January 16, 2015

First Edition  
Let's Journey Together! 
REMINDER!!
Worship this Sunday, January 18th is
at 10:30am at
South Congregational Church

Every year we recognize our common bonds with South Congregational Church, Granby, in the United Church of Christ, by worshiping together in one of our sanctuaries. We always do this on MLK Sunday, remembering the enormous contribution Dr. King made to our nation and the Christian Church. This year we celebrate our sibling relationship at South Church and it will feature:
Breakfast: 9-10:15am in Fellowship Hall  
10:30 Worship with shared Choirs
Kim & Reggie Harris: music and presentation on Civil Rights Movement
The House Band: Leading Congregational singing
Second Hour Discussion in Parlor: Grab a cup of coffee and enter into a conversation with Kim & Reggie about the state of race relations in America today.

  

Souper Saturday - January 17, 6pm

All are invited this Saturday by our hosts: 

Lucy Eyer, Kris McManus & John Reek

to Kris & John's home, 12 Fairmount Lane, Granby 

for an evening of soup, conversation and connections.

Soup is provided by the host.  

Guests are asked to bring an appetizer, salad, side,
bread or dessert to share. BYOB 

Bring friends too!

 

Come early for Breakfast...and stay for LUNCH
EVERY Sunday morning from 8:30am-10 am, Cook Hall
Lunch served hot or to-go following worship
(Not Sunday, January 18th due to Union Service at South Church)


SNOW CANCELLATIONS... solo-snowman.jpg  
In case of poor weather, please check one of the following sources for information about delays and cancellations:
  • On TV, check NBC Connecticut (WVIT)
  • On radio check CBS Radio Hartford Storm Center (AM 1080)
  • By email! We'll send a message to everyone registered to receive the weekly mailing
  • On-line, check our website
  • Or call the church number (860-653-4537) and listen to the message
 G Crew Parent Meeting

Sunday, January 18 or Monday January 19

Choose the night most convenient for you to attend - 7-8:30 pm in B-14 

"Creating a vision and plan for First Church Youth Ministry"

(No G Crew this week - Take time to study!) 

     

Sunday School Parent Lunch & Meeting, Sunday, January 25

Lunch after worship. Meeting 11:30 - 12:30.

Any parents with children pre-K through middle school are invited to come

There will be supervised activities for the kids!

"My ideas, your ideas, ... and what you hear from your children!"

 
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!

The Almost-Annual Women's Retreat is taking shape! There is still time to sign up! 

 

Planning Meeting Saturday, Jan. 24

9:30 a.m. at Starbucks 

  

 

WHAT        Reclaiming our bodies as sacred, using Divining the Body as a resource. In addition to group time there will be a craft project, a labyrinth to walk, Reiki, yoga, worship, sharing, beach and garden to wander, and free-time.

 

WHEN        May 29 -May 31, 2015 from approximately 4 pm Friday to 10 am on Sunday

 

WHERE      On the beautiful grounds of the Mercy Center, in Madison CT overlooking Long Island Sound (approximately 75 minutes from Granby)

 

WHO          Women of all ages from First Church and women friends they invite

 

WHY           To spend time together talking, laughing, eating, praying, thinking, playing, resting, dancing, eating, learning, stretching, crying, eating, playing, reading, singing, knitting, and whatever else they feel like doing

 

COST          $230 per person (double in Seascape or single in Main House) or $170 (double in the Main House)

 

HOW          We'll prepare our own dinners, breakfast and snacks (healthy, of course). Lunch on Saturday in the dining hall in the Main House

 

QUESTIONS?  Call Linda Smyth at 860-653-5885 or talk to Pastor Ginny


JOIN US FOR THE 3rd ANNUAL MARDI GRAS PARTY

SATURDAY February 14th, 6:30pm

  GREEN, GOLD and PURPLE are the colors of Mardi Gras and a fun Church Social for adults is planned for Saturday February 14th starting at 6:30 p.m.   The festivities will be at the Lampert's home at 120 Loomis Street in North Granby. Come as you are or wear your green, gold and purple as well as beads, boas and masks. We'll have plenty of extra beads, music, and group games. Watch for a sign-up and bring a dish to share. Think Gumbo, Cajun, Creole and King Cake.   BYOB.

Yes, it's Valentine's Day, so bring your spouse, partner, date or friends for a great night out and spread the word.

We're considering offering childcare at the Church if there is enough interest and rides are available if you prefer not to drive. Contact Linda Betsch at 860-653-0744 or via e-mail at itsmelinda92@cox.net for childcare interest and rides.

 

COUNTDOWN TO APPLEFEST: 245 days

Saturday, September 19, 2015 

 

Messages of support and encouragement..

can be mailed to Lori F. while she is a patient at Walden Behavioral Care c/o Alcott Unit,

9 Hope Avenue, Waltham, MA 02453  

 

Seeking Donations - Hartford Maternal and Infant Help Program  

We have received a request from Elby Gonzalez-Schwapp from the Hartford Maternal and Infant Health Program (whom we now partner with through Covenant to Care). They are seeking a few used items for two of their families:

  • used high chair
  • small used table and chairs
  • bunk bed
  • household items (dishes, pots and pans, towels, twin sheets, twin blankets, etc)
  • gently-used children's winter coats/snow suits (infant to size 5)

Items may be dropped off at the church. Any questions please contact Gail Pillow at 860-688-2531.

 

Clean containers useful for take-home lunches are needed.

Please drop them off in the kitchen.  

 

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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