We are a community rooted in love, committed to justice and strengthened by the voices of all. Remember to vote! | | Enjoy Music at the Meetinghouse on November 7! Johan Hartman & Sarah Tsai Hartman, "Art Songs and Arias" (Info below.) | | Come to our Micah Moment on Sunday for an update on refugee families we are working with! (Info below.) | | |
Sunday, November 8
Honoring our Church Veterans + Service Members
TWO SERVICES at 8:00 (Micah Chapel) and 10:00 a.m. (Meetinghouse)
Preacher: Nicole Struth, Director of Mission, Justice and Membership
Music: 8:00 a.m. Ginger Kousen, soprano; 10:00 a.m. Chancel Choir
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 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 by tomorrow or call the church office. We thank you for your service!
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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 November 1 recorded worship service! | | Enjoy Music at the Meetinghouse: Johan Hartman & Sarah Tsai Hartman, "Art Songs and Arias" on Saturday, November 7, at 7:30 p.m. This distinguished husband-and-wife duo brings together two accomplished artists whose careers span opera, concert repertoire, composition and performances on stages around the world! Johan grew up at First Church and was active in our Music program! | | |
Are you thinking of joining First Church? Come to our informational prospective member gathering this Sunday, November 8, at 11:15 a.m. in the Quiet Room. New members join on November 15. Please contact Jenny Giguere at jenny@glastonburyfirst.org or 860-633-4641 for more details.
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Learn at our Micah Moment on Sunday, November 8, at 11:30 a.m. in the Micah Chapel. Our Social Justice Team and Refugee Action Team will provide updates on refugee families First Church members are working with. For more information, please contact Merryl Rees at merryl@glastonburyfirst.org.
Join us on Sunday, November 8, after 10:00 a.m. worship for Munchkins on the Playground! It's a fun and casual way for families to connect! Kids can enjoy the playground while parents chat and build community. And yes, Dunkin’ Munchkins are provided! Please contact Kelsey Beach for more information at kelsey@glastonburyfirst.org.
Stop by the Board of Music table on Sunday! It's time to order delicious Butter Braids pastries during fellowship or you can order online (orders due by November 8). You can also sign up at the table to bake cookies for the Cookie Walk on December 5 or sign up online! Contact Angela Salcedo at angelasalcedo@glastonburyfirst.org if you have any questions.
Advent Calendars will be for sale starting this Sunday at the Board of Children's Ministries table! Proceeds support the Church School Mission Project with Shine Guatemala.
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Come knit or crochet with our Prayer Shawl Ministry! We will meet in the Quiet Room at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, November 9. For more information, please contact Mary D’Anna at dannamary4@gmail.com.
Join our Prayer & Share group on Tuesdays from 9:45-11:00 a.m. in the Parlor. We are reading In the Spirit of Jesus by M. T. Winter, available on Amazon.com. All are invited to submit prayer requests in our boxes in the lobby and in the Narthex. For more information, please contact Sandee Brown at seapearl44@gmail.com.
Join us for our Animal Theology Bible Study with Nicole Struth. We will meet on Zoom at 6:00 p.m. (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. 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.
On Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day), we will serve lunch at Hands On Hartford’s “Gather 55” and also provide homemade chocolate chip cookies. Please sign up online to bake cookies. For more information, please contact Sarah Proulx at sarahb3982@gmail.com or Judi Barber at jjbarber0623@gmail.com.
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Join us for our Mission Immersion Weekend on November 14 + 15! Whether you’re ready to roll up your sleeves at Manchester Area Conference of Churches organizing and decorating their thrift shop or helping in the kitchen (Saturday, November 14, 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) or want to prepare cookies, cards or other handmade gifts to bring cheer to our members through Cookies + Visits (Sunday, November 15), there is a place for everyone to get involved. Sign up online or contact Emily Taylor at emily.hawken.taylor@gmail.com.
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Hike with us on Sunday, November 15, at 1:00 p.m. at Barn Island, Stonington (3 miles, easy). This 1,000-acre preserve contains salt and freshwater marshes, hardwood forests, grasslands, stone walls, views of Lond Island Sound and an ancient cemetery. There is also the foundation of the 18th century barn that inspired the name of this beautiful property. Meet at the park entrance, 249 Palmer Neck Road. For more information, contact Rich Baber at richbaber@yahoo.com or 860-881-0063.
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Our annual Turkey Drive and fundraiser will be on November 22 for Connecticut Foodshare! Bring your FROZEN turkeys and checks (payable to CT Foodshare) to the church’s back lobby on Sunday, November 22, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You can also donate online on our First Church team page! If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Struth at nicole@glastonburyfirst.org for more information.
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Give to our Thanksgiving Offering! Even when war, injustice, division, sadness and struggle surround us, we are called by God to compassion and hope all over the world. Sometimes we do this by caring for a loved one, reaching out to a neighbor or supporting a stranger. Sometimes it means we give of our time to a worthy cause, and other times it entails giving of our means to organizations that are making the world a more just, peaceful and loving place. Thank you for another year of giving generously to our Thanksgiving offering and these amazing organizations: Back Bay Mission, Connecticut Foodshare and Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS). Your Thanksgiving offering contribution can be sent to the church office, put in the offering plate on Sundays or you can give online. If you are writing a check, please make it out to First Church with the memo line, Thanksgiving offering.
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Our 2027 Stewardship Campaign is going well! Thank you to all who have pledged already! You can pledge online, return your pledge letter in the offering plate on Sunday, 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. We are Being the Light Together, and your generosity is greatly appreciated!
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For our November food collection, we’re supporting the Horace Bushnell Children’s Food Pantry with donations of oatmeal, canned chicken, macaroni and cheese 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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Poinsettia order forms are due November 23! You can download a form or pick one up in the office, Narthex or Micah Chapel.
2027 offering envelopes are now available in the Narthex and Schultz Hall.
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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