The Preservation Association of the Southern Tier, (PAST) Tour Event
First Congregational Church is on the Sacred Sites Tour this year- May 17th, 2015 11:30-1:30pm. We will have tours going through our beautiful church while sharing some of our history. We will also have refreshments available in the parlor.
- First Congregational Church Established September 25,1836
- Church Building Dedicated August 17,1869
Links to more historic information about the church
First Congregational Church – Binghamton, NY – Continental Reformed and Congregational Church Sites on Waymarking.com First Congregational Church of Binghamton on theclio.com websiteSEISMIC ANOMALY
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Childcare on Sunday
“Let the little children come to me for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these” Matthew 19:14
Children bring unique gifts of wonder, excitement and creativity that can make worship more meaningful for all.
Children approach each new discovery with reverence, awe, authentic emotion, and delight when wonder unveils itself.
Our childcare and children’s Sunday school center is just across the hall from our church sanctuary.
Contact the Church office to arrange childcare during an upcoming service!
RAINBOWS AND UNICORNS
SHINING IN SPLENDOR
The Coming Interspiritual Age Conference with Kurt Johnson
Spiritual Evolution: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Location: First Congregational Church, 30 Main St. Binghamton
April 24th, April 25th, April 26th, 2015
Friday, April 24
9 am-12pm and 1:30 pm-4:30 pm
- What is Inter-Spirituality
- Before Inter-Spirituality
- Origins of Inter-Spirituality
- Emergence of Current Spirituality
- Science and Spirituality
- Why Inter-Spirituality
- Evolution and Spirituality
- The Necessity for Inter-Spirituality
7 pm – 8:30 pm
Meditation/Satsang Circle
Saturday, April 25
9 am-12pm and 1:30 pm-4:30 pm
- Inter-Spirituality in our Pluralistic Society
- Inter-Spirituality as a Spiritual path
- Practical Inter-Spirituality
- Inter-spiritual Prayer & Meditation
- Church/Community
- The Coming Inter-Spiritual age
- Overcoming Darkness
- Stages of Human Consciousness
7 pm – 830 pm
Meditation/Satsang Circle
Sunday, April 26
10 am – 11:30 am
Inter-Spirituality, Ecology and Peace
and Worship
Kurt Johnson
Kurt Johnson is well known internationally as a scientist, comparative religionist, social activist and former monastic. With a PhD in evolution, ecology, systematics, and comparative biology, plus extensive training in comparative religion and philosophy, he was associated professionally for twenty years with the American Museum of Natural History and also the One Spirit Interfaith Seminary in New York City. Ordained in three spiritual traditions, he is widely regarded as the closest associate of Brother Wayne Teasdale, the founder of the modern “interspiritual movement,” and works also with the international Contemplative
Alliance and Father Thomas Keating, founder of the Centering Prayer Movement. In science, Dr. Johnson has published over 200 professional articles and seven books on evolution and ecology. His popular book Nabokov’s Blues: The Scientific Odyssey of a literary Genius (co-authored with New York Times journalist Steve Coates) was a “ten best” book in science in 2000 at Booklist, library Journal, the Washington Post and HMS Beagle and “Editor’s Choice for 1999” at The Seattle Times. Johnson and Teasdale cofounded the international Inter-Spiritual Dialogue association in 2002, which presented at the 2004 Parliament of the World’s Religions and
then expanded to become the virtual inter-Spiritual Multiplex web resource.
THE COMING INTERSPIRITUAL AGE by Kurt Johnson and David Robert Ord, Namaste Publishing, now available
http://www.thecominginterspiritualage.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TheComingInterspiritualAge
For questions about this event please call our office at 607-723-8981
DETHRONE THE IMPOSTER!
Easter Sunrise Service 8AM, Traditional Service 10AM
Easter Sunday April 5, 2015
There will be a 8AM “sunrise” service on Easter Sunday, April 5th, at Recreation Park, Beethoven Street Binghamton, New York, at the bandstand, Joyful Noise will provide the music and a short sermon will be included within the service. We will then have refreshments back at the church, prior to our traditional Easter Service at 10AM. ( Easter Sunrise Service will be held at FCC 30 Main Street Binghamton, New York if the weather is uncooperative).