This Week
Wednesday, October 10
- 11:00am Noble Horizons Worship
- 7:15pm Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, October 11
- 4:30pm Women's Bible Study in the Parish Hall Library
- 7:00pm Housatonics Rehearsal
Friday, October 12
- 7:45am Men's Bible Study in Parish Hall
Sunday, October 14
- 9:00am Mindfulness at the Scoville Memorial Library
- 10:00am Worship with guest preacher Leo Gafney, Choir, Sunday School, Nursery Care, Youth Discussion Group, Collection for The Corner Food Pantry during Worship
- Discussion with Leo Gafney following Worship
- 11-12 Mural Tile Painting in Parish Hall
- 11:30am Trustees
Monday, October 15
- 3:30-5:00pm Parish Hall Library in use
- 5:00pm Christian Action
Tuesday, October 16
- 5:15pm Bell Choir Rehearsal
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Call to the Annual Meeting
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The 274th Annual Meeting, Part I, of the Congregational Church of Salisbury will be held following the worship service on Sunday, October 28, 2018 for the purpose of:
1. Discussion of the 2019 budget;
2. Any other business that needs to come before the congregation.
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This Sunday, October 14, we welcome guest preacher, the Rev. Leo Gafney. His sermon will be "Never Stop Praying", as is the title of his latest book.
Readings:
Psalm 22:1-15
Job 23:1-9, 16-17
Mark 10:17-31
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Leo Gafney will be our guest preacher and presenter this Sunday, October 14.
He is the co-facilitator of the Men's Interfaith Bible study group with Dick Taber.
Leo is a former Jesuit priest who earned a master's degrees in Theology and Mathematics and a doctorate in education. He was the founding principal of a small inner-city school in Baltimore. His latest book is "Never Stop Praying".
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John Shin, Hotchkiss student, invited the congregation last year to help create a tile mural for our church. It is ready to start up again this year ~ you are invited to paint a tile in for the project on October 14, after Worship in the Parish Hall.
Click on the image below for the progression of the project at the Hotchkiss Art Studio.
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From Barbara Collins, Director of Religious Education
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Sunda
y, October 14
- There will be Nursery Care and Sunday School (age 4 - Grade 5). Thanks to Jenn Clark for helping out in the Sunday School last week. The Youth Discussion Group (Grades 6-12) will meet with Erin Swett in the Parish Hall Library.
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Erin Swett, LCSW, leads our Youth Discussion Group on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month. All youth grades 6-12 are invited to participate! Our next Youth Discussion Group will be this Sunday, October 14.
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A Note from Pastor Diane regarding
Safe Church Policies:
The safety and well-being of our children is a top priority for this church. All paid staff are subject to a comprehensive background check and must sign our "Safe Church Policy" at the time of hire. All volunteers who come in contact with children are made aware of our "Safe Church Policy" and must sign a document attesting to their knowledge of this policy which includes the prohibition of hiring staff or using volunteers with any history of violence against children. If you would like to review our policies, or discuss this please stop by the office.
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From Jack Bowman, Minister of Music
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This Sunday the choir anthem is
Gloria from the
Gloria by Antonio Vivaldi. Our music meditation between the scripture reading is
Change My Heart, O God. The choir is introducing a new hymn. This is one of our teachable moments to help you become familiar with this hymn before the congregation sings it.
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Thanks to everyone who contributed to a successful Fall Festival! Members and friends volunteered to greet visitors, cook hot dogs, sell items, and collect tickets. Others donated items to the Treasure Trove, baked goodies for the Country Kitchen, and brought beautiful quilts to decorate the Meeting House.
Preliminary financial records show that gross income was $7,700. However success cannot be measured only in financial terms Throughout the weekend we heard: “The Quilt Show is gorgeous...” “Every year I look forward to the best hot dogs....” “Ah, the delicious smell of baking bread....” “Our whole family enjoys the magic show and hay ride...”
There are far too many people to name individually. However, special thanks must be given to those who organized an activity: Sarah Zarbock-Quilt Show; Barbara Collins-Treasure Trove; Linda Estabrook-Country Kitchen and Decorations; Roseanne Lamson and Bob Weber-Hot Dog Tent; Jennifer Weigel and John Estabrook-Finances; Lee Collins-Set Up and Take Down; Ward Belcher-Hay Rides.
A very special THANK YOU goes to Roseanne Lamson—a “volunteer extraordinaire.” She cleaned, sorted and priced all items for the Treasure Trove during the summer; made 105 jars of jams and jellies for the Country Kitchen; helped make granola; and managed the Hot Dog Tent on both Friday and Saturday!
It was a wonderful celebration of the 63
rd Annual Salisbury Fall Festival. There were lots of smiles and laughs, greetings and conversations, fun times and a sense of community. Thanks to everyone!
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Men's Ecumenical Bible Study meets on
Fridays 7:45am. All men are welcome.
Women's Bible Study meets on Thursdays at 4:30pm in the Parish Hall Library. All women are welcome, no previous experience necessary.
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Responding to Hurricane Florence
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The deadly impact of Hurricane Florence – now a tropical depression – continues to grow.
Floodwaters are rising as the result of a vicious storm that has already brought historic levels of rainfall. It has left thousands of people in shelters and hundreds of thousands of households without power. Church World Service is working to get families the supplies and support they need to recover.
Click here to learn how you can help
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We will continue to collect donations for The Corner Food Pantry on the SECOND Sunday of the month during worship.
Our next collection will be on Sunday, October 14.
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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.
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If you would like to provide flowers for a Sunday service
, please contact Linda Estabrook at
(860) 824-5896
by Wednesday of the week the flowers will be donated. You are welcome to provide flowers in memory of or in honor of a loved one.
Simple bouquets and garden flowers are encouraged - there is no need to spend a lot of money!
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All communities have
conflict.
How does yours
handle it?
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The Coffee Hour sign up
is in the Parish Hall. If you have never served at Coffee Hour and would like to “learn the ropes,” please sign your name in the column marked “helper” and you will be paired with an experienced Coffee Hour server. If you have served before, please sign up for a Sunday or two and consider inviting someone new to join you!
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Click above to access our secure site
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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.
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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
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Please make sure you have permission from someone to add their name to this public list.
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Please take a moment to visit our website:
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⭐️
You can VOLUNTEER at the Simply Smiles Home for Children in Oaxaca, Mexico!
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Next week-long volunteer opportunities available:
- January 12-19, 2019
- January 19-26, 2019
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United Church of Christ
Reviving Justice:
Inspire / Connect / Act
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Saturday, October 27 from 1-5 PM at
First Church of Christ in Simsbury:
Join us for inspiring worship, led by Rev. Dr. Damaris Whittaker.
The Reviving Justice event is going to be action-oriented, and will include an inclusive worship, and excellent workshop leaders. Registration ends 10/22, and costs $10.
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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
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