Join us for an awesome Youth Group experience every Sunday at 4:30 pm! Expect engaging discussions on relevant topics, laughter-filled activities, and the chance to build lasting friendships within a supportive and welcoming community. Our gatherings are about creating a space where you belong and thrive. Come, bring your friends, and let's embark on this exciting journey together. Find us at the Youth Building at First Congregational Church of Ramona (404 8th Street). For more information, reach out to Brittany Volk or Jamie Walton.

Join us for some fellowship and BYOB (bring your own breakfast). Meets in Pilgrim Hall at 8am. Hope you’ll join us! All are welcome! If you have any questions, please contact us in the church office. You can email or call: 760-789-3348

Last year, FCC Ramona was selected to receive a mini-grant from Princeton Theological Seminary’s Ministry Collaboratory, a project funded by the Lily Endowment to help center the voices of young adults and cultivate a deeper and more positive relationship between young adults and the church. We are teaming with St. Mary’s and Ramona United Methodist Church to create an event that will reach young adults as well as the whole Ramona Community—not in order to get them to go to church, but just to celebrate community and creativity.

It will be at the Community Garden, located at 1010 12th St, Ramona, CA 92065.

Food will be available to purchase.

All are welcome!

go to https://wellis68.wixsite.com/ramonaopenmic to learn more!

JOY (Just Old Youth) Women’s Small Group—Meets on 1st & 3rd Friday’s of the month at 11am for bible study and fellowship. Our mission for the past several years has been to provide 20 lunches a week for the homeless or low-income people of our community. The lunches are distributed by the Ramona Food and Clothes closet service office. We also have three other members of our church who make an additional 10 lunches per week. We need more people to complete our ongoing lunches.

We meet up and volunteer once a month to help with litter removal. on our adopted portion of Highway 67. We will meet at church & carpool to our clean up site along Hwy 67 between Highland Valley Rd & Letton St. Hard hats, gloves, safety vests and protective eye wear will be provided. Please wear long pants and substantial leather shoes or boots with ankle support. Light colored clothing, long sleeved shirts, water and sunscreen are recommended. Thank you in advance for volunteering and helping to beautify our community. If you have any questions, please contact office@fccramona.org

GRIEFSHARE: GriefShare is a 13-week Bible based Grief recovery support group covering topics such as "Why", and "What's next?".  The new session will begin on January 22nd  at 5:30 pm in the Fireside room of Mountain View Community Church. 1191 Meadowlark Way, Ramona, CA 92065.

For more information call Ina at 760-789-4798

Grief Share is a Christ-centered weekly seminar/support group for people grieving the death of someone close. The program includes video presentations by experts in grief recovery, and others who have experienced the loss of a loved one. It’s a place where you will receive valuable information to help you through this difficult time, and be around people who understand the pain of your loss.  We meet in the MVCC Fireside Room (corner of Highway 78 & Ash Street)

Ina Lowe 760-789-4798  or click on connect with Jim to e-mail Jim Tate https://www.mvccramona.org/grief-share

Join us for an awesome Youth Group experience every Sunday at 4:30 pm! Expect engaging discussions on relevant topics, laughter-filled activities, and the chance to build lasting friendships within a supportive and welcoming community. Our gatherings are about creating a space where you belong and thrive. Come, bring your friends, and let's embark on this exciting journey together. Find us at the Youth Building at First Congregational Church of Ramona (404 8th Street). For more information, reach out to Brittany Volk or Jamie Walton.

If you are interested in becoming a member of First Congregational Church of Ramona, join us in the Youth Building on April 14th, right after worship.

Membership at First Congregational Church of Ramona means making a commitment. It’s a commitment to make this church your church and to participate with us as we participate in the ministry of God.

We ask that you make the commitment to participate in the life and mission of First Congregational Church, sharing regularly in the worship of God and enlisting in the work of this local church as it serves this community and the world.

Membership means having a say in the future of our church and a hand in discerning and following the vision of God for us.

If you’re interested in officially becoming a member of our church, please contact Pastor Wes at pastor@fccramona.org or call the church office at 760-789-3348 and join us in the Youth Building on April 14th at 11:15am to learn a little more about where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going.

Register Online

HOPE: the Path to Peace 2024 Women’s Fellowship Annual Conference. Saturday, April 13, 2024. Coffee and check-in at 8:30am. Starts at 9a and ends at 1:30p. Keynote Speaker: Pastor Kristie Grimaud of Ramona United Methodist Church. Hosted by our First Congregational Church of Ramona’s Women’s Fellowship. Cost Is $20  SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE. NO ONE WILL BE TURNED AWAY!

 PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: FCC WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP

PO BOX 248

RAMONA, CA 92065

Questions? CALL GLENDA AT 760-315-5954 Lunch provided by Lunch provided by Kitty Brisendine’s Something Delicious

Facebook @somethingdelicious.kitty somethingdelicious.net somethingdelicious@cox.net Kitty: 619-884-0730

404 8TH Street / Corner 8th & D

www.fccramona.org

CCB Subdomain: fccramona.ccbchurch.com

Facebook @fccramona

IG: @ramonalittlebrownchurch

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Coffee & Registration

8:30a—Fireside Room/Patio

Worship & Keynote Speaker

9:00a—Sanctuary

Workshops—9:35a-12:15p

You will be rotating through three Workshops

(935a-1025a) (1030a-1120a) (1125a-1215p)

Hope: Rays of Light(Fireside Room)

Peace: God’s Gift to You(Pilgrim Hall, Back Area)

Create: Cultivating Serenity (Youth Building)

Lunch (Pilgrim Hall, Front)

12:20p—1:05p

Closing—Sanctuary

1:10p—Jessica Burch

GRIEFSHARE: GriefShare is a 13-week Bible based Grief recovery support group covering topics such as "Why", and "What's next?".  The new session will begin on January 22nd  at 5:30 pm in the Fireside room of Mountain View Community Church. 1191 Meadowlark Way, Ramona, CA 92065.

For more information call Ina at 760-789-4798

Grief Share is a Christ-centered weekly seminar/support group for people grieving the death of someone close. The program includes video presentations by experts in grief recovery, and others who have experienced the loss of a loved one. It’s a place where you will receive valuable information to help you through this difficult time, and be around people who understand the pain of your loss.  We meet in the MVCC Fireside Room (corner of Highway 78 & Ash Street)

Ina Lowe 760-789-4798  or click on connect with Jim to e-mail Jim Tate https://www.mvccramona.org/grief-share

Come join us at First Congregational Church of Ramona for our monthly evening prayer service!

This is a time to come as you are and take a moment to reflect, worship, and connect with God. Our service is casual and contemplative, allowing you to find peace and comfort in the midst of a busy world.

Often, our worship services are centered around the sermon, the proclamation of the Word of God… and that’s not a bad thing. But in this service, everything is centered around prayer. Expect a warm and honest atmosphere and a safe space to encounter God and receive God’s grace. We welcome everyone, regardless of your faith or background. Children and families are welcome! Let us come together and find a sense of community as we pray and worship together. 

Join us for an awesome Youth Group experience every Sunday at 4:30 pm! Expect engaging discussions on relevant topics, laughter-filled activities, and the chance to build lasting friendships within a supportive and welcoming community. Our gatherings are about creating a space where you belong and thrive. Come, bring your friends, and let's embark on this exciting journey together. Find us at the Youth Building at First Congregational Church of Ramona (404 8th Street). For more information, reach out to Brittany Volk or Jamie Walton.

Prayer Shawl Sisterhood - 9:00 a.m. Unless otherwise noted, we meet here at church in the Fireside Room. Coffee and tea will be served; bring a breakfast item to share.

April 6th – Youth Group Recycling Drive!

Please bring your pre-sorted bottles and cans to the church parking lot between 9 and 11AM. All proceeds will go towards the FCC Youth Ministry program.

JOY (Just Old Youth) Women’s Small Group—Meets on 1st & 3rd Friday’s of the month at 11am for bible study and fellowship. Our mission for the past several years has been to provide 20 lunches a week for the homeless or low-income people of our community. The lunches are distributed by the Ramona Food and Clothes closet service office. We also have three other members of our church who make an additional 10 lunches per week. We need more people to complete our ongoing lunches.

RCS Bag Lunch Assembly - Every First Thursady, 5-545p - Meets in our Fireside Room kitchen.

Ramona Christian Singles will be gathering to assemble ten (10) brown sack lunches for donation to the Ramona Food and Clothes closet each month on the first Wednesdays (for delivery on Thursdays). If you'd like to help assemble the bags or donate items for the bags, please RSVP with Dori 7600-896-0221.

Suggested Items to donate: bread, bread, peanut butter, jelly, brown paper sacks, fruit, packs of cookies, granola bars, protein bars, chip bags, etc. *drinks not necessary*. Donations can be dropped off with Dori in our Church Office Mon-Fri 9a-4p.

GRIEFSHARE: GriefShare is a 13-week Bible based Grief recovery support group covering topics such as "Why", and "What's next?".  The new session will begin on January 22nd  at 5:30 pm in the Fireside room of Mountain View Community Church. 1191 Meadowlark Way, Ramona, CA 92065.

For more information call Ina at 760-789-4798

Grief Share is a Christ-centered weekly seminar/support group for people grieving the death of someone close. The program includes video presentations by experts in grief recovery, and others who have experienced the loss of a loved one. It’s a place where you will receive valuable information to help you through this difficult time, and be around people who understand the pain of your loss.  We meet in the MVCC Fireside Room (corner of Highway 78 & Ash Street)

Ina Lowe 760-789-4798  or click on connect with Jim to e-mail Jim Tate https://www.mvccramona.org/grief-share

Worship with us on Easter Sunday and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ!!!

Worship with us on Easter Sunday and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ!!!

