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Being the Church Together!
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Worshipping together...
Sunday, November 2
All Saints' Sunday + Holy Communion
Two services at 8:00 (Micah Chapel) and 10:00 a.m. (Meetinghouse). Childcare available. Church School during the 10:00 a.m. service.
Preacher: Kate VanDerzee-Glidden
Music: 8:00 a.m. Chris Hart, tenor; 10:00 a.m. Cherub and Chancel Choirs
We will observe All Saints’ Day. As part of our Sunday services of worship, we will remember those members of First Church who have died in the past year. It is a time to thank God for the gift of their lives and for the truth that we are “surrounded by a great crowd of witnesses.”
On Sunday, November 9, we will honor our church veterans, people currently serving and families of veterans. We will ask those people to stand in place during both of our services that day and have a slideshow of photos of our veterans and service members. If we don’t already have a photo on file, or if you want to change the picture, please send a photo to publications@glastonburyfirst.org or call the church office. We thank you for your service!
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Our services are livestreamed and are also available for viewing later on our YouTube channel. Please let an usher know if you would like a large print bulletin, large print hymnal or a hearing device to use during the worship service. Large print bulletins are also available on our website home page. We offer accessible and limited mobility parking. Masks are optional.
If you would like to enjoy our October 26, 10:00 a.m. service online, just click below!
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There’s a joyful buzz in our church — and it’s all thanks to you! Our 2026 Stewardship Campaign is in progress! 💛 Your annual pledge keeps our hive healthy and our mission alive. Join our hive! "Bee the Church Together" with us!
You can pledge online or return your pledge letter in the offering plate on Sundays, drop it off or mail it to the church office! If you have questions, please contact Rebecca Fleahman in the church office at rebeccafleahman@glastonburyfirst.org.
The Stewardship Committee is offering a free bottle of HONEY for new pledgers!
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Carol's Closet invites the community to a Quilt and Gift Sale open to all and a ticketed Afternoon Tea on Saturday, November 1. This event is a fundraiser for our local paper pantry. Information and tickets are available online.
Are you thinking of joining First Church? We will have informational prospective new member gatherings on Sundays, November 2 and 9, at 11:15 a.m. in the Quiet Room. New members will join on November 16 at 10:00 a.m. People join First Church from many different church backgrounds, but all find here a warm and caring, faith-filled church home. It’s a place where we worship, learn, share, serve and grow in faith. Bring your questions and discover what it means to be a member of First Church. Please contact Jenny Giguere at jenny@glastonburyfirst.org or 860-633-4641 for more details.
All are invited to a Special Congregational Meeting on Sunday, November 2, at 11:30 a.m. in the Meetinghouse to discuss and approve using Rudd Fund endowment monies for expenses related to new Meetinghouse carpeting, permanent shelving for Board of Christian Service outreach projects and new Nest thermostats. You can read the Call online.
Hike with us on Sunday, November 2, at 1:00 p.m. at Barn Island, Stonington (3 miles, easy). We will meet at the park entrance, 249 Palmer Neck Rd., Stonington. Contact Rich Baber at 860-881-0063 or richbaber@yahoo.com.
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Join us on Wednesday, November 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the Micah Chapel for Let’s Talk About Death Over Dinner, a guided gathering that invites us to explore one of life’s most important, and often avoided, topics. We will hear about how to talk about grief and how to support others who are experiencing grief, followed by conversation with each other about important topics related to end-of-life. Sandwiches and dessert will be provided. This event is hosted by our Mental Health Ministry. You can sign up online or contact Nicole Struth with any questions at nicole@glastonburyfirst.org.
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Sign up online for our fall Mission Immersion Day (MID) on Saturday, November 8, when we will come together to brighten the day of those who may need it. If you have any questions, please contact Emily Taylor at emily.hawken.taylor@gmail.com. We have opportunities at three different sites: MACC thrift shop and soup kitchen (age 13+); Cookies + visits (all ages); and providing lunch at South Park Inn (age 18+).
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Join us for the next Music at the Meetinghouse concert, Hannah and her Daughters, on Saturday, November 8, at 7:30 p.m. It's the premiere of twenty pieces inspired by the writings of Hannah Hadassah Hickok, mother of the famous nineteenth-century Smith sisters of Glastonbury! For more information, contact Angela Salcedo at angelasalcedo@glastonburyfirst.org.
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Carol’s Closet paper pantry serves those who are struggling, and supplies are needed – especially toilet paper (four-packs or individually wrapped rolls), paper towels (individually wrapped rolls), tissues, bar soap (individually wrapped or two-pack) and shampoo (standard size). Please place items in the Carol’s Closet box in the back lobby of the church. Contact Judi Barber with questions at jjbarber0623@gmail.com or 860-836-5374.
Our October food collection of canned veggies, cake or brownie mix, pasta and other items will support the Manchester Area Council of Churches (MACC). Items can be dropped off in the back lobby or in the Narthex. If you have questions, please contact Susan Lambert at sjlambert22@gmail.com.
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Office updates...
Please be on the lookout for your giving statements. You are now receiving your giving statements electronically if we have your email address on file. Otherwise, you will receive them in the regular U.S. mail. (Please add the email address "firstchurch@glastonburyfirst.org" to your safe sender list.) If you have questions, call or email Rebecca Fleahman in the church office at 860-633-4641 or rebeccafleahman@glastonburyfirst.org.
Please be alert for email and text scams: Our pastors and staff would never reach out to you via email or text to ask for help buying gift cards or send you other requests for personal assistance.
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First Church of Christ,
Congregational, UCC
2183 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033
www.glastonburyfirst.org, 860.633.4641
We are an open, welcoming and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ.
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