News & Notes

Corrected YouTube Video: 1/3/21 Service

Due to a technical glitch, the recording of last Sunday's service was inadvertently cut short such that the Benediction and the 4^th verse of the hymn were eliminated. Thanks to Jeff Yardis for correcting the issue and producing a new, complete recording that you can watch here. This is the service that included Pastor Nancy's "President Jesus" sermon. After this week's invasion of our Washington D.C. Capitol building, you may find some comfort in a second viewing.

Fellowship Time on Zoom -- Sunday, 1/10

This Sunday, our Zoom Fellowship Time will be held from 11 - 11:45 AM. The email containing login information will go out on Saturday morning at 10 am. A small and friendly group is gathering each week. This week we'll each share something we're looking forward to in 2021. Please consider joining us. We'd love to see your face and hear your voice.

Bible Study on January 13th

We are starting a new Bible Study series on Wednesday, January 13th. The study is called reflections and it’s offered by the Bible Project. We will begin the series with “Why God Gave Humans Choice” next Wednesday. If you plan to participate on Wednesday, please visit this link prior to the meeting for suggested readings and questions to consider. The link has also been added to the Bible Study entry on our new website's Calendar.

A reminder email, including Zoom login information, will be sent to all regular participants next Tuesday. If you would like to join Bible Study, please contact Pastor Nancy.

Confirmation Classes Started

Confirmation classes began on Wednesday this week, via Zoom of course! We have two young ladies and two young men attending classes this year and look forward to their continuing education in preparation for Confirmation.

Poinsettia Pick-up Please

We still have eleven poinsettias in the Sanctuary waiting to be picked up. If you ordered a plant and would like to pick it up next Tuesday or Thursday, please email Chris Foley by end of day Tuesday and your plant will be held for you. If you didn't order a poinsettia but would like one, please visit the church office between 10AM and 3PM next Thursday to choose from among those plants remaining.

Annual Meeting, February 7th via Zoom

According to our bylaws, our Annual Meeting is held the first Sunday in February each year. This year, that date is February 7th and it is highly likely our meeting will be held via Zoom. The typical number of attendees at these meetings, as well as the number of different speakers, would present a significant risk for spreading the virus at an in-person meeting. And the COVID numbers are still relatively high in CT. Please stay tuned for more details in the next few weeks.

Visit the "Library" on Our New Website

Visit the Library on the Third Church Website to learn about our 247-year Church History. Did you know, for example, the first meetinghouse was was built in 1773 on the same spot where our current church stands. The building was 48 feet long and 30 feet wide with no paint inside or out. And the only stoves used during winter were foot stoves! Learn much more online: www.thirdchurchmiddletown.org ...

REMINDERS!

From Our Treasurer: Return Pledge Cards ASAP

If you haven't already done so, please return your pledge card to Sharon Maloney. You can also email your pledge information to Sharon. Many thanks to all who have already responded.

Clothing Donation Shed Now Open

The clothing donation shed in the church parking lot, which was temporarily closed due to the pandemic, has now been reopened. Accepted items: clothing, shoes, belts, purses, blankets, sheets, curtains, pillowcases, and stuffed animals.

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