Church News

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The Outreach Committee has stocked the new 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.

Special thanks to the owners at Shag Bark for their generosity with a discount on the materials for the box, as well as assembly of the box.

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

As stated on the Pastor Page, Reverend Ron Lake will begin as our Interim Minister on January 1, 2019. Reverend Lake will schedule hours to be available to parishioners, and he should be here until we find a settled minister. 

Please consider helping a kid or two or three with camp, uniforms and books. See Alice Csere for more information. 

• Covenant Food Kitchen meal service (see Tana Handwerk)
• 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 Luncheon- each Friday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (see Evelyn Taggart)
• Carolyn Schaefer Prayer Shawl Ministry-Knitters and crocheters always needed. Contact a deacon if you'd like to help or if you know of someone in need of a comforting shawl.

Find the basket in the church foyer. We will collect any non-perishable food, baby items and personal hygiene items. Overflow from the Blessings Box will be donated to the Colchester Food Bank.  

• 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 

 Sunday, December 9, 2018

   *meeting after worship

Sunday School is back in full swing! Teachers In place, lessons with crafts and games. Childcare is available for toddlers.

Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Rossini's in East Hampton at noon. See signup sheet in church foyer.

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 At 10 a.m., each Thursday, folks meet in Canney Hall to knit, crochet, learn how to knit and/or crochet, or to just hang out and enjoy fellowship. All are welcome! 

                                 Thank you for supporting all of our endeavors for 2018!

                                         Check back for 2019 fundraising opportunities!

 We are very thankful to have such wonderful anonymous donors who have helped with the painting of the Church and these new doors.