Events

Friday September 26, 2008
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Mark your calendar! We plan to have a silent auction, a live auction, and a chance to buy shares in the kitchen equipment. The suggested donation for the event is $15 and will include refreshments, some live music, and child care.

For a preview of the auction items, click here: Kitchen Catalog

Sunday September 28, 2008
Sunday October 5, 2008
Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
The kick-off to our annual pledge drive begins today after our 10 a.m. service. Our Youth Group will be volunteering to help make the luncheon a success (from 10:30 - 1:30).
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
In honor of St.
Monday October 6, 2008
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Get to know the wonder, depth, and power of the book of Psalms. Geordie Campbell will lead five evenings of study with a focus on this central and important portion of the Hebrew Scriptures. Sign-up is necessary, and the cost of the workbook is $18. We will meet on Mondays (October 6th and 20th, and November 3rd, 10th and 17th). Sessions will be held in the Friendship and Fellowship Rooms.
Sunday October 12, 2008
Start: 8:00 am
End: 11:00 am
"The God of Peace Will Be With You"
Start: 10:00 am
For information, please contact Adrienne Pollard at either 860-233-9605 ext. 106 or firstchurchyouthprogram@yahoo.com.
Saturday October 18, 2008
Start: 11:15 am
End: 12:00 pm
This year's parade is tied in with the 250th Birthday Festival for Noah Webster so you are invited to dress yourself and your pet in period clothing! Register at Town Hall at 11:00 am and the parade will start around 11:15 on South Main Street and end on the lawn of First Church. Prizes are awarded to the cutest, biggest and best costume, among others.
Sunday October 19, 2008
Start: 8:00 am
End: 11:00 am
"Spiritual Practices: I'm Sorry"
Start: 3:30 pm
End: 6:00 pm
The Youth Group will meet in the Youth Room from 3:30-6:00 p.m. to make Halloween treats for The Children's Home and then watch a movie have snacks. Please contact Adrienne Pollard at 860-233-9605 ext. 106 or firstchurchyouthprogram@yahoo.com for additional information.
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
A special gathering will be held on Sunday, October 19 at 4:00 in the Friendship Room for those that are new to First Church and would like to explore what becoming a member means. This is a "no strings attached" meeting! Come, meet some others who are also new to us, enjoy a brief power-point show on the many ministries that we offer, ask any questions you might have, and enjoy the fellowship.
Monday October 20, 2008
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Get to know the wonder, depth, and power of the book of Psalms. Geordie Campbell will lead five evenings of study with a focus on this central and important portion of the Hebrew Scriptures. Sign-up is necessary, and the cost of the workbook is $18. We will meet on Mondays (October 6th and 20th, and November 3rd, 10th and 17th). Sessions will be held in the Friendship and Fellowship Rooms.

Sunday October 26, 2008
Start: 11:00 am
The library will be hosting fellowship hour during an open house celebration immediately following the 10 am worship service on Sunday, October 26. Also at that time, a new exhibit of abstract metallic sculptures by local artist, Victoria Jutras Kniering, will be unveiled in the John P. Webster Gallery. All are welcome to attend the worship service and then visit the library for a piece of birthday cake, view the art exhibit and join in the birthday celebration.
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Jim will be presenting a recital on the four manual Austin organ in the Meeting House. The recital will feature works by Bach, Vierne, Franck, and an improvisation on a hymn selected by the audience. The Whitechapel Handbell Choir under the direction of Sara Enger will also be featured in a piece for handbells and organ. There will be a free will offering to benefit the Music and Fine Arts Fund, and refreshments will be served following the recital.

Recurring Events

These groups do not meet in July or August

Adult Choir Rehearsal

Every Tuesday from 7:00pm to 8:30pm from September to May
Additional voices are needed in all voice parts. No prior music experience is necessary.

Lectio Divina

Every Monday from 11:00 to 11:45
Lectio Divina meets every Monday from 11:00 to 11:45 in the Quiet Room

Christian Classics

Every Monday at noon
Christian Classics meets at noon in the library to discuss books on religion and spirituality. Bring a bag lunch; coffee and tea are served. Copies of the book are available in the library and new members are always welcome!

Holy Hands

Fourth Monday of the month from 7:00-8:30pm
Holy Hands meets at 7-8:30 in Room 404. This is a group of women who enjoy fellowship while doing some handwork such as sewing knitting, scrapbooking, quilting etc. together.

Soup and Scripture

Every Tuesday from 6:30 - 7:00pm from September to May
Soup and Scripture meets from 6:30 - 7:00 with a basic meal of soup and bread available from 6:00 on. The psalms are prayed and briefly discussed sequentially.

TAIZE Worship Service

Third Sunday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm
TAIZE Worship Service in the Sanctuary from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The dates for the fall are: September 21, October 19, and November 16th. Taize Worship is an ecumenical, contemporary, contemplative worship service with song, silence, scripture and prayer. Taize is an ecumenical Christian Community that was formed at the end of World War II in Taize, France. The purpose of this community was to promote peace and justice through common worship. The influence of the Taize Community has now spread all over the world.

Bell Choir

Every Wednesday at 7:15pm
Bell Choir meets at 7:15pm in the Meetinghouse.

Knitting Ministry

First Thursday of the month from 10:00 - 11:30pm
Knitting Ministry meets from 10:00 - 11:30pm in the Quiet Room.

Food for Thought Book Discussion Group

First Thursday of the month at 5:45 from September to May
Food for Thought Book Discussion Group meets at 5:45 in the library for a brown bag dinner followed by a discussion which begins at 6:00.

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