April 15, 2016   

First Edition  
Let's Journey Together!

SPRING TUNE-UP BEGINS TONIGHT!
6-week wellness program April 15 - May 20 
Join Heather Dobbert, Pastor Ginny and others for a 6-week wellness program focused on banishing the winter blahs and getting us ready--body, mind and spirit--for spring. Topics will include nutrition and diet, organizing & de-cluttering, yoga, reiki, journaling, meditation, brain health and humor. Contact Heather for more information. Cost is $75 for the series. Click here for full line-up. 
 
BABY ITEMS NEEDED
In January we reaffirmed our covenant with the Maternal & Infant Outreach Program of Hartford. We promised to help provide supplies, as we are able, to assist them in their efforts.
This spring, in celebration of Mother's Day, we will collect baby items. Look for the crib to leave your donations. Items most needed (size newborn to 6 months):
T-shirts & onesies
receiving blankets
teethers & rattles
bibs
pajamas
burp cloths

Choral Festival - Saturday, April 23, 7pm 
BARBARA CROUSE MEMORIAL CONCERT SERIES
Join us at First Congregational Church of Granby to share and celebrate the importance of Negro spirituals! Joined by guest conductor Dr. Vernon Huff, the choirs of First Congregational Church, South Congregational Church, and Old Saint Andrews Episcopal Church will join forces to present an exciting evening of high-energy music. Dr. Vernon Huff currently serves on the faculty of SUNY-Fredonia and is a leading scholar on the spirituals of William Dawson and is one of the country's most vocal advocates for the promotion and preservation of negro spiritual singing. Each choir will sing a couple of spirituals individually, then combine under the direction of Dr. Huff to sing a set of historic spirituals with solos by tenor Jerron Jorgensen and sopranos Dr. Christi McLain and Lisabeth Miller. Admission to all BCM Concerts is free, with a free-will offering accepted at the door. The event is family friendly and the First Church sanctuary is wheelchair accessible.

Honest Conversations with Muslim Neighbors 
Thursday, April 28 7pm, St. Joseph's Cathedral
A dialogue with and among faith leaders; A panel of articulate, vibrant CT Muslims share their stories and respond to your questions. For more info and RSVP, see flyer 
 
This Sunday in the SCHOOLHOUSE:  We are talking about Prayer.  Godly Play with Ms Paula/Older children with Rebecca in the Gathering Room.  9th grade boys are with Jim Brown in the discussion room to work on the TimeLine Project.
   
Faith Ed:  "If horses had gods, they would look like horses."  We are talking about the God-concept and how we imagine God in our own image.  
SUNDAY NIGHT YOUTH:   This Sunday night is a continuation of our Perspective discussion.  We also discuss new roles for student leadership - Elections on May 1st. 

HOUSING FOR THE SUMMER SERVICE TRIP IS DUE MAY 1st ($260)

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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