Pastor’s Letter Welcome back! School will be back in session in just another week and we return to the routine of the school/work year. I have been praying for you and all your summer travels. I hope it was refreshing and renewing. Summer time is excuse enough to get together with friends and family, to sit and grill, and to be. We gather and celebrate. This summer for me personally was filled with much celebration. Won tack and I celebrated ordination. My brother's wedding was a welcomed family reunion where over 154 of our family gathered. How do you celebrate? How do you express joy or excitement? I ask this as I celebrate our past year in ministry together. Happy anniversary! Friends, as we embark on our second year of ministry together here at the Cheshire United Methodist Church, I have been in prayerful reflection of the place we now find ourselves at. In celebration I sat with my calendar and envisioned the ways in which we could build meaningful community together as the beloved of Jesus Christ. I ask that you would join me in realizing, exploring, and experiencing the love of God, so that we may be able to share this love with one another, and the larger community of Cheshire each and every day. Pastor Roslyn

Get Ready for RALLY DAY,

SePtember 11th! There’s something wonderful about the fall and new begin-nings! Our 2016 Rally Day on Sunday, September 11, will cel-ebrate the arrival of autumn with three important events:

9:00 AM Christian Education for all ages;

10:15 AM Worship; and

an old-fashioned potluck picnic.

Christian Education resumes on September 11th! We welcome EVERYONE in Christian Education because WE are the CHURCH! Our potluck picnic is immediately after worship. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and beverages are provided. Bring a salad, vegeta-ble, or casserole or dessert to share! This will be a wonderful time to celebrate our journey as a church family under the leadership of Pastor Roslyn Lee and meet the new music director Isaac Johnson.

The Courier Cheshire United Methodist Church, Cheshire, CT

Volume 16, Issue 7: September 2016

In this issue of the Courier p. 1 Letter from Pastor Roslyn; Rally Day

information p. 2 Worship Schedule, Explorer’s News, Safe

Sanctuary Training, Volunteer opportunity

p. 3 Sr. Choir News, Acolyte News, Book Clubs

p. 4 Festival of Trees, Returnables collection p. 5 Apple Pie Making, View our

Congregation’s Photo p. 6 From the Mailroom, Youth Opportunity p. 7 Red Cross/Youth Ldrship, Flower Order

Form for Grandparent’s Day p. 8 Schedule of Volunteers; Birthdays/

Anniversaries p. 9 Volunteer, S. Parker interview reprint p. 10 SAVE THE DATE, Sowerof Seeds Fin.

Planning Info, Missionary Potluck Supper

p. 11 September calendar

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CUMC WORSHIP SCHEDULE (from the church office)

The 10:15 AM worship hour will resume Sunday, Sept. 11- Rally Day! The worship hour will be at 9:30 up until then. Nurture Your Faith…Journey…Explore…Grow

EXPLORERS ADULT GROUP (Submitted by Explorer’s group leaders: Len Mecca, Sergio Deganis, Carolyn Hardin Engelhardt)

EXPLORING: IDEAS FROM LONG AGO EXPLORING HOW IDEAS FROM LONG AGO HAVE SHAPED TODAY

Sharing with interesting people Having fun in Room A at 9 a.m. on Sunday TRY IT: WE THINK YOU'LL LIKE IT! Ask Sergio Deganis, Len Mecca, and Carolyn Hardin Engelhardt about it, it you wish, or just show up. No preparation or background information needed.

EXPLORE HOW FAITH, BIBLE, RELIGIOUS LEADERS in the Reformation affected our lives today. Looking forward to sharing with you Sept. 11 at 9 a.m. in Room A, just inside the

church's front door!

SAFE SANCTUARY (submitted by church office) Do You Work With Our children at CUMC? SAFE SANCTUARY TRAINING DATE: You are required to attend this training if you have not already attended a training. **Saturday, Sept. 10 10AM – 11:30 AM, Rm. B: And you must fill out the forms so that we can perform the background checks you’ve heard about and attend the Safe Sanctuary Training on 9/10. Please return forms by 9/2. This is a mandatory now at CUMC per the decision by the church council to abide by the mandate set forth by the whole UMC. The forms for background checks area available in the office, or from Chris Driscoll, Tracy Hanke or pastor Roslyn or at the training session. Fill it out as soon as possible, seal it, and return it to Pastor

Roslyn or the church office. Thanks you for your ministry in ensuring our children are protected and safe.

