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SUMMARY:Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Please help us build beloved community by gathering at the interfaith prayer breakfast. We will have great keynote speakers\, enjoy breakfast at the Atlantis Casino and engage in prayer from a multitude of faith traditions.
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/interfaith-prayer-breakfast/
LOCATION:NV
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SUMMARY:Temple Sinai Community Talk
DESCRIPTION:Help us support our Jewish sisters and brothers as we come together and explore the experience of Antisemitism. Please register at the website featured on the flyer or call the office at 322.4564
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/temple-sinai-community-talk/
LOCATION:NV
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240406T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240406T213000
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Iftar Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 7pm\, in the fellowship hall at 209 West First St. as we gather for dinner and discussion. We are breaking the Ramadan fast with our muslim brothers and sisters from the Sierra Sage Foundation. Together we are crossing boundaries and building community as we have lively table discussions about hope\, faith\, and family. This event is open to the Reno Interfaith Community. Call for info (322.4564) and register with the link found on the poster.
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/interfaith-iftar-dinner/
LOCATION:NV
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240401T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240401T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145722
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T031323Z
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Comedy Night
DESCRIPTION:Laughter is a gift from God that restores our body\, mind\, and soul. Join us at Coffee and Comics for an evening of knee slappers\, groaners\, and all out belly laughs. People from all sorts of faith traditions are coming together with their best jokes about their own faith tradition. It’s a great day to be an April Fool.
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/interfaith-comedy-night/
LOCATION:NV
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240320T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240320T133000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145722
CREATED:20240207T080837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T005028Z
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SUMMARY:Final Week Lamentation Study
DESCRIPTION:LAMENTATIONS for Lent will begin on Ash Wednesday\, February 14 and continue \nfor six weeks on Wednesdays from Noon-1:30PM in Fellowship Hall and online via Zoom. \nA simple lunch will be provided for those meeting in person. \nPastor George will be leading a recapitulation and extended discussion in person at the parsonage on Wednesday evenings at 6:30. (556 Marsh Avenue) \nLook out for more information and Zoom links in the church’s weekly Saturday email \nor contact the church office at RFUMCoffice@gmail.com.
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/ash-wednesday-lamentation-study/
LOCATION:NV
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240217T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145722
CREATED:20240216T114216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T114216Z
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SUMMARY:Games and Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 17\, 2:00-5:00PM \nat Coffee N‘ Comics (940 W Moana Ln\, Reno) \nBring your game face- we’re getting together for board games! All are invited to come together for some lighthearted competition and fun as we spend time hanging out\, playing games\, and building community. Feel free to bring your favorite party game to share with the group.
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/games-and-coffee/
LOCATION:Coffee N’ Comics\, 940 W. Moana ln\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240212T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145722
CREATED:20240207T044446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T054505Z
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SUMMARY:Vigil for the Unhoused
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us and pay your respects to those who silently left this world in one of the worst winters to be unsheltered.  an event hosted by the Nevada Interfaith Association. \nAs you probably have heard\, the numbers are out for those who died without an address last year\, 2023 – over 135.  Sadly\, that is more than a 30% increase from last year\, 2022! There will be a Candlelight Vigil\, Monday\, February 12\, 2024\, at 5:30 pm at the Believe Sign to highlight this continuing problem and to remember those who have died without an address.
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/vigil-for-the-unhoused/
LOCATION:NV
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240210T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145722
CREATED:20240210T120805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T120918Z
UID:827-1707588000-1707598800@renofirst.church
SUMMARY:Lack of Talent
DESCRIPTION:This our annual (just-for-fun) talent night. We have a potluck that starts at 6pm and the show begins at 6:42pm Contact Gary Ray for adding your name to the program. I dare you to show up and not laugh.
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/lack-of-talent/
LOCATION:NV
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240114T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145722
CREATED:20231216T205652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231216T205911Z
UID:789-1705226400-1705231800@renofirst.church
SUMMARY:20 Years of LGBTQIA+ Affirmation
DESCRIPTION:On January 14th\, 2023 Reno First Church celebrates more than 20 years of affirmation for our LGBTQIA+ community. Rev. Doug Monroe guided our church to become a reconciling congregation in April 2002. Pastor Doug returns to help us celebrate 20 years of ministry as a progressive community of faith.
