Our youth group invites you to join them as they head down to Bridgeport this Saturday to take part in the tutoring program at St. John's. Immigrant parents have a hard time helping their kids with homework because of the language barrier. We can support these families by helping the kids with their homework. For details, speak with Sarah.

• The Mission Working Group  (how will we sow the seeds of God's healing love out into our community this spring to make Grace known as a well of healing and wholeness?)
• The Property/Financial Resources Working Group  (how can we use/manage our property and funds to support our mission?)
• The Leadership Resources Working Group  (what kind of ordained and lay leadership is necessary to support our mission?)

Join your neighbors in faith for a final potluck supper and then a short Lenten service this Wednesday evening. Supper is at 6, and the service is from 7:00-7:45 PM. 

• March 20                    Unity Hill United Church of Christ, 364 White Plains Rd.  

The holiest week of the Christian year begins on March 24, and you're encouraged to take part in all of the very moving liturgies of Holy Week.

• Maundy Thursday, March 28:
• 6:00 pm - Footwashing Service in the chapel followed by a potluck vegetarian agape meal which will include communion.  After the meal, we strip the altar for Good Friday. Please RSVP in the church office if you plan to attend the meal.
• 8:00 pm - the members of our Ancestors youth group are remaining in the church all night following the Thursday night service for a Maundy Thursday Sleepover.
• Good Friday, March 29:
• noon - Ecumenical Good Friday Service  conducted at Unity Hill United Church of Christ
• 7 pm - Good Friday Liturgy - an experiential Good Friday event
• Holy Saturday, April 3, 8:00 pm -  Easter Vigil The holiest night of the year. The service begins in the dark, then a fire is kindled and the light of Christ comes into the darkened church. God's story is retold until the arrival of Easter is welcomed with bells and song.
• Easter Sunday, April 4, 9:30 am  - Festive Eucharist: A joyous liturgy followed by a special coffee hour - bring special sweets or brunch items to share

Certainly you've noticed the used clothing shed in our back parking lot.  Please spread the word about this new outreach project -laminated posters and small flyers are available to post and share.  Clothes donated into the shed are picked up by St. Pauly's, who distributes them all to people in need across the globe through their connection with larger agencies.  All of the usable clothing that gets donated makes its way to people in need, saving landfill space.  Items accepted include clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, linens, pillow cases, blankets, curtains and stuffed animals.  (Please do not put rags, fabric scraps, pillows, toys, household goods or electronics in the shed.)  Grace church receives 4 cents per pound on all items collected in exchange for hosting the shed. For further info on this project, there is information about St. Pauly's available in coffee hour, or click on this link: St. Pauly's.  

If you and your spouse were married on or before December 31, 1963, you are invited to attend a special 50th anniversary liturgy held each spring in Hartford. Whether or not you can make it to the service, we can make sure you are included in the prayers that day. If you and your spouse have been married for 50 years or more and you'd like to be included in any way or if you have questions about the event, please call Maryann in the office.