CUMC Serves Breakfast at SHELTER NOW in Meriden (2nd Sat. of each month) (submitted by Jennifer Roeder)

Our next Shelter Now date is Saturday, September 10th. If you would like to volunteer or help with supplies, please contact Jennifer Roeder 203-444-4067 or jlynnroeder@aol.com. We arrive at the Shelter to make breakfast at 7:45 am and finish up by about 9:30.

Supplies needed: 2 Gallons of Juice 2 Dozen Eggs 3 Dozen Bagels (for Egg Sandwiches) 36 Slices American Cheese

2 Bags of Apples 1 Small Bottle of Dish Soap Aluminum Foil

Thank you for sharing in this special hands-on ministry.

Senior Choir Gears Up for Another Year of Singing! (submitted by Mara Weed/Chris Driscoll)

The new choir season is about to begin, and with new leadership! Isaac Johnson has already played for worship services, and we look forward to the choral skills he will bring to CUMC. Our first anthem is our traditional "With a Voice of Singing", which will be presented on Rally Sunday, September 11th. To allow choir members to "reacquaint", join in fellowship, and welcome new members, we will meet for a potluck dinner at the home of Chris Driscoll, 9 Ash Lane, Prospect on Wednesday, September 7th, at 6:30 PM. (Note: please call Chris Driscoll for directions 203-758-3887 as the address is not available on GPS) In the tradition of Methodism, bring your favorite dish, and we will have a scrumptious meal. Thank you to all people who offered special music over the summer! We are fortunate to have members who not only "make a joyful noise," but make sure that "noise" is MUSIC to our ears, all To the Glory of God. Please "inchoir" with Mara, Isaac, or Chris with any questions. We hope to see some new faces and hear new voices in choir-- high schoolers through adults!

New Acolyte Program

Invitation and Kickoff Pizza Party (submitted by Barbara Heafy)

On Sunday, Sept 11th, from 5-6 PM all youth from grades 3 through 12 are invited to come eat and hang out for a while. This will be a fun opportunity to check out the new acolyte program and consider sharing in this meaningful ministry. Please call Barbara Heafy at 272-6186 if you would like to become an acolyte or if you would like additional information.

BOOK CLUBS: (Submitted by church office)

Men’s Book Club – The next meeting of the Men’s Book Club is September 8, 7:30 PM

at the home of Bryan Ray. The book selection, “Surely Your’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!” by Richard P. Feynman can be picked up in the church office.

Women’s Book Club: Thurs., Sept. 22: Title and location of

meeting TBA.. All are welcome to join the group!

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Festival of Trees 2016 (submitted by Dot Mattson)

We are looking for many people from the congregation to help in various areas. Please start thinking about where your interests lie and where your talents could best help make this year’s Festival of Trees a great success. The areas in which we need help include but are not limited to the following:

Set-up and clean-up on the day of

Trees: Please contact Dawn Deganis if interested in working on the trees. Dawn will also be in charge of a chocolate making day. We will be placing these chocolates in little candy dishes to be sold.

Vendors: If you know of someone who might be interested in purchasing a space at the festival, please contact Janet Ray. Cost of the space is $30, let’s fill all 10 spaces!

Soup/Salad Lunch & Desserts: Leean Spaulding will be running this portion of the day and will need some assistance.

Baskets: There will be several varieties of baskets placed among the trees at auction. Monetary donations are needed to cover the expense of the baskets as to not subtract from our profits. Please make checks payable to CUMC with Baskets in the memo line. There will be eight baskets in total ranging between $50 and $100. Baskets will be put together at a later date. See Dot Mattson if interested in helping with this project.

Cookies: Start thinking about your amazing cookie recipes! Sue Trumbo is arranging the cookie walk and will be reaching out in the near future.

