June 12, 2015

First Edition  
Let's Journey Together! 
 
 

  

Tara's Memory Cafe

Designed for individuals with memory loss and their care partners, this program offers an afternoon of celebration, learning, laughter and community. Join us at the following event!

  

Sight Unseen: Guiding Eyes for the Blind

Monday, June 15, 2-4pm, Workshop at Holcomb Farm
Representatives (human and canine) of Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a national organization that breeds, raises, trains and provides guide dogs to visually impaired persons, will share the story of this remarkable organization, its dogs, and the people who have been blessed by its work.


Admission is free, but registration is requested.

Please email or call (860)844-8484 to reserve your place. 

  

STRAWBERRY SUPPER, June 13

Mark your calendar to attend an "Old-Fashioned Strawberry Supper." We'll have ham, potato salad, baked beans and strawberry shortcake with Connecticut-grown strawberries and fresh whipped cream. Make your reservations for the 5:00 or 6:00 seating by calling the church office, signing up outside of Cook Hall, or here. Save the date! $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and kids. 

  

Sunday Schoolhouse

Thanks to all who participated in the service last Sunday! 

We will be taking a break during the summer as we renovate our basement rooms and plan for something new and different next fall.  Get excited>>>>>!

And please notice that we would love you to help with the Strawberry Supper (below)

 

KIC Kids Needed to help with the Community Strawberry Supper

Who likes strawberries and whipped cream? Saturday June 13th, First Church is hosting a Strawberry Supper Fundraiser, and we need your help! Come to Cook Hall between 4 and 4:30 Saturday and stay until 7 or 7:30. We'll be helping to sell tickets, greet and seat guests, and clear tables. Kids will eat dinner at the 6:00 seating as a group or can sit with family, if attending.

Please  e-mail or call Linda Smyth at 860-653-5885 to let her know who will be coming. This is a great opportunity to volunteer with other church members and show Granby what a great group of people we are.

 

G Crew will be studying for exams this week and weekend!  NO G CREW this Sunday night, June 14th.  (Rebecca will be in Wisconsin visiting her mom) We meet next on Sunday, June 21st.  G Crew members and parents should stay on top of summer plans through the weekly e mails. 

  

INTERFAITH EXPLORATIONS with Pastor Ginny  

June 13 at 2 pm: "Buddhism in Japan" at Hartford Seminary 

June 28 at 6 pm: "Taste of Ramadan" at West Hartford Town Hall

The Muslim Coalition of Connecticut offers a Ramadan "breaking of the fast" and explores fasting traditions from Muslim, Christian, and Jewish perspectives. 

 

FIRST "TGIF" - Friday, June 19, 6-8pm 

flip flops 
Pastor Ginny & Doug's, 10R Greenwoods Rd., North Granby 
In the Summer, we gather every Friday evening at a church member's home from 6pm to 8pm to celebrate TGIF. Friends and family are welcome! Bring a snack and beverage to share. Note: Not all Fridays are spoken for - If you would like to host - or need transportation, Sign up outside Church kitchen, email or call Linda Betsch 860-653-0744.  

  

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS... 7-15-12 Service
June 21, 9:30 a.m.
Bring your sociable pets (on leash or in containers) for this annual service of blessing and remembrance. And we'll recognize and bless graduates too! Worship will take place on the south lawn behind the church, weather permitting. Special music celebrates all of creation! NOTE SUMMER START TIME! 

Honoring Our Graduates 
We would like to recognize our graduating seniors during worship on June 21. If you have a graduate in your household, please contact the Church office at 860-653-4537 or email [email protected] with his/her full name, the school from which he/she is graduating and news regarding plans after graduation (college, military, employment, etc).
 

Summer Sunday Worship  Starting July 5, worship will be
in COOK HALL as "Cafe Church" at 9:30am.
 
We will meet around tables for discussion, coffee, and conversation on weekly themes.  It will be informal and welcoming to children and families!

Westfield Soup Kitchen 
First Church has a regular commitment three times a year to prepare and serve a meal at Our Community Table in Westfield.  Our next date is Wednesday, July 1. Consider helping out!  For details, contact Laura Seger-Horan

Still seeking donations - furniture and household items 
The Hartford Maternal and Infant Outreach Program (which we support through the Covenant to Care) has an ongoing need for gently used furniture and household items to help furnish clients' apartments. Please contact the program at 860-757-4820 to make arrangements to deliver your donations (or call the church office if you need help). 
 
Come for breakfast - Stay for lunch!
Breakfast is served Sunday mornings from 8:30am to 10am in Cook Hall.  Lunch is served hot or to-go following worship. Often there is a gluten-free offering available - if interested, ask the cooks!  Please NOTE: No breakfast or lunch will be served on June 28 - Union Service is at South Congregational Church.

Please bring back your to-go lunch containers so they can be recycled.

Countdown to Applefest: 99 days

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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