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Sunday, October 4
TWO SERVICES at 8:00 (Micah Chapel) and 10:00 a.m. (Meetinghouse)
World + Family Communion Sunday
Preacher: Nicole Struth, Director of Mission, Justice and Membership
Music: 8:00 + 10:00 a.m. Irene Choi, soloist; 10:00 a.m. Cantate and Chancel Choirs
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Childcare is available during both services and Church School meets during our Sunday 10:00 a.m. service.
Our Sunday 10:00 a.m. worship and other designated 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 available on our website. We offer accessible and limited mobility parking.
| | Click below to enjoy our September 27 recorded worship service! | | |
Sign up to VOLUNTEER for our Super Giant Tag Sale and come SHOP on October 2 (noon -6:00 p.m.) + 3 (9:00 a.m.-noon). Spread the word to family and friends! For more information, please contact Lauren Guiditta at lguiditta@gmail.com.
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Enjoy Music at the Meetinghouse on Saturday, October 3, at 7:30 p.m. when Connecticut’s esteemed Hot Music Company will bring the magic of musical theater to our Meetinghouse. Experience a spectacular mix of Broadway favorites and enjoy inspiring selections from the creators of contemporary hits like Come from Away and SUFFS. Check out this season's concert schedule! For more information contact Dr. Angela Salcedo at angelasalcedo@glastonburyfirst.org.
| | Hike with us on Sunday, October 4, at 1:00 p.m. at Earle Park, Glastonbury (2 miles, easy). For the last several years, we have collaborated with the Mental Health Ministry to host a hike in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. As in the past, we will be hiking through three contiguous town-owned properties: Earle Park, The Old Cider Mill and Red Hill Preserve. Meet at Earle Park (the old Audubon Society), 1325 Main Street, Glastonbury. For more information, contact Rich Baber at richbaber@yahoo.com or 860-881-0063. | |
Our 2027 Stewardship Campaign has begun and pledge packets were mailed! 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 by October 11. If you have questions, please contact Rebecca Fleahman in the church office at rebeccafleahman@glastonburyfirst.org. We are Being the Light Together, and your generosity is greatly appreciated!
2027 pledge envelopes will be available in early October.
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Join us for our Animal Theology Bible Study this fall with Nicole Struth. We will meet on Zoom at 6:00 p.m. (October 6 + 20, November 10, December 1 + 15) to consider what Scripture and Christian tradition have to say about animals, our place within God’s creation and our responsibilities toward the other creatures with whom we share this world. Together, we’ll explore how paying closer attention to animals can deepen our understanding of God, compassion, creation and what it means to live faithfully as part of a community of all creatures. You can sign up online, and the Zoom link will be sent to participants the day before each meeting. Attendance at all sessions is not required, so you can join in when you can for each unique topic. For more information, contact Nicole Struth at nicole@glastonburyfirst.org.
Join our Prayer & Share group on Tuesdays from 9:45-11:00 a.m. in the Parlor. We are continuing this fall with The Miracles by Gary Inrig. For more information, please contact Sandee Brown at seapearl44@gmail.com.
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On Monday, October 12 (Indigenous Peoples’ Day), and Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day), we will be providing a crew of five to serve lunch at Hands On Hartford’s “Gather 55” from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. We will also provide homemade chocolate chip cookies. Please sign up online to serve the meals or bake cookies. For more information, please contact Sarah Proulx at sarahb3982@gmail.com or Judi Barber at jjbarber0623@gmail.com.
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Register by October 15 if you want to join our annual Intergenerational Mission Trip to Biloxi, MS, from January 10 – 16, 2027. The work is varied, and participants don’t have to have construction skills. Details and registration forms are available on our website. (An online payment option is available, and we kindly ask you to consider covering the transaction fee.) If you have questions, contact Diana Ruddick at 860-463-3049 or dianakate525@gmail.com.
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The annual First Church Potato Booth at the Glastonbury Apple Harvest and Music Festival is the weekend of Friday, October 16, to Sunday, October 18, and your help is needed! This is a fundraising event for our youth mission trips. We need adult and youth volunteers to wash, wrap and bake potatoes, bring cooked food to the booth, sell potatoes and clean up. Come join the fun and sign up online! If you can’t volunteer, you can still support us by buying a baked potato with your choice of toppings at the festival or at our grab and go station on Sunday, October 18. If you have questions, please contact Meredith Krauss at meredana@aol.com. Also, we are collecting donations of cases of water bottles and Gatorade to be sold at the booth, which can be dropped off in the back lobby of the church.
Learn at our Micah Moment on Sunday, October 18, at 11:30 a.m. in the Micah Chapel. Our Micah Children's Initiative Team will present The Joy, Connection and Impact of Volunteering with MCI at O’Brien School. O’Brien School Principal Diane Leja and others will help bring to life the impact our MCI volunteers have on O’Brien School and the broader community. Hear how our involvement helps make a difference in the lives of children, families and teachers in the community! Diane will also offer a brief moment of sharing during our 10:00 a.m. worship service.
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For our October food collection, we’re asking for donations for Manchester Area Conference of Churches with donations of baked beans, beef stew, instant potatoes and other items. Donation baskets are in the back lobby, the Narthex and Micah Chapel. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Palen at ffp775@aol.com.
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), shampoo (standard size), laundry detergent, dish soap, cleaning supplies and incontinence products (especially S/M briefs, bladder leak pads and liners). No clothing items can be accepted. Please place items in the Carol’s Closet box in the back lobby of the church. Contact Sarah Lieschke-Bodge with questions at 860-685-1926.
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The new issue of The Reminder newsletter is available online!
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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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