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# First Church in Sterling

Gathered in the Spirit of Jesus

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- [Home](https://www.fcsterling.org/) - First Church in Sterling Gathered in the spirit of Jesus. Committed to creating heaven on Earth. 10am on Sundays. Click below to join our email newsletter. AboutNewsletter -Welcome- Because of the miracles of modern technology, many of us live most of our lives in virtual reality, where anonymity reigns, and truth is obscured. In our
- [Kids and Youth](https://www.fcsterling.org/kids-and-youth/) - Kids and Youth Children and youth are important and cherished members of our community. Look below for the many enriching programs and opportunities for young people at First Church! RegisterVolunteer Our Philosophy The philosophy at First Church is to nurture young people’s natural curiosity and creativity as they learn how to lead spiritual lives. We
- [About Copy](https://www.fcsterling.org/about-copy/) - About At First Church belonging is more important than belief. Worship 10am on Sundays. Meet the Staff Theologically Diverse The First Church in Sterling gathers in the spirit of Jesus, and commits to building the kingdom of heaven here on this earth. We are a theologically diverse, radically welcoming Christian community in association with the
- [Food is Love](https://www.fcsterling.org/food-is-love/) - Food is Love A food ministry serving our community. DonateVolunteer Community Food Drive Every day, families in our community go to bed hungry. Your donation helps us provide meals and groceries for those who need it most. Together, we can put food on the table. Five ways you can help: Donate on PayPal and we
- [Food is Love Old 20251106](https://www.fcsterling.org/food-is-love-old-20251106/) - Food is Love A food ministry serving our community. First Saturday of the Month at Noon, October thru June. Volunteer What is Food is Love? Every first Saturday of the month, October thru June, we serve a full dinner meal at noon in the church Parish Hall in a hospitable, respectful, and welcoming setting to
- [Sign Up](https://www.fcsterling.org/sign-up/) - Sign Up Check the ministry opportunities below and click the button to sign up! First Saturday Community Lunch Volunteer The First Church in Sterling serves a full dinner meal at noon in the church Parish Hall in a hospitable, respectful, and welcoming setting to folks in our community who would enjoy a good meal and/or
- [Staff](https://www.fcsterling.org/staff/) - Staff Meet the people who work (and play) here. Our dynamic staff is committed to crafting impactful worship, enriching educational opportunities, deep care during life's important transitions, and an environment that follows the radical example of Jesus. Rev. Robin BartlettSenior Pastor The Reverend Robin Bartlett was called as Senior Pastor to the First Church in
- [Outreach](https://www.fcsterling.org/outreach/) - Outreach Reaching out and helping those in our community is an important part of who we are at First Church. From the preschool and community theatre, to Food is Love and international mission work, our faith compels us to make a difference in our community and the world. Events Programs Village Green Preschool is housed
- [Adults](https://www.fcsterling.org/adults/) - Adults At First Church we are committed to impactful lifelong education and community events that help us grow closer to God and one another. Be sure to check the events page for upcoming groups and one time community events. Events Adult Education Pub Theology is led by one of our pastors and brings adults of
- [Worship](https://www.fcsterling.org/worship/) - Worship Our worship team crafts worship services that are deeply moving, intergenerational, and relevant. Sundays at 10am. Watch a Service What to Expect We see each new person who crosses our threshold as a piece of God whom we do not yet know, and we are so glad that you are interested in our community. We
- [Media Team](https://www.fcsterling.org/media-team/) - Media Team Calling All Geeks! Ever imagine creating smiles with your photos? Maybe you’re into computers and prefer weaving networks or really dig data. How about writing something that makes a difference. Want to play on a winning team of streamers or create a hopping soundtrack? Perhaps your passion is crafting a website oozing with
- [Media Team Message Confirm](https://www.fcsterling.org/mediateam-message-confirm/) - Message Submitted Thank you for contacting the First Church Media Team. We will be in touch soon. Return to Media Team Page
- [Media Team Message](https://www.fcsterling.org/mediateam-message/) - Sending Message To The Media Team Submit this form to connect with our Media Team. Please indicate areas where you have experience and interest. Someone from the team will be in touch. Thank you. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.First Name *Last Name *Email *PhonePlease indicate areas where you have experience
- [Climate Action](https://www.fcsterling.org/climate-action/) - Climate Action Team Click To View Our Earth Day 2023 Resources Click Here To View Environmental Assessment for Church Building Click Here To View Environmental Assessment for The Parsonage “For Christians, doing something about climate change is about living out our faith – caring for those who need help, our neighbors here at home or
- [Make Pledge](https://www.fcsterling.org/make-pledge/) - Make Your Pledge Pledge Explorer: Click here to explore what giving to First Church means to you. Pledge Explorer Use this calculator to explore what your Pledge means to you. Your may wish to give a suggested amount but are welcome to give what ever fits your budget. Information in this calculator is not saved.
