CONGREGATIONAL CROSSINGS

The First Congregational Church in Bristol - 1680 

 

NOVEMBER 2012 

Conucopia 

 

Greetings!

 

Welcome to our electronic version of our newsletter, Congregational Crossings! Please use the navigation bar on the right to go directly to an article.

Many blessings!

DON'T FORGET! SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK ON HOUR BEFORE YOU GO TO BED ON SATURDAY!

 

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IN THIS ISSUE
HARVEST MOON BAZZAAR
PASTOR'S CORNER
COOKIE WALK
UCC LOGO
VISITATION
FLOWER POWER
AS SEEN ON TV
PRAYER SHAWL and WISE SCHEDULE
STONE CHURCH COFFEEHOUSE
FCC POETRY
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
OFFICE HOURS

HARVEST MOON BAZAAR NOVEMBER 19th! 

 

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83nd Annual Harvest Moon Bazaar

Saturday, November 17, 2011

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Luncheon 11:30~1:30

Serving:Lobster Rolls, Soups / Chowder

Hot dogs / Chili / Corn Bread

Apple Crisp / Brownies

Hot Mulled Cider / other Beverages

 

 

Bakery Items Needed For

Harvest Moon Church Bazaar!

Sug Grant is looking for people to help with food items for the Bakery Booth at the Bazaar which will take place on November 17th. Please let Sug know if you can help. She can be reached (401)252-6088 or mloisgrant45@hotmail.com.

We are looking for items such as: sweet breads, yeast breads, cakes, pies, cookies and cookie bars. Please bag cookies and bars by the dozen. There is some storage in the freezer at the church, but items must be labeled for the Bazaar, otherwise items may be brought to the church the afternoon of November 16th or the morning of November 17th.

Thank you,

 

 

 

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Dried Flower & Seasonal Arrangements Wreaths, Cuttings

Tea & Tarts

Needlework, Afghans, Hand Crafted Items

Attic Treasures

"Out of the Blue" Dolphin Jewelry & Cards

Baked Goods

Country Store - with Cabot Cheese and More!

"Jewelry Room

Silent Auction

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We need YOUR help to

gather special items for the Silent Auction. So put on your thinking caps and consider this:

 

Do you have a talent, skill, or service that you could offer?  Do you have any lovely, unused gifts in the closet from Christmases past?

 

Are there things residing in your attic that

would like a more active lifestyle? Do you have friends who would like an opportunity to introduce a new product or service to a new set

of future customers?  Do you own a business that could offer a service, item or gift certificate?  Are you are regular customer of a business that could offer a service, item or gift certificate? 

 

We will be happy to supply a request letter on church letterhead that you can give to local businesses when asking for a donation.

 

Gift baskets are also welcome - collections for lovers of tea, pets, sports, gardening, health food...the list is endless! Do one by yourself

or gather a group to help share the expense.

 

 

For the first time ever the Silent Auction will be featured in an online catalog! Patrons can preview items before the day of the Bazaar. WE NEED YOUR HELP!

 

            1.   Share the auction catalog website with your friends                              through Facebook, e-mail and other social media means                       - it can be accessed directly at fccauction.weebly.com or  

                 through a link on the FCC website - fccbristol.org -  

                 follow Upcoming Events to the Bazaar page.

            2.   Donate your Silent Auction item ASAP so it can be                                    included in the catalog!

 

Contact either Grace Steere (396-5420 or gracesteere52@gmail.com) or Dyan Vaughan (297-7702 or dyansusan@aol.com.)

NOW'S THE TIME FOLKS! This is going to be great!!

Thank you!


 

 

 

Contact Grace Steere (396-5420),  or Dyan Vaughan, Cara Beller (297-7702) about your donation.

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Attic Treasures

is looking for

 

     Collectibles                              Regifting Items

     Art Work                                          Garden Items

     Pottery                                         Wedding Items

     Glassware                                          House Warming

     Dishes                                          Birthday Gifts

            Holiday Decorations

 

If you have something to share, you may drop it off at the Guiteras house during office hours,

or leave it on the Dewolf room stage Nov 15-18 only.Please, not before .

