We would ask that you
kindly call ahead,
and would prefer
appointments be made
(as opposed to drop-ins)
whenever possible.
Thank you!
Easter Sunday's
Flowering of the Cross
and Children's Sermon
Please keep the following people in your prayers:
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.
EARTH DAY is TOMORROW! (April 22nd) Things You Can Do
To Celebrate
Earth Day Every Day:
Well, it seems Rev. Jill's birthday slipped by us!
It was YESTERDAY!
So, Happy Birthday, Rev. Jill!
Have a great birthday weekend!
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!
"Pretty Flowers on the Church Walkway"
Photo by Carol Topitzer
