August 12, 2016   

First Edition  
Let's Journey Together!  
Mid August already?
You know you've passed the height of summer when the sun sets so much earlier, the weeds are taking over the garden, and stores are full of notebook paper and fancy new pens. Still, I always want to make this season last. And I know it will rush by me if I'm not just a bit intentional.

Late summer is a perfect time for...
  • a relaxed conversation with a friend
  • gazpacho and fried zucchini
  • turning off the news and settling into ONE book you've been meaning to read
  • beach volleyball (watching, not playing)
  • an extra walk with the dogs
  • quiet time with yourself
What do you do when you want to linger longer?
Pastor Ginny 

TGIF- Fridays in the Summer 
Join us for summer fellowship. Guests bring an appetizer or dessert to share. BYOB. Bring family & friends! Sign up to host!
TONIGHT: Betsch, 14 Mechanicsville Road, Granby
August 19: Reinhardt, 9 Sunny Heights, Granby 
Hosting slot is still open for August 26!

Understanding Islam
November 5, 9:30am - 3pm, $50 Registration
A day long workshop with Aida Mansoor is being offered at Wisdom House in Litchfield.
For more information, click here 



LOOKING FOR A GOOD READ THIS SUMMER?
Last year a group of us from First Church and South Church read some books together, went to the Connecticut Forum for the conversation on race, and sponsored a poetry workshop on "Words Matter" with acclaimed poet, Kate Rushin. We plan another workshop and book discussion for this fall. Get a headstart and pick up a copy of Neither Wolf Nor Dog, which traces the experience of writer Kent Nerburn as he travels with a Native American elder and learns his tribal wisdom. The book has an easy narrative flow and exposes readers to some of the differences between European American culture and that of the First Nation peoples. It has some good humor and displays a deep reverence for life. Read it now and be ready to join in the discussion in October!

5th Annual AppleFest is September 24st
The Connections Committee is busy planning the 5th AppleFest to make it another enormous success. Some of the same exciting activities are planned, with some creative, new ideas. Our very successful Tag Sale will be enhanced this year with a Women's Boutique offering jewelry, bags & more and a Kitchen Shop featuring all kitchen items! The Food Court will again showcase delicious homemade soups, grilled hotdogs, and we're adding baked potatoes with all the toppings you can imagine!
The themed raffle baskets were wildly popular last year so stay tuned for how you can donate. Local crafters and farmers are already signing up to sell their produce and products.
Our famous cheese bread, baked by our First Church's men is always a highlight. Sign-up outside of Cook Hall soon to get the shift you want.
Hours for tag sale donations will be advertised soon. If you have questions call Corrine at 653-9892, anyone in Connections Committee or the church office.
Please add your name to our volunteer list outside of Cook Hall or you run the risk of a committee member calling you with a plea for help.

 

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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