The profit from this project will be used to help offset our general funds. Therefore, we ask that all participate so that we all benefit. -Thank you, Dot Mattson, Coordinator of Festival of Trees

‘Returnables’ Collection

To Benefit Alzheimer’s Association (submitted by Jenn Roeder)

I will be taking part in the Walk to End Alzheimer's at Light House Point in New Haven Sunday, September 25th at 10 am. Alzheimer's is a debilitating disease

that is expected to explode as our senior population grows over the next 20 years. All money raised will go to the Alzheimer's Association to aide in care, support, and research, with the hope for an eventual cure. For more information, go to: www.alz.org/ct. What "CAN" you do to help? Save your returnable cans and bottles (rinsed to deter pests, please) and bring them to the church Sunday, September 4th through Sunday, September 18th. There will be receptacles in the breezeway for your donations. Thank you for your help; I will note that the donation comes from CUMC. Jennifer Roeder

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3rd Annual Apple Pie Making and Ordering (Submitted by Dorie Prentice)

Dough will be made on: Friday October 21st in the church kitchen 9:00 am to approximately 12:00 noon Putting pies together on: Saturday October 22nd in the church kitchen 9:00 am till done 8 people are needed each day to make dough and pies. Let Dorie Prentice know if you are able to help. Order Sheets will be available starting: Sunday September 9th thru Sunday October 15th Price: $12 per pie Please make checks out to CUMC in memo- apple pies when placing order. Give order forms and payment directly to Dorie Prentice or Dot Mattson. Pies are all frozen and may be picked up starting Sunday October 23 but no later than Sunday November 20th unless you have made previous arrangements. Monies from the pie sales will go to the church’s general fund. Thank you for helping make this a successful event once again! Dorie Prentice, Chairperson

View Our Congregation’s Photo (Submitted by the Committee for a More Inclusive Church) You may recall the fun we had last April posing for the group photograph of our congregation for inclusion in the Reconciling Ministries Network’s directory of reconciling churches. If you would like to see just how photogenic we are visit: http://www.rmnetwork.org/newrmn/news/new-reconciling-communities/. Scroll to the bottom of the “New Reconciling Communities” page to see our photograph. Click on the photo to enlarge it

Sower of Seeds Financial Planning with a Christian Perspective Program

(submitted by church office)

Don’t we all want to make our hard earned money go further to make a bright future for ourselves and our family? In this day and age it’s up to us to take responsibility for our future! Whether in your 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s or beyond, this offering of financial planning information would benefit most anyone. Presented by Ed Ruppmann, topics are discussed to manage your money more effectively for the purchase of a new home, your children’s college education and retirement (yes, that day does come!). A fall date is in the planning! Stay tuned!

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Dear CUMC, I want to send thanks to all for the many cards, phone calls, prayers ,and well wishes while I was in the hospital and recuperating recently . It is comforting to know that our church is so caring, loving, and considerate. I am so blessed to be a part of this congregation. With love, Peggy Edgar

Dear Chris, 7-22-2016 Thank you and Cheshire United Methodist Church for the great, great gifts. Chris, we love the plants; they are really beautiful and growing beautifully in our garden from your garden and can’t forget the yummy oatmeal/barley bread, so delicious. Thank you all as we will always think of you as they grow in our garden. We also thank all of you for the monetary gift as it was greatly appreciated. It was a pleasure working with you all at Cheshire United Methodist. Everyone there was always so helpful and appreciative which was greatly appreciated which helped make our time there very enjoyable. Thanks for many, many great years. Sincerely, Jan & Victor Gomez, Cleanway LLC

Note from the church office: AWB picks up the recyclable office paper from the big blue bin in the church office a few times each month.

FROM THE MAILROOM

YOUTH OPPORTUNITY…

Any Interest? (submitted by Pastor Roslyn)

9/30–10/2 IGNITE: Let There Be Light From September 30 to October 2, more than 1,000 students in grades 6–12

from around the region are expected to gather at the Wildwoods Convention Center in Wildwood, N.J., to learn about God’s calling on their lives and go deeper in their journey of faith in what’s sure to be the most inspiring and thrilling event of the year. Find out more about the speakers, performers, lodging, schedule and much more at www.ignitenj.org. The event is sponsored by the Greater New Jersey

Conference. Please speak contact Pastor Roslyn,[roslyn.lee@nyac-umc.com] who has attended this event, if interested in

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attending!

GGGrrraaannndddpppaaarrreeennntttsss DDDaaayyy GGGaaarrrdddeeennn MMMuuummmsss Honor or remember a special grandparent on Grandparent’s Day, Sept. 11th. Please complete the order form, (make checks payable to “CUMC” with ‘Flower Fund’ notation) and place with payment in the offering plate,

drop off or mail to the church office.

