December 19, 2014

First Edition  
Let's Journey Together! 
Come early to Breakfast!
Sunday mornings from 8-10 am, Cook Hall
beginning this Sunday
Two of our members have decided they'd like to promote good nutrition and good vibes by offering breakfast every Sunday morning before worship, short-order style. Just come to Cook Hall.

Christmas Eve Services

5 pm - Family Service for children of all ages
9 pm - Candles and Carols

 

 

 

"Kids in Community" Project

Kids in Kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to visit residents of Meadowbrook this Sunday after church. We'll deliver the beautiful paper snowflakes we've been working on, including a holiday message, to decorate and brighten up all 57 rooms at Meadowbrook. We will leave by carpool right after worship and return to the church by 12:30.

Children MUST have a permission slip to participate. If you have not submitted a KIC (Kids in Community) permission slip this year for KIC events, please print the form or pick one up outside the offices and bring it on Sunday 12/21. If you have questions, please contact Linda Smyth by email or phone 860-653-5885. 

Click here to print:   KIC permission slip.

  

G-Crew Caroling and Christmas Party - December 19, 5pm

Meet at the church at 5 pm this afternoon for caroling. We'll return to the church for a Christmas Party in B14 and to continue making plans for the remodeling of the space as a youth room. All high schoolers and returning college students are welcome to attend!  
 
Middle Schoolers - Stargazing with Scott Tracy & Rebecca
Save the dates - December 28 & 29 - in the meadow behind Rebecca's house. Weather will determine which evening will be the best for viewing the night sky.


 Bell Sunday - December 28 
Don't forget to bring your bells!!  At worship, we will ring in the New Year. It's also our annual "Clean Out the Pantry" Coffee Hour.  Bring snacks and goodies to share--and we'll help each other make good on our New Year's Resolutions. 
 
SAVE THE DATE!  
Sunday, January 25 - 4pm 
in our sanctuary
Praised by the press for their "haunting and picturesque" musical interpretations, the Miller-Porfiris Duo has been delighting audiences since 2005.

This is the second concert in the inaugural season of the Barbara Crouse Memorial Concert Series, created to honor the memory of the longtime Granby resident and inspirational music leader. The series offers local audiences a variety of enlightening and entertaining concerts, ranging in style from classical to contemporary. There is no charge. INVITE A FRIEND!

SIMPLY SMILES MISSION TRIP 

The Farmington Valley Association of the United Church of Christ announces our Third Annual Mission Trip to the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in South Dakota.  

The trip is scheduled for May 2-9, 2015. An informational meeting will be held Wednesday, January 7 at 7pm at Avon Congregational Church for all considering making this life-changing trip. If you have questions, contact trip organizer, Rev. Zack Mabe, pastor of Terryville Congregational Church.

Contacts 

Sue Miltenberger (Office Manager)
Rev. Ginny McDaniel (Senior Minister)

Rebecca Brown (Leader, Children & Youth Ministry 

Jerron Jorgensen (Music Director)

Church Office Phone: 860-653-4537   

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