Above, Rev. Duane Estes and Ron Jones at the Salisbury Memorial Day Parade
This Week
Sunday, June 10
  • 9:00am Mindfulness Meditation at the Scoville Memorial Library
  • 10:00am Worship, collection for The Corner Food Pantry, activities for children ages 4-Grade 5, Nursery Care

Monday, June 11
  • 3:30-5:00pm Church Library in use

Wednesday, June 13
  • 11:00am Worship at Noble Horizon
JUNE HAPPENINGS
From Pastor Diane
The word ‘listen’ contains the same letters as the word ‘silent’.

We welcomed the month of June with a beautiful, summer day. The peonies and irises were in full bloom, the sky was blue and the breeze was warm. Such days remind us...

Click to read... The Pastor's Page
This Sunday, June 10, Pastor Diane's sermon will be "Families!".

Readings:
Psalm 130
Genesis 3:8-15
Mark 3:20-35
There's Still Time to Sign Up for Summer Camp at Silver Lake!
Available online:
Silver Lake Summer 2018 Brochure, or pick a brochure up at church.

Check it out and find your week! Our church provides scholarships for campers ~ see Pastor Diane for more information.
Mark Your Calendar!
On Sunday, June 17, we will welcome the Rev. Ryan Gackenheimer to the pulpit and celebrate the Commissioning of the Silver Lake Summer Staff during worship.

Worship on Sunday, June 24, will be at Silver Lake Conference Center, 223 Low Road, Sharon CT at 10:00 a.m. (There will be no worship in the meeting house on this day.)
From Jack Bowman, Minister of Music
This Sunday, June 10, Christiane Olson is our soloist. We thank Christiane for sharing her talents to enrich our morning worship.
From Barbara Collins, Director of Religious Education
This week’s family faith talk opportunity:  If you had this week to live over again what would you do differently?  

Click to read.. . Sunday School News


Youth Discussion Group, led by Erin Swett, LCSW, will resume in the Fall.
News from Our Church Library
FAITH - A JOURNEY FOR ALL
By Jimmy Carter - Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize

Jimmy Carter, best known as our 39th president, has lived a life of faith and service to others before, during and after his presidency. At the age of 93, he has written the book, Faith, in which he reflects on the role that faith has played in his life. He writes, “The issue of faith arises in almost every area of human existence, so it is important to understand its multiple meanings. In this book...

Click to read more... Library News
Collecting Items for the
 Treasure Trove
Rose Lamson is already collecting items for the Fall Festival's Treasure Trove. Do you have unwanted "treasures" that you no longer use?
Please bring your clean, gently used, all-parts-present, still working items to the church basement anytime and they will be recycled to eager buyers in the fall.
Click here for a list of suggested items that you may want to donate: Treasure Trove
Pick One Up at Church!
The Salisbury Volunteer Ambulance Service has provided us with these important FILE OF LIFE cards, for anyone who would like to take one. Fill it out with important medical information and keep in the magnetic pocket/holder on your refrigerator. In the case that you are ever in need of emergency services, the EMTs will take this card and be better able to treat you, with this information handy.
Pick one up in the Parish Hall or church office.
The Corner Food Pantry

We collect donations for The Corner Food Pantry on the SECOND Sunday of the month during worship. Next collection is Sunday, June 10.
There's a basket in the vestibule and in the Library Street corridor - nonperishable food donations welcome at any time!
OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH
The Conversation Project:
Planning for the End of Life
Talking about end of life isn't easy, but it's vitally important. Explore The Conversation Starter website (link below) and learn how to think about and talk about your wishes for end-of-life care.
To look over some of the planning that can be done at our church, click here: Planning Documents. If you'd like to learn more, contact Pastor Diane.
Bible Study
Women's Bible Study and Men's Ecumenical Bible Study have concluded for the season. Both will resume in the Fall.
STAYING IN TOUCH
Church Office Hours
Pastor Diane's office hours are Monday -Thursday 9:00-5:00 or by appointment.

Kathy Wiggins, Administrative Assistant, is in the office Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30-3:30.

Melissa Adam, Financial and Communications Assistant, is in the office Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00-2:00.
Please contact the office if you would like to add a name to the prayer list. Names may be added at any time by calling the office 860-435-2442 or emailing kwigginsscc@gmail.com . Please make sure you have permission from someone to add their name to this public list.


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IN THE COMMUNITY
Technology Help Service
Do you need help with your computer, cell phone, or have other technology problems or questions? Colin May is home from college for the summer and is available by appointment. Reasonable rates.
Click here to learn more... Tech Help
8th Annual Water is Life Walk
Click to learn more... Prayer River Walk
There will be a blood drive at the Salisbury Town Hall on Thursday, June 14 from 11:00-4:00.
Summer is a slow time for blood drives and the need is great. The process of giving blood takes about an hour, and you can pre-register at RedCrossBloodDrive.org/RapidPass. Please consider donating!
The Congregational Church of Salisbury, United Church of Christ
125 Main Street, PO Box 392, Salisbury, CT 06068
 Phone (860) 435-2442 
 email: salisburyucc@gmail.com
Melissa Adam, Editor