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BLESSING OUR TRANSITIONS |
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In my calendar, May and June are filled with graduations. Each one makes me remember those of the past as well as anticipate those yet to be. As I leave now to attend one, I’m moved to share a few reflections about this great life-transition!
Both those who walk onto the platform and receive a diploma, and those who sit and watch them do so, are celebrating an accomplishment. But in many other ways, the two are often having different experiences. For the graduate, the focus is forward-looking – hovering at a new horizon. For parents, grandparents, Godparents, aunts and uncles, the focus is looking back – hovering at the ending of childhood. The graduates are being invited into a future; parents and others are being asked to release them from the past. How can we enact our faith in a way that spiritually honors all of this? How can we hover here faithfully and fully? I find in scripture a simple yet powerful way: we shall mark this great transition with a blessing. |
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WORSHIP & EDUCATION SCHEDULE |
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Sunday, June 3: Communion
Kendrick preaching
8:30 AM Worship⎯Chapel
10:00 AM Worship⎯New Members received
Nursery care / Super Summer Sunday School
11:15 AM Coffee Hour⎯FH
5:00 PM Contemporary Worship Service
Sunday, June 10:
8:30 AM Worship⎯Chapel
10:00 AM Worship / Confirmation Faith Statements
Nursery care / Super Summer Sunday School
Sunday, June 17
Susan preaching
8:30 AM Worship⎯Chapel
10:00 AM Worship
Nursery care / Super Summer Sunday School
Sunday, June 24:
Rev. Sally Norris preaching
8:30 AM Worship⎯Chapel
10:00 AM Worship
Nursery Care / Super Summer Sunday School
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DEATHS |
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Dorothy Thorpe Brown
June 7, 1918 – January 11, 2007
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DEACONESS OF THE MONTH |
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Deaconess for June is Mary Jo Puchini (458-6522). Please notify her of births, adoptions, or anyone who may need a note of sympathy or encouragement. Pam Welch (458-2340) is the contact person for the Deaconesses’ Prayer Shawl Ministry. New hands are always welcome to knit or crochet shawls; materials are provided. If you know of someone who would welcome a Prayer Shawl as a tangible sign of First Church’s prayers, please call Pam. Audiotapes of Sunday services are available to sign out in Spencer House kitchen. |
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ALPHA CLUB-ANNUAL PICNIC |
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The Alpha Club will hold its annual picnic on June 12th at 5:30pm at Benton’s Beach. Those who wish to carpool should meet at the church at 5:15 PM. Members should bring a salad or dessert. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. All are welcome! |
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THE COOKIE LEGEND |
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14 THOUSAND DOZEN COOKIES NEEDED!
The UCC National General Synod will be held at the Hartford Civic Center, June 22 to 26. Seven to ten thousand people are expected to participate. Providing cookies by the hosting conference has become a tradition known as “The Cookie Legend”. It makes those attending Synod feel at home.
All UCC churches in Connecticut are being asked to contribute cookies. The UCC Women of Connecticut are coordinating this welcome. If you are willing to contribute cookies, please bring your cookies to the Fellowship Hall, Sunday June 10 or June 17 before 3:00 PM or call Betsy Work, 458-7708.
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