- [Pledge](https://www.fcsterling.org/pledge/) - Pledge One of the most important things that you can do as a member of First Church is pledge your giving for the coming year. Need help? Directions below or call the church office. How To Make Your Pledge Step 1: Make your Pledge. Use the button below and complete the form with your contact
- [Pledge Backup 2023-24](https://www.fcsterling.org/pledge-copy-2/) - Pledge One of the most important things that you can do as a member of First Church is pledge your giving for the coming year. Need help? Directions below or call the church office. How To Make Your Pledge Step 1: Make your Pledge. Use the button below and complete the form with your contact
- [Payment Request](https://www.fcsterling.org/payment-request/) - Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Requester's Name * Payment Amount * Payable To * Description of Product/Services * Expense Type * Budgeted Expense Fund Expense Non-Budgeted Expense Budgeted Expense AreaPlease selectBenevolenceCommunityDenominational SupportEducationFacilities, ChurchFacilities, ParsonageLong-Term ExpensesOther ExpensesPastoral Ministry, Sr. MinisterWorship Community ExpensesCommunity MLT ExpensesEat Pray LearnMLT ExpensesOnline ServicesSocial MediaStewardship ExpensesVideography &
- [Pizza Church](https://www.fcsterling.org/pizza-church/) - Pizza Church This isn’t your gramma’s youth group. Pizza Church is a youth group built around art, deep conversation, expression, and way too much pizza. We start at 6 with food and an open mic, where youth can perform a song, recite an original poem, tell a funny story, or display an unusual talent. 6-7:30
- [Pizza Church Copy](https://www.fcsterling.org/pizza-church-copy/) - Pizza Church This isn’t your gramma’s youth group. Pizza Church is a youth group built around art, deep conversation, expression, and way too much pizza. We start at 6 with food and an open mic, where youth can perform a song, recite an original poem, tell a funny story, or display an unusual talent. 6-7:30
- [About](https://www.fcsterling.org/about/) - About At First Church belonging is more important than belief. Worship 10am on Sundays. Meet the Staff Theologically Diverse The First Church in Sterling gathers in the spirit of Jesus, and commits to building the kingdom of heaven here on this earth. We are a theologically diverse, radically welcoming Christian community in association with the
- [A Note From our Pastor](https://www.fcsterling.org/pastoral-letter/) - A Note From Our Pastor Dear Friends, Affiliated with the United Church of Christ and the Unitarian Universalist Association, First Church in Sterling is a theologically diverse, open and affirming progressive Christian community where we are gathered in the spirit of Jesus and committed to creating heaven on earth. First Church in Sterling is
- [A Note From our Pastors Copy](https://www.fcsterling.org/pastoral-letter-copy/) - Welcome! “A new heart I will give you,” Ezekiel says, “a new spirit I will put within you; and I will remove from your body the heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” We are in constant need for God to reach into our chests, pull out our hearts of stone
- [Climate Earth Day](https://www.fcsterling.org/earthday/) - Earth Day 2023 Join Us April 22nd On The Sterling Town Common from 10am to 2pm “The one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.” –Rabindranath Tagore The First Church Climate Action Team is a proud participant in the 2023
- [Climate Communicator](https://www.fcsterling.org/climate-communicator/) - Become a climate change communicator Are you stymied by how difficult it is to have discussions about climate change? Do you feel hopeless in your inability to do something meaningful about it? If you agree with these sentiments, you are not alone, but now First Church in Sterling is offering an opportunity to change inaction
- [Joy](https://www.fcsterling.org/joy/) - How do you describe First Church to a friend? The answer to this question is as unique as you are. Some of us would tell of a comforting shoulder to lean on. Many would point to companionship on their spiritual journey. Young parents would speak of their children having fun on their way to becoming
- [Climate Message Confirm](https://www.fcsterling.org/climate-message-confirm/) - Message Submitted Thank you for contacting the First Church Climate Change Team. We will be in touch soon. Return to Climate Team Page
- [Climate Message](https://www.fcsterling.org/climate-message/) - Send Message To Climate Team Submit this form to show your interest participating on the Climate Change Team or simply ask a question about the First Church Climate Change Initiative. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. First Name * Lsst Name * Email * Phone * What climate action areas interest
- [Share Love](https://www.fcsterling.org/sharelove/) - Share the love. On Pentecost 2022, First Church gave a reverse offering of $4,500. Those in attendance were told, "Your only instruction is to do good with this money, come back, and tell the story. With this money, you can do whatever you want, as long as you deem it to be good." Report BackRead
- [Climate Confirm](https://www.fcsterling.org/climate-confirm/) - Registration Submitted Thank you for registering to participate in the First Church Climate Change Dialog. We will review the meeting preferences of all participants to develop a plan that hopefully fits everyone’s schedules. Keep an eye out for further communications. In the meantime, if you would like to begin reading Katharine Hayhoe’s book, “Saving Us.
