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eFaith Matters

a twice-weekly electronic newsletter from


Roxbury Congregational Church, UCC

Roxbury, CT USA 06783



Monday, January 2, 2023

Gratitude

We want to begin today’s eFaith Matters with a thank you to all who helped to make the Advent and Christmas events at Church successful and meaningful for so many.


Events included: Country Church Christmas Fair, Christmas Caroling, Victorian Christmas, including a decorated reception, Christmas Eve services, Christmas Day worship, and the New Years Day Brunch Worship.


Thank you all!


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A New Format

A new format for designing eFaith Matters debuts today. Please be patient with the editors as we work out the kinks of this new method.


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Readers, Greeters, and Refreshment hosts

We are in need of folks to carry out these important ministries here on Sundays.

If you are willing, please email the church office LINK


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2022 Giving Statements

Giving Statements for 2022 total giving will be mailed in early January 2023.

The Meetinghouse Steeple is lit
during January
by Michael and Dottie Wilcox

in memory of his parents, Alta and Albert Wilcox
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Liturgical Season: Christmastide

January Deacon of the Month is Janice Steers, assisted by David Lincicome
(Person to contact for more information)

The Church This Week

Monday, January 2

Tuesday, January 3 Rev. Peters is taking today off

Wednesday, January 4
2:00 p.m. Piano Lessons - Hall - (Sandy Kleisner) Fellowship Hall
6:00 p.m. Cub Scouts (Jason McKay) Fellowship Hall
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts (Jason McKay) Fellowship Hall

Thursday, January 5
7:00 p.m. Deacons meeting (Mike Wilcox) Chapel Library

Friday, January 6 Epiphany

Saturday, January 7
10:30 a.m. Mindfulness Mediation Group (Charlie Stauffacher) By Zoom only

Sunday, January 8 First Sunday after Epiphany - Star Gifts Sunday
9:15 a.m. Choir Rehearsal (Sandy Kleisner) Meetinghouse
10:30 a.m. Worship Online - Zoom and Facebook Live Mettinghouse

Refreshments follow


Save the Date
Saturday, January 14, 11:00 a.m. Memorial Service and reception for Nancy Callahan

January 15: - Annual Reports due from Officers, Board and Committee Chairs to the Office

February 12: Annual Meeting and Pot Luck Luncheon

Reminder: If you have any community events that you would like lifted up, please submit them to the church office by 9:00 a.m. on Fridays so they can be printed in the bulletin. We want to keep spoken announcements to those pertaining to the Roxbury Church.

Volunteers for Sunday Worship


Greeters Reader


January 8: Barbara Biafore & ___________ Barbara Biafore
January 15: _________________________ _____________
January 22: _________________________ _____________

January 29: _________________________ _____________


Flowers

January 8: _________________
January 15: in memory of Nancy Callahan
January 22: ________________

January 29: ________________


Zoom Virtual Worship Tech
Control and switch between the camera and sharing the bulletin on the screen.
January 8: Charlie Stauffacher
January 15:Barbara Cover
January 22: ________________

January 29: ________________
We are looking for a couple of people who can help us with this. See Rev. David

Refreshments Host
As simple as some cookies with coffee/tea.
January 8: _________________
January 15: ________________
January 22: ________________

January 29: ________________

Steeple Lighting
The Steeple is lighted each month in memory or celebration.
Listed below are those who have signed up.


January 2023: Mike Wilcox in memory of Alta and Albert Wilcox
February 2023: C & D Farrell - in memory of Nancy Callahan
March 2023: ______________
April 2023: ______________


Steeple Lighting: $25 for the month, payable to RCC
and goes into the Memorial Fund - See Rev. Peters

To Keep in our Thoughts and Prayers – January 1, 2023

Please remember their families and caregivers as well.


Terry Alfson, Dawn Collette, Bill Cario, Nadia, Walda

Family and friends of Nancy Callahan – death -December 13th


People of Haiti during times of social unrest and a cholera outbreak

The people of Ukraine and those fleeing in fear and harm’s way.

Those affected by or fearful because of COVID-19,

The victims of the storms in the Buffalo area,

The healing of our nation amidst political and social polarization,

and issues of racial justice, gun violence, and equality

For refugees resettling in foreign lands including nearby New Milford.


Prayers for this week’s Church Mission Partner:

Association of Religious Communities


Prayers raised by the congregation during worship:

Concerns:

Chad,Christopher, Austin, Barbara & Tom, Arianna, Pat Fraley- surgery Tuesday

Celebrations: This congregation, family and community, David’s leadership

and ministry, The beauty of this seasons in the music and decorations.

The hope and promise of the new year with God’s presence with us.


Your Prayers and Celebrations:


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The Three Kings are on their journey!

If you would like some background on the meaning of Epiphany: LINK

Mindfulness Meditation Group – Saturday mornings
Feeling Stressed? Overwhelmed?

You are invited to be a part of the Mindfulness Meditation Group which meets Saturday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to noon, currently on Zoom. Open to any and all in the community, regardless of any religious affiliation.

The Link to join is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/762243509?pwd=SkFGTXlPSm5HZ1pMZnRMQ3NyZ2NrQT09

Contact Charlie Stauffacher for information at 860-354-1274.

Roxbury Congregational Church, UCC

a congregation in the United Church of Christ


Church Staff

Rev. David F. Peters, Minister david@roxburychurch.org cell: 203-770-6721

Sandra L. Kleisner, Minister of Music sandy@roxburychurch.org 860-868-9040

Luanne Awlasewicz, Church Secretary office@roxburychurch.org 860-355-1978

Bruce Rossiter, Custodian