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/20-years-of-lgbtqia-affirmation/
LOCATION:NV
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240104T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240104T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145722
CREATED:20231206T023043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231231T235234Z
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SUMMARY:Worthy - An Advent Study by pastor George
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Thursday during Advent from 4:30PM to 6PM at the parsonage. Participants attend both online via Zoom and in person. Our Study uses the book of Jonah to help us discover God in the midst of depressive conditions. Hope and support for people struggling with metal health issues is important to God and important to us. Connect and learn more 322.4564
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/worthy-an-advent-study-by-pastor-george/
LOCATION:NV
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231231T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231231T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145722
CREATED:20231201T121838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T121944Z
UID:767-1704016800-1704024000@renofirst.church
SUMMARY:Paper Bag Christmas Pageant
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intergenerational Christmas pageant. Come to our 10AM service. Take a paper bag. your part and your costume will be inside. Everyone is part of the Christmas story.You won’t want to miss the fun we have at 5th Sunday\, family services.
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/paper-bag-christmas-pageant/
LOCATION:NV
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231225T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231225T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145722
CREATED:20231216T041103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231216T041300Z
UID:786-1703498400-1703502000@renofirst.church
SUMMARY:Christmas Morning 10:00AM
DESCRIPTION:Gathering for á capella Christmas carols and a communion service on Christmas day at 10:00AM. It is time to find Jesus and give him his rightful place in our creche and in our hearts.
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/christmas-morning-1000am/
LOCATION:NV
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231224T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145722
CREATED:20231216T035146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231216T035146Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
DESCRIPTION:A beautiful celebration in an historic church. The story of Christmas unfolds with the warmth of community singing our favorite traditional songs. Join us in person and online at 7PM.
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/christmas-eve-candlelight-service/
LOCATION:NV
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231221T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231221T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145722
CREATED:20231129T124919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T124919Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Christmas
DESCRIPTION:There are times in our lives when the message of Christmas we most need to hear is a message of hope and compassion. We all experience loss and grief\, and we know that God brings comfort to the heavy laden. If this is a year for you and your loved ones need to to rest in the arms of God’s compassion rather than trying to match the mood of a Holly Jolly Christmas\, come to our Blue Christmas service either in person or online. We sing sacred songs of hope\, light candles\, lift up our prayers\, and witness the light which overcomes the darkness.
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/blue-christmas/
LOCATION:NV
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231220T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231220T233000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145722
CREATED:20231220T141721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T141721Z
UID:795-1703059200-1703115000@renofirst.church
SUMMARY:Christmas Special Services
DESCRIPTION:These are our special services this season. Our normal Sunday services are happening too. It is an exciting week. We have so many ways to celebrate the love of God in a community of faith committed to inclusion and compassion.
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/christmas-special-services/
LOCATION:NV
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231202T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231202T133000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145722
CREATED:20231129T130405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T130405Z
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SUMMARY:Church Conference
DESCRIPTION:Over soup and fellowship\, we celebrate the 2023 year of ministry and elect officers to lead us into the years coming up. This is an annual Methodist tradition.
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/church-conference/
LOCATION:NV
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231202T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145722
CREATED:20231129T125449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T125449Z
UID:761-1701511200-1701518400@renofirst.church
SUMMARY:Hanging of the Greens
DESCRIPTION:This is a family event. We decorate the church for Advent and Christmas. We drink hot coco and listen to Christmas carols together. Many hands make light work\, and it is always fun to see this beautiful church transformed for the celebration of the birth of Christ.
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/hanging-of-the-greens/
LOCATION:NV
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231111T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145722
CREATED:20231103T020016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T020016Z
UID:741-1699725600-1699732800@renofirst.church
SUMMARY:Interfaith Dinner & Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an opportunity to know and love our neighbors. We are bringing Dr. Zeki Saritoprak to discuss the intersection of faith traditions through Mary\, the mother of Jesus. We will have dinner together in the Halal tradition. There is no charge for this event. But sets are limited. Call 322.4564 today.