Experience the beauty of Easter morning at the Ramona Grasslands Preserve! Join us for a Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday, March 31st, at 7 am, where nature's splendor meets spiritual reflection.

Gather with us, as the sun rises, for a soul-stirring celebration of renewal and hope. With gentle melodies, heartfelt prayers, and inspiring scripture readings, immerse yourself in the joyous spirit of Easter and the promise of new beginnings.

All are welcome to join this special occasion brought to you by St. Mary's In The Valley Episcopal Church, First Congregational Church of Ramona, Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, and Ramona United Methodist Church. Come as you are and embrace the dawn of a new day with us. See you there!

You are warmly invited to a special Good Friday Worship event, hosted by the First Congregational Church of Escondido, in collaboration with The Community Church of Poway and First Congregational Church of Ramona.

Good Friday, March 29th at 6:00 PM

📍 Location: First Congregational Church of Escondido

Come together with our three vibrant United Church of Christ Congregations for an evening of reflection, reverence, and renewal as we remember Good Friday.

Led by Pastors Holgie Choi, Greg Davis, and Wes Ellis, this service promises to be a deeply spiritual experience, drawing from the rich traditions of our faith and the profound significance of this holy day.

Through music, prayers, scripture readings, and thoughtful reflections, we will journey together through the events of Christ's passion, contemplating the boundless love of God.

This collaborative gathering offers a unique opportunity to unite in worship with fellow believers from our neighboring communities, fostering a sense of connection and solidarity.

All are welcome, regardless of background or denomination. Bring your family, friends, and an open heart as we gather to honor Christ and embrace the hope of redemption.

Join our six-week transformative journey through the Gospel of Mark! Immerse yourself in the profound teachings of Mark's Gospel. Pastor Wes Ellis will lead our discussions as we’re guided with videos from Dr. Amy-Jill Levine to deepen our understanding of Scripture..

What to expect:

• Deep exploration of Mark's unique perspective on Jesus' life and teachings.

• Engaging discussions and reflections to deepen our understanding.

• A supportive community in which to share insights and ask big questions.

• Expert insights to illuminate the text.

📆 When: Wednesdays at 6:30pm

📍 Where: in the Fireside Room at First Congregational Church of Ramona

Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow spiritually. All are welcome!

About the Book:

“Walk through the Bible's earliest source for the life of Jesus with scholar Amy-Jill Levine as she examines John the Baptizer, the Little Apocalypse, the Transfiguration, and several of Jesus's most notable stories and parables. The Good News of the gospel message comes alive in this book as listeners see Jesus as divine and human, powerful and weak, approachable yet mysterious. The book features an in-depth study of select passages and illuminates the Gospel in its historical context and as a source for the other gospels.”

About the Author: Dr. Amy-Jill Levine is Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace and University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies Emerita and Mary Jane Werthan Professor of Jewish Studies Emerita, at Vanderbilt.

Location: Ramona Grange Hall 632, 215 7th Street, Ramona, CA 92065 - 5:30-5:45: Volunteers should arrive by this time and begin setting up tables, chairs and food. Some of the guests will come early to help as well.

To Volunteer with us on 1/22/2024: Call 760-789-3348 or email us at office@fccramona.org

GRIEFSHARE: GriefShare is a 13-week Bible based Grief recovery support group covering topics such as "Why", and "What's next?".  The new session will begin on January 22nd  at 5:30 pm in the Fireside room of Mountain View Community Church. 1191 Meadowlark Way, Ramona, CA 92065.

For more information call Ina at 760-789-4798

Grief Share is a Christ-centered weekly seminar/support group for people grieving the death of someone close. The program includes video presentations by experts in grief recovery, and others who have experienced the loss of a loved one. It’s a place where you will receive valuable information to help you through this difficult time, and be around people who understand the pain of your loss.  We meet in the MVCC Fireside Room (corner of Highway 78 & Ash Street)

Ina Lowe 760-789-4798  or click on connect with Jim to e-mail Jim Tate https://www.mvccramona.org/grief-share

Join us for an awesome Youth Group experience every Sunday at 4:30 pm! Expect engaging discussions on relevant topics, laughter-filled activities, and the chance to build lasting friendships within a supportive and welcoming community. Our gatherings are about creating a space where you belong and thrive. Come, bring your friends, and let's embark on this exciting journey together. Find us at the Youth Building at First Congregational Church of Ramona (404 8th Street). For more information, reach out to Brittany Volk or Jamie Walton.

Join us for a Palm Sunday Easter Egg Hunt on March 24th at noon at First Congregational Church of Ramona!

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun and festivities. Kids will delight in searching for Easter eggs while enjoying the beautiful spring weather. After the hunt, stick around for a delicious hot dog lunch. Vegetarian options are available upon request. This event is open to everyone in the community, so come and join us for a memorable day!

RSVP on the Facebook Event or email us at office@fccramona.org

At a Death Café people drink tea, eat cake and discuss death. Our aim is to increase awareness of death and life to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. Meets in the Fireside Room.