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“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth…And I heard a loud voice from the
throne, saying „See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them;
they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe every tear
from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no
more, for the first things have passed away.‟ And the one was seated on the throne
said, „See, I am making all things new.”
Revelation 21:1a, 3-5
Amid the unspeakable tragedy at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, I hold fast in
my mind the image of that Wednesday evening Bible study…the venue at which nine innocent people lost their
lives. In a church that has repeatedly suffered racial violence, in a state where a neighboring community (North
Charleston) recently witnessed a white police officer gun down an unarmed black man, I see an African American
senior pastor and his fellow members welcome a stranger, a young white man, into their midst. I see church
members and leaders living out their faith, embodying love, modeling hospitality, incarnating the vision John
offers of a realm where God dwells with his people, where the “first things” have passed away and “all things” are
being made new. And I am humbled. And I see in that ultimately fatal generosity of spirit, I see in that resilient
goodness and grace, a glimpse of our salvation.
So, yes, Confederate flags need to come down – should have, in my opinion, long ago -- and find their
rightful home in museums. But that those symbols still linger at all reminds us of the poet‟s words that we have
“miles to go before (we) sleep.” Race. Gun safety. Mental illness. It‟s a multi-layered morass. Yet we owe it to
our late brothers and sisters of Emanuel church, we owe it to our children, and we owe it to ourselves as a nation, to
pursue a better world. At our church, a recent course on “Race and Religion” drew twenty participants. Our high
school youth group has fostered a partner relationship with an urban UCC church in Bridgeport. We send out
ambassadors from our pews to Jamaica, Palestine, Appalachia, New Orleans, South Dakota, New Jersey, and more.
Small steps, perhaps. But we look forward to building on those experiences in the future, to having conversations
and developing relationships that may strengthen ties and deepen understanding in our society and across creation.
The first conversation to be had, I suspect, is within our own souls. What kind of world do we want to
bequeath to our children and grandchildren? How is God calling us to respond? And in what ways might we
faithfully serve the vision and spirit of Jesus Christ?
I close this Steeple issue with a prayer, sent to our Connecticut UCC congregations, by our Conference
Minister, The Rev. Kent Siladi:
“Gentle God of peace, the serenity of prayer has been shattered by the staccato sound of gunshots, the sighs of the injured,
and the sobs of the grieving. Embrace your suffering, sorrowing servants in their loss and pain.
Guiding God who gathers us, help us look into the souls of our community and recognize the poisons there which feed
hatred, fear, and violence. May we name them, examine them, and exorcise them in the light of day, that they will not trouble us
when night has come. May we see that we are all truly in this life together.
Stern God of justice, do not let us forget those who cry to you when righteousness cannot be found. Not one of your
children should ever fear to pray, not one: not due to their race, or creed, or age, or gender, or gender expression, or where they
make their home upon this Earth. Not one of your children should ever fear that their violent death will be accepted by the world.
Loving God of resurrection, accept the slain into the company of the saints in light. Remind us that we pass from your
arms in this life to your arms in another. In your mercy we find peace. In your word we find guidance. In your urging we find
justice. In your love we find everlasting life. Amen.”
With warm regards for a healing and renewing summer,
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The Steeple
Published Monthly by
The First Church of Christ, Congregational
Affiliated with the United Church of Christ
Sunday Morning Services
Worship Service – 10:00 AM
Sunday School – 10:00 AM
Church Staff
The Rev. Dr. Dean C. Ahlberg, Sr. Minister
The Rev. Jack Davidson, Associate Minister
Mark Cherry, Director of Music
Nikki Foster, Director of
Children‟s Ministries
Jane McKee, Church Office Administrator
Terry Tatta, Sexton
Used with permission
Church Office Hours
Mon. through Fri. 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Telephone: 203-938-2004 or FAX: 203-938-4112
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.FirstChurchRedding.org
PLEASE NOTE: Because of vacations, office hours/days
may vary this summer. Please call the office first
if you plan to stop by.
PERSPECTIVES
Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on
a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching
the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.
John Lubbock
In This Month’s Edition . . .
