For the week of

June 14, 2026

Faith Lutheran Church

1125 Stafford Avenue

Bristol, CT 06010


Church Office Hours:

Monday -Thursday 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

Church Phone: 860.583.5809

Pastor: The Reverend Chris Dion

Music Director: Helen Glatthaar

Administrative Assistant: Karen Alers



Email address:

Office: churchoffice@FaithBristolCT.org

Pastor: Pastor@FaithBristolCT.org



WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY!


June 14, 2026

9:30 a.m.



Sunday, June 14, 2026

9:30 a.m. Service of Holy Communion (Sanctuary, You Tube, Facebook)

10:30 a.m. Congregational Conversation and Vote with Elevated Coffee Time

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

5:30 p.m. Weekday Walk - Barnes Nature Center

Thursday, June 18, 2026

7:00 p.m. AA (Fellowship Hall)

7:00 p.m. Al Anon

Saturday, June 20, 2026

10:00 a.m. Women’s Circle at Elizabeth Park

Sunday, June 21, 2026 

9:30 a.m. Service of Holy Communion (Sanctuary, You Tube, Facebook)

10:30 a.m. Coffee Time 

June Giving Jar

American Cancer Society

Saturday Workout Class at 10:00 a.m.


Saturday, June 13th

Saturday, June 27th


Faith Lutheran Church of Bristol

1125 Stafford Avenue

Bristol, CT 06010


 

To all members,

 

We will be holding a Congregational Meeting on:

 

Sunday, June 14, 2026

 

Directly following Service

 

Single Item Agenda:

Formal Call for Pastor Chris Dion

 

Your presence is important to us.  

 

Sincerely,

Your Church Council

Name That Turtle! Voting Happens This Sunday!

Our famous Eastern Box Turtle—the one who chose the garden outside the pastor's office as her nursery not once, but twice—needs a name!


Creative minds throughout the congregation have submitted some wonderful, clever, and occasionally hilarious name suggestions. Now it's time to choose our favorite.


Voting will take place following worship on Sunday, June 14. A poster displaying all submitted names will be available, and everyone will receive three sticker dots to cast their votes.

Here's the fun part: You can spread your votes around or put all your support behind one favorite name.


• Use one dot each on three different names.

• Put two dots on one name and one dot on another.

• Or go all in and place all three dots on a single choice.



The turtle may have laid the eggs, but the congregation gets naming rights!


Join us after worship, cast your votes, and help us officially welcome our Pentecost visitor to the Faith Lutheran family. The winning name will be announced once the votes have been counted—and before we know it, we may have a whole new generation of little turtles joining us later this summer.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to bring Scripture to life on Sunday morning? Or perhaps you've been reading lessons for years and would enjoy sharpening your skills and sharing ideas with others.


Join us for a Lectors' Workshop immediately following worship on Sunday, June 28!


Whether you're a seasoned reader who can pronounce "Nebuchadnezzar" without breaking a sweat or someone who's secretly hoping to learn the difference between Habakkuk and a hiccup, this workshop is for you.


We'll explore practical tips for public reading, pacing, pronunciation, handling challenging biblical names, and ways to help God's Word connect with listeners. There will be opportunities to practice in a relaxed and supportive environment, ask questions, and pick up a few tricks that even experienced lectors may not have considered.


If you've ever thought about serving as a lector but felt nervous, this is the perfect chance to give it a try. No auditions. No pressure. Just learning, laughter, encouragement, and a shared commitment to helping Scripture be heard clearly and meaningfully.


Come discover that reading God's Word is less about having a perfect voice and more about sharing the story with confidence and care.



Current lectors, future lectors, and anyone interested in learning more are warmly invited!

Prayer Concerns    

Please contact the office to update your listing at the end of each month

Let Us Pray. . June 2026

Please contact the office to update your listing at the end of each month.

For Our Members

Requested By

Relation

Reason

Karlene Pearson

Jeannine Therriault

Her Mother

Health

Nancy Isaac

Edie Valencis

Friend

Recovery from Hospital Stay

Omar Morales

Ashley Provenzano

Partner

Broken Leg

Steven Siecienski

Nancy Siecienski

Husband

Lung Cancer/ Bladder Cancer / Kidney Dialysis

Bruce Messenger

Sharon Messenger

Husband

Health Issues

Donna L. Ouellette

Roy J. Ouellette

Wife

Kidney dialysis, is waiting for living kidney donor

Nancy Carpenter

Herself


Health Issues

John Werner

Sharon Werner

Husband

Health Issues

For Family and Friends

Requested By

Relation

Reason

Joan Turley

Roy Ouellette

Friend's Wife

Cancer

Kenny Burnham Jr.

Sonia Nurczyk

Friend

Family Tragedy

Deb Sterling

Cheryl Davis

Sister

Cancer

John Dzen

Sharon and Bruce Messenger

Nephew

Quadruple Bypass

Lin Walsh

Sue Dowdell

Sister

Serious Health Concerns

Tom Sakowitz

Sue and Gary Vontell

Family Friend

Illness


Johanna Tessman

Rosemarie Tessman

Daughter In Law

Illness related to Parkinsons'

Maryann Tompkins

Cookie Capsalors

Friend

Health Issues

Jennifer Dzen

Sharon Messenger

Niece

Health

Kimberly Shakespeare

Susan Courtemanche

Niece

Hospitalized with serious health conditions

For Those That Mourn:

Pray for the family & friends of:

Relation

Arthur Miller

Member of Zion

Barbara Simpson

Friend of Joyce Chmura

Lori Dahlin

Sister of Steve Chmura

James Soden

Nephew of Ken and Barbara Soden

Michael Butkovic

Joyce Chmura's Friend's Father

Frank Clyma

Brother of John Clyma

Norman Schauss

Husband of Hilda Schauss

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18


As God calls us to pray for one another, there is solace in community. The more we understand what we’re going through, the more we can comfort one another and share experiences. Pastor Chris encourages mutual prayer and care but without being intrusive. She would also like those making additions and deletions to the list to have the loved one’s permission to do so.

Faith Lutheran Membership Form is now online

Faith Lutheran Church | (860) 583-5809 | churchoffice@FaithBristolCT.org | www.FaithBristolCT.org