Announcements
Reiki Share Feb. 18th 9:30-11:30 am
February 9, 2012 | 
Author Reiki promotes stress reduction and relaxation that promotes physical healing. Reiki helps restore the body’s natural state of balance: people experience deep calm, reduction of pain and for some, spiritual wellness. It has been shown that stress is a significant contributor to illness. One of the most powerful aspects of Reiki is its ability to reduce stress.
A “Share Event” is a great way to get introduced to Reiki and also for people with Reiki experience to get a tune up. We begin with a brief introduction followed by a Healing Prayer. The rest of the time is spent in the practice of Reiki, giving and receiving for those who are interested. Wear comfortable clothes. Reiki is given through gentle touch or simply holding the hands over the body.
Come to the office entrance. We meet in the Conference Room. Questions? Call Julie Roberts-Fronk at the church, 622-1144.
Christmas Sunday Dec. 25th 10 a.m
We will celebrate Christmas on Christmas Day with worship. Lots of Christmas carols will be sung lead by the choir. A special pageant full of humor and joy will be presented. This pageant was written by Katherine Willis Pershey, a former ministerial intern at our congregation, now serving as an Associate Pastor of Family Ministries at a United Church of Christ Congregation in Illinois.
Come to church with your slippers if you like, just come and help us adore the one who brings light and life to all.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24th at 8 p.m.
Every Christmas Eve is marked by a traditional candlelight service at First Christian Church Pomona. We hear the Christmas story from the gospel of Luke, sing many carols, hear the choir sing, share communion and form a circle of light around the perimeter of the sanctuary. Lifting our candles against the darkness, we sing Silent Night as it was first sung, with guitar accompaniment. Everyone is welcome to participate in communion in our tradition.
Join with us in worship as we celebrate the coming of Christ into our world. Light refreshments are served afterwards.
Service begins at 8 p.m. and lasts approximately one hour.
A prayer for Advent
O God, in this time of change and unrest, help us to sort living truths from dying customs.
Help us to have both the courage to look beyond the expected and familiar ways and the humilty to recognize the wisdom of them.
Avery Brook, Plain Prayers in a Complicated World
Wellness Week – Reiki
Reiki promotes relaxation and the reduction of stress both of which support physical healing. People report experiencing deep calm, reduction of pain and for some, spiritual wellness. Originating as a healing practice in Japan in the early 1900s, Reiki is a bio-energetic modality of care helping the body achieve a deeper state of balance. This balance strengthens the body’s capacity to employ its own healing responses.
Experienced Reiki practitioners, under the guidance of Reiki Teacher Julie Roberts-Fronk, will provide 30 minute sessions
Schedule
9/26: 9:30-11:00am and 6:30-8 pm, 9/27: 9:30-11 am and 6-8 pm 9/28: 6-8 pm 9/29: 9:30-11:30am and 6-9 pm 9/30: 6-8 pm 10/1: 9-11 am Walk-ins and appointments Call Church Office(909)622-1144 Tues.-Fri. 8:30-4
Reiki Sundays Through Lent 8:30-9:30 am
Reiki promotes stress reduction and relaxation. People experience deep calm, reduction of pain and for some, spiritual wellness. It has been shown that stress is a significant contributor to illness. One of the most powerful aspects of Reiki is its ability to reduce stress.
Reiki is offered in 10 minute increments by Reiki practitioners. You can expect a practitioner to place his/her hands on your head and/or shoulders with a light touch as you sit quietly in a chair. Come to the Fellowship Hall, the first large room on the left as you enter the church from the parking lot.
For more information, contact Julie Roberts-Fronk at the church,622-1144
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Advent Painting
Each week in worship, a new image is added to the painting. The images are from the readings from Isaiah. There is also an art installment of photographs in the entry way echoing the image in worship.
The first week of Advent is the mountain of the Lord: Isaiah 2:1-5
The second week of Advent is the tree that grows out of the stump of Jesse: Isaiah 11:1-10
Artist: Cristina Kurtek