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Sunday, June 22
Join us for either in-person or streaming worship on Facebook or YouTube at 10 AM every Sunday.
NLPC Worship Calendar for June 2025:
Past worship services can be found on our YouTube Channel.
In-Person Worship
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This summer, NLPC will once again host Park n Ride! The MN State Fair (and PnR) runs from August 21st through Labor Day, September 1st. Currently, we have a pressing need for captains. Please consider this role for you if you have previous experience as a volunteer or captain for PnR. We will begin signing up volunteers at the sign-up table in the atrium beginning June 29th. You can also sign up online via SignUpGenius by clicking HERE. Come, hang out with your congregation family and others, and put smiles on the faces of state fairgoers! Contact John Bootier (612-715-6519) or Michael Wilson (651-343-1435) with your questions and ideas.
Planning for the proposed merger between Falcon Heights Church and New Life Presbyterian Church has entered a new phase, and things are starting to move fast. Save the date for a key congregational vote July 13!
The combined Merger Steering Committee of Falcon Heights Church UCC and New Life Presbyterian Church has now completed a draft Plan of Union that will be brought forward to the governing bodies of both churches for approval.
Read the nine-page Plan of Union
Three rounds of approval will be needed for each church and denomination:
- Approval by the Executive Board (FHC) and Session (NLPC
- Congregational approval
- Denominational affirmation (UCC)/approval (Presbyterian)
Once approved by all levels for each church, we will then be free to conduct all the remaining execution activities for our merger and begin operating together as a new church in January 2026.
Timeline of key merger activities
May – Preparing our governing boards/congregations for the upcoming decisions
- The Plan of Union document is shared with NLPC’s Session and FHC’s Executive Board at their respective board meetings (May 20 for FHC, May 27 for NLPC). Each respective governing body then has one month to review this document.
- Both congregations are also informed of the Plan of Union, the timeline, and of the timing of the Special Congregational Meetings on July 13 (see below).
June 17/24 – The Plan of Union is voted on by NLPC’s Session and FHC’s Executive Board at their respective board meetings (June 17 for FHC, June 24 for NLPC).
July 13 – Each congregation holds a Special Congregational Meeting on Sunday, July 13, to approve it as a congregation.
Aug. 9 – After the July 13 vote, FHC informs the UCC Conference. The merger is then affirmed by the UCC Conference Board of Directors at their regular meeting on Aug. 9. (Note: the UCC Conference does not need to vote to “approve” the merger like the Presbytery does; rather, they simply formally “affirm” the approved motion we share with them, and record it into their minutes.)
Sept. 11 – NLPC gains approval from the Presbytery for the merger in their official Presbytery meeting on Sept. 11.
September - December – The two congregations continue to execute the detailed plans described in the Plan of Union (e.g., governance, financials, creation of a new legal entity, merging of committees).
January 2026 – The birth of a new church!
MERGER UPDATES
Falcon Heights Merger Page
https://falconheightsucc.org/church-merger
November 17 Sermon
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Merger Podcast with Rev Rick and Rev Riz
Merger FAQ's
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September 2024 Town Hall Meeting Update here
August 11, 2024 Town Hall Meeting Update here
May 26, 2024 Town Hall Meeting Update here
May 18, 2025 Town Hall Meeting Update here
New Life News
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.Justice and Joy: Empowering Religious Support for Trans Lives", hosted by United Theological Seminary in Minneapolis (and online) on May 30th from 9am-3pm
In a time where trans lives are under attack, LGBTQ leaders are pushing back and inviting more allies to speak up out of our religious identity. Join with other people of faith to learn how to lift your voice effectively in large and small ways that are authentic to your beliefs and tradition. We’ll remember what our traditions teach about affirming diverse genders, and then learn practical ways to take action at the legislature, in public forums, and with our faith communities. Plus, there will be plenty of opportunities for networking and celebrating with others whose faith calls us to work for trans liberation. The event is free, but please register so we can plan for your lunch: https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/justice-and-joy/
Every Meal is back! Signup here
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Keystone Food Mobile
Keystone's mobile food shelf is regularly in New Life's parking lot on the 3rd Thursday of each month. However, the next scheduled Foodmobile is 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠.
If you need food support in the meantime, please visit one of Keystone's food shelf locations.
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The church annual report is available.
2024 Annual Report
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The weekly newsletter of Falcon Heights Church, UCC
