In Case
You Missed It...
Click the image
to watch
Rev. Jill's sermon
from last week,
"Faith in the Doubters"
You can also watch
last week's Earth Day
service in its entirety
by clicking HERE
What's Happening at Woodmont UCC?
Upcoming Meetings/Events
Sunday, May 1st at 12:30pm
PPR meeting (on Zoom)
Wednesday, May 4th at 7:30pm
Deacon’s meeting (on Zoom)
Sunday, May 8th at noon
CE meeting (at church)
CHURCH LEADERSHIP RETREAT Saturday, June 4th, 10am-3pm St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, FairfieldPlease join us for a church
leadership retreat! Our day
together will include
time for fellowship, reflection,
rest, and renewal.
Lunch will be included.
All are welcome!
Please RSVP to Rev. Jill at revjillolds@gmail.com by Wed., May 25th,
so we can have a headcount
for lunch and supplies. Hope to see you all there!
We would ask that you
kindly call ahead,
and would prefer
appointments be made
(as opposed to drop-ins)
whenever possible.
Thank you!
PLEASE NOTE: Jill is away for a short conference, from Thursday, April 28th to Sunday May 1st, to conclude her UCC leadership training program. Rob Schwartz will be filling the pulpit on May 1st for our Holy Humor Sunday! The Rev. Art Yost will be providing pastoral coverage while Jill is away. He can be reached at arty43@comcast.net or at (203) 606-3894. Other questions can be directed to Carol Topitzer in the church office at woodmontucc@optimum.net or at (203) 878-3885. Thank you, Rob and Art for your dedication and your service!
Please keep the following people in your prayers:
Jasmine Pecor; the family of Laureen Warner, at the passing of her brother, Sgt. Robert Campanaro; the family of Fred Capolla; Jack Ferreira; Tricia Walker; Nancy Hall; Johanna; Lori Masters (a friend of Dorothy); John Standeiner (Dorothy Osanitsch's cousin); Betty (Deb Mason’s mom); Betty (Wendy Cahill’s mom); Kelly (Art and Ann’s neighbor); Jecy (Ann Yost’s godson); Tracy; all those who are suffering from the many effects of Covid; medical workers and emergency personnel; all those impacted by natural disasters; those serving in the military; those suffering or recovering from addictions; the unemployed or under-employed; the homeless; those in prison; those suffering emotional illness; those suffering religious persecution; peacemakers; the staff and churches of the Southern New England Conference UCC; and our elected leaders.
The Purple Pantry Box provides food for our neighbors!
It is located at the sidewalk in front of our church and is currently in need of the following items: Breakfast bars, cereal, cans or packages of tuna, tuna salad packs, peanuts in individual packaging, peanut butter crackers, protein bars, soups, canned pasta, and non food items such as tissues, individually wrapped toilet paper, small package of anti-bacterial wipes, small size travel toiletries such as small soap bars, toothpaste and individual toothbrush etc. No glass containers, please.
Please leave items in the bin near the front (red) door.
Save the date: August 7th
INTERFAITH SERVICE DAY
Our congregation will participate in an Interfaith Service Day this summer in New Haven, sponsored by Jerusalem Peace Builders, along with other Jewish, Christian and Muslim congregations. Council welcomed the news that the group continues this important work after a Covid hiatus.
The service projects will be held on Sunday, August 7th, starting with an interfaith service at 8:30 a.m. on the New Haven Green. There will be several opportunities for participating in various hands-on service projects in the New Haven area during the morning. At noon, there will be a pizza truck, speeches and celebrations.
Church member Bruce Barrett is on the Jerusalem Peace Builders' Board of Directors and is our liaison for this event. In 2006, Bruce created the “I Wage Peace” movement and has sponsored many such events in the past, including his award-winning documentary, "Billboard from Bethlehem," which we plan to show at our church some time before this event.
Thank you, Bruce, for helping to make this event happen!
"Scholarly Figure at Yale University"
Photo by Beverley Byer
