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We work together! Every year we select two or more members for each ministry team in addition to the administrative board members. The teams set their own goals and schedules and involve as many church members and friends as are needed to meet those goals. Working with a team is a great way to be a meaningful part of our community.
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Worship & MusicMembers: Annie McCaslin, Debbie Perry, Maria Quintal
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Church Family & Community LifeMembers: Tom Wilkinson, Mary Daly
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Mission & OutreachMembers: Margo Brown, Evie Lewis, Jan Chorazy
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Buildings and GroundsMembers: Jim Nelson, Rachel Hofstetter
facilities@corningucc.org If you would like to hold an event or if your community group needs a place for regular meetings, please review our church building use guidelines and fill out an online request. Someone will contact you as soon as they can. |
Special ProjectsPRAYER SHAWLS
Do you knit or crochet? We keep a selection of prayer shawls to give to members and friends of the church who are in need of a few extra prayers. The idea behind prayer shawls is that people feel embraced and loved by those who created the shawl. COMMUNITY GARDEN Since 2015 First Congregational UCC Corning and Emanuel Lutheran Church joined forces to grow fresh fruits and vegetables for donation to the Community Food Pantry. We work together to plant, weed and harvest the garden located in the side yard here at First Congregational UCC. BLAIR BIGLER, PERRY CONCERT When the First Congregational Church of Corning was founded in 1890, Walter Blair served as its first organist and choir director until his retirement in 1943. Walter’s daughters, Isabelle and Luella grew up in the church and shared their musical gifts. Luella served as an organist and Isabelle conducted the church orchestra. Through a generous bequest in 1982, the Blair family provided the initial funding and the inspiration for an annual community concert series. Carole Bigler was a gifted accompanist, performer, teacher and lecturer, who served as our church organist for nearly 40 years. When Carole Bigler passed away in 2009, memorial contributions in her name were added to support the music program and Carole’s name was added to the annual concert series. For 43 years Richard Perry was the church choir director. Upon his retirement in December of 2016 and as a show of affection and honor, members of the congregation added his name to what is now called the Blair-Bigler-Perry Concert Series. Through wise management of funds, the Blair-Bigler-Perry Concert Series has enriched the greater Corning community with music performances from talented artists for over 35 years. Join & Help Make a Difference! office@corningucc.org |