Campfire Worship, Outreach ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Notes From Nikki ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Sunday School Pages; Word of Thanks ..................................................................................................................5 - 7
Blessing of the Backpacks ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Middle School Youth Group ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Annual Church Fair.............................................................................................................................................10 - 13
Flowers, Milestones; Kids‟ Page ........................................................................................................................14 - 15
July/August Calendars ............................................................................................................................................... 16
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OUTREACH
MORNING GLORY BREAKFAST PROGRAM: ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS:
Join our Morning Glory Breakfast Program group! In the summer, the team normally consists of four people from
our church who help serve breakfast the second Saturday of every month, between the hours of 6:30 AM and 9:00
AM at the Dorothy Day House in Danbury. In the winter months we feed on average 120 people each Saturday. In
the summer, the number is greatly reduced. Reach out to our neighbors. Our next dates are Saturday, July 11, and
Saturday, August 8, BUT BREAKFAST IS SERVED EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK! If you are unable to
commit to July or August, then sign up for another day in the summer. Have a parent or friend join you! For
further information about this opportunity contact Tom Megna at 203-938-3971.
CLOTHING COLLECTION: We are no longer collecting for the Bridgeport Rescue Mission. We will resume
accepting and collecting ONLY clothing in October after the church fair. Household items will not be collected as
frequently, and only when requested in the bulletin or weekly email. Thank you for your generous past donations!
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NOTES FROM NIKKI
For the beauty of the earth,
for the splendor of the skies,
for the love with from our birth
Over and around us lies….
Our children have completed the Sunday school year with our annual closing time in the Meditation and Memorial
Garden. This year there was a special spirit present, for each child from Pre-K – 8th grade walked the new labyrinth!
The MSYG young people, under the loving care of Jen Wastrom, the Leader for this semester, worked very hard to
create this remarkable gift for our church. They included all the children, from Pre-K to 8th grade, in this gift by
making prayer flags. These prayer flags will stay with the labyrinth for use as the Spirit leads in times to come.
Now the promise of warm summer days and nights filled with stars beckons them to other quiet places – near and
far. It is a time of wonder and beauty, to slow our pace and be aware of the gifts that God bestows upon us. From
the beauty of the earth to the graces we are given, - human and divine- as the hymn writer invites us to do…
Our One Room Sunday Summer School provides such a place. Our Nursery for babies and toddlers is open year
round. The One Room Program is for Pre-K – 4h grade children. There is a relaxed atmosphere with a bible lesson,
crafts, and time to be with friends. It is designed so that all children are welcome, whether for one week or all 12!
It‟s a place for; new families to visit, to invite a neighbor or friend to church and experience worship and Sunday
school. It‟s a place for your child on a day that you want to worship and be in fellowship with other members and
guests gathered here.
You and your child are invited to come and spend time in our quiet place of rest and renewal. I encourage you to
serve in our Nursery, teach or assist for one week, during the summer. Often being part of creating the place of
sharing and care can be refreshing and the children always add the element of joyous surprise. (To help in Nursery
or the One Room please see details on page 5).
May your summer days and nights be filled with the awareness of Christ within you, wherever you may be, near or far.
For each perfect gift of thine unto us so freely given,
graces, human and divine, flowers of earth and buds of heaven.
Lord of all to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.
Words: Folliott S. Pierpoint, 1864 alt.
Music: Conrad Kocher, 1838; adapt. William H. Monk 1861
Hymns of Truth and Light # 54
In Christ‟s Peace, Joy, and Hope,
Nikki
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JOIN OUR SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL STAFF!
NURSERY & ONE ROOM SUNDAY SCHOOL!
June 14 – September 6
We need two teachers for each week in our
One Room Sunday School
We need two weekly Nursery Care Givers
Choose the dates you would like to volunteer in our Nursery
or teach in our One Room Summer Sunday School!
Sign up on line by using our NEW Links:
NURSERY:
Nursery Caregivers Schedule 2014-2015
Follow instructions to sign up for dates you would like.
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL:
Sunday School 2015-2016- Master Teacher Schedule
Select Tab: Summer One Room 2015, sign up for the date(s) you would like to help!
Please confirm selection with Nikki Foster: [email protected]
or
Tom McNulty: [email protected]
Volunteers needed in following weeks:
JULY 5
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AUGUST 2
N S_
JULY 12 NN S
AUGUST 9
NN__
JULY 19
N SS
AUGUST 16
N SS
JULY 26
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AUGUST 23 ___S
Nursery: N
AUGUST 30 _N SS
SEPTEMBER 6
One Room: S
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PLEASE VIEW CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CHAIRMAN TOM MCNULTY’S MESSAGE ON
YOUTUBE: Teaching Opportunities
COVENANT OF COMMITMENT SUNDAY SCHOOL 2015-2016
SOMETHING NEW HAS BEGUN!!!
TELL US WHICH YOU ARE….
