As you know, Muley visits and does the kids' message at
First Congregational Church once in a while (sometimes even twice in a while!). It is a lot of fun and we always wish for friends of the Mule to come out and see what he has to say. Sometimes it even gets an "amen" from the congregation!
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Photo by Roger Courts |
Celebrating its 150th year in October 2013, First Congregational Church is located at 1000 South Cooper, Memphis TN 38104. The phone number there for more information is 901.278.6786.
Church officially starts with announcements at 10:30 am; but, come earlier on for meet and greets with folks in Café Congo and get some coffee, juice, snacks--it's fun. After services you even get a tour of the church campus and learn more about programs there such as Revolutions, Food for Families, Fishes and Loaves Closet...TONS happen there.
The kids' message schedule is:
October 20th - Kevin and
Muley
November 10th - Kevin
and Muley
December 8th - Kevin and
Muley
January 5th: Kevin
and Muley
February 2: Kevin
and Muley
March 2nd: Kevin
and Muley
March 30th: Kevin
and Muley
April 27th: Kevin and Muley
Having mentioned the 150th Anniversary, Muley and his friends Buford the Dog, Roy Duck, and Missy Mule, will be performing alongside Sister Myotis and Cecelia in celebration! The banquet is on Oct. 5th and starts at 6:00 with catered dinner and the wonderful sounds of Joyce Cobb. Tickets are currently $20 and you can reserve your seat(s) by clicking here and marking "Anniversary Banquet Ticket" in the message area of the donation.
So, the full schedule for the church's 150th Anniversary:
Friday, October 4th
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5:30 - 7:00 PM:
Cocktail reception for out-of-town guests
We're
hoping for a heart-warming REUNION of all you folks who've moved away from
Memphis and told us you've had a hard time finding another church home that
feels quite as good as First Congo. Come back and see your dear friends,
hear Cheryl Cornish preach again (she's better than ever!), remember old
stories and remind each other of friendships past. Most especially, see
how YOUR time here was a valuable contribution to the wide and wonderful
ministry we've become!
Saturday,
October 5th:
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10:00 AM - NOON:
All-Church Open House
This is your chance to visit all the spaces, nooks & crannies you've never
seen before in this 83,000 square foot piece of Heaven! Meet our
shared-space partners! Bring your friends and show them the bike shop,
the art studio, the choir room, the hostel, the retreat center, the pastors'
offices, the theater, the food justice room, and every other door you've
wondered what was behind it!
NOON
- 2:00: Picnic Cook-Out
Come
to the beautiful north deck for a free lunch with friends: hamburgers,
hot dogs, vegieburgers, baked beans, potato salad, fruit salad, cupcakes, cold
drinks & hot coffee!
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6:00 PM: Birthday Banquet -
$20 per person (sponsorships available)
We
won't turn 150-years-old again in this lifetime, so BE SURE to come to this
party! Our musical guest is Memphis favorite, Joyce Cobb, and our
hilarious Masters of Ceremonies are Sister Myotis, Muley the Mule, and
our own fabulous Cecelia Johnson Powell! Our dinner will be served
family-style and is fully catered by another Memphis favorite - "Just For
Lunch" serving plentiful:
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Spinach Salad with blueberries,
strawberries, fresh orange sections, crumbled feta cheese, roasted pecans, with
a citrus vinaigrette
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Roasted Chicken and Long Grain &
Wild Rice Baked Casserole
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Green Beans and Ribbons of Carrots
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Brown Basmati Rice, Mixed Grilled
Vegetables & Sliced Portobella (vegan friendly)
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Bread Baskets with Baguettes, Rolls
and Muffins
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Dessert is a Variety of Miniature
Sweets including Lemon, Toffee and Raspberry Squares, Cookies, and
Brownies!
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Joyce Cobb, Sister Myotis, Cecelia Johnson Powell,
Muley the Mule and Friends! |
Sunday, October 6th
10:30 AM: Celebrating in
Worship
"It's
Good We're Here Together!" Join us as we do what we do best at First
Congo - singing, praying, preaching, dancing, crying & hugging in our
Sacred Space of Sanctuary. If you'd like to be part of our Celebration
Choir for the day, we'd love to have you - just join us for rehearsal on
Saturday morning at 11:00 in the Sanctuary.
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After Church: Closing
Reception Brunch for ALL
Our Hospitality Team is preparing a
closing buffet to enjoy as we catch one last visit and hug before saying
good-bye!