Plants: are 8” and can be easily planted outdoors.

Color choices: red, white, yellow, bronze, lavender

Last day orders will be accepted: Sun., Sept. 4

Plant Pickup: on Rally Day / Grandparent’s Day, Sunday, Sept. 11th after worship.

Name:

Phone Number:

In HONOR OF:

In MEMORY OF:

AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY

FROM The American Red Cross Help us find young leaders in your community.

The American Red Cross is looking for community-minded high school and college students who are interested in a leadership and scholarship opportunity. Leaders Save Lives is a great program for students who are leaders at their schools, students who are looking for scholarships and students who want to build their resumes. Here's what students can gain from the Leaders Save Lives program:

1. Leadership experience with the American Red Cross 2. Accomplishment of helping save lives

3. A chance to win a scholarship 4. An opportunity to earn a gift card 5. Achievements for the High School Leadership Program

Encourage the students you know to check out the Leaders Save Lives program and sign up to host a blood drive during their winter break. Thank you for your support and helping build a safe blood supply for years to come. Your American Red Cross

8 inch MUMS

All are $5 each

QUANTITY $

TOTAL

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WHITE

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Use back side of order form if more room is needed. Those whom the mums are given will be listed in the Sunday bulletin Sunday, September 11th- Rally Day / Grandparent’s Day

We are ALL in Ministry at CUMC SEPT. 2016 Mark your calendars the Sunday(s) you are scheduled for a ministry. NOTE: If you cannot fulfill a ministry your scheduled Sunday please arrange for a swap within that group and then contact the church

office (203/272-4626). September 4 Greeter*, Ushers and Acolytes: *Diane Gaborc & Joe Bogacki Lector: Janet Ray Sound System: Steve Trumbo Prayer Cards: Ginny Ludwig Coffee Hosts: Fellowship Committee Counters: Joe Bogacki & Karen Kieffer Member Outreach: A-Bruce King/B-Dot

Mattson September 11 Greeter*, Ushers and Acolytes: *Joe Bogacki &Diane Gaborc Lector: Elizabeth Thomas Sound System: Steve Trumbo Prayer Cards: Jean Roeder Coffee Hosts: Fellowship Committee Counters: Sergio Deganis & Carl Strand Member Outreach: A-Marge Jordan

September 18 Greeter*, Ushers and Acolytes: * Diane Gaborc & Joe Bogacki Lector: Sue Trumbo Sound System: Steve Trumbo Prayer Cards: Jeff Clark Coffee Hosts: Fellowship Committee Counters: Sharon Coyner & Bruce King Member Outreach: A-Carolyn Kelly/B-Jeff Clark September 25 Greeter*, Ushers and Acolytes: * Joe Bogacki &Diane Gaborc Lector: Mara Weed Sound System: Steve Trumbo Prayer Cards: Chris Driscoll Coffee Hosts: Fellowship Committee Counters: Matt Heafy & Carol Hotz Member Outreach: A-Elizabeth Thomas

Cause for Celebration September Birthdays 6 Nolan Missakian 8 Allison Kolb 9 Casey Jenkins 10 Marisa Deganis 11 Sandy Sandy 12 Carol Wilson 14 Jeff Hanke 15 Jessica (Gilleylen) Miller 21 Annalise Holt 21 Corey Bellagamba 23 Donna deJongh 24 Maggie Ray 27 Lisa Moran 28 Harriet 'Jeff' Clark 30 Brendan Rocap 30 Don Ludwig

September Anniversaries 13 Mark & Debra Eckert 20 Bob & Donna deJongh

22 Tom & Cindy Russo

Reminder: If You Become Hospitalized The church wants to be of support to you while you are in the hospital or other care facility. Due to privacy laws patient information is no longer given out and the church is not contacted when you are admitted. Please make arrangements for a family member, friend or neighbor to

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notify the church so that CUMC can provide you with support.

Volunteer at CUMC SOUND/VISUAL SYSTEM: (high school – adult) Operates the new wireless equipment for sound and visuals.

