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 Outreach Committee is requesting donations on the last Sunday of each month to help keep the Blessings Box stocked. The box is found empty every few days. To keep up with the need, we are requesting that everyone bring one item to church on the last Sunday of each month. Because of the colder weather, please avoid donating liquids, including canned fruiits/vegetables, soups and sauces. Please bring dry goods like pasta, cereal, Mac & cheese with powder cheese, or personal hygiene items, like soap or toothbrushes. Place your donations in the box located in the upstairs foyer outside the sanctuary.
Take a blessing, bring a blessing, be a blessing!
(photo by Ellie Phillips)
The Knitting Group meets weekly on Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. If weather permits, we like to meet outside, so bring a chair.
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.
We also have ongoing missions to make scarves, hats, mittens and gloves for the homeless, as well as "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.
During the past several years, our newly formed Knitting/Crochet group have made tiny hats and comfort items for premature infants at area hospitals. The group was also 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! More than 1200 nests were donated to the efforts in Australia!
New members will be welcomed during the worship service on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Please contact Rev. Lake or a deacon if you are interested in joining the church!
Sunday, July 9, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
A meeting of the Westchester Congregational church members will be Sunday, July 14, immediately following the worship service. The business of this meeting will be to vote on a flooring project for the sanctuary and any business appropriate to come before the church. All are invited to attend, but only church members may vote.
We are looking for donations to help defray the cost of our new $16,000 furnace. Donations can be given to Jeanne or Tana, mailed to Jeanne Wickham at 12 Woodbine Rd., Colchester, CT 06415. Make checks payable to the church. Thank you for your help!!!
Reverend Lake holds office hours and Bible Study on alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am-noon and other times by appointment. Please check directly with him to be sure he will be in. Click the button for the full church calendar at the bottom of this page for more information. Rev. Lake may be reached anytime at 860.428.3460.
Sign up to bring snacks and to help with coffee hour after church one Sunday. A signup sheet is in the church foyer.
Bring your personal knitting/crochet/needlepoint projects or work on a prayer shawl for the church. We also have ongoing mission projects, and there is always a need for more chemo caps, preemie hats, all baby items, prayer shawls, and lap robes Join us for fellowship and fun conversation each Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to noon. We have patterns and a roomful of ideas if you want, or just come to hang out for some friendly fellowship. If the weather is good, bring a chair as we like to meet outside!
Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Noon, at Sadlers in Marlborough. RSVP in advance to Gerrie Dawson.
The annual Chicken BBQ will be held as a drive-thru event on July 20, 2024 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. The dinner will include a 1/2 chicken, baked potato, church slaw and a cookie for $17. We will need a lot of help for prep, as well as the day of the BBQ. Sign-up sheets will be posted in the church foyer.