The Congregational Church of Plainville serves the community in the Spirit of Christ

All Welcomed. All Valued. All Loved.

An Open & Affirming and

“God is Still Speaking” Church

The following Holy Week services have been scheduled:

• Good Friday Prayer Vigil on April 18^th from 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.

There is still time to sign up for a time of individual prayer and quiet reflection. Contact the Church Office.

• A Traditional Easter Sunday Service will be held on April 20^th at 10 a.m. with a Music & Mindfulness Service following at 11:30 a.m.

Credo

by Edwin Arlington Robinson

I cannot find my way: there is no star

In all the shrouded heavens anywhere;

And there is not a whisper in the air

Of any living voice but one so far

That I can hear it only as a bar

Of lost, imperial music, played when fair

And angel fingers wove, and unaware,

Dead leaves to garlands where no roses are.

No, there is not a glimmer, nor a call,

For one that welcomes, welcomes when he fears,

The black and awful chaos of the night;

For through it all—above, beyond it all—

I know the far sent message of the years,

I feel the coming glory of the light.

EASTER COLLECTION THANK YOU!

The Community Care Team would like to THANK everyone for their generous donations of Easter gifts for the children under the care of our Covenant to Care for Children Social Worker, Ashley.

Thanks to your generosity we were able to provide Easter Gift Bags for all the children on Ashley's list. Thank you for your support.

Many thanks to all who joined for the Hot Cat Jazz Band performance on April 13th!

The Hot Cat Jazz Band put on an interactive and energetic show that had the audience singing and dancing.

Thanks to Ross and the band for sharing their talents with us!

READERS NEEDED

Rev. Don is in search of volunteers to read the announcements and scripture readings on Sunday mornings. If you would like to help out please contact Rev. Don or the office.

Thank you.

EASTER FOOD DRIVE

With food insecurity on the rise, please consider supporting our mission to combat hunger by donating canned and non-perishable food items. A collection box for the Blessing Box and a basket for the Plainville Community Food Pantry are out in the Narthex to receive your donations through the Easter Holiday.

Spring Clothing Drive

Throughout Lent, we will be collecting donations of usable and wearable clothing, shoes, belts, backpacks, gloves, handbags, hats, stuffed animals, and toys. Please make sure all items are bagged.

Your donations can be dropped off on April 19th from 9am - 2pm. Contact the church office if you need to arrange an alternative drop-off. 



Give your old clothes a second chance and support the Save Our Steeple Fund with your donations!

You are invited to participate in a

Magazine Swap!

Donate your own recently published magazines (3 months old or less preferred) or pick-up donated magazines in the designated donation box in Kelsey Hall during coffee hour after services. There is no obligation to donate in order to retrieve magazines.



The Magazine Swap is a project of the God Care Team designed to respond to our call to care for the planet.

Sunday

9:15 a.m.  Choir Rehearsal

10:00 a.m.  Worship Service

~ In-person worship will be Live-Streamed via Facebook ~

Wednesday

10:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship at Panera, Bristol

7:00 p.m. Jesus-Talk @ C.C.P.

Thursday

7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

We hope you will join us for these great events!

COME OUT & SUPPORT ANNIE, ABBY & MITCHELL!

The Congregational Church of Plainville, UCC

130 West Main Street

Plainville, CT 06062

Phone: 860-747-1901

Email: churchoffice@uccplainville,org

Website: uccplainville.org