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Worship Service & Child Care Worship Service & Child
CareChurch SchoolCherub Choir, Room 112Noye’s Fludde Rehearsal,
MeetinghouseFamily Promise meeting, Lehman LibraryChristian
Education Volunteer Event, Micah Chapel Senior High Fellowship,
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Today at First Church March 1, 20208:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.10:15
a.m.11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.6:00 p.m.
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, CONGREGATIONAL
Member of the United Church of ChristAn open, welcoming and
affirming congregation
2183 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033 860-633-4641
E-mail: [email protected]:
www.glastonburyfirst.org
Podcasts: http://firstchurchglastonbury.podbean.com
Growing in Hope, Joy,Courage and Love
Church School ScheduleKindergarten & 1st grade
Silver LakeSunday
Room 206
2nd grade Silver LakeSunday
Room 2053rd grade Silver Lake
SundayRoom 205
4th grade Silver LakeSunday
Room 204
5th grade Silver LakeSunday
Room 204
The kindergarteners and first graders will go to Cherub Choir as
part of their Church School experience. Please pick up your
children at 11:30 a.m. in Room 112.
Church School runs until 11:10 a.m. today. If the service ends
earlier than that, please enjoy some time in Schultz Hall before
picking up your children.
Children will go to their assigned rooms for attendance and the
shepherds will take them to the Silver Lake Sunday assembly.
Parents will pick up their children in the listed rooms.
Child care is provided in the Crib and Toddler Rooms. Preschool
is in Room 105 (continue Stories of Jesus lessons). Children in
grades 6-8 (AGAPE) remain in the worship service today.
Come to Lenten Messy Church: On Tuesday, March 31, from
5:30-7:00 p.m., join us for this family-friendly Lenten event!
During this Messy Church program, families will eat a pizza dinner
together in Schultz Hall, then enjoy worship and have time with fun
crafts in the Micah Chapel. We will go on a journey of Lent and
Holy Week, learning about the promise of the resurrected Christ.
See you there!
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Lenten Micah Moment SeriesCome and learn with us at after
worship from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Micah Chapel. Light
refreshments will be served, and child care will be available. For
more information on the series, please contact Betsey Polglase at
[email protected] or the church office.
March 15: The Joys and Challenges of Urban EducationDr.
Katherine Wood of the Fred D. Wish School calls her presentation
“Parables told by an urban educator; what I have learned from my
students.” The Wish School mission is to empower children through
learning, exploring, achieving and
discovering in a caring and nurturing setting. Come and learn
more and consider the ways you might get involved in supporting the
children. (Hosted by the Board of Christian Service.)
March 29: Greater Hartford Interfaith Action AllianceGHIAA is
the organization through which the region’s religious institutions
(churchs, synagogues and mosques) act collectively for social
change. Though diverse in various ways, all traditions represented
in GHIAA are called to act for justice. We are pleased to host Mr.
Pat Speer, the Mentoring Organizer for GHIAA, who will paint a
picture of some of GHIAA’s fundamental guiding principles and of
how we can become involved. (Hosted by the Board of Deacons.)
Get Involved Now – We Need You!Would you like to be more
involved in our vibrant First Church community? Perhaps you are
already involved but would like to try something new? We will soon
begin recruiting new members for all of our boards and committees.
So many opportunities are available and this is a great time to
think about what interests you. Please consider becoming involved
in one of the following groups: Trustees (oversees our property and
building), Youth Ministry, Christian Education (Church School),
Deacons (focuses on worship), Music, Christian Service
(concentrates on mission and outreach work), Lay Life and Ministry
(organizes and runs church fellowship events), Church Growth and
Membership (welcomes people to our church), Adult Education, Media,
or Stewardship, among others.If you have an interest in joining a
specific board or committee, contact Christine Roberge, Chair of
Human Resources, at 860-430-1572 or [email protected];
Kathleen Baber, Vice Chair of Human Resources, at 860-597-5053 or
[email protected]; any church officer; a current board or
committee member; David; or Kate. Thank you to all the volunteers
who make First Church such a wonderful place! We are truly
blessed.
Christian Education Events!TODAY!: Silver Lake Sunday assembly
during Church School with games, crafts and snacks to learn about
Silver Lake Camp!“Jesus Thanks You!” Board of Christian Education
volunteer appreciation event at 11:30 a.m. in the Micah Chapel for
all our CE volunteers with refreshments and childcare.March 8: One
Great Hour of Sharing banks are distributed (please return them
April 5).March 22: 4th/5th grade bake sale to benefit South Park
Inn.
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Sign Up: Upcoming Family Promise Host WeekFour times a year we
open our church to homeless families as a host congregation for
Family Promise of Central CT. Our next host week is March 15-22.
We’d love to have you sign up to help set up and break down the
rooms the guests stay in, bring a meal, serve as a dinner host or
stay overnight. Sign up at https://signup.com/go/eCgXbYU or contact
the coordinators, Tara and Amy Woodruff ([email protected] /
860-462-9548) or Kate Ersevim ([email protected] / 860-985-8075).
Last Chance to Order Easter Candy!The Cantate, Cantabile and
Caroler Choir members are selling Munson’s chocolates for Easter as
their Choir Camp fundraiser. This
is a great opportunity to get organized and order your favorite
candies early, before the Easter rush to fill baskets. Order your
candy at the Board of Music table during coffee hour today. Your
candy will be available for pick up two weeks before Easter.
Thanks!
A donation of $15 per person is suggested. $25 family
maximum.
Music at the Meetinghouse Presents...
Songs of Social Justice Saturday, March 7, 7:30 p.m.