SUN Teacher
Lead teacher for an entire Semester (8) Sundays
Assistant for an entire Semester (8) Sundays
SOIL Teacher:
Lead teacher for (4) Sundays in a Semester
Lead teacher for (8) weeks (might miss 1 or 2 weeks)
Assist for (4) Sundays in a Semester
SEED Teacher:
Fill in occasionally as a Lead Teacher
Serve as an Assistant occasionally
COVENANT OF COMMITMENT - TEACHERS NEEDED:
As a congregation we provide care and teaching for Nursery – 8th Grades. (Nursery information below)
We seek to maximize continuity for our children and manage any one teacher‟s commitment over the
course of the year. This year we are asking your help to fill the needs of our Sunday school by selecting
your teacher commitment using the SEED * SOIL * SUN Teacher List. Invite your spouse or a friend
to join you. High School young people are welcome as Youth Interns! Nikki Foster is available to
review and support the teaching staff with scheduling, curriculum, and other questions. Our schedule
for 2015-2016 is: Semester 1: Sept.13–Nov.1, Semester 2: Nov.8–Dec. 27, Semester 3: Jan.3–-Feb. 21,
Semester 4: Feb. 28–April 10, and Semester 5: April 17–June 5. To see where you are needed and sign
up, we invite you to use our new Link: Sunday School 2015-2016- Master Teacher Schedule To
confirm your selection, please contact Nikki Foster: [email protected]. or Tom McNulty:
[email protected].
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NURSERY UPDATE! NEW LINK FOR NURSERY CAREGIVERS 2015!
Our Summer Nursery needs Caregivers: We are looking for Caregivers for July, August and September. To
reserve the date(s) that work best for you, please visit our new Nursery website:
Click here: https://firstchurchnursery.shutterfly.com and sign in to be a Caregiver. Current Caregivers have
received an email invitation to join the Shutterfly website. New to Shutterfly or want to become a Caregiver?
Contact Jennifer Slavinsky, Nursery Coordinator: [email protected] for information to access the
site. This site provides: an easy to use signup sheet, automatic reminders of the dates you‟re scheduled to
volunteer, the latest Nursery news, cute pictures and helpful information on being a Nursery caregiver. Due to the
current number of babies, we are required to have two Caregivers, in our Nursery, each week. This allows us to
provide a safe and welcoming environment for our littlest ones. Please consider becoming a Nursery Caregiver.
Any questions – contact Jennifer or Nikki Foster: [email protected].
FOOD OF THE MONTH: In June, July and August, your donations of food items would be appreciated, such as
condiments, (family-size mayo, ketchup and mustard), cookies and crackers, juice boxes, peanut butter, jelly and
jam, cold cereals, canned fruit, tuna fish, spaghetti and sauce and non-food items such as bug spray, sun screen and
Band Aids. They may be left in the basket in the Sunday school building lobby and will be delivered to the Redding
Food Pantry. Thank you!
I would like to express my deep appreciation and affection to the entire congregation for your
lovingly warm recognition of my 10th Anniversary, among you. I am blessed, daily, by our
children and all of you, as you join me in the ministry of sharing God’s love with them.
In the love and peace of Christ,
Nikki
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WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP THE FAIR THIS SUMMER?
THE FAIR VINE IS ON ITS WAY! Watch for a touch of fall in fellowship hall.
Our Fair Vine will be sprouting and will display all different types of leaves for the
taking. Please help support the Fair by taking a leaf, writing your name and phone
number on the list attached to the vine that corresponds with the leaf number, and
then providing the monetary donation or service on the leaf you have chosen. it‟s
that simple. You may place your monetary donation in the offering plate or you may
put it in the Church Fair mailbox in the church office. Thank you for supporting the
Fair.
Just a friendly reminder that the fair is just around the corner, and we need your help – even over the summer.
The date this year is September 26. So you ask, “What can I do to help?” Please consider providing one of the
following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Make a handmade item for our church crafter booth. While you are sitting by the pool or on the beach, knit that
scarf or hook that rug. Perhaps pottery is more your speed? Any donations will be gladly accepted as long as
they are handmade.
If you‟re traveling this summer, pick up a unique item and donate it to the Great Raffle. We would love to
make up baskets for the raffle with a travel theme.
Start gathering your treasures that you think someone else might be happier having. Price the items and box
them for the tag sale.
Make sure you have taken a leaf from the life vine. It‟s in fellowship hall and waiting for you.
5.
