon at Christmas time)
This is a festive event for the whole family and people of all ages. We gather in fellowship hall to enjoy a light dinner, games and the making of holiday crafts including gingerbread houses and gingerbread men.
- Children's Christmas Pageant
Our children are the stars of this Sunday morning worship service as they act out the birth of Christ in our chancel, complete with songs, costumes and sets.
- Chancel Choir Cantata
Our Chancel Choir and special guests inspire us with a magnificent medley of Christmas music during this Sunday morning worship service.
- Christmas Eve Services
5:00 p.m. Family Service 11:00 p.m. Candlelight Service
Youth Sunday (third Sunday in May)
On this special Sunday we celebrate the ministry, gifts and talents of our youth during the morning worship hour.
Confirmation Sunday (the first Sunday in June)
Our young people join the active membership of the church family through a deeply moving worship experience.
Summer “Funday”
In either June or July we schedule our Summer Funday...a play-day and picnic for families and friends of all ages.
Fall Fest
Fall fest includes activities for families and people of all ages including rides, games, a cook out and picnic on the church campus.
World Communion Sunday (first Sunday in October)
This special worship service begins with a procession of flags and breads from around the world, symbolizing our oneness with the whole Christian community as we are united in the sacrament of communion.
Heritage Sunday (the first Sunday in November)
On this day we celebrate the history of First Federated church and our heritage and responsibility as part of God’s great Church.
Epiphany Celebration (first Sunday in January)
This musical pageant and play occurs during our regular Sunday worship. It features the vocal and instrumental talents of our soloists and choirs (young and old). Everyone is in costume, except the congregation, in this grand celebration of light and the victory of good over evil.
Vacation Bible School
Generally held in the evenings during the third week of July, our VBS is for children throughout the community from preschool age through leaving 4th grade. There is also a simultaneous program for middle schoolers plus an opportunity for high schoolers to volunteer within VBS. Please click on this link for more information and to register: http://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/FFC
