The Federated Choir with a guest orchestra will perform the deeply moving “Requiem for the Living” by Dan Forrest at the Maundy Thursday service.  This piece powerfully faces grief and sorrow head-on that is common to all human existence.  This five movement modern Requiem takes us on a journey through anguish, awe over all creation, and reconciliation through the comfort of Christ.  The service will tell the story of Christ’s crucifixion through pre-service music, prayer, and scripture all leading up to the performance of “Requiem for the Living”.  A night not to be missed!

Not your mother’s Four Seasons… Jeannette Sorrell and Francisco Fullana become musical storytellers – celebrating along with the 18th-century Italian peasants, whose joys and sorrows Vivaldi described so vividly. Dueling cellists evoke Vivaldi’s “rock ’n roll” personality in the stormy Concerto for Two Cellos. The party ends in exuberant madness when the group whips up Vivaldi’s La Folia (“Madness”).

Join Apollo's Fire for a festive send-off as their musicians warm up for their European tour. – Or better yet, plan to come with them! London (UK), Heidelberg (Germany), and more…!

Click HERE to purchase tickets.

The mission of the Social Justice Advocacy Ministry is to be a voice and witness to God’s love for all people and creation and to advocate for justice for those who are marginalized, discriminated against and denied their inherent rights as children of God and citizens of our nation and world.

We strive to become well informed, provide opportunities to educate ourselves, balanced with opportunities to take action.  Live Our Faith!

Everyone is welcome to participate in SJAM activities. We have an e mail list of over 140 folks and about 10 different areas of focus. You can learn more about and participate in issues that you are passionate about. Or just come and listen and see if you are intrigued. Criminal justice, LQBTQ issues, Voter Advocacy, Domestic Violence are a few examples. We are open to new focus areas at the interests of the group dictate (perhaps education or health care). If you would like to added to the SJAM e mail list, contact Kathy Franz wfranz@roadrunner.com or 440=821-7795.  

Next SJAM Meeting:  March 19th, 11:30 at Bell Street in Room 240

 Or join by Zoom using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83595558354?pwd=U1VxZU5SZ0NjcEVkbEcxeXpsbVlWdz09

Wondrous Wednesday and the Creation Care and Justice group are teaming up to offer you a delicious dinner and movie.

All are welcome to join, bring your friends and family.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Community Dinner at 5:30 pm, followed by the movie and table conversations after the movie.

Two short movies – part of the Current Revolution series hosted by:

We are called by God to be stewards of the Earth. Come learn about some ways to do that.The Transformation Cannot Be Stopped, tackles the challenge of how the utility, auto, tech, and defense industries can help modernize the aging power grid to make it more secure and responsive to the needs of its users while enhancing environmental performance.
 

Workforce Rising, looks at how the rapid advancement of electric vehicles is disrupting numerous industries and workforces, and the lack of charging infrastructure and grid capacity is lagging behind advances in automotive technology. The already-passed Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill provides the greatest opportunity to accelerate the transition, as long as the money is spent quickly and wisely.
 

Registration requested: CLICK HERE, call the church office, or after church on Sundays. We need volunteers to help too – contact: Katie Harbage - katiesharbage@gmail.com

Author Talk and Workshop

Speak with the Earth and It will Teach You:
A Field Guide to the Bible

Saturday, April 29, 2023 – 3:00 – 5:00 pm
with a Meet and Greet at 5:00 pm
 

Federated Church and the Living Water Association of NE Ohio, UCC are excited to co-present Speak with the Earth, an author talk and interactive workshop with Pastor Daniel Cooperrider. During our time together, we’ll explore the beauty of earth-based spirituality and how it can help us be in connection and conversation with the sacred in all things.

·       Where: Fellowship Hall at Federated Church,
76 Bell Street, Chagrin Falls, Ohio

·       Everyone is Invited: Bring your friends and family to attend with you – All are Welcome!

“All important ideas must include the trees, the mountains, and the rivers.” - Mary Oliver

Daniel will share with us about his new book, Speak with the Earth and It Will Teach You: A Field Guide to the Bible (Pilgrim Press) and about his journey in ministry and writing, beginning with his ordination at Federated Church in May 2011. Daniel will share why he wrote the book, read a few passages, and explore how it might be useful to us in the context of the ecological and climate call of our times.
        
Within the workshop, Daniel will guide spiritual practice to move us from head to heart, and allow time to reflect together about where and how we attend to the expressions of God in nature. Q&A, and a book signing will follow. All ages and spiritual traditions/orientations welcome! This event could be especially appealing to those who consider themselves “spiritual but not religious,” and to those who’s spiritual practice comes in the form of birdwatching, hiking, cloud spotting and sunset viewing, and otherwise enjoying and celebrating nature.

Please CLICK HERE to register for this workshop, or by calling the church office (440-247-6490) or signing up on Sundays after church in Fellowship Hall.
You can also email: coopdole@gmail.com.