November 2018
Meetinghouse News
-Mission Trip Reflections
-Rev. Sarah Vetter’s Installation
-Help Us Build a Habitat House
-Music at the Meetinghouse
-Organ Restoration Events
-A Letter from Sue Timony-Hall
Read MHN here.
Stewardship Season
We are deeply grateful for the generosity each of you show in your support for the life and ministry of First Congregational Church.
Common Ground
All are invited to an Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration on Sunday, November 18th, at 4:00 pm at the First Congregational Church in Guilford.
Vote for Your Ministers!
Revs. Todd and Sarah will be dancing for Raise the Roof fundraiser Gala of the Stars: Dancing for the Cause, November 9th. Dollars = Votes. You can vote here!
Knitters Needed
Calling on all knitters to pick up their needles and join the Prayer Shawl ministry! Prayer Shawls offer comfort, warmth, and welcome.
One Saturday a Month
All expressions of family are welcome to come to Family Date Night.
It is a great way to spend meaningful time together.
Come One Come All
Save the Date! Saturday, November 10th, 9am – 2pm. Ornaments, Baked Goods, Raffles, Jewelry, Toys, Books, Gold Elephant, Café and a visit from Santa!
Decorate the Season
It is a tradition at FCC to decorate the Meetinghouse with Poinsettias for Christmas. You
may purchase one (or more) using this form.
Join Us Tuesdays
Come and join us Tuesday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in the Parlor. We are currently discussing and studying Marcus Borg’s book “Convictions: How I Learned What Matters Most”.
Enjoy Music at the Meetinghouse in November and December! The Shoreline Chorale will present What Dreams May Come, A Better Chance Holiday Concert, opening the door to educational opportunities for thousands of young people of color, Sisters Aimee and Claire perform Sorelle Allegre, and the New Haven Symphony will present Messiah.
After many years of faithful service to the church, our 1929 Möller pipe organ needs some serious, serious help. The problem is getting worse and needs to be addressed sooner rather than later. Here is a link to our current news, fundraiser activities and thoughts.