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/interfaith-dinner-dialogue/
LOCATION:McKinley Arts & Culture Center\, 925 riverside dr\, Reno\, Nevada\, 89523
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231105T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145722
CREATED:20230928T033402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T033416Z
UID:697-1699182900-1699185600@renofirst.church
SUMMARY:All Saints - A Special Service of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:Now that restrictions on gathering are lifted\, we have the opportunity to remember those that died without a memorial services during the pandemic. It will happen on all saints day\, November 5th\, 2023 at 11:15am. The regular All Saints services are happening during our usual service times. This is a special service with music and prayer which will last 45 minutes and lift the names and lives we have lost without due ceremony into our loving God’s eternal embrace.
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/all-saints-a-special-service-of-remembrance/
LOCATION:NV
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231029T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145722
CREATED:20231012T053246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T053246Z
UID:718-1698573600-1698580800@renofirst.church
SUMMARY:Candy Corn Carnival - Family Event
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a free\, fun-filled carnival with games and activities\, food\, raffles\, prizes and\, of course\, CANDY! Expect to have a great time and to hang around for a while. Wear a costume to church and join us in the fellowship hall wear we all act like kids in a candy store. You may be entered in a drawing for an extra treat and photo opportunity.
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/candy-corn-carnival-family-event/
LOCATION:NV
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231022T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145722
CREATED:20231012T045030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T045030Z
UID:716-1697965200-1697976000@renofirst.church
SUMMARY:Once Yearly Quilt Sale
DESCRIPTION:Reno First Church Quilters are ready to share the beauty of their work. The sale is happening after the morning services in the Fellowship Hall. Proceeds will go to support the United Methodist Committee on Relief – an agency of the United Methodist Church responding to people in crisis from disasters – recently flooding in Florida\, fire in Maui\, earthquake in Morocco. People in crisis need prayer AND realtime resources.
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/once-yearly-quilt-sale/
LOCATION:NV
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231023
DTSTAMP:20260509T145722
CREATED:20230930T005849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230930T010203Z
UID:706-1697932800-1698019199@renofirst.church
SUMMARY:Connecting to God and to Community
DESCRIPTION:Are you enjoying the new connections as much as we are? Are you feeling excited about the future ministries of RFUMC like we are? We have seen many new faces when our community comes together for Sunday Services. The energy in our shared space is exciting and children are filling the classrooms again. We are definitely making connections. \nMembership Sunday is a way to make these connections in a formal way and to celebrate setting an intention for living a God Centered Life. Please call pastor George\, share your aspirations and ask questions about the process. 775.343.8695
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/connecting-to-god-and-to-community/
LOCATION:NV
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231001T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231001T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145722
CREATED:20230926T043730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T043730Z
UID:679-1696179600-1696186800@renofirst.church
SUMMARY:Episcopal Communion Reunion
DESCRIPTION:What can Love do with our community\, in a time like this?\n\n\nBishop Minerva G. Carcaño has returned home to California-Nevada Conference and we invite you to celebrate with us on World Communion Day with a special service of welcome and Holy Communion.\n\n\nThe service will be held on at 5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Sacramento\, which is located at 2100 J Street\, Sacramento\, CA 95816.\n\n\nAll are welcomed and encouraged to attend.
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/episcopal-communion-reunion/
LOCATION:Sacramento First United methodist Church\, 2100 J Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230727T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230727T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145722
CREATED:20230520T012439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T012439Z
UID:648-1690484400-1690488000@renofirst.church
SUMMARY:Sweet Vibrations Concert Series: The Red Tango
DESCRIPTION:NORTHERN NEVADA’S PREMIERE CLASSICAL TANGO CROSSOVER \nThe Red Tango is an ensemble that knows how to sizzle. As Northern Nevada’s premiere crossover quartet\, they move effortlessly from the Nutcracker to Purple Haze with tangos in between. These four string players play with the Reno Philharmonic\, Reno Chamber Orchestra\, California and Sacramento Symphonies and many a pop artist coming to town. They also play for milongas\, weddings\, parties and fun events like this one. Founding members Olga Archedkin (violin) and Catherine Matovich (viola) bring their personalities and expertise to this music. Olga has been wowing audiences with her violin chops since she landed in Reno from Russia twenty years ago. Catherine has jammed with Bo Diddley\, played in many back up bands-most recently for the Eagles and Barbra Streisand – and has toured the world with Neil Diamond. \nDoors open at 6:30pm and donations are welcome! Parking in the garage on the corner of 1st and Sierra Streets is validated with a $1 donation.
