News & Events to Nourish Your Soul By
October 2015 Edition
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As we settle back into the "regular" routine that comes with the end of summer, Rev. Taylor is asking all of us to help where we can.
You will see there is plenty you can do, to support or to give to. All of it, no matter how small it may seem to you, adds up and makes us a strong, viable example of our Christian foundation for all to emulate.
The energy of a new Church year can be felt in the buzz of our children, the rekindled friendships and the message from the pulpit each Sunday.
Let's answer Rev. Taylor's message together today...because, if not now, when?
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Rev. Taylor Wants You to Know...
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Ways You Might Help
As noted in Rev. Taylor's monthly Pastor's Message, here are some areas where we need volunteers:
- We need a Treasurer to relieve our current person who has stayed on for an extra year already. You won't be left alone as he will continue to guide and teach until you are set. This is an urgent need.
- I will be rolling off as Business Committee Chair and some long-time members may be taking a break. You don't need to be a builder, electrician or financial wiz...just a person who cares about CCB and is willing to share your thoughts. It's a great group, so join.
- Evangelism promotes our Church at events like Tavern Day and Memorial Day and shares the good news of our Faith with the community, inviting all to participate in our family fellowship. Helping with potlucks and progressive dinners is also a function of the Evangelism & Church Growth Committee. A few more people to help the planning and volunteer would be great.
- Christian Education desperately needs some teachers to ensure a rotation that does not overwork anyone AND an Assistant Superintendent to help Tim Higley, who is doing so much on his own. Everything is pretty much packaged for these roles; it just takes a few hours of time on a rotational basis in most cases and a teaching degree is not necessary. It's that easy!
- The call for snow removal, roof raking and mowing goes out every season and we could use more help. It's critical we keep public walkways clear to avoid a potential insurance claim issue as well as keeping our employees safe.
- If you can't find the time to volunteer on a committee or shovel some snow, then you can help through donations. Many times volunteers pay for the gas, oil, plumbing supplies, etc. to get the job done. Increasing your pledge or contributing to a separate donation now and then truly helps. We try to do as much as possible ourselves, but outside costs can't be avoided.
There is so much more you can do besides these examples that come to mind for this writer. If you are interested in any of the above or wish to explore other areas of interest (Stewardship, Music, Flowers, Sextons. Newsletter, Blog??), please
share an email and I'll make sure it gets to the proper contact.
Thank you for giving Rev. Taylor's message some thought and seeing how you can help our church be Amazing!
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Neighbors in Need Special Collection - This Sunday, October 4th
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Neighbors in Need is the UCC's annual offering to support ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States, including the Council for American Indian Ministries (CAIM ), justice and advocacy efforts, and direct service projects funded by the UCC's Justice and Witness Ministries
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The Justice and Witness Ministries office offers resources, news updates, and action alerts on a broad spectrum of justice issues, working with members of the UCC Justice and Peace action Network on issues such as the federal budget, voting rights, immigration, health care, hate crimes, civil liberties, and environmental justice.
Today there are 20 UCC Congregations on reservations and one urban, multi-tribal UCC congregation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. These churches and their pastors are supported by the Council for American Indian Ministries. CAIM is an invaluable resource for more than 1000 individuals from dozens of other tribes and nations who are members of other UCC congregations in the U.S.
Please consider a generous donation to NIN and help make another world possible in unexpected places.
For more information visit
www.ucc.org/nin
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Music - Fall Music Series | Organ Fundraiser
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Fall Music Series Concert
The Music Committee is excited to welcome this talented group that includes Tamara Wells who is a special friend of our Church! She plays her oboe at our Maundy Thursday service as well as a member of a trio that plays at our 11 pm Christmas Eve service.
It promises to be a wonderful afternoon of entertainment followed by a gathering of friends at our reception.
We ask for volunteers to make finger food for the reception and remember that this is a free concert although Goodwill donations will be accepted. Thank you in advance for supporting this wonderful tradition.
Mark Your Calendars for our First Church Organ Fundraiser on Saturday, December 12th
You can purchase tickets from any Music Committee member, Chris Dabbo or Joanne Kurnik, Church Secretary.
Tickets are limited, so we can only allow reservations for Tables of 8 that are prepaid by December 1st. After that date, it's first come, first serve.
In addition, you can expect:
- Between 8:00 pm and 9:00 pm, there will be rides on the Carousel for $1.00 (tickets sold at the venue).
- You are invited to BYOB, snacks/food and/or set ups of your choosing.
- Raffle tickets on sale for some impressive prizes!
- Plenty of free parking onsite or at any of the surrounding business parking lots.