Thank you

Any questions, please talk with

Betsy Gamwell 253-6381

  

 

 

 

    

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Pastor's Corner - The Bazaar Goes "HIGH TECH!" 

Pastor Dan

 


For the first time in 83 years, you can go "online" to pre-view some of our silent auction items. Thanks to Dyan Vaughn and Cara Beller for their excellent help in this regard. You can check it out here: SILENT AUCTION WEBSITE

 

Our Harvest Moon Bazaar is a highlight of our fundraising year. Please be sure to check out this newsletter for more information about this exciting day!

Our First Annual Church Has Left The Building Day was a BIG SUCCESS!

If you haven't already, check out the Bristol Phoenix article HERE!

 

 



 

 

 

Every blessing and Happy Thanksgiving to all. 

 

Pastor Dan

 

Thanks to Dyan Vaughn who supplied many words and inspiration for this article! 

  

   

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2012 CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK! 

2012 Christmas Cookie WALK!

  

    Can you believe it! Our 21st Annual Christmas Cookie Walk is coming up next month on Saturday, December 15th.  Last year was one of our very best years!  But that was only because of all of you who baked those yummy cookies!!  What is a "Christmas Cookie Walk" (for anyone who may be new)?  We have tables with mounds of dozens of varieties of cookies, candies, and fudge lined up in the DeWolf room.  Each customer chooses a larger (or small) box, puts on the glove in the box, then strolls down the tables selecting cookies and placing them in their box.  We even have small wax paper dividers that can be used to layer all those selections.  Then, we weigh the box and the customer pays for the cookies by the pound.  We even have Christmas tins to create a cookie gift box for that person on your Christmas list that has everything, including a sweet tooth.  This event offers the opportunity to get Holiday Cookies without spending the time to cook the many delicious varieties of cookies ourselves!  And, while this event is only scheduled from 10am to 12 noon, many times the cookies run out before the doors are closed!

     Now, what really makes this a successful event, is all of our fine bakers in our church family!  Young and experienced, all come together and combined, offer a great variety of home baked Christmas cookies and treats.  So... it's time to start thinking of what type of cookies you'd like to bake for this event.  We need a couple of batches from each baker (at least 10 doz. of the "same" variety).   There will be a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the DeWolf room where you can let us know what type of cookie you'd like to make (to ensure variety!)  We will even have a bake night (or two) in the church kitchen using our wonderful large convection oven to bake and decorate cookies.  (Really! It is lots of fun!!)

      To start things off, below is just another delicious holiday cookie recipe!   Enjoy!!

  

Ruth Fisher

 ruth_a_fisher@yahoo.com

 401-440-2368 (cell)

    Iced Pumpkin Cookies

Ingredients

  

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 1/2 cups white sugar

1 cup canned pumpkin puree

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  

2 cups confectioners' sugar

3 tablespoons milk

1 tablespoon melted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt; set aside.
    • In a medium bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup of butter and white sugar. Add pumpkin, egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to butter mixture, and beat until creamy. Mix in dry ingredients. Drop on cookie sheet by tablespoonfuls; flatten slightly.
    • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool cookies, then drizzle glaze with fork.
    • To Make Glaze: Combine confectioners' sugar, milk, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add milk as needed, to achieve drizzling consistency.
     

UCC LOGO 

UCC logo

What does the logo symbolize?    

The symbol of the United Church of Christ comprises a crown, cross and orb enclosed within a double oval bearing the name of the church and the prayer of Jesus, "That they may all be one" (John 17:21). It is based on an ancient Christian symbol called the "Cross of Victory" or the "Cross Triumphant." The crown symbolizes the sovereignty of Christ. The cross recalls the suffering of Christ-his arms outstretched on the wood of the cross-for the salvation of humanity. The orb, divided into three parts, reminds us of Jesus' command to be his "witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8). The verse from Scripture reflects our historic commitment to the restoration of unity among the separated churches of Jesus Christ.