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/sweet-vibrations-concert-series-the-red-tango/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 209 West First Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230720T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145722
CREATED:20230520T011605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T011605Z
UID:644-1689879600-1689883200@renofirst.church
SUMMARY:Sweet Vibrations Concert Series: High Desert Harmony & Free Range Quartet
DESCRIPTION:ACA-AWESOME! \nThe women of High Desert Harmony Chorus have a passion for a cappella music sung in the barbershop tradition. While they love singing traditional barbershop favorites\, they frequently branch out into pop tunes and classic standards – just about any music can be adapted to barbershop harmonies. They are a chapter of Sweet Adelines International\, and their 25+ singers of all ages and walks of life are excited to be part of Reno First United Methodist Church’s Sweet Vibrations program again this year.  \nFree Range is back at Artown by popular demand! The group is comprised of Amy Fleming\, Stephanie Urmston\, Anna Freeman\, and Malary Engstrom—four chicks who love each other and love to sing. This award-winning quartet sings various genres of four-part a cappella music but is best known for their complex barbershop harmonies. These ladies are each strong musicians in their own rights\, performing in and conducting various groups around town\, but when this powerhouse group performs together\, they are fan favorites. They placed 4th at the Sweet Adelines regional competition in 2019\, making them the first quartet from northern Nevada to earn a regional medal. Music lovers of all ages will quickly become fans after hearing the vocal styling of Free Range! \nDoors open at 6:30pm and donations are welcome! Parking in the garage on the corner of 1st and Sierra Streets is validated with a $1 donation.
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/sweet-vibrations-concert-series-high-desert-harmony-free-range-quartet/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 209 West First Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230720T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230720T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145722
CREATED:20230315T084946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T014405Z
UID:451-1689874200-1689879600@renofirst.church
SUMMARY:Combined Administrative and Ministry Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Leaders of Finance\, Trustees\, Staff Parish Relations Committee\, other administrative teams\, and ministry groups\, will gather to make plans for the coming months on Thursday at 5:30pm in the church.
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/administrative-council-meeting/
LOCATION:NV
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://renofirst.church/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/meeting.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230713T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230713T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145722
CREATED:20230520T010936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T010936Z
UID:641-1689274800-1689278400@renofirst.church
SUMMARY:Sweet Vibrations Concert Series: Reno Modern Brass!
DESCRIPTION:INNOVATIVE BRASS QUINTET PIECES BY LIVING & LOCAL COMPOSERS! \nThe Reno Modern Brass meets at the intersection of composer\, performer\, and audience by curating thought-provoking programs of new compositions and reimaginings of songs from across the musical spectrum. This concert will feature new (but accessible) works written by local and living composers\, as well as arrangements of some unexpected pop favorites. \nDoors open at 6:30pm and donations are welcome! Parking in the garage on the corner of 1st and Sierra Streets is validated with a $1 donation.
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/sweet-vibrations-concert-series-reno-modern-brass/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 209 West First Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sweet Vibrations Concert Series: Warriors\, a Breast Cancer Awareness Concert
DESCRIPTION:reNEW Music Ensemble presents a program that lifts up women and breast cancer survivors. The program features mezzo soprano Olga Perez Flora singing the words of Brett Van Hoesen set to music composed by her husband Jean Paul Perrotte. The centerpiece of the program describes the experience of cancer through the eyes of the patient\, their spouse\, and their friend. The remainder of the concert will be dedicated to female composers. Dr. Perez Flora will be joined in the performance by tenor James Flora\, cellist Eileen Brownell\, and pianist Aren Long. \nDoors open at 6:30pm and donations are welcome! Parking in the garage on the corner of 1st and Sierra Streets is validated with a $1 donation.
