October 14 - October 20, 2018
News & Notes from North Church
Following Sunday morning’s service, please join us for refreshment and fellowship in the parlor.

You are hereby given formal notice of the Congregational Budget Meeting of North Congregational Church: October 28, 2018, immediately following worship. The meeting is to review the budget for the coming year, and any other items duly brought up for discussion. If you have any concerns, please contact Moderator George Kleros. 

This week at North Church:

  • Choir Rehearsal, Wednesday, October 16, 7:00 p.m.
  • Board of Trustees, Thursday, October 18, 7:00 p.m.
“ O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord all the earth.”
-Psalm 98
                                       
“Cantamus: Music as a Sacramental Act”
-Vincent deLuise
Ladies of the Evening "Soup Supper"
Tuesday, October 16, 6pm
The Ladies of the Evening will be hosting a "Soup Supper" on Tuesday, October 16 at 6:00 p.m., at Beverly Carlone's home. Ladies, please sign up and say you'll come. A few items are needed to complete the meal; please see the food sign-up sheet posted by the ramp.
Women's Fellowship Road Trip!
October 18, 11:30 AM
Road Trip! The Women’s Fellowship Luncheon Program for Thursday, October 18, is a road trip to Fascia’s Chocolates in Waterbury. Plan to meet at the church for 11:30 a.m. with your sandwich, drink, and $10 to cover the tour and chocolate bar making. We’ll leave around 12:30 p.m. for the 1:00 p.m. tour. Reservations are requested but not required. (Call Holly Gransky at 203-263-4032.)
Hymn Sing!
October 21, 3 PM
This is a community event - bring a friend or two and join us in the parlor!
"I Am A Promise" Family Worship!
Dates Below - 9:30 - 9:55 AM
Join us for an intergenerational family time, singing and celebrating God’s Love.  

9:30 – 9:55 a.m.

  • October 21 and 28
  • November 11 and 18
  • December 9
Food Bank Volunteers Needed
October 30
October is our turn to host Loaves & Fishes at the Hospitality House in New Milford on Tuesday, October 30th. 

The Outreach Committee is seeking volunteers to help pre-cook the meal and/or help serve dinner. If interested in participating in this rewarding experience contact Cindi Hughes at 203-263-0055 or sigh up in the sign-up sheet in the hall.
Coat Drive
Throughout October
The Outreach Committee is holding a coat drive during the month of October. Please donate gently used coats, hats, scarves, mittens and gloves to those in need of warm outerwear. The clothing will be donated to Acts 4 Ministry which is a Waterbury based charitable organization that supports the needs of families and individuals in financial distress.

The coat rack and bin for donations are located outside the parlor.
All-Church Fall Festival
Saturday, November 17, 2018
We need donations for this year’s All-Church Fall Festival! Please clean out your closets/attics and drop donations in the church office (no heavy equipment, large furniture, or clothing). Need help getting items to the church? Call Nancy to arrange pick-up. 

The Bakery needs your contributions – start now and freeze, or plan to bake the week before.

Plant donations are much appreciated for the Garden room.  Sign-up sheets are in the hall; please plan to come and pitch in! 
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