|
|
Save the Date!
The Deacon's Breakfast and Sunday School Registration will take place on Sunday, September 8 at 9:15 a.m.. New families welcome.Learn about God, make friends, and get to know your church community!
|
|
Dear Friends,
Blessings to you on this season of transition! Some of us are headed back to a familiar school, some are headed to a new one, some are watching our loved ones move in or out, some of us are recalling from memory the sense of possibility and constraint that goes along with learning and reshaping the life of the mind. Some of us are working up lesson plans, some are making sure the facilities are functional and welcoming, some are crunching numbers and negotiating budgets, some are negotiating the social intricacies of school and university.
At the church it's worth remembering that our core task, season in and season out, is to re-learn the life-changing story of God's presence: God there-and-then, God here-and-now, God in hope-and-mystery.
How have you opened yourself to the God who is longing to re-form you in the shape of
shalom
? Do tell: you may have a splendid idea to share....
Blessings to you in this season of transition.
Christlove,
Pastor John
|
|
|
|
From Barbara Collins, Director of Religious Education
|
This Sunday, September 1
is Communion Sunday. All-ages worship at 10:00.
Last week's family faith talk opportunity:
At the end of a busy day, would you rather be with people or be alone?
Things to keep in mind:
- Feeling lonely and being alone are not the same thing.
- We are never alone. God is always with us, no matter what!
|
|
From Jack Bowman, Minister of Music
|
|
It is hard to believe the message through my car windshield…fall is here; in the rearview mirror, summer is fading. A very productive summer has resulted in exciting plans for the new season. The 275th anniversary celebration, sermons, anthems, special music are planned. Now, we are ready for everyone to come home and join the excitement.
This coming Sunday we celebrate communion. There is no better way to start the new season than to sing Martin Shaw’s famous anthem
With A Voice of Singing. I have started fall choir with this anthem all my life. This Sunday’s prelude is one of Bach’s famous settings of
Our Father Who Art In Heaven. The postlude is Domenico Zipoli’s
Festival Postlude.
New singers are welcome in the choir. Have you considered this opportunity? Life is busy but singing adds joy to that busy life. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 7:15 to 8:45 and we gather at 9:15 on Sunday mornings. Step out and try something new.
Soli Deo Gloria, Jack
|
|
MONTHLY NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES
|
|
|
|
Super Saturday - October 5, 2019
|
Registration Deadline is September 21, 2019
Join us for a full day of worship, workshops and networking. All are welcome!
|
|
|
|
Do You Have a Church Key?
|
We are updating our list of key holders for the church.
If you have a key to the Library Street door, please let Kathy in the church office know:
kwigginsscc@gmail.com or (860) 435-2442.
|
|
|
|
Women's Bible Study will begin on Thursday, September 5 at 4:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall Library.
Men's Bible Study will begin on Friday, September 6 at 7:45 a.m. in the Parish Hall.
All are welcome! If you are interested in participating in either Bible Study, please contact
Pastor John
so he may order a sufficient number of books.
|
|
Deacons’ message for August
Submitted by John Estabrook
As lead deacon in July, it’s my turn to write a message from the deacons for the August newsletter. This is a huge challenge, as I am not a literary person and my usual reading material doesn’t lend itself to spiritual inspiration. Recently, however, the name of English humorist P.G. Wodehouse popped into my head. My father was a devotee, as was his father, and you could say I was raised on P.G. Wodehouse stories about Bertie Wooster and his inimitable butler, Jeeves...
|
|
|
|
As summer draws to a close, you may discover an abundance of fruit or cucumbers in your garden. If so, plan to make some jams, preserves, or pickles for the Fall Festival in October. These home-made items are very popular with visitors to the Country Kitchen during the week-end event. All proceeds from the Fall Festival at our church are given to the Board of Christian Action to donate to local organizations. It's a win-win for everyone!
|
|
|
|
Cleaning Out? Donate to Treasure Trove
|
Are you cleaning out your closets, cabinets, basement, attic, or garage this summer? If so, donate your unwanted “treasures” to be recycled to eager buyers during the upcoming Fall Festival. Leave your items on the table in the basement for Roseanne Lamson to sort and price. (Please—no books, clothing, computers, TVs, or exercise equipment.) If you have questions, contact Barbara Collins at
bacollins430@gmail.com
.
|
|
|
|
This week Scooter Tedder began construction on the new ADA-compliant bathroom at the front of the church. The project will be completed over the next few months.
|
|
|
|
Planning Meeting for Church Anniversary
|
On
Sunday, November 24, we will have an all-church Celebration to commemorate the Church's 275th Anniversary. Mark your calendar an exuberant worship service and a boisterous birthday party!
For that day, we are collecting
stories of service to our neighbors, near and far. Can you share how you have put your faith in action? Please contact Pastor John (
click here) or the church office.
|
|
|
|
This year's
CROP
Hunger Walk is scheduled for Sunday, 29 September. Please mark your calendars - and if you have interest in helping to organize a group of walkers from our church, please
contact Pastor John
.
Help end hunger and poverty one step at a time!
|
|
We have implemented a security measure for the Church House: If any of the staff is in the building alone, the Library Street door will remain locked. If you stop by during office hours and find the door is locked, please press the intercom button to the left of the door. The staff person will come down and open the door for you!
|
|
If you would like to provide flowers for a Sunday service
, 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!
|
Please contact the office if you would like to add a name to the prayer list, 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.
|
|
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!
|
Click above to access our secure site
.
|
|
|
|
Melissa Adam, Financial and Communications Assistant, is in the office Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00-2:00. Her email is:
sccmelissa@gmail.com
Kathy Wiggins, Administrative Assistant, is in the office Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8-3 and Thursday from 8-2.
|
|
|
|
The Rev. Eileen Epperson invites you to join
The Interior Life Seminar
. Ten Fridays meeting weekly, 1 – 3 p.m., September 6 – November 8, 2019.
Click here for more information
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
