FORECAST FOR SUNDAY

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Once again, the forecast is such that church leadership has made the decision to shift our worship onto Zoom for February 16th. The link is below (and is the same as last week.) We will begin at 9:30am.

The "Souper Bowl of Caring" will be collected on Sunday, February 23rd.

Please be safe this weekend, and we'll see you in Church next week!

Be safe this weekend, and we'll "see" you Sunday morning.

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CARING CONNECTION GATHERING On February 18

Tuesday, held in the Church Hall.  We hope anyone who wants to help us with food, drives to health appts, and visiting church members, will come to enjoy coffee, and meet all those who help us and tell about what they do. See you on the 18th. Diane Wells if questions.

Wildfire Relief: Call to Prayer and Action

The United Church of Christ (UCC) is actively responding to the devastating wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles County since January 7, 2025. With nearly 30,000 acres consumed and 180,000 people displaced, these fires represent the largest disaster in the county's history.

In this time of crisis, the UCC's Global HOPE team is collaborating with local conferences and ecumenical partners to provide immediate relief and plan for long-term recovery. Tragically, the Altadena Community Church, United Church of Christ, has been destroyed, underscoring the profound impact on our faith communities.

To learn how you can contribute to the relief efforts, please visit the UCC's California Wildfires 2025 Appeal page. Your support and prayers are vital in bringing hope and healing to those affected by this disaster. 

Breaking News. Soup-er Bowl Delayed!

Church sources report that due to unpredictable weather the Soup-er Bowl will now be celebrated at the next in-person church service (with the hope that it will be in the month of February, weather permitting).

No need to wear a jersey or shirt of your favorite team or organization, unless the spirit moves you. The big game has been played. What is left is our commitment to helping our neighbors that are less fortunate than we are. That is a great team to be a part of!

Please bring cans of soup, baked beans, pasta or any other shelf-stable food to donate. All donations will be used to replenish the Little Free Food Pantry each day.

Monetary donations can be sent into the church office with Pantry in the memo line at any time.

Thanks for your support of Team Congo and our mission to reach out into the world to help others in need. All of us need a helping hand at some point. Go team!

Calling All Cards!

Many of us find ourselves overwhelmed by greeting cards sent to us–unsolicited–by

charitable organizations. Whether you contribute to the charity or not, the greeting

cards just keep coming. You will find a designated box on the counter in the Church

Office where you can place those surplus cards! Diaconate will make very good use of

them. They regularly send cards to both members and friends of the church for all

occasions. Bring your cards in during Office Hours! Thank you.

Ride Assistance

For Sunday rides to Worship Service service contact Louise Bastille elrevs@earthlink.net

For Monday thru Friday needs for rides for appointments contact

Diane Wells dianesluyterwells@gmail.com

Book Club

February 26nd 10:00a.m. in the Library

The God of the Woods

by Liz Moore

Donated by Patricia & Dave Williams

Given in love for their Family

Women's Breakfast February 19th, 9:30am at the Flip Side Cafe

please RSVP to bettobergstrom@gmail.com



Men's Breakfast February 21st at the Water Street Cafe

The Church Office is open

Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00am-3:00pm, and Fridays 9:00am-1:00pm

Office Staff Schedules:

Communications Associate: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am-1:00 pm

Financial Secretary: Monday to Thursday

Pastor: Sunday, Tuesday-Friday

drop-in Office Hours are Fridays 9:00am until 12:00pm

in emergencies, please call her cell (in the directory)

Come and Worship

We welcome and invite you to worship with us in any of these ways. 

!!! In Person !!! at 9:30 AM, or via Live-stream

●      Via live-stream through YouTube Sundays starting at 9:20 AM

Go to YouTube and search for Congregational Church of Laconia

●      On our website www.laconiaucc.org any day and any time.

●      On Public Access TV Channel 25 Sundays at 4pm and 9:30pm

or Mondays at 5am.

If you are new to the church, please introduce yourself! Let the Church Office know if we can help you in any way! 603-524-0668. 

Seeking to be the church God desires for us to be.

Congregational Church of Laconia, UCC | 18 Veterans Square, Laconia, NH | 603.524.0668