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WEEKLY UPDATE OF NEWS & EVENTS

October 16, 2026

Join us for Worship!

Sunday, October 18

10:00am

Coffee Hour after worship in Fellowship Hall

LOCATION: SOUTH Campus

242 Salmon Brook St., Granby

Church News

New Member Gathering

Sunday, October 18, 11:00, Parlor in Fellowship Hall

The New Member Gathering is open to everyone interested in learning more about GCC, getting involved, or wondering what it means to be a member. At this information session you will meet other new people at GCC and learn all about this vibrant, committed, progressive faith community. There will be a time to share our own stories of how we got here as well as space to ask questions. 

Following the gathering, people who are ready to commit will be invited to participate in an upcoming Member Joining Service. Even if you are not ready to formally join, this gathering is a great place to dip your toes in, make connections, and continue on your journey in our community. No need to RSVP.

Nine-month financial highlights

Income – The income stream over the first nine months has been strong with two standout situations. Non-pledge contributions have reached $73,500 (annual budget $35,000) and rental income stands at $33,500 (annual budget $23,000).

Expenses – Total expenses are pretty much on track at the nine-month mark with a couple of areas where we are going to be over budget for the year. Snow removal costs have already more than doubled the annual budget due to heavy snow early in the year and heating oil expenses are already above the annual budget due to the high cost of oil with the fall and early winter heating season still ahead of us.

Net income – At the end of nine months we are essentially at a breakeven point with a reported

net income of $1,300.

Long-Term Assets – Invested long-term assets totaled $2,128,290 on September 30th.

For a more detailed commentary go here Commentary

For more detailed numbers go here Detail

Cards Wanted

Barbara Jackson is currently staying at The Pines at Bristol and is not available by phone but would love to hear from her church community.

The Pines at Bristol

61 Bellevue Ave, Room 106

Bristol, CT 06010

Upcoming Events

SBMS: Multigenerational Concert with

Kali Stoddard-Imari

Sunday, October 18, South Campus, 3pm

Peggy Shaw will open with some VPS favorites!

Doors open at 2:30.

Youth Group – Sunday, October 18

Art Night at East Granby Congregational Church, 6:30-8pm

Come get creative and have fun with friends!

Living Audaciously: Aging, Elderhood and Mortality in the Second Half of Life

“It’s paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone,

but the idea of getting old doesn’t appeal to anyone.” ~Andy Rooney

Aging is an experience that we all share, so why is it a topic that so many of us try to avoid? If you’re interested in exploring the many facets of aging well, we invite you to participate in a new conversation program, Living Audaciously: Aging, Elderhood and Mortality in the Second Half of Life. Over the course of three sessions, we’ll talk about the challenges and opportunities of growing older, the concept of the wise elder and sage, and many of the themes encountered in a well-lived life, including meaning, legacy, regrets and uncertainty, all with a focus on enriching and empowering our lives.

We’ll receive monthly packets containing spiritual exercises and evocative questions. We’ll explore them independently, and then come together for a two-hour conversation to share our experiences, insights and questions. A morning group will meet from 10 am to noon on the second Tuesday of the month: Nov. 10, Dec. 8, and Jan. 12. An evening group will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on the third Tuesday of the month: Nov. 17, Dec. 15, and Jan. 19. If you would like to join the program but some of these dates

don’t work for you, please let the church office know; the schedule is flexible and we hope to accommodate as many participants as possible.

To register or to obtain additional information, please contact Marilyn Sponzo at (860)729-9828 or sponzomarilyn@gmail.com

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