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The bi-weekly newsletter of
Barrington Congregational Church, United Church of Christ
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Office Hours: Open Mon - Fri, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm.
Closed on Federal and State Holidays & where otherwise noted
Sat Jan 25
3 pm Outside Use of Fellowship Hall
Sun Jan 26
10 am Worship Service & Church School
11:05 am Winter Congregational Meeting
Mon, Jan 27
11 am Lay Visitation meeting, Library
5 - 6:30 pm B.I.P Meeting, Library
6 - 7 pm Youth Group, Fellowship Hall & Rm 9
Tues, Jan 28
10 am Staff Meeting, Dale's Office
Wed, Jan 29
7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal, Vestry
Thurs, Jan 30
8:30 - 9:30 am Coffee Chat, Plant City in Barrington Center
Sun, Feb 2
10 am Worship Service with Communion, Church School
11:15 am Valentine Making at Coffee Hour
Mon, Feb 3
6 - 7 pm Youth Group, Fellowship Hall & Rm 9
Tues, Feb 4
10 am Staff Meeting, Dale's Office
1:30 pm Local Church Discernment Team Meeting, Library
6:30 - 9 pm Knitting for Others Group, Library
Wed, Feb 5
7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal, Vestry
Thurs, Feb 6
8:30 - 9:30 am Coffee Chat, Plant City in Barrington Center
1:30 - 3 pm Women of Faith Reading Group, Library
Fri, Feb 7
4 pm Outside Use of Fellowship Hall
Sun, Feb 9
10 am Worship Service w/ Communion & Church School
11:30 am - 1 pm Confirmation Class, Library
For the complete church calendar visit http://bccucc.view-events.com
Send calendar information to office@bccucc.org
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Upcoming Worship Services | |
Stream Sunday Services
Sunday morning services are available online for anyone who can't make it in person. To see our service live on Sundays from 10 - 11 am, visit our Facebook page or our YouTube channel.
Recordings will also be added to our website following the service.
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Sunday, January 26th
10 AM Worship & Church School
The 2025 Winter Congregational Meeting will immediately follow morning worship, and then coffee hour will be held in Fellowship Hall.
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Sunday, February 2nd
10 AM Worship & Church School
with Communion
Following morning worship, join us to make Valentines during coffee hour in Fellowship Hall.
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'From the River's Edge' with Dale
Don't miss the latest Pastors' blog, "How do pastoral transitions work?", by Rev. Dale Azevedo.
"With the recent announcement of my retirement from church ministry, I thought it might be helpful to talk about how pastoral transitions typically work in congregational churches..." Read More
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Time for Valentines!
Following morning worship on Sunday, February 2nd, all are invited to Fellowship Hall for coffee hour to join in making valentines for our homebound, recently bereaved or sick church members, and college students! All materials will be provided by the Deacons.
College Addresses needed: If you have a college student and would like them to receive a valentine from the church, please send their name and school address to the church office at office@bccucc.org or call the office at (401) 246-0111 by Friday, January 31st.
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Have you seen my...?
We have a few things in the church office lost and found that have been here for several months. Items include reading glasses, sunglasses, a baby rattle/toy, a Subaru key fob, a pair of driving gloves, a travel mug, and various other items. If you think any of these items may be yours, please contact the office by Wednesday, January 29th. After January 29th, any remaining items will be donated, recycled or discarded.
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Can You Hear Me Now?!
We still have a few brand new packages of hearing aid batteries in the church office (size 312) for anyone who may be able to use them. If you or someone you know could use them, please contact the office or stop by during office hours to pick them up.
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Winter Congregational Meeting | |
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Warrant for 2025 WINTER CONGREGATIONAL MEETING of
Barrington Congregational Church, UCC.