TOM CHAPIN IN CONCERT
Donate Items for Blessing BagsOur AGAPE class is collecting
items to assemble Blessing Bags for South Park Inn to hand
out to those in need. Examples of items: travel size toiletries
(deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, lotion, mouthwash), socks,
gloves, combs, lip balm, hand sanitizer, sunscreen, tissues and
drawstring backpacks. The collection box is in the back lobby.
Thank you!
“Noye’s Fludde” on March 28Mark your calendars for the First
Church musical event Noye’s Fludde (pronounced “Noah’s Flood”) by
Benjamin Britten to be performed in our Meetinghouse on Saturday,
March 28 at 4:00 p.m. We are looking for two volunteers to be
stagehands. For more information, please contact Angela at
[email protected] or at the office. So, “Rise and
Shine and Give God the Glory, Glory” as we spread the word of God
through this favorite Bible story!
Calling All ScoutsOn Sunday, March 29, First Church will honor
all Scouts (Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts) and their contributions to
our community during our 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. worship services. If
you are presently a Scout and would like to participate by ushering
for the service or helping with coffee hour, please contact Susan
Crisafulli at 860-918-5396 or [email protected]. We invite all
Scouts who participate in the worship service to wear their
uniforms. We give thanks for the many ways our young people give
back to the community and learn important values of respect,
compassion and dedication. We hope you are able to join us for
worship on Sunday, March 29. This Sunday the Confirmands lead
worship.
Come to the Handbell Festival March 8Come see our Jubilate and
Mallet Ringers in the 16th Annual Handbell Festival Concert Sunday,
March 8 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 46 Valley St.,
Willimantic. A free will offering supports the L. Cameron Johnson
Memorial Organ Competition.
You’re invited to: FAMILY NIGHT
Fun for all ages! Saturday, March 14
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Please bring snacks to share! Some snacks and beverages provided
by
the Board of Lay Life & MinistryFor more info contact
Chelsey Gellett at [email protected]
Fun!
Fellowship!
Prizes!
You’re invited to: FAMILY NIGHT
Fun for all ages! Saturday, March 14
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Please bring snacks to share! Some snacks and beverages provided
by
the Board of Lay Life & MinistryFor more info contact
Chelsey Gellett at [email protected]
Fun!
Fellowship!
Prizes!
You’re invited to: FAMILY NIGHT
Fun for all ages! Saturday, March 14
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Please bring snacks to share! Some snacks and beverages provided
by
the Board of Lay Life & MinistryFor more info contact
Chelsey Gellett at [email protected]
Fun!
Fellowship!
Prizes!
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Saturday, March 7, 2020off-site Confirmation Class service
day10:00 a.m. Noye’s Fludde Rehearsal, Meetinghouse and Choir
Room
Sunday, March 8, 20208:00 a.m. Worship Service & Child Care
10:00 a.m. Worship Service & Child Care10:15 a.m. Church
School11:00 a.m. Cherub Choir, Room 11211:30 a.m. Noye’s Fludde
Rehearsal, Meetinghouse11:30 a.m. Prospective New Members Meeting,
Micah Chapel11:30 a.m. Vacation Bible School meeting, Lehman
Library6:00 p.m. Mental Health Ministry, Quiet Room6:00 p.m. Sr.
High Fellowship, Youth Room7:00 p.m. Handbell Festival,
off-site
This Week at First Church Monday, March 2, 20209:30 a.m. Prayer
Shawl Ministry, Quiet Room7:00 p.m. Board of Christian Service,
Room 2067:00 p.m. Board of Deacons, Parlor7:00 p.m. Board of
Trustees (Property), Lehman Library7:00 p.m. Board of Trustees
(Financial), Room 202
Tuesday, March 3, 20207:30 a.m. Potpourri, Kitchen9:45 a.m.
Prayer and Share, Parlor7:00 p.m. Jubilate Ringers, Meetinghouse
Wednesday, March 4, 20208:30 a.m. Foodshare warehouse, off-site4:45
p.m. Caroler Choir5:30 p.m. Board of Youth Ministry, Lehman
Library
Thursday, March 5, 20209:30 a.m. Thursday Morning Study Group,
Lehman Library4:00 p.m. Cantate/Cantabile Choirs5:00 p.m. Ribbon
Work5:00 p.m. Mallet Ringers7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir
Karin Carlino, Church School AdministratorValerie Escalera,
Program Administrator
Susan Feller, Publications Specialist
MINISTERSAll the members of the church
Pastor Emeritus The Rev. Dr. Carl F. Schultz, Jr. (1932 -
2012)
PASTORSThe Rev. David T. Taylor, Pastor; The Rev. Kate
VanDerzee-Glidden, Pastor
Peggy Hartman, Director of Handbell Program and Children’s
Choirs
Dr. Angela Salcedo, Director of Music MinistriesThe Rev. Betsey
Polglase, Minister of Visitation Lauren M. Guiditta, Interim
Director of Children’s Ministries
Rebecca Fleahman, Office Manager Jenny Giguere, Administrative
Assistant
Wes Grove, Facilities ManagerCheryl Foley, Child Care
Provider
Keith Conroy, Interim Director of Junior High Fellowship Amy
Woodruff, Interim Director of Senior High Fellowship
Last Day for Mission TripGiving Tree and Notecards!
In April, 45 youth and 8 advisors will be heading to Miami, FL,
to
do meaningful urban mission work. We would love any support you
can offer – and it’s easy, just grab a tag that works for you – one
that pays for a youth’s meals for the week, or one that pays for
First Church to send care packages to all the youth while they’re
on the trip! Let’s empty the tree of tags! We are also selling
unique youth-inspired note card packages. We are so grateful for
all your support.
Join Us for a Hike TODAY!All are welcome! For more information,
email Rich Baber at [email protected] or check the link on our
website! March 1 at 1:00 p.m. River Highlands State Park, Cromwell.
3.5 miles, moderate. Meet at Field Road parking lot.
