2023!
Dear friends, 2023 is already off to a wonderful start in the life of FCC Tacoma! It's my delight to share a few announcements about new...
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Rev. Doug Collins
Dec 24, 20222 min read
Living Peace: Advent Photos 2022
Dear friends, We look forward to singing the carols, lighting candles, and remembering the story of Christ's birth in the world, this...
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Rev. Doug Collins
Dec 9, 20222 min read
Joy!
Dear friends, As we continue our Advent journey, this week marks my favorite Sunday of the preparatory season: Joy Sunday! We'll be...
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Rev. Doug Collins
Nov 23, 20223 min read
Giving thanks
Dear friends, As many in the US gather around tables with family and friends this week, I wanted to share with you some things for which...
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Rev. Doug Collins
Nov 18, 20222 min read
A special new service for those feeling blue this holiday season
Dear friends, As we approach the holiday season, I know this time of year can often be filled with mixed emotions. While there can be...
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Rev. Doug Collins
Nov 4, 20223 min read
For all the Saints
Dear friends, This Sunday, we are celebrating All Saints' Day, a time to remember and give thanks for all the saints in our lives who...
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Rev. Doug Collins
Oct 28, 20223 min read
Updates for the Community
Dear friends, There are many exciting things on the horizon at FCC Tacoma and we need your help! Please see each announcement below and...
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Rev. Doug Collins
Oct 13, 20223 min read
Consider the Chestnut Tree
Dear friends, I was reminded of the peculiarity and genius of God's creation once more this week while on my regular evening stroll with...
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Rev. Doug Collins
Sep 29, 20225 min read
Dining with the World
Dear friends, This Sunday is World Communion Sunday, a time in the liturgical year during which despite all the ways Christians have...
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Rev. Doug Collins
Sep 10, 20224 min read
We're in this together(?)
Dear friends, On September 13th, the Tacoma City Council will be hosting a Study Session to discuss a proposed ordinance that would...
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Rev. Doug Collins
Aug 19, 20224 min read
Block Party, COVID updates, new carpet and a baptism, oh my!
Dear friends, As we soak in the dog days of Summer, there are lots of exciting things happening on the corner of 6th and Orchard. Be sure...
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Rev. Doug Collins
Aug 12, 20223 min read
One Moon, Many Names
Dear friends, Did you get a chance to gaze upon the beautiful moon last night? One of the blessings of living at my current apartment is...
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Rev. Doug Collins
Jul 29, 20223 min read
Save the date: "Celebrating 6th and Orchard Block Party"
Dear friends, I am pleased to announce an exciting upcoming event being organized by our three communities on 6th and Orchard, FOR these...
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Rev. Doug Collins
Jul 15, 20222 min read
Sanctuary color samples - cast your vote!
Dear friends, The color crew has determined three color combos for flooring in the narthex and sanctuary and supplementary upholstered...
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Rev. Doug Collins
Jul 8, 20223 min read
Sanctuary Improvements: An update!
Dear friends, I am excited to share that thanks to the work of our staff and Board leadership, we are ready to present to the...
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Rev. Doug Collins
Jun 30, 20223 min read
The Village of God
Dear friends, This week, an article for which I was interviewed about our tiny house village partnership with the Low Income Housing...
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Rev. Doug Collins
Jun 24, 20223 min read
🌈 Taking Pride
Dear friends, As we peer toward the end of June (can you believe it?!), we are nearing the end of what has come to be known widely in the...
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Rev. Doug Collins
Jun 16, 20224 min read
How are you?
Dear friends, How are you? No really, how are you? It's a common question - one people ask each other all the time. Of course, it's not...
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Rev. Doug Collins
Jun 2, 20223 min read
What are we to do?
Dear friends, The question "what are we (or I) to do" is as old of a question as the existence of humanity. Of course, the circumstances...
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Rev. Doug Collins
May 20, 20222 min read
There is a season
Dear friends, The allure of the golden rays tempt us into the Summer months very soon, I'm reminded of the famous song from the 1960's by...
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