Barrington, Rhode Island
Sunday, January 26, 2025
A meeting of our church membership will be held Sunday, January 26th in the Sanctuary immediately following the 10 am worship service. We encourage everyone to attend. The agenda will be as follows:
ARTICLE I: To call the meeting to order
ARTICLE II: To approve the minutes of the Fall Congregational Meeting held September 29, 2024
ARTICLE III: To vote on the annual budget
ARTICLE IV: To elect an Assistant Treasurer
ARTICLE V: To provide the congregation with an update from the Solar Team on the solar project
ARTICLE VI: To consider any other business that may properly come before the meeting
ARTICLE VII: To adjourn the meeting
Respectfully submitted: Greg Voigt, Clerk
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The 2024 Fall Congregational Meeting minutes can be viewed here.
The 2025 budget can be viewed here.
Printed copies of both will be available on the Narthex on Sunday.
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Transition Plans for Rev. Dale's Retirement
(The following has been submitted by Laura Ward, Governing Board Chair and Pat Stoddard, Deacons Chair)
We want to update you on where the church stands as we transition from Rev. Dale’s retirement to plans for the coming weeks and months. According to the church’s by-laws “The Deacons shall ensure that pastoral care and preaching is provided until a successor is called to fill a vacant position on a permanent basis”. This will include hiring an Interim Senior Minister and may also include hiring what is traditionally called “Pulpit Supply” (bringing in various ministers to assist with pastoral care and preaching) to supplement the important work that Rev. Raquel continues to do for our church and the wider community.
The Deacons will be working in collaboration with the Governing Board as we begin this process. We are setting up a meeting with Rev. Patty Kogut, the Area Conference Minister, Southeast Region of the Southern New England Conference, UCC. This is an important first step in a process that is likely to take at least 12 months. We will continue to update the congregation as more specific plans develop and ask for your prayers as we begin this thoughtful journey.
-Laura Ward, Governing Board Chair; Pat Stoddard, Deacons Chair
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Getting Involved & Giving Thanks | |
2025 Greeters Wanted
Want to get more involved? Sign up to be a "Greeter" for an upcoming Sunday morning worship! Contact Trinki Brueckner trinki49@gmail.com, (401) 447-4742 or speak with her after service for more information and available dates.
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Altar Flower Openings for February
Our Chancel team is looking for altar flower donors for February 9th, 16th and 23rd. If you would like to share a prayer of thanksgiving, in memory of a loved one or celebrate something wonderful by sponsoring altar flowers, please reach out to Barbara Lee at (401) 835-8160 or by email at barbaralee957@hotmail.com.
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Join the Chancel Team
The Chancel Team is seeking new members! You will get to assist others in honoring loved ones with flower donations in their memory (and the time commitment is quite reasonable!). Please speak with Beth Buckley at coffee hour or call at 247-0324 if you would like to learn more about this fulfilling opportunity to serve.
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Your Donations Make a Difference
It's easy to make a donation online. Simply go to the donation page on our website at www.bccucc.org/donation/ and click on 'Donate Now' under the TIthe.ly option. Be sure to click on the drop-down box in Tithe.ly to choose where you'd like your donation to go - options include Deacons Fund, Memorial Gift, Pledge, Gift etc. Thank you for your financial support of BCCUCC!
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Upcoming Group Gatherings | |
Youth Group
The next Youth Group meetings will be on Monday, January 27th and on Monday, February 3rd from 6 -7 pm
All youth in grades 5 - 9 are welcome to join. Email racquel@bcc.org to learn more or register.
Note: There is no youth group when Barrington Public Schools are closed.
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Knitting for Others Group (Monthly)
The Knitting for Others Group will meet both in person and via zoom on the first Tuesday of each month. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 4th from 6:30 - 9 pm. Feel free to stop into the library or join the call at any time and stay as long as you like. All knitters and crocheters are invited to participate and new faces are very welcome. For more information on the group or the Zoom login info to participate, contact Nancy Arena at (401) 246-0212 or nancy.arena@outlook.com.
