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Church News

Please continue to help keep Blessings Box stocked!

The Outreach Committee is continuing to stock the Blessings Box, located near the church driveway exit.  

   

The Blessings Box (also known as a Free Little Pantry in some communities), is a tool for neighbors to help neighbors. The box will be stocked with an assortment of items, including nonperishable foods, baby diapers and supplies, as well as basic household supplies and personal care items.

 

The box is a place community members may take something they need or donate something for others. All can be done at one’s convenience, and anonymously. Donations may also be left in the basket in the church foyer. All items must be sealed and within expiration dates.


The box is frequently empty, so please drop off items to restock when you can.


Take a blessing, bring a blessing, be a blessing!

Knitting Group Missions

While we are not meeting while the church building is closed, we continue to knit and crochet for the many causes to which we contribute. If you have completed projects, email us and we'll make a plan to pick up and deliver. Thank you!!!


For many, many years, church knitters and crocheters have made prayer shawls that are prayed upon and blessed, and delivered to those in need of comfort. During the past several years, our newly formed Knitting/Crochet group have made tiny hats and comfort items for premature infants at area hospitals. Most recently, the group was highlighted on local news stations for their mission to  knit and crochet bird/small animal nests for wildlife victims of the Australia bush fires. This mission brought an outpouring of support from community members and many others! The photo on the left is just a small sample of what at last count was a total of  more than 1200 nests that will be donated to the efforts in Australia!


Our next mission will be to make scarves, hats, mittens and gloves for the homeless of New York City. Ongoing is our mission to make "chemo caps" for folks who have lost their hair due to cancer treatments. Since there is an unfortunately large need for these items locally, we would love to have community involvement once again! We are just told told to have tight stitches that won't allow a lot of air to pass through and to use very soft yarn. You may use your own pattern or we will post some here shortly.

Mission Opportunities

  • Covenant Soup Kitchen-Willimantic (contact them directly if you are able to help)
  • Wounded Warrrior Project-The cost is $19 per month. If you would like to sign up for a month in memory or in honor of a veteran of the Armed Services, please see the sheet on the upstairs bulletin board.
  • Community Lunch- (currently suspended) each Friday, at Colchester Federated Church or St. Andrews. 11am-1pm (See Evelyn Taggart)
  • Carolyn Schaefer Prayer Shawl Ministry-Knitters and crocheters ways needed. Contact a deacon if you'd like to help or if you know of someone in need of a comforting shawl.

Hospitality and Card Greetings

  • Someone need a card to cheer them up? Gerrie Dawson is willing to send a card.
  • Someone ill and in need of a special meal? Check with Nan Wasniewski 

Church Happenings

Welcome New Members!

We welcomed six new members on Sunday, February 28, during the 10am worship service, and four more on March 21!  If you are interested in joining the church in the future, please contact Rev. Ron Lake. (860) 428-3460 or rev.lake@gmail.com

In-person worship has resumed

In-person worship services have resumed, with limited capacity, at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings, along with the option to follow online via Zoom. 


Masks will be required to enter the sanctuary, as will the use of hand sanitizer. You will be seated by deacons so as to follow appropriate distancing guidelines. 


We realize that everyone may not feel comfortable returning to in-person services at this time, and we offer the option to join us via Zoom. For sign on codes, please email your request to bookingwcc@gmail.com by 4:00 p.m., the preceding Saturday.


The church building will remain closed to group meetings and other public meetings until further notice. We thank you for your patience.

Reverend Lake's Contact Info.

Reverend Lake may be reached anytime at 860.428.3460, and is available for appointments.

Next Church Prudential Meeting

Sunday, April 17, 2021, at 11:00 a.m.

  

Fellowship Opportunities

Next Ladies Lunch Bunch

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Next Men's Breakfast

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Knitting Group Meets Each Thursday

Temporarily, this group is not meeting, due to Covid-19 (Coronavirus) and the colder, outdoor weather.


While you are socially distancing at home, feel free to continue your knitting/crochet projects. There is still a need for more chemo caps, preemie hats, all baby items, prayer shawls, and lap robes.

Fundraisers

Drive-thru Turkey Dinner-March 27 (orders must be placed by March 24)

We will hold a Drive-thru Turkey Dinner on March 27. Place your order by phone by Wednesday, March 24. (860) 267-6711  Leave your name, phone number and # of dinners you are ordering. Pick up your order on March 27, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Dinners are $13 each (cash or check only) and include, Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Dressing, Butternut Squash Casserole (or green beans), Cranberry Sauce, Roll/Butter and Dessert.

Goodsearch.com -Great way to stay safe while doing your online Christmas shopping!

Searching yahoo and Google? Christmas shopping on line while social distancing? Our easiest and most underused fundraising opportunity is waiting for you! Go to Goodsearch.com and type in "Westchester Congregational Church" where it says, "choose your cause," and access many store websites through Goodsearch and Goodshop. The church earns a penny for each search and the stores listed make a donation to WCC, either a percentage or a dollar amount, based on the amount of your purchase. Many popular stores are listed. This is not a scam; it really works. See Alice with any questions.

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