- A handicap accessible facility with parking and an elevator to the ballroom.
If you have not heard The Chaparrals before, you are in for a treat. It's going to be a fun night for a great cause. Check those calendars and
get your table or tickets ASAP!
What We Need from You
There will be a sign up sheet for volunteers in the Chapel Room who would like to be a part of this "ambitious event" and we are asking each committee (or individuals) to consider donating a raffle prize.
We are looking for volunteers to help, so if you think you would like to be a part the Unity, Strength and Faith that makes "A Church a Church", then please join us or donate to the cause!
Since we will only have an hour to set up and take down this event, we are going to have a Volunteer Meeting either Saturday, 12/5, after Choir practice at 10:00 am OR Sunday, 12/6, right after Sunday Service.
Thanking you in advance for your support, this is going to be one fun evening!
Music Director/Organist: Christopher Dabbo
Music Committee Members: Miwako Agresta, Sonia Higley, Sue Laramie, and Lila Cahill
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Cub Scout Pack 23 Religious Emblem Classes
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Cub Scout Pack 23, chartered to the Congregational Church of Burlington, will be offering Religious Emblem classes.
The classes will be offered to any interested scout this fall/winter, regardless of unit.
- The God & Me class is for Cub Scouts in grades 1-3 and will meet on Mondays from 6 pm to 7 pm on Dec. 7th, Dec. 21st, Jan. 4th & Jan. 18th.
- The God & Family class is for Webelos in grades 4 & 5 and will meet on Mondays from 7 pm to 8 pm on Nov. 9th, Nov. 23rd, Dec. 7th, Dec. 21st, Jan. 4th & Jan. 18th.
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Paint Project Update, Thank You & Volunteers Needed
As of this email release, we are still waiting for the firm start date for the paint project.
We did our final walk through at the end of July and we are awaiting word from Stevenson Services for a start date. Keep checking our
News or
Facebook feeds for updates.
Snow Removal Volunteers Needed
As we await the impacts from the very tropical Hurricane Joaquin, it's time to start planning for the snow that will inevitably fall this winter.
We have two groups that need to be managed:
- Snow Shoveling Team - To help clear the entrance ways and emergency exits for all who use our building. The goal is to get the paths clear for Sunday Service and by most evenings for any meetings that may be scheduled.
- Roof Raking Team - This group will ensure the Parsonage and the church Community Room are safe from too much snow.
The key to these groups is having enough people on them to respond to storm timings despite our personal schedules.
The Business Committee thanks all who can help in advance, we truly need the help!
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Be sure to check out the
Our Church Family
and
The Deacons' Bench
pages on our website as they share even more details on today's CCB news of importance:
- Scrips is a KNOWN WAY to raise money & reduce the deficit - Commit to our Church by committing to this program. See Maryann Burns to learn how easy it is to do.
- New Member Sunday, November 15th - Our Church will be welcoming new members at this Service. If you are interested in joining our church family, please email Sara Szafranski for additional information.
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Clothing & Bottle Drive Next Week | Frank's Flix is Back!
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Frank's Flix - Friday, October 23rd !
It's that time of year again! Our 1st F
rank's Flix event will be a Halloween Costume party and a showing of
The Goonies (PG, 114 minutes)
!
Please arrive by 6 pm for the kids Costume Party and the
movie will begin at 7 pm.
We will give out prizes for the Best Costume and the Most Creative Costume...so come dressed for success!
This is not a Drop Off event as we may need some help from the parents with this one.
We'll have popcorn and juice free of charge, but feel free to bring your favorite goodies as well.
As always, Frank's Flix movies are free but goodwill donations are accepted to replenish the Frank Parmer Fund which is dedicated to helping the children of our Congregation.
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Clothing & Bottle Drive October 10th from 8:30 am until 12 Noon
Join us on Saturday October 10, 2015 from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM EDT as it's time to do our Annual Clothing Collection and our Quarterly Can & Bottle Drive!!
We need to get 3,000 lbs. of clothing to make this another success, so clean out the closets and storage bins for charity!
Please support our causes so we can continue meeting our missions locally, nationally and world-wide through the UCC!
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 Life as usual for the Congregational Church of Burlington...much going on to support and volunteer for.
May we "hear" Rev. Taylor's message and reach out to do something that helps keep our Church Spirit soaring, which truly makes our congregation
CCB Amazing!
May it be so,
Jerry Burns
Business Committee Chairperson
Digital Marketing & Management Chairperson
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"The Laurel Double Reed Ensemble" | Fall Music Series Concert | Sunday, November 8th @ 3pm