If you know of anyone who would be able to donate their services for our Great Raffle (for example, someone
who owns a day spa who could donate a massage or perhaps a manicure) please let us know, as it would be very
helpful in bolstering our raffle offerings.
6.
If you are at a local craft fair this summer and see someone you would like to have at our fair, pick up a card
and perhaps our artisan committee can follow up with the exhibitor.
7.
Provide muscles and a truck. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the week before the fair, an open bed truck and a
couple strong people are needed to collect furniture that has been stored over the summer. There are usually no
more than three or four stops. It is not a time-consuming task, but an important one. Please contact
[email protected].
So as you can see, there are many things you can do to help the fair over the summer as we enjoy the company of
family and friends and more leisurely days. It would be great if each family could commit to at least one of the
items above or perhaps you have an idea of your own you would like to share. Please feel free to contact
Loreen Bradley at [email protected] with any questions or ideas.
GREAT RAFFLE: URGENT HELP NEEDED. John Wisnieff is not able to run the raffle this year. He
will gladly help, but cannot take full responsibility. We need a new leader! There will be plenty of help provided.
Please contact [email protected].
TAG SALE BOUTIQUE: As you switch to your summer clothes, please gather up your no-longer-wanted
jewelry and scarves, and drop them off in the church office for the jewelry boutique at the Tag Sale. Contact Katie
Rice with questions at [email protected].
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CHURCH FAIR HISTORY
On September 26, we will celebrate our 33rd
annual fair. Many people have asked about the
history of the fair, so here is a brief synopsis:
The First Church of Christ, Congregational, has
held an all-church fair every fall since 1982.
The first fair was sponsored by the Women‟s
Guild (nowadays known as the Women‟s Web)
as a preliminary celebration of the 250th
anniversary of the founding of the church. The
Fair was untitled, although it soon became
known as the Church Arts and Crafts Fair. The
intent was to recreate the look and feel of a
colonial fair, including crafts and artwork
reminiscent of that era. The Fair was also
planned to a one-time event. However, its
popularity with both church members and
Redding residents was such that it was decided
to run it a second time the next year.
The Studio was the home of local artists to
display their paintings and, for this reason,
modern lighting was installed. The Men‟s
Group had just inherited a large grill that was
used until recently, and served modern food
such as hot dogs.
The idea of the
“Congregational Soup” was born for the first
Fair and is still a popular attraction. The
original children‟s games were ones typically played
in Colonial days.
Crafters were invited who
specialized in hand-made items with some historical
or colonial significance. Women of the church made
a quilt which, for many years, was the only item
raffled at the Fair.
With the completion of the 250th anniversary
celebration year, the Fair was renamed the Redding
Arts and Crafts Fair. After the 4th or 5th year, the
display of artwork only lost some popularity, so
booth space was provided for more crafters. The
name of the Fair was changed again in 2002 and
became the Congregational Church Fair.
Over the years, we have added more events, such
as the ever-popular Giant Tag Sale, the Great
Raffle, the Famous Pie Tent, Youth Group
Fundraisers, Church Craft Booth and musical
attractions.
This event provides a significant percentage of our
church budget. The Fair gains popularity every
year, and is eagerly anticipated by the Redding
Community. It provides a showcase for the vibrant
life of our congregation and is our “gift” to the
Town of Redding.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND PLAN TO GIVE SEVERAL HOURS
TO HELP ORGANIZE AND PRICE THE WEEK BEFORE THE FAIR.
2015 DONATION GUIDELINES
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS & KEEP THEM HANDY AS YOU PREPARE YOUR TREASURES
Tag Sale Golden Questions: Are my donations clean and in good condition?
Would I buy them?
Have I made an appointment to drop them off?
Have I priced them?
Tag Sale Golden Rule:
Please, no furniture can be accepted until the week before
the Fair, due to lack of storage space.
This is our biggest moneymaker, but organizing and pricing items for the Tag Sale is extremely labor
intensive. Items are organized and displayed the week before the Fair, so we need you to price your items
before bringing them in. Just price items as if you were buying them, we can always adjust the price to
be in line with other similar items. Lowest price is $1.00. Now is the time to begin putting aside
“treasures” for the Tag Sale (NO CLOTHING, NO COMPUTERS), and you can start bringing them to the studio
by appointment during office hours beginning July 1. Please contact Fronie Kelly at
[email protected] to schedule a drop off date, or call the church office at 203-938-2004. Cut-off
date for donations is Sunday, September 21.