- [Climate Change Dialog Registration](https://www.fcsterling.org/climate-dialog-form/) - Climate Change Dialog Registration Use this form to show your interest in attending discussions of Katharine HayHoe’s best selling book “Saving Us. A climate scientist’s case for hope and healing in a divided world”. The aim is to understand how better to communicate why Climate Change is important to all. Please enable JavaScript in your
- [Pledge 2021](https://www.fcsterling.org/pledge-2021/) - Pledge One of the most important things that you can do as a member of First Church is pledge your giving for the coming year. Need help? Directions below or call the church office. Make your pledgeStewardship Page Frequently Asked Questions So what is Stewardship all about? In essence, it’s creating a legacy! It’s those
- [Thank You](https://www.fcsterling.org/thank-you-paypal-onrealm/) - Thank You! Your generosity and love will feed the bodies and souls of our community and beyond. If you have any questions or changes at anytime, please contact admin@fcsterling.org.
- [Fulfill Pledge](https://www.fcsterling.org/fulfill-pledge/) - Fulfill Your Pledge Below you will find several options for fulfilling your Pledge payments. If you have any questions please email the church administrator at admin@fcsterling.org Payment Options There are multiple ways to fulfill your Pledge. Read below to choose which option best suits your preference. Personal Bill Pay with your bank or other financial
- [Fulfill Pledge Backup Feb 9 22](https://www.fcsterling.org/fulfill-pledge-copy/) - Thank You For Your Pledge We have sent you an email confirming your Pledge submission and a link to this page for future reference. Below you will find several options for fulfilling your Pledge payments. If you have any questions please email the church administrator at admin@fcsterling.org Flexible Payment Options There are multiple ways to
- [Donate  Copy](https://www.fcsterling.org/donate-copy/) - First Church in Sterling Gathered in the spirit of Jesus. Committed to creating heaven on earth. Gathered in person and online 10am on Sundays. Register ”We are a proudly Open and Affirming congregation. We welcome people of all ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, family configurations, economic circumstances, physical, cognitive or emotional
- [Stewardship](https://www.fcsterling.org/stewardship/) - Stewardship What is stewardship all about? In essence, it’s creating a legacy! It's those small acts of kindness done well, and without expectation of reward or recognition, that find a special place in people's hearts and that are the most important. Pledge Stewardship Stewardship is all about supporting a conscious decision by our members to
- [Newsletter](https://www.fcsterling.org/newsletter/) - Join Our Newsletter Click below to receive regular emails about what is going on in our church! First Name Last Name Email (required) *Phone Number AddressStreet AddressAddress Line 2CityStateZIP CodeHow did you hear about our church? Select list(s) to subscribe toFirst Church News Yes, I would like to receive emails from First Church in
- [Events](https://www.fcsterling.org/events/)
- [Donation Received](https://www.fcsterling.org/donation-received/) - Donation Received Thank you for your donation and for supporting our mission! We couldn't do it without you!
- [Covenant](https://www.fcsterling.org/covenant/) - Our Covenant We, the First Church in Sterling, value and welcome a diverse congregation. We are an Open and Affirming (ONA) church, believing that each of us is created in God’s image. We celebrate everyone, including people of all ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, family configurations, economic circumstances, physical, cognitive
- [Our Story](https://www.fcsterling.org/our-story/) - Our Story ”The story actually begins some 40 years before Sterling was a town. In 1742, residents of the Chocksett area of Lancaster petitioned the town to form a separate par­ish. (They were tired of the five mile walk to church each Sunday!) A small meeting house was built on the same spot where the
- [Donate](https://www.fcsterling.org/donate/) - First Church in Sterling Gathered in the spirit of Jesus. Committed to creating heaven on earth. Gathered in person and online 10am on Sundays. Register ”We are a proudly Open and Affirming congregation. We welcome people of all ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, family configurations, economic circumstances, physical, cognitive or emotional
- [Calendar](https://www.fcsterling.org/calendar/) - First Church in Sterling Gathered in the spirit of Jesus. Committed to creating heaven on earth. Gathered in person and online 10am on Sundays. Register ”We are a proudly Open and Affirming congregation. We welcome people of all ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, family configurations, economic circumstances, physical, cognitive or emotional