Sign Up for Your LifeTouch Directory Portrait Session by Jan. 21 and Possibly Win a $50 Gift Certificate for Photographs!
We encourage you to sign up for your Portrait Session as soon as possible. There are three easy ways:
1. Sign up online. It's easy and only takes a few minutes. This can be done at any time day or night, except that on Saturday at 9 pm we "shut down" the online sign ups in order to print pages for Sunday morning sign ups at tables (see #3 below). The online sign ups are switched back on as soon as the Sunday table sign ups are recorded. Just click the link/image below to sign up online.
2. Sign up by calling Juleine at the church: 687-0754
3. Sign up at a table before or after services on Sundays: Beginning Jan. 10, tables will be set up after the 9 o'clock and 10:30 services. Look for the signs and the friendly volunteers!

A letter from Steve Jacobson:

Dear Friends: 
Next Wednesday, Dr. Christina Puchalski will be giving a free public lecture on emerging trends in spirituality and health care.  She is a wonderful, insightful physician.  Her visit to Santa Barbara is cosponsored by Hospice of Santa Barbara, Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care, Cottage Health System, and the Alliance for Living and Dying Well.  The lecture is free and will be held at the Unitarian Society, 1535 Santa Barbara Street. Please include an announcement in your weekly bulletins or agency email lists if possible.  Below I've included both a summary paragraph and a full description of her background if you are interested.  Please forward and pass on to any people or groups you think might be interested.  Call me if you have questions. Thanks! Steve Jacobsen  

“Emerging National Trends in Spirituality and Health: A Physician’s Perspective”

FREE public lecture

Wednesday, January 13, 7 PM Unitarian Society

            Dr. Christina Puchalski, one of the nation's leading physicians in the movement to integrate spiritual care into healthcare, will give an overview of new trends and practices that are being developed to integrate patient’s spiritual concerns and communities of support into health care practices.  Dr. Puchalski is widely published in medical journals, and has helped develop spirituality curriculum that is now being used in 75% of medical schools. Her many publications and presentations have urged the development of a patient-centered perspective in healthcare, with specialization in the importance of integrating spirituality and compassion into one's professional practice. Her work has been featured on numerous print and television media including Good Morning America, ABC World News Tonight, NBC Nightly News, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and the Washington Times, and was interviewed by Wolf Blitzer on CNN during the Terry Schiavo debates. 

LIFE OF THE CHURCH

THE FLOWERS today are dedicated by George Goodall in loving memory of Barbara Goodall. The Flowers are also dedicated by Allen & Ann Braithwaite in loving memory of their mothers, Effie Braithwaite and Lucy Newell. The Deacons will take the flowers to those unable to attend worship with us.

PLEDGE ENVELOPES - Your 2010 Pledge envelopes are available for pick up in the Fireside Lounge. Please remember to pay your Per Capita Apportionment which is $31.34 per person.

FLOWERS FOR THE SANCTUARY: Honor a friend, remember a loved one or celebrate a special occasion by dedicating flowers for Sunday worship in the Sanctuary of CFC. Check for open dates in the Flower Book found at the Reception Desk. There are 2 bouquet spots available for the Sanctuary each Sunday, special arrangements can be made for the CFC. If a spot is available, fill in your name and dedication information, and then let Juleine know. Cost is $40 per bouquet (2 for $80) and payment is due at the time of your booking. Many dates are available for 2010!

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, COLLEGE STUDENTS, AND YOUNG ADULTS!! Josh Murray will meet you on the Patio on Sunday mornings at 10:30 for a pilgrimage to a nearby coffee shop or restaurant for a time of discussion, prayer, and fellowship.

“EMERGING NATIONAL TRENDS IN SPIRITUALITY AND HEALTH: A PHYSICIAN’S PERSPECTIVE.” Dr. Christina Puchalski will be giving a free public lecture on spirituality and health care. She is a wonderful, insightful physician. Her visit to Santa Barbara is cosponsored by Hospice of Santa Barbara; Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care; Cottage Health System; and the Alliance for Living and Dying Well. The lecture is free and will be held on Wednesday, January 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Society, 1535 Santa Barbara Street.

THE MISSIONAL CHURCH. Darrell Guder is Dean of Princeton Theological Seminary and editor of the book, “Missional Church,” which is having a profound impact on American churches.  He and other experts will speak at this year’s S.B. Presbytery Missions Conference, which will take place Saturday, Jan. 16, at FPC. You may register at the door for $40.

THIS WEEK AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday, January 10 – 8:30 a.m. – Contemplative Worship in the Chapel; 9:00 a.m. - Informal Worship in Christian Fellowship Center; 10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary; 12 noon – Sunday Circle in Anderson Lounge, bring your lunch.

Tuesday, January 12 – 7:00 a.m. – Women’s Life Group in the CFC; 7:30 a.m. – Men’s Bible Breakfast in Anderson Lounge

Wednesday, January 13 - 12 noon – Bible Study with Pastor Judith in Anderson Lounge; 7:00 p.m. – High School Youth Group  in the Youth Lounge (Josh, 279-2391)

Thursday, January 14 – 7:00 p.m. – Chancel Choir in Choir Room (Nelson, 687-0754,111)

Friday, January 15 – 10:00 a.m. – Senior Activities Program begin in Garden Room; 6:00 p.m. – Junior High Youth Group in the Youth Lounge (Josh, 279-2391)

Saturday, January 16 – 8:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Annual Mission Conference at First Pres. Church. www.sbmissionconference.org

Sunday, January 17 – 8:30 a.m. – Contemplative Worship in the Chapel; 9:00 a.m. - Informal Worship in Christian Fellowship Center; 10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary

THE PRAYER CHAIN is available to pray for your needs. In the Narthex and Fireside Lounge are Prayer Boxes provided by the Congregational Care Ministry. Please place a request form in the box, call Chuck at: 687-0754 x 102 or email: ccurtis@fpcsb.org. Requests are kept confidential.

PRAYER AND INTERCESSION

Pray for:

· Missionaries John & Anne Wheeler-Waddell in Ethiopia

· Those who are sick, hospitalized or recovering and need our support

· Our military personnel serving in the Middle East: Capt. Sean Gardner, (grandson of Jeannette Klingler); Kyle Lauth, (grandson of Dolores Crisp); Sgt. Erich Johnson (grandson of Beverly Smaniotto); Nicolas Jones (grandson of Allen & Ann Braithwaite); Andrew Gaston (brother of Leah Gaston); the people of the Middle East, the pastors and people of the churches and for all those working for peace in Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world

· Thanksgiving that Tech Sgt. Donald Adams (nephew of Jay and Marilyn Torrey) has returned safely from overseas

· Congregation, staff at Cottonwood Community Church, Los Alamos, Pastor Warren Einolander and retired  minister Fred Morgan