PUZZLES, GAMES, VIDEOS, DVDs, CASSETTE TAPES, CDs, RECORDS - These items have a
designated single price so you don‟t have to price them. Please check that all game and puzzle pieces are
accounted for (especially directions which can often be downloaded from the company if lost), bag small game
pieces in snack bags so they don‟t get lost, and tape or rubber band the boxes shut. NO BOOKS except
children‟s books and cookbooks in good condition. NO copied videos or cassettes.
TOYS, DOLLS AND CLEAN STUFFED ANIMALS - If you have a bunch of little things - odd Legos,
Matchbox cars, Fisher Price people, plastic dinosaurs, soldiers, etc. - please put them in sandwich-sized
Ziploc bags. Please be sure all parts of the same toy are attached. NO single small toys (i.e. fast food
premiums, etc.) unless bagged in sets. Dolls should be dressed and hair neat. Barbies and clothes should be
bagged together.
GLASSWARE, MUGS, TINS, DISHES, TABLEWARE, VASES – Glassware must be in sets of at least 4
($3 +), mugs .50 (NO corporate logos), clean tins by size starting at .50 for small. Dish sets for four
start at $5, depending on original value. Please donate complete (knife/fork/spoon) settings of
tableware at $1 per set - bag them or rubber band them. NO kitchen knives or steak knives. Vases and
gardening containers should be clean. NO chipped or cracked items.
BED OR TABLE LINENS, DECORATIVE PILLOWS, AND SEWING MATERIALS - Please attach a
tag indicating what the item is, type of material and its size. For example, “Queen sheets, 2 pillowcases” or
“linen tablecloth 36” x 36”, 4 napkins”, or “3 yards x 45” cotton/poly blend”. Put these items in clear plastic
bags in order to keep them clean. PLEASE DO NOT donate any torn or stained items. NO CURTAINS,
DRAPERIES OR CURTAIN RODS. If you have zippers, rickrack, hem tape, lace etc., make up miscellaneous
sandwich size bags for $1. Bagging decorative pillows keeps them clean.
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TAG SALE DONATION LIST—CONTINUED
ELECTRONICS, PHONES, CAMERAS, TOOLS - Must be in working order with all necessary
attachments and instructions (download from manufacturer if lost). Also, please tell us what they are! We have
received some wonderful items over the years which we were sure were valuable and useful, but we had no idea
what they were. You are the best judge of sale value on these items. NO COMPUTERS, PRINTERS or
TYPEWRITERS. Printers/fax machines should be less than five years old, with installation disks.
METAL BOWLS, TRAYS, AND VASES – Please polish before donating.
JEWELRY, EYE GLASSES (reading, non-prescription sun) – please bag each item separately or make up
sets…snack size bags work well. Identify sterling or semi-precious stones. Jewelry donations may be brought
to the office…come to the pricing parties.
BABY EQUIPMENT AND TOYS - People are particularly careful when buying baby equipment, so please
be sure it is CLEAN. Strollers, door gates (with hardware), high chairs and porta-cribs sell well. NO Potty
seats, full size cribs or used clothing, NO CAR SEATS, boosters OK. High quality toys should be about 25%
of retail, others $1-$5 range. Wooden puzzles are $2-$3 and should be bagged or taped so pieces don‟t get
lost. Bag small, similar items such as rattles, clean bibs, etc.
COFFEE MAKERS, TOASTERS, IRONS, FRY PANS – CLEAN, excellent working condition $5-$10.
All parts accounted for, no rust. Rule of Thumb - would you buy it in its present condition?
FURNITURE, AREA RUGS, FRAMED MIRRORS – Contact Fronie Kelly at [email protected] to
make an appointment with a committee member for an inspection. We may have to display photos of large
items for pick-up at your home.
NO MATTRESSES OR SOFA BEDS. Put light bulbs with lamps. FURNITURE AND LARGER ITEMS
WILL BE ACCEPTED BY APPOINTMENT THE WEEK BEFORE THE FAIR, AS WE ARE LIMITED ON
STORAGE SPACE.
CAMPING/SPORTING GOODS - NO EXERCISE EQUIPMENT OR DOWNHILL SKIS. Bike helmets,
in-line skates, ice skates, metal tennis racquets, bikes (no flat tires), knee/elbow pads (bagged or somehow
kept together), inflated soccer/basketball/volley balls, badminton sets with birds usually sell well. Tie
skates together with their laces and indicate size. Condition determines price. NO flammable items.
