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“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”
(Ecclesiastes 3:1)
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Notices: Pastor Dan returns next Sunday - a few fun surprises await him on his return! Sure hope you can join us to welcome him back!
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- Sunday Service: 9:30am
- Ring the bells September 11
- Children's Worship
- Important Dates
- Volunteers Needed for SCC Fall Open House
- Choir Resumes September 9th!
- Youth Hosting SCC Technology Night Sept. 11th
- United Way Firewood Project Sept. 12th!
- This Week's Pictures
- May to August Sermons
- This Week's Music Selections
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Celebration Service!
ANNOUNCEMENTS & WELCOME
CHILDRENS MESSAGE
SCRIPTURE Psalm 23, Lay Leader David McGaughy
SPECIAL MUSIC "I'll Fly Away" by Albert E. Brumley, sung by Ruth Roy and Barbara Stotsenburg
SCRIPTURE John 21:1-17
MESSAGE "The Lord's Breakfast" Rev. Laura Cadmus
USHERS The Deacons
FLOWERS from David and Ruth Roy
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This year is the 25th anniversary of the 9/11/2001 attacks in America. We will be ringing the bell for 1 minute at 8:46am, 9:03am, 9:37am and 10:03am. Help us remember those who died because of the hijackings. There is a sign up sheet on the cabinet near the replica of the church in the Narthex. Please sign up to help ring our bell in the morning to be a part of this memorial remembrance day. First Responders will be laying a wreath at the Memorial Building at 8:30 am and speakers. A flower wall will also be at the Memorial Building where you can add a flower. There will be a 5:00 pm gathering at the Memorial Building with speakers and music.
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Children's Worship!
For Children's Worship this Sunday, we will be having a Lesson focused on back to school, and all of the excitement, changes and opportunities that come with this time of year. To tie into our Lesson a Key Bible Verse for this week is:
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”
(Ecclesiastes 3:1)
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I also wanted to share that Youth Choir is up and running again! We meet on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 pm, and all children and youth are welcome to join us, from 3rd grade -12th grade!
We hope you might consider joining us! We work on a blend of both Contemporary Christian Praise and Worship music, as well as traditional hymns. Weekly choir rehearsals and the goal for a few shared performances/ musical offerings throughout the school year. Please feel free to drop in on Thursday to inquire, or to send an email to Taryn Noelle, at: taryn@stowecommunitychurch.org
Wishing everyone a wonderful back to school season!
Warmly and gratefully,
Taryn Noelle
Director of Children's Ministries
Stowe Community Church
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Sunday, 9/6
9:30 am - Sunday Celebration Service In-Person and Livestreamed
Monday, 9/7
Noon - AA meeting in Fellowship Hall
Tuesday, 9/8
7:30 pm - AA Meeting in Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, 9/8
Noon - AA meeting in Fellowship Hall
5:30 pm - Choir Practice in Loft
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James Peterman today, 9/6
Leslie Peterman and Nancy Small on 9/8
Luke Leisman on 9/9
Owen Labor on 9/11
Terry King and Dana Martin on 9/12
| Terry and Kelley King on 9/8 | | | | |
Rev. Laura Cadmus
It's our final Sunday with Rev. Laura Cadmus at the pulpit. Laura is a native Vermonter who grew up in Williston, Vermont and was raised in faith at Williston Federated Church. She grew up climbing trees and catching frogs and still feels most at peace in the natural world. After a B.S. in Geology and career in GIS she answered a call to ministry and pursued her MDiv at Andover Newton Theological School.
Currently she works per diem at UVMMC and DHMC and full-time in her other vocation as an independent electrician. She balances work with family, friends and interests including cooking/baking, hiking, and canoeing/kayaking.
Pastor Laura - thanks so much for shepherding us these past months! We'll miss you.
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Mission Spotlight for September
The Mission and Service Committee is pleased to highlight the North Country Animal League (NCAL) as our September Mission of the Month. NCAL’s mission is to promote compassionate and responsible relationships between people and animals. For more than 30 years, NCAL has cared for vulnerable animals, helped them find loving homes, and provided education and community programs that support animal welfare.
Jacques Du Preez, NCAL’s Executive Director, will speak to our congregation on September 27th during worship. He will share more about NCAL’s work in our community and the many ways we can support their mission.
We are also grateful to NCAL for sponsoring our Blessing of the Animals on September 20th at the Von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort. We hope you and your four-legged friends will join us for this special celebration!
Finally, we invite our congregation to participate in NCAL’s Walk for Animals on Saturday, September 12th. It’s a wonderful way to support NCAL while enjoying a walk with friends, family, and perhaps your favorite canine companion. To register, visit: NCAL Walk for Animals registration
| | | | September 20. 2026 at 4:00 pm service for Blessing of the Animals led by Pastor Dan and Rev. Barbara Purinton at Trapp Family Concert Meadow, rain site Trapp Family Wedding Tent. All well-mannered pets, live and stuffed are welcome! Dogs should be on leashes 6’ or shorter, no flexi leashes, please. Cats and other small animals should be crated. Be sure to bring your own chair or blanket to enjoy the outdoor service. | | | |
Church Fall Open House, Sign Up to Help!