 

 

 

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PASTORAL VISITS 

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PLEASE LET THE OFFICE KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE A PASTORAL VISIT AND/OR HOME COMMUNION. PASTOR DAN IS ALWAYS GLAD TO COME TO YOUR HOME AND CHAT.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE PLACED ON THE REGULAR VISITATION SCHEDULE, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO DO SO. ALL FOLKS NEW TO THE PARISH WHO REGISTER WITH US ARE ALSO VISITED IF THEY WISH.

 

 - THE OFFER OF A VISIT IS EXTENDED ALWAYS TO ANYONE!

 

 

253-7288 for the Office. 

 

 

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FLOWER COMMITTEE 

Mums

NOVEMBER 

The flower for the month of November is the chrysanthemum also known as "mums".  These flowers have been found in Chinese gardens for over 2,000 years and some think they may date back to 350 B.C.  Chrysanthemums are perennial which means that they come back every year.  There are about 30 different species of this flower and they are even considered a significant part of the food chain as certain larvae depend on them.   The word "chrysanthemum" comes from the Greek words "chrys" meaning "golden" and "anthemom" meaning flower".  The original chrysanthemums were golden in color.

Chrysanthemums are one of the most popular flowers (they are second only to the rose).  They are divided into two basic groups: "garden hardy" and "exhibition".   It is the "garden hardy" that I prefer because they take care of themselves and spread nicely.  The "exhibition" types take a bit of fuss.   This is the time of year that you see mums in most of the roadside stands, displayed on people's porches, and throughout the gardens.  I think that mums are truly a sign that we are now in fall; they almost transition us to winter as they make their last big show around Thanksgiving time.

 

Wouldn't it be nice to see mums in front of the church some Sunday morning?  Or, maybe a pot of mums in the Narthex to welcome us as we enter the church?  Please consider honoring someone or something by giving flowers from the florist or making arrangements to bring something in.    A bouquet from the florist is $40 and can be donated to a shut-in or someone in need of cheer who would know that their church is thinking of them.

 

Thanks!   

 

Enjoy the chrysanthemums in all their fall colors everywhere you go!

 

 

 

 

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FCC ON TV!

As seen on TV

Worship Services:

 

Public Access - CH17 & 18

 Saturday - 2:00 pm & Sunday - 10:00 am

Full Channel - CH 9             

 Sunday - 2:00 pm &  Sunday - 6:00 pm               

(All viewings are from the previous week's service.)

 

If anyone is interested in helping videotape the services, please call Dave Carney at 952-7325.  (Teens and adults are welcome and no experience is required.)

 

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PRAYER SHAWL GROUP and W.I.S.E. 

Spiritual Growth

WISE: (Women in Spiritiual Education) 

 A book discussion or maybe a movie discussion. We meet the third Tuesday of every month in the Guiteras House from 6:30-8:30pm. 281 High Street.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Prayer Shawl Ministry

Our circle meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:00 pm at the Guiteras House or at the home of one of our members.  We light a candle and gather with prayer, which flows into our knitting, crocheting, and fellowship.  As each shawl or blanket is completed, it is passed around our circle and each person infuses the shawl with her own special blessing. In this way, each shawl carries the love and blessing of its maker and also the prayers of the whole circle. This is truly an experience of giving that blesses the giver as much as the one who receives!

 

This warm and welcoming group would like to invite you to join us in our ministry if you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting - don't worry if you are just learning, so are we!!  Also, if you know of someone who would benefit from a prayer shawl, please don't hesitate to speak to Pastor Dan, Anita Randall, or any of the members of our group.  We appreciate your continued prayers of support for this ministry!

 

Please visit the website www.shawlministry.com for additional information.

 

 OCTOBER MEETING will be hosted by Sandra Tolley in her home.

 

 

 

 

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BRISTOL'S STONE CHURCH COFFEEHOUSE


 

Bristol's Stone Church Coffee House is always looking for new volunteers to work shows and/or attend planning meetings. If you are interested, please call Roger Dubord at 253-4813.

