October 9, 2015   

First Edition  
Let's Journey Together! 
Pastor Outlaw?
Read about Ginny's experience in Hartford this week here-->

Christi & Jerron's Wedding tomorrow at 2:30
All are invited to this "mid-century travel-themed" celebration of Jerron and Christi's new beginning! Members and friends are bringing appetizers and sweets to share for the reception that follows. If you haven't  already done so, just bring finger food!
 
SUNDAY SCHOOLHOUSE  
It's a happening place! 
All children go directly to the Gathering Room in the basement. (Nursery Care for our youngest is always available.)
The new youth spaces are beautiful! Think about inviting friends to visit us this fall!
This week we will be watching the VeggieTales video "The Wonderful Wizard of Ha's." It is the story of a young asparagus who cashes in his inheritance to spend it all on the riches and pleasures of city life.
 
Looking ahead to October 18th - we will be making SchoolHouse applesauce to share after worship. Upcoming "YOU FIRST" themes:  kindness in sports, noticing the need and stopping, and the science of giving. 
 
Sunday Night Youth (grades 10 - 12) at 7pm this Sunday
The Breakfast Club meets Social Media - a discussion this Sunday, Oct 11th
Movie Night Saturday, Oct 10th at 7:30.
 
Faith-Ed every Thursday at 7
Last night we covered "The Beauty of Myth".  Next Thursday, Oct 15th  - "The TRUTH-FAMILY Dinner Table" - the history of conversation between science and faith. Contact Rebecca if you are interested in this class - open to all ninth graders. 

Discussion of "Dear White America"  
Forum discussions will be held at 11:30 am
October 18 - pages 9-71
October 25 - pages 71-153




NeedleworX meets next Tuesday, October 13 at 2pm

Tara's Memory Cafe
Designed for individuals with early stage Alzheimer's and their care partners, this program offers an afternoon of celebration, learning and community. Join us at one or more of the following events!
Monday, Oct 19      A Visit to Sweet Pea Farm
2-4pm                     15 East Street, North Granby
Admission is free but registration is required. Please call or text 860-729-9828 or email tarasmemorycafe@gmail.com to reserve your place.

Stewardship
Pledge cards were sent this week to all members who are currently pledging. Members who did not pledge for 2015 and new members will receive pledge cards the week of October 19. Please return as early as you can so the Finance Committee can develop a proposed budget for 2016.
 
Reminder -- Please send in your pledge payments if you fell behind over the summer. We need this income to balance our fall cash expenses.
 
Oops! 
With apologies, none of the folks involved with Stewardship caught the misspelling of Barbara Crouse's name on the 2016 pledge card.

And finally... Pastor Ginny and Doug will be visiting family next weekend! We welcome Erica Nierendorf to the pulpit. 

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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