FRAMED PRINTS, CRAFT MATERIALS, BASKETS, NOTE CARDS, HOLIDAY ITEMS,
COSTUMES Framed pictures range from $2 for small to $15 and up for unusual large ones. Tell us if it‟s
valuable. Individual frames must be in good condition. Craft materials should be bagged by type (yarn,
embroidery threads, bunches of flowers, acrylics, buttons or beads) and priced at $1. Craft sets should
contain all parts (no dried up paints, glue or partially colored books). We price baskets by size. Bag small
holiday ornaments - $1.
LUGGAGE, DUFFLE BAGS, BACKPACKS, PURSES, TOTES – clean, stain and mold free. Softsided luggage sells the best.
If you have any unusual items or have any questions, contact Fronie Kelly at [email protected] or call
the church office at 203-938-2004. Please do not donate items that you would not buy yourself.
Unfortunately, each year we’ve had to pay to bring unacceptable items to the dump. PLEASE GIVE
CAREFUL CONSIDERATION TO YOUR DONATIONS AND DO NOT LEAVE THEM OUTSIDE
THE STUDIO. BRING DONATIONS DURING CHURCH OFFICE HOURS OR BY
APPOINTMENT.
Thank you very much for helping make our job easier.
The Tag Sale Committee
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SUNDAY FLOWERS
The Women‟s Guild welcomes the contribution of flowers for use in church on Sundays, to
celebrate an occasion or to remember a loved one. The arrangements are $45.00 apiece, which
does not include the basket or the urn. The flower calendar is being planned for the next
several months. If you would like to give flowers, please email Lois Shupp, Flower Committee
Chair, at [email protected]. Please indicate any preference regarding flower color and
type. We can accommodate three baskets or two urns.
FLOWER ORDER/REGISTRATION FORM
For each order, please indicate to whom it is “in memory of” or “dedicated to” or “in honor of” for
recognition in our bulletins. PLEASE PRINT all information! Make checks payable to “The Women's Guild”.
Payments must accompany the order. Please mail the form and payment to Lois Shupp, c/o the church
office, P.O. Box 1055, Redding Center, CT 06875. If you have any questions, contact Lois at
[email protected].
Cost ($45.00)
Date _________
In Memory Of/Dedicated To/In Honor Of
_________ ___________________________________________________________________
_________
___________________________________________________________________
Ordered by: _____________________________________________________Total Cost:______
Telephone Number: _________________________________________________Paid by: Cash /Check
Milestones
Weddings
June 14
Alexandra Bradley & Thomas Riehl
Memorial Service
June 20
Marguerite Cody
Baptisms
June 21
David Lawrence Rousseau, Jr. & Derek Brandon Rousseau
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Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
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Thu
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Fri
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Sat
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ASP Mission Trip
departs
Sixth Sunday
after Pentecost
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6
7
10:00 AM Worship
& Holy Communion
Seventh Sunday
after Pentecost
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10:00 AM Worship
Church Office
Closed
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10:00 AM Worship
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10:00 AM Yoga
Dorothy Day Food
Prep
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12:45 – 5:45 PM
Red Cross Blood
Drive
10:00 AM Yoga
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9:30 AM Fairfield
East Assn.
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ASP Mission Trip
Returns
Eighth Sunday
after Pentecost
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20
21
10:00 AM Yoga
Ninth Sunday
after Pentecost
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27
10:00 AM Worship
Email deadline: Tuesday
Bulletin deadline: Wednesday
Steeple Deadline: 20th of the month
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10:00 AM Yoga
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25 Cross Highway, P. O. Box 1055
Redding Center, CT 06875
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6:30 AM Morning
Glory Breakfast –
D. Day
11:00 AM Memorial
Service
1:00 PM Memorial
Garden Interment
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Mon
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Tenth Sunday
after Pentecost
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Glory Breakfast – D.
Day
10:00 AM Worship
& Holy Communion
Eleventh Sunday
after Pentecost
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10:00 AM Worship
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Church Office
Closed
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Church Office
Closed
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10:00 AM Yoga
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Dorothy Day Food
Prep
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Twelfth Sunday
after Pentecost
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10:00 AM Worship
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Church Office
Closed
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Sunday after
Pentecost
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10:00 AM Worship
Fourteenth
Sunday after
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10:00 AM Worship
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6:00 – 9:00 PM
Campfire Worship
25
26
27
5:00 PM Wedding
28
29
4:00 PM Wedding
31
Email deadline: Tuesday
Bulletin deadline: Wednesday
Steeple Deadline: 20th of the month
The First Church of Christ, Congregational
25 Cross Highway, P. O. Box 1055
Redding Center, CT 06875