Also visit the web site stonechurchcoffeehouse.weebly.com

 

                                 

        

 

Bristol's Stone Church Coffee House 
2012-2013 Season
September 29, 2012  
Howie Newman                            Folk Singer / Songwriter            
Rick, Andy & Judy                        Peter, Paul and Mary                   
www.rickandyjudy.com                 Tribute Band 

October 27, 2012  Atwater- Donnelly Trio   Traditional Folk Music                 

November 10, 2012 
Hot Mustard                                  Bluegrass Band                            

December 2012
                      
No Show  

January 26, 2013 
Pendragon       Traditional Celtic Music               

February 23, 2013   
The Mary Maguire Band    Bluegrass, Folk and Country       

March 23, 2013   
Chris & Meredith Thompson      Folk Singers / Songwriters           

April 27, 2013   
The Jammin' Divas                 American, Irish, Australian         
www.thejammindivas.com    and Middle-Eastern Folk Music


May 11, 2013   
KC Moaners         Jug Band,  Americana, Blues,       
Ragtime -Lynn Gudmundsen &    light Jazz, Folk                            

 David Hatch 


Bristol's Stone Church Coffee House is located at the First Congregational Church (300 High Street in Bristol, RI). Seating is limited. Doors open at 6:45pm. All shows start at 7:30pm. For ticket information, ticket purchase or to inquire about season tickets, please call 253-4813 or 253-7288.
* Tickets are $15 for adults; students are half price; children 5 and under are free 
  

 

 

 

 

 PRESERVING OUR HERITAGE POEM

by Mark Johnson 


 

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

 

 

With sadness we note the passing of George Cooper Sr. George's memorial service is Saturday, November 3 at 10am in the sanctuary. Our sympathies and prayers go out to his family.
 

Happy Birthday

Nov.1                         Jillian Brown

                        Michael Roger-Loughlin

Nov.2                        Grace Steere

                        Patricia Sartrys

                        Alora Gates

Nov.3                        Kate Mello

Nov.4                        Ethel Rudy

                        Alan Bradbury

Nov.6                        John Tolley

                        Deborah Donahue

                        Louis Evans

Nov.7                        Donna White

Nov. 8                        Sandie Grage

Nov.10                        Muriel Spence

                        Gloria Town

                        Robert Hamel

                        Josephine Chapman

Nov.12                        Bennett Burnham

                        Hailey Boylan

Nov.13                        Susan Barros

                        Jeanne LaMonte

                        Michelle Cousineau

Nov. 14            David Freeman

                        Brian Clark

                        Logan Sartrys

Nov.15                        Norman Carlson

                        Jordan Almas

Nov. 16            Deborah Carlson

Nov.17                        Marilyn Oglo

                        Roger Carney

                        Jeffrey VerBurg

                        Stephanie Drew

Nov.19             Eileen McLain

                        Anita Randall

                        Gregory Fox

                        Anna Fox

Nov. 20            Connie Hanson

                        Jonathan Grimshaw

                        Kris Clark

Nov.24                        Kellie Morales

Nov.25                        Ann Roussel

Nov.27                        Mark Johnson

                        Mechelle Bisbano

                        Matthew Wiacek

Nov.28                        Jeremy Corria

Nov.29                        Elizabeth DuBreuil-Cox

                        Asia Harmon

Nov.30                        Robert Hancock

 

Happy Anniversary...

 

Nov. 5                        Randi & Terry Mather

Nov.7                        Jennifer & Jamie Ouellette

Nov.11                        Jennifer & Robert Bryant

Nov.14                        Carolyn & Kyle Medina

Nov.19                        Tracy & John Sartrys

Nov.24                        Deborah & Edward Wiacek

                        Kevin & Kym Amaral

Nov.25                        Juan & Kellie Morales

Nov.30                        Lane & Tracy Ukura

 

 

 

 


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FOR YOUR INFORMATION


OFFICE HOURS

 

Monday CLOSED

Tuesday- Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm

 

BOOKING MEETINGS AT FCC

 

Please call the office (253-7288) before you schedule a meeting in one of the meeting rooms of the church or Guiteras House. The room you may think is available may have already been booked. We have a lot of groups and committees using rooms during the week and have already made arrangements for the room.  It would not be fair if someone comes in without a reservation.

 

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