"OUR Focus on the Family" is The Rev. Dr. Patricia Ross' title for this Sunday (May 8th at 10:25 am) when at First Congregational United Church of Christ of Portland, Oregon we celebrate families in the UCC. Instead of the lectionary texts, Dr. Ross will preach on a number of biblical verses that describe families and family issues. These will include: Ruth, Abraham, Sarah and Haggai. The Widow Who Searches, Timothy's mother and grandmother, and others.
- reprinted from The Pilgrim
First Congregational UCC is my home church. If you’re in Portland and looking for a place to worship this Sunday (or can get away from your own church for one week) this looks like a great sermon. The UCC offers an alternative to the hurtful rhetoric of the religious right and Dr. Ross’ sermon promises to be an excellent testimony to the power of families in all their diversity. The church is located at 1126 SW Park Avenue (on the corner of SW Park and Madison).
