Epiphany Star Wrap-up

What was your Epiphany star word for 2025? If you have reflected on your word this year and would be willing to share a few thoughts about it, please contact Pastor Emma Nickel. We will distribute new star words on January 4, 2026.

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​Taking Down the Greens and Hymnal Swap

After worship on Sunday, January 11, plan to lend a hand to take down the Christmas decorations and to change the hymnals in the sanctuary to our new volume, Glory to God. There will be jobs for kids and adults of all ages.

 

Weekday Volunteer Opportunity at Forgotten Harvest

Volunteer at Forgotten Harvest with the Mission in Service committee during the week at the Client Choice Pantry (15000 W Eight Mile, Oak Park). The Client Choice Pantry is a small venue where we help guests make food selections, much like shopping in a grocery store! Five volunteers are needed on Thursday, January 22 from 8:45am-12pm. Volunteers 18 years and up. To sign up, please call or text Dave Keener.

 

Mom’s Night Out January 23

FPCRO moms of children up through elementary age are invited to a Mom’s Night Out at Vinsetta Garage on Friday, January 23 at 6:30pm. Celebrate surviving the holiday season with other moms! Use this link https://bit.ly/4rM0E5l by January 20 to RSVP so Audrey Frieberg can make reservations. Contact her if you have questions: alkline221@gmail.com. Have a friend who might enjoy getting to know other moms from the church? Please feel free to invite them to join us!

Organ Tour

Join us after worship on Sunday, January 25 in the chancel area of the sanctuary for a short orientation and tour of the Centennial Organ. Joseph Jackson will share the basics of how a pipe organ works and demonstrates the many colors of the instrument. You’re welcome if you want a refresher or if you have burning questions about the mechanics of the instrument!

 

Annual Toilet Paper Drive

The Mission in Service Committee and FPCRO are partnering with the Presbytery of Detroit for their 2026 Annual Toilet Paper Drive. Please help to fulfill this need by bringing in toilet paper rolls during the month of January and placing them in the CE Lobby. We will be collecting toilet paper through Sunday, January 25, 2026. Your generosity helps those in need and shows they are not forgotten.

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Show and Tell Fair

On Sunday, February 22 following worship in Kirkman Fellowship Hall, the Generosity and Resources Committee will host a Show and Tell Fair. This event will provide time for our church family to share their skills, hobbies, talents, and passions—or anything you’re ‘into!’ Friends and members will stroll through the booths to chat and learn more about you and your interests as we all build connections and friendship. Use the link to sign up for a space to share what you do, find others in the church who do it also, and learn about members’ hobbies and skills: https://bit.ly/3KZXZ7p We’d love for new folks to participate, and you’re also welcome to participate if you enjoyed sharing at our last Fair in 2022! You don’t have to be an expert at anything. You don’t need any elaborate set-up or display, but you’re invited to bring photos, examples or equipment, memorabilia, or a demonstration of your activity.

 

Snack Pax Bag Decoration

We could use your help decorating bags for the upcoming February 8 Snack Pax Event! Please pick up some undecorated bags in the CE Lobby, color them, adorn them with stickers, etc., and then return them to the CE Lobby by February 1.

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Tom & Ruth Kirkman Scholarship Fund for Higher Education

Are you discerning higher education for yourself? Church members who are high school seniors and older are eligible to apply for a one-time scholarship through the Kirkman Scholarship Fund. This fund allows us to award funding to members who are seeking higher education. Most forms of higher education are eligible for scholarships. They are not limited to colleges and universities. It is not necessary to name your place of learning at the time you apply. Award checks will be mailed to the school later in the year. Applications are available on our church website at www.fpcro.org. If you would like more information, please contact Joelle Jarrait at jjarrait@fpcro.org.

 

Tackle Hunger

During the month of February, our congregation is participating in Tackle Hunger! (Formerly called Souper Bowl of Caring.) You are invited to bring a non-perishable item for our Little Free Pantry. Cans with pull-tabs are very useful. Fruit cups and cereal bars are also great to include. (Please, no glass containers.) Since its installment, the Little Free Pantry at FPCRO has been a truly helpful source for people in our neighborhood. If you prefer to make a monetary donation, you may do so by labeling it “Tackle Hunger” or “Free Pantry.”

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Exploring the Nature of God! Vacation Bible School 2026

Mark your calendar for a Rainforest Falls Vacation Bible School, June 22-26 from 9am-12pm. Registration begins March 1!

 

Volunteer at Rainforest Falls Vacation Bible School!

Our 2026 VBS is June 22-26! This is a wonderful week of sharing God’s word with our church children and the children of our community. We are looking for volunteers for a variety of areas. Please visit our sign-up genius at https://tinyurl.com/3trxwt83 to join in on the fun! Please contact Joelle Jarrait for more information.
 

Naomi-Ruth Circle Meets Wednesdays at 10:30am

Women of FPCRO, mark your calendars and attend Naomi-Ruth Circle! Circle meets at 10:30am in the Fireside Room the second Wednesday of the month September to June. We begin with fellowship and snacks, share joys and concerns, and learn of various missions, and conclude with Bible Study. This year’s study is “Sacred Encounters: The Power and Presence of Jesus Christ in Luke through Acts,” produced by Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.

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Opportunity to Usher on Sunday Mornings

The Worship and Nurture Committee is looking for ushers. Simply arrive 20-25 minutes ahead of
the 10:30am service to greet folks and hand out bulletins. After worship, retrieve the completed
pew rack Friendship pad forms. A sign-up sheet is on the table in the Narthex. Questions? Contact Gail Meengs.

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Need a Ride to Church?

The Deacons want to ensure that everyone who wants to come to church can get here! Roger Watson is the transportation advocate on the Board of Deacons. If you need a ride to church, or would like to have a ride occasionally, please get in touch with Roger. Or call the church office to get his contact information. Roger can work with you to see how we can arrange a ride for you to join us for worship.

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​Sunburst Singers Music Program for Children

Join our music program for kids (preschool through early middle school), following worship on the first and third Sundays of each month from September through June.​