First English holds many activities, all of which are open to the community. However, registration or RSVPs may be required for planning purposes and to enable last minute communications should changes occur.
Game Nights
Like playing board and card games? Game nights are back! Join us in the library on Saturdays, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Bring a game or just show up and play what others brought. Feel free to bring some snacks or drinks to share. Dates:
- January 24th. Thanks to everyone who participated!
- March 14th. Please RSVP by Friday March 13th.
Movie Nights
Movie nights are back! This year, we’ve decided to embrace artificial intelligence mania and start with some movies where things didn’t work out so well… Join us on select Fridays in the church library from 7-10 PM. We’re asking for a $1 donation per person to defray the cost of the required copyright license. Participants are asked to bring light food to share. Dates and movies:
- February 27th – Movie: 2001: A Space Odyssey – Thanks to everyone who participated! The movie lived up to expectations, except the weird part before the end, which none of us remembered…
- April 24th – Movie: AI: Artificial Intelligence – Please RSVP by Thursday April 23rd.
- June 26th – Outdoor Movie for Kids – Movie: TBD – Please RSVP by Thursday June 25th.
Past Events
Shrove Sunday – February 15th
What can be better than pancakes and sausage after church? Mardi Gras decorations? As always, we had a blast with our Shrove Sunday pancake brunch, complete with king cake and mimosas. Many thanks to everyone who participated!
Souper Bowl of Caring/Scout Sunday – February 8th
On Sunday February 8th, we celebrated Scout Sunday with our Cub Scout Pack, collecting donations for GEDCO Cares food pantry, and enjoying a chili lunch. Many thanks to everyone who donated and participated!
200th Anniversary Butterfly Brunch – December 21st
Many thanks to everyone who support and participated in our celebration of our 200 years of community and faith! It was great to see special guests who participated in this special event.
Non-denominational Cupcake Decorating, Wreath Making Gathering and Soup Supper – November 30th
Many thanks to everyone who attended or staff this year’s gathering. We had over 27 people participate. We’re already looking forward to next year!
Movie Nights
First English again hosted movie nights on select Fridays in the church library from 7-10 PM using the 100″ screen. We alternated months with the game nights.
- February 14th – Sleepless in Seattle
- April 25th – Apollo 13
Shrove Sunday – March 2nd
Everyone had a great time on Sunday on March 2nd with our annual pancake breakfast. Pancakes, sausages, fruit salad and beverages were served, along with king cake.
Souper Bowl of Caring and Scout Sunday – Sunday, February 9th
On Sunday February 9th, we celebrated Scout Sunday with our Cub Scouts, Pack 3807, collecting canned goods for the GEDCO Cares food pantry, and enjoyed a chili lunch. Many thanks to everyone who helped out and participated!
Cookies and Cocoa Coffee Hour – Sunday, December 15th
Many thanks to the nine volunteers who prepared a wide variety of treats for the congregation and friends. It was a great way to celebrate the Christmas season. The cookies, cocoa and holiday cartoons were enjoyed by all.
Non-denominational Cupcake Decorating and Wreath Making Gathering – Sunday December 1st – 5-7 PM
Many thanks to everyone who attended or staff this year’s gathering. We had over 40 people participate. The kids were particularly quick this year to decorate their cupcakes, and many Advent/Solstice/Hanukkah wreaths were made. This year’s chicken noodle soup was apparently especially good, and the wassail and hot cider were popular. We’re already looking forward to next year!
Oktoberfest – Saturday October 5th – 12:30 PM – 4 PM
Thanks to all that helped and joined us in the festivities! If you still need to make a payment you can do that by via the online payment form. Questions? Email Dave Bobart at davebobart@gmail.com.
World Potluck Supper – Saturday September 7th – 5-7 PM
Thank you to all who came and shared a dish for the world themed potluck! We all enjoyed some delicious dishes from Eastern Europe, Italy, Mexico, England and the US. The international theme was a great starting point for conversations about each other’s cultural heritage and places that attendees had traveled to.
Church Yard Sale
Many thanks to everyone who donated, helped out and showed up to shop. It was a great day, and even the weather cooperated! We raised $1000 for our high schoolers and their trip to New Orleans for a youth gathering.