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Women of Faith Reading Group
Women of Faith Reading Group will next meet on Thursday, February 6th from 1:30 - 3 pm in the church library.
This month's book will be "Before We Were Yours" by Lisa Wingate.
Library Journal review says, "Wingate weaves a complex story about two families, two generations apart, linked by an injustice",
If you borrow from the Barrington Library bag in the church library, please be sure to sign your name and the number of the book you are taking on the sign out sheet. The book should also be available on Libby. For more information, contact Jane Tonn at 289-2349 or jtonn2@cox.net
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Bereavement Group (Monthly)
This support group is open to anyone (not just church members) who has lost a loved one at any time and new members are always welcome. The group will meet again on Monday, February 10th from 10 - 11 am in the church library. For more information contact one of the facilitators, Betsy Brenner at betsybrenner3@gmail.com or 245-8031, or Aubrey Atwater at aubreyfolk@aol.com or (401) 392-1909, or Rev. Racquel Ray at racquel@bccucc.org (401) 246 0111 x 104.
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Veterans Coffee & Conversation at Atria (Monthly)
Rev. Racquel invites you to join her for coffee and donuts with the Veterans at Atria Bay Spring Village. We meet once per month for coffee and conversation - and donuts! The stories and living history are profoundly sacred. The next gathering will be on Thursday, February 12th. Please email or call Rev. Racquel to sign up at racquel@bccucc.org or (401) 246-0111 x 104.
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Book Group (Monthly)
The Book Group will next meet on Tuesday, February 18th, at 10:30 am in the church library. The book discussion this month is History of the Rain by Niall Williams. All are welcome to join! For more info about the group, contact Helen Schall at helenschall@hotmail.com.
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Choir Rehearsals (Weekly)
If you enjoy singing, why not join the church choir - no audition needed! Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm in the Vestry for an hour or so. To learn more, speak with our music director Matthew Marion after church or at (401) 954-7107 or mmarion1811@gmail.com.
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Coffee Chat (Weekly)
Join Rev. Racquel and others on Thursday mornings 8:30 - 9:30 am at Plant City in the Barrington Shopping Center for conversation and companionship. Contact Rev. Racquel with any questions racquel@bccucc.org
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Copies of the Bridge and Pastors' Blogs
If you're visiting us at Sunday morning worship, be sure to check the Narthex when you come in for some of our latest news as well as printed copies of recent Pastors' blogs and Bridge newsletter.
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Deadline for Bridge Updates
Deadline for the next Bridge newsletter is Wednesday, February 5th.
Please send information to office@bccucc.org.
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2024-2025 Church Calendar
Our church calendar can be viewed at http://bccucc.view-events.com Please notify the office at office@bccucc.org or 246-0111 with any meeting/event information etc. so the calendar can be kept up to date. Thank you!
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News from the Conference & National UCC | |
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Keep up with our Conference (the Southern New England Conference, United Church of Christ), you can read the latest edition of the newsletter "5 Things to Know and Share" at this link and sign up to have future editions sent right to your inbox.
Click on this link to see the archive of all of the different SNEUCC newsletters - and subscribe to any that are of interest to you.
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Rev. Dale Azevedo Senior Minister dale@bccucc.org (401) 246-0111 x 103
Rev. Racquel Ray Associate Minister for Congregational Life racquel@bccucc.org (401) 246-0111 x 104
Sara Bagwell Office Administrator office@bccucc.org (401) 246-0111 x 101
Pat Stoddard Financial Secretary pat@bccucc.org (401) 246-0111 x 102
Andrea Bullard Faith Formation Director andrea@bccucc.org (401) 246-0111 x 107
Matthew Marion Music Director mmarion1811@gmail.com
Church Office Hours: Open Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm.
Closed on Federal and State holidays.
Building Security: The Education building remains locked at all times, even when the office is open. Please ring the bell for entry and we'll be happy to let you in - or use the code on the keypad if you have it.
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