Steve Trumbo, 203-699-8827 OUTREACH MINISTRY: (high school – adult) Delivers Sunday worship bulletins to those unable to be in church

or extends a phone call to those unable to be in church. Jeff Clark, 203-528-4109 LECTORS: (elementary school-adult) Helps to lead the worship service, with bulletin readings and Bible

readings. Pastor Roslyn, 203-272-4626 USHERS: (high school-adult) Greets people and distributes bulletins before worship begins, helps to pass

around the offering plate during offering, assist with Communion service as needed, records attendance, tidies Sanctuary after worship. Joe Driscoll, 203-758-3887

WELCOME HOSTS: (families, couples, individuals) Greets at the front door before worship and invites newcomers to sign the guest book and invites them to fellowship time. Joe Driscoll, 203-758-3887

CHILDCARE: (junior high – adult) Provides care for infants/toddlers or preschoolers, during the worship hour in childcare room. Harriet ‘Jeff’ Clark

Everyone Has a Story – Syd Parker (submitted by Carolyn Kelly)

(Note from Carolyn Kelly to the church office: Your email regarding Syd reminded me of the article that was in the Courier a couple of years ago. He and I talked about his life and I learned some remarkable things about this faithful man of God. Submitted by Carolyn Kelly) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------

Sydney Parker was born into a Jewish family in Brooklyn, NY 90 years ago. While attending City College of NY, World War ll broke out and he ended up in the Army’s 94th Infantry Division, 4th company of the Medical Battalion in Italy. He and his fellow soldiers were responsible for caring for thousands of the sick, wounded, and deceased.

At the same time Syd’s future wife, Lottie, was warned by a Christian teacher in Vienna that Hitler was killing Jews and it was urgent to get out of Austria. Lottie left on her own, worked her way to England and eventually to the USA. After Syd had graduated from college he entered into work at the Board of Mission to Jews in NYC. Lottie came into the station one day while Syd was there. Syd popped the question one day after they had walked all over NYC! They married and had three beautiful daughters.

You may be wondering how Syd became a Methodist minister and that would be a good question. One day he noticed a man on the street being harassed while handing out booklets. Syd took a booklet and read it. It was the Gospel of Matthew and Syd didn’t know what that was. But as he read, he realized he was reading the genealogy of Jesus Christ and that all of those mentioned were Jewish people. He also read Ephesians which he found life-changing. He enrolled in the Eastern Baptist Seminary in PA and was ordained in NYC. There were no Baptist churches available but the Methodist church needed pastors. Lottie and Syd decided together to accept the call to pastor two Methodist churches in NY which they found rewarding and delightful.

Syd sums up his life this way…It is remarkable how God is faithful and full of grace. He loves all human Mbeings. In the first chapter of John it says that God is Love (Syd quoted it to me in Greek). By God’s grace we are loved in spite of our shortcomings. Syd thanks the Lord every day and still depends on God. I think we should thank God every day for placing a dynamic Christian like Syd in our midst! Editor’s Note: Rev. Sydney Leonard Parker: June 16, 1923- August 10, 2016. He will be missed by those who

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knew him here at CUMC.

YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES Youth Group: For 7th-12th graders, the group meets for fellowship with one another. Check the Youth Group Bulletin Board at the

back of Fellowship Hall or contact Youth Group Leader Wendee Marini, wmarini@snet.net / 203-272-6088 for more information.

UMARMY (United Methodist Action Reach Out Ministry for Youth): Spend a week during the summer of 2016 working with other

youth performing home improvement projects to those in need at preselected sites. Contact Rhonda Pattberg for more details at:

eamused@gmail.com or 203-250-8970. Registration takes place in the late fall.

Sound System Tech: Be a part of the team that operates the church’s wireless sound and visual system on a rotating basis. Contact

Steve Trumbo, 203-699-8827

Ushering: Greet people and distribute bulletins before worship begins, help pass around the offering plate during offering, assist with

Communion service as needed. Perform and record attendance count, return sanctuary to pre-worship status by picking up bulletins,

shelving books, tidying up. Joe Driscoll 203-758-3887

Childcare: Help provide care for infants/toddlers or preschoolers during the worship hour in childcare room.

Lector: Help lead the worship service with bulletin readings & Bible readings. Pastor Roslyn, 203-272-4626

United Methodist Scholarships: Information and applications are available from the church literature rack or by visiting the website:

www.gbhem.org/loansandscholarships.

