Vacation Bible School, Evelyns_Witness...A_Gathering_to_Connect_and_Grow_Spiritually,  Hosanna!, The_Power_of_Forgiveness

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
July 12-16, 2010
9 am-12 pm

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Spaces are filling up; Sign-up now!
Last summer we had so much fun in “God’s Big Backyard”
vacation bible school that we can’t wait until this July
when we’ll focus on the greatest commandments for our

ALL of ME for YOU VBS.

There is no registration fee; monetary
donations and materials are welcome.
There is limited space for children age 3 (potty trained)
through 7th Grade. Nursery care will be available for children
of volunteers.
Volunteers are needed to make this week happen.
Training for Volunteers: June 13th in Fellowship Hall.
VBS Staff Open House & Ice Cream Social: July 11th 4-
6pm. Speak with Rev. Ashley if you will offer God and
God’s children your time and love this summer:
mfducc.cemin@gmail.com.
Still Needed:
6 Teachers
2 Nursery Care-Givers
2 Worship Leaders
10 Class Helpers
2 Craft Leaders
1 Games Person
1 Photographer
1 Registrar
SPECIAL VBS registration day: April 25th!
During Coffee Hour. Kids who register will
get to put name in for a raffle prize.

Recent Events at First Church

2009

 

  

A special thank you to all who taught, and helped, and participated, and learned about

God's Big Back Yard

Karen's Class

Joy's Class

Elisa's Class

Lara's Class

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Meetinghouse Chorale Spring Concert
April 26th 4:00 pm

On April 26th at 4:00 pm, the Meetinghouse Chorale, with guest
soloists and instrumentalists, will offer an all-Mozart concert in the
sanctuary. The group of works presented will span Mozart’s life
from early on to just six months before his death.
 

The Alleluia from Regina Coeli dates from one of his times in Salzburg in 1771 when he was just 15. On the other hand, his Ave
Verum Corpus dates from 1791, six months before his death.
A movement from the Trio in G Major. from 1786, will provide
a change of texture, with no vocalists and requiring piano, violin
and ‘cello.

The featured work is his Coronation Mass, which includes the
forces of soloists, Chorale and instrumentalists, and dates from
1779. Though the Mass was probably not composed for a particular
coronation, it was played for at least two such royal events.
Come and support this lively event! Tickets are available in the
church office and at the door for a donation of $10.

 

Hosanna!

A Spiritual Journey Through Holy Week

 

Lenten Study led by Rev. Jim and Rev. Ashley
Each Sunday evening in March: 6:30-7:45pm

 

(March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29)

Church Library 

 

     Every one of the four Gospel writers and Paul have a reason for writing. Each wants his audience to come to see who Jesus Christ is and what God is doing in and through him. Hosanna invites you to explore the main texts in all four Gospels and in Paul’s writings that deal specifically with the last week of Jesus’ life and with the resurrection.

 

     We invite you to listen and respond to five stories of the One Story, over five sessions.  Join us on this Lenten spiritual journey through Holy Week.  

 

     Childcare is provided.  Cost: $13 for resource book (one per family).  Financial assistance is available upon request.  Sign up and order your resource book by Feb. 15; call the Main Office 877-4277. 

     Questions, email Rev. Ashley:  mfducc.cemin@gmail.com. 

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 The Power of Forgiveness

All are invited to participate in a Lenten series of discussions on forgiveness, taking place after 10 am worship on March 8, 15, 22 and 29th.   Each session will last around 45 minutes and will incorporate segments from the award-winning documentary, The Power of Forgiveness, as well as reading short essays, discussion and activities. 

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The United Church of Christ:

What Can We Believe?

Sunday, February 8 & 15

6:30-8:00 PM, Fellowship Hall

 

Facilitator: The Rev. Dr. Michael Penn-Strah

South Central Regional Minister,

Connecticut Conference

 

Session One (Feb. 8): UCC Faith & our Statement of Faith

 Session Two (Feb. 15): Structure and Gifts of the UCC

 

The two sessions are free and open to all. 

Refreshments will be served.

  

To RSVP, call (203) 877-4277 or sign up at coffee hour.

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Evelyn's Witness...A Gathering to Connect and Grow Spiritually

Thursday, February 5^th from 7:00 – 8:30pm

Church Parlor

 

     This is a time to ask ourselves and others powerful questions such as:   Where are you growing in your prayer life?  What is new in your life of faith?  Where does your life need "weeding"?  How can I help you?  What can we pray about?

     Share news, joys, concerns.  Ask questions.  Get to know others in the church community who are seeking God’s direction.

     We meet the first Thursday of the month in the Parlor.  The gathering is open to all members of the church and friends whom you might feel called to invite.

    Contact Laura Jarvis, coordinator, 283-5210 or laura@opentoallpossibilities.com for more information.

 

The Pumpkin Patch

 

The Senior High Pilgrim Fellowship youth group sold pumpkins in the field behind the Plymouth Building at 16 West Main Street. The sale of these pumpkins will help to support the Senior High Mission Trip to New Orleans where our young people and their advisors will dedicate a week in June to reconstruction in the area devastated by hurricane Katrina.  We want to thank all who bought pumpkins and all who worked in the patch.

 

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