Can you help us welcome the many visitors to the village during the autumn weekends?
We would like to have the church open for people to pray, take photos, learn about our historic church, and support our mission. This will start September 5 through October 11.
Please sign up in the Narthex or email the church to volunteer for a 2 or 1 hour time slot this fall. Be sure to look at the dates and times on the sign up sheet.
Thank you for helping us open wide our doors of hospitality!
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Choir Resumes!
Choir rehearsals will resume on Wednesday September 9th at 5:30pm! Our first Sunday singing will be on September 13th as we welcome Pastor Dan back from his sabbatical!
If you're interested in singing in the Choir, please join us on September 9th as we kick off another Choir season. This is a wonderful time since we'll be starting on some new pieces together!
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SCC Technology Night Fundraiser!!
Join us for SCC Technology Night, September 11th 6-8 pm where the youth will be providing one-on-one technical support to help troubleshoot common device issues, answer technology questions, and offer guidance.
We will provide a pasta dinner for the youth and the folks who join us in need of technical assistance.
This special evening is a fundraiser to support the renovation of our youth room. We will invite the community to attend and make a suggested donation of $25–$50 in appreciation of the assistance received. All funds raised will go to support the renovation of our youth room.
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United Way Firewood Project Sept. 12th!
The United Way of Lamoille County 2026 Firewood Project is happening on Saturday, September 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at our Wood Lot — 595 Bridge Street, Morrisville, VT 05661 — and we're hoping you'll join us.
Every year this project puts split, seasoned firewood in the hands of neighbors who rely on it to heat their homes through the winter. It takes a lot of hands to make it happen, and there's a job for every comfort level:
- Sawing — bucking logs to length
- Splitting — running the splitters
- Stacking — loading and organizing the finished wood
- Delivering — hauling wood out to households
If you have equipment, that's a huge help. We're specifically looking for wood splitters, dump trucks, trailers, and chainsaws.
Full details are coming in a few weeks, but if you already know you're in, you can sign up any time:
https://forms.gle/5v8pjs1XeFE593FG6
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Bible Camp Highlights!
We had to share this delightful video once more - a great time was had by all!
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Bible Camp 2026 Youth Edition!
Bible Camp 2026 Youth Edition was a wonderful success! We spent the week connecting, laughing, learning, and giving back to our community in big and small ways.
The Missions Committee planned five days of service projects, partnering with Meals on Wheels, Stowe Land Trust, Lamoille Community House, Copley Manor, and the Waterbury Food Shelf. Together, we prepared meals, worked on local trails, played games, and stocked shelves. We are so grateful to the Missions Committee for creating such a meaningful week and giving our youth the opportunity to work alongside organizations that are making our communities stronger.
Each morning, we also explored a different theme during our connection time: Playfulness, Friendship, Awe and Wonder, Forgiveness, and Imagination. Throughout the week, we learned a lot about what it means to serve others—some lessons we can put into words and others that we will continue to think about in the weeks ahead.
With permission from our youth, here are a few of their reflections:
- Hadley said her favorite activity was making a meal for friends at Lamoille Community House because it “feels really good to know you helped.”
- Ella enjoyed “all of it,” especially playing with the residents at Copley Manor. She said, “Small acts make a big difference.”
- Brooks shared that playing games with the residents at Copley Manor was fun because “it brought them a lot of joy.”
I (Molly) was lucky enough to witness a week filled with compassion, kindness, and hard work. If what I saw this week is any indication of this generation, the future is bright!
A huge thank-you to Chris DeRienzo, Denise Wentz, Oliver Giuliani, Madison Shaw, Doris, Suzie, Brenda, and Wendy for giving their time and energy to help make the week possible. They made treats, helped with check-in, prepared meals with the youth, washed dishes, and did so much more.
We also send our deepest appreciation to Taryn Noelle, who poured her heart and soul into the Children’s Bible Camp.
If hearing about Bible Camp inspires you to get involved, there will be plenty of opportunities throughout the school year to support our Children’s and Youth Ministry. Reach out to Taryn or Molly if you would like to be part of these wonderful programs!
P.S. from the Mission's Committee: We would also like to give a very special thank-you to Molly Mitchell for her incredible leadership, hard work, and dedication to our youth. This was the first year we had a dedicated youth leader for Bible Camp, and Molly’s presence made such a difference. Her energy, care, and ability to connect with our young people helped make this camp a truly special experience. We are so grateful for the time and heart she puts into reaching and working with the youth of our church. Thank you, Molly, for helping make Bible Camp 2026 such a wonderful week!
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Seeking photos of SCC
We're always looking for photos to include in the Quest! If you take some SCC-related photos, please send them to either Marylou (info@stowechurch.org) or Mort Butler (mortbutler@gmail.com)
(Photos this week courtesy of Nancy Money, and Greg Morrill)
| | You can find past sermons on the Stowe Community Church YouTube channel. Go to YouTube and search on Stowe Community Church. | | | Here's another take on "Light of a Clear Blue Morning" by Dolly Parton. Last week we had a very classical rendition; This one starts slow but builds into a familiar Dolly feel; Also, this clip includes the full joyful lyrics. | | | Here Dolly sings an old classic - "I Believe'" by Frankie Laine | | | | | |