DR. BELINDA FORBES is coming to Rockville United Methodist Church

on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

6:00PM for A POTLUCK SUPPER AND PROGRAM ON NICARAGUA (submitted by Betty Allen)

Dr. Belinda Forbes is a missionary with the Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church. She serves the people of Nicaragua by coordinating a community-based primary dental health program. She is making a difference in our world! There will be a 6:00 pm potluck supper followed by Belinda’s presentation. Call 860-875-6562 or 860-872-3122 or speak with Betty Allen for more information. !

SAVE THE DATE!

Church Potluck after Worship: Sunday, October 2, 2016

Road to Bethlehem: Sat. Dec. 10, 5-8 PM Outdoor setup will begin in November! CUMC Annual Church Charge Conference:

Thursday, Dec. 20, 2016, 7:30 PM. The 2017 church budget and administrative committee positions will be presented for approval by the church members.

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SUNDAY- AA, FH ..................................... 3:00-4:00 PM

MONDAY- Happy Time School for Early Education, EW/B....................................... 9AM-1PM AA, FH ........................................ 12PM-1PM AA, FH ..................................... 8:00-9:30 PM

TUESDAY- Happy Time School for Early Education, EW/B ............................. …9AM-12:30 PM

WEDNESDAY- Happy Time School for Early Education, EW/B ....................................... 9AM-1PM Horgan Irish Dance .................. 5:30-7:45PM (1st/3rd Wed.) beginning 9/16

THURSDAY- Happy Time School for Early Education, EW/B ...................................... 9AM-12:30PM AA, FH ...................................................... 6-10PM

FRIDAY- Happy Time School for Early Education, EW/B .............................................................. 9AM-1PM AA, FH ........................................................ 8-9PM

SATURDAY- AA, FH ......................................... 10:30AM-12PM

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4~ 16th Sun. after Pentecost 5~ Labor Day 6 7 8 9 10 Service of Communion, Food Pantry Donations collection 9:30 AM Worship Final Day for Garden Mum

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CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED

7:30 PM Sr. Choir Kickoff Potluck Rehearsal @ home of Chris Driscoll

7:30 PM Men’s Book club @ home of Bryan Ray

7:30-9:30 AM CUMC Prepares & Serves Breakfast at SHELTER NOW, Meriden

10-11:30 AM Safe Sanctuary training, Rm . B

11~17th Sun. after Pentecost 12 13 14 15 16 17 ~National Grandparent’s Day~ RALLY DAY! 10:15 AM Worship 11:15 AM Rally Day Cookout Potluck Picnic, Church Grnds. 5-6 PM Acolyte Pizza Party, FH Pick up mum orders after worship

CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED 7:30 PM Trustees meet, Rm. A

7:30 PM Church Council, FH

7:30 PM Sr. Choir, S

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CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED

7:30 PM Sr. Choir, S

7:30 PM Women’s Book Club- TBA

25~ 19th Sun. after Pentecost 26 27 28 29 30 9:00 AM Sunday School 10:15 AM Worship 11:15 AM Fellowship Time

CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED

7:30 PM Sr. Choir, S

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C U M C S e r v e s t h e C o m m u n i t y

Pastor Roslyn at Bishop’s Retreat for Clergy

CHESHIRE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

205 Academy Rd. Cheshire, CT 06410

203-272-4626 The Rev. Roslyn Lee, Pastor Isaac Johnson, Music Director

Mara Weed, Assistant Music Director Chris Driscoll, Administrative Assistant Tracy Hanke, Administrative Assistant

Church E-mail: cheshireumc@sbcglobal.net

Website: www.cheshireumc.com Newsletter submissions: cheshireumc@sbcglobal.net

SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Worship: 10:15 AM, beginning 9/11/2016

(Holy Communion the 1st Sunday of each month)

Sunday School: 9:00-10:00 AM (starting 9/11)

Fellowship Time: Following Worship

Food Pantry Collection: 1st Sunday of each month

CUMC MISSION STATEMENT:

We are an open, loving, and supportive Christian

community that nurtures and stimulates faith; sharing

Christ’s message of inclusive love and salvation

through education, worship, and mission; encouraging

stewardship and social justice.

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