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/sweet-vibrations-concert-series-warriors-a-breast-cancer-awareness-concert/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 209 West First Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
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SUMMARY:California-Nevada Annual Conference of the UMC
DESCRIPTION:The annual conference is the basic body in The United Methodist Church and sessions of the annual conference have historically been a time for the people called Methodists to gather\, give account to God of the work they have done and their stewardship of the resources God has given them since they last met.  It has also been a holy time to discern God’s will for their future\, a time when persons called to ordained ministry are commissioned and ordained\, and both clergy and lay personnel and financial resources are deployed for ministry.  Above all\, annual conference sessions have been connectional gatherings where the gathered have experienced the presence of the Holy Spirit and have been revived for God’s holy work.  \n \nThe Annual Conference session will consider legislation\, recognize retiring clergy\, celebrate a Memorial service to honor clergy and clergy spouses that have passed during the previous year\, and fix the appointments of pastors to the various charges.\n \nAnnual conferences are geographically defined and each year\, across the denomination\, the clergy members of the conference meet with at least an equal number of lay members in their annual conference session for worship\, fellowship\, and to conduct the business of the conference\, which may last three to five days. The area bishop presides over these meetings. This will be the 175th session of the California-Nevada Annual Conference. \nLay Member and Council Chair Betsy Morse will accompany Pastor Kris to Sacramento on behalf of Reno First United Methodist Church. Please keep them in your prayers! \nWant to tune in and follow along? Go to this website to see the agenda for the week\, read up on the legislative proposals\, and maybe even livestream the plenaries and worship services!
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/california-nevada-annual-conference-of-the-umc/
LOCATION:NV
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Life for Linda Walker
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of life to remember Linda Walker will be held at the church on Monday\, June 12\, at 10am\, with a reception to follow. If you would like to join by Zoom\, you can do that by clicking here:Join the Celebration of Life by Zoom \nOr using the following codes: \nMeeting ID: 811 8056 6742\nPasscode: 563406 \n\n\n\nLinda Faber Walker had much to recommend her: she was a caring wife to Ralph Walker (who predeceased her)\, mother to three kind and gentle men\, a grandmother to more; she was a kind and generous companion to her friends\, a faithful member of her PEO group\, a friendly and compassionate neighbor\, a hospitable and curious explorer of ideas and innovations\, a thoughtful theologian\, and the kind of organizer that could whip a group of people into shape with careful and considerate details and communication. Most famously\, perhaps\, Linda was an artist. She created beautiful landscapes and portraits to capture what was good and inspiring and wonderful in this world. Her brushstrokes\, patient and deliberate\, could turn a blank canvas into a whole new world\, or make you feel like you could step through the window of the frame into a familiar one. Every year\, she organized a local artist group to display their pieces in our Parlor during Artown for any and all to enjoy\, and even purchase – and all proceeds would support young artists working for their education. When we celebrate her\, we will remember more stories\, share more insights\, and create loving space to honor all she was and grieve what we have lost.\n\nDonations in celebration of Linda’s life may be made to:\n\nReno First United Methodist Church\n209 W. 1st Street\, Reno\, Nevada 89501\n\nPEO-International\nChecks to: PEO Foundation\nPEO Executive Office – Treasurer’s Department\n3700 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, Iowa 50312\n\nLatimer Art Club\nc/o Eileen Fuller\, Art Show Chairman\nP.O. Box 1506\, Reno\, Nevada 89505\n\n\nThe weather has been so sunny and mild recently. I invite you to take a moment today\, and notice something beautiful. Maybe it will be a far horizon\, or a tree throwing out its fresh green leaves\, or perhaps a hopeful flowering weed crawling up through the concrete at your feet. Drink it in with your senses\, and give thanks for those who help us notice\, and honor\, all of the creation around us\, who direct our attention to what is holy and good\, and remember Linda.
URL:https://renofirst.church/event/celebration-of-life-for-linda-walker/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 209 West First Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
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