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Threads of Love

Matthew 3:13-17 [Watch sermon here.] Poet Jean Valentine writes: My words to you are the stitches in a scarfI don’t want to finish maybe it will come to be a blanketor a net to hold you here love not gone anywhere. I am drawn in by Valentine’s first lines: My words to you are the […]
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1/22: Intergenerational Sunday

As a way for all ages to worship together, we have an intergenerational Sunday on the fourth Sunday of the month.  For this service, we will read our Scripture from a Children’s Bible, have stories in place of a sermon, enjoy lively music, and have more time to interact and reflect together on the Scripture.  Come check it out!

New London Community Meal: Jan. 2023

Every third Saturday at 3:30 p.m., we serve takeout meals at the Community Meal at the Church of the City in New London. We are always looking for new volunteers. Please contact Pastor Joy Perkett at 860-581-0493 or revjperkett@gmail.com if you would be interesting in participating.

Noontime Prayer: Jan. 2023

On Monday through Thursday, we are offering mid-day prayer via Zoom.It will last from 12 – 12:20 p.m. Please contact Pastor Joy Perkett at Revjperkett@gmail.com for the access information.

Shoreline Soup Kitchen: Jan. 2023

Each Monday night at 5:30 p.m., we serve takeout meals for the local Shoreline Soup Kitchen & Pantries. We are always looking for new volunteers. Please contact Pastor Joy Perkett at revjperkett@gmail.com or 860-581-0493 if you would like to volunteer.

Unexpected Waiting

Matthew 1:18-25 [Watch sermon here.] “Let the bells jingle” by Helen Jesty Let the bells jingle but make time for the tears to fall. Eat, drink and be merry but do not go hungry in that inner place. Rest, reflect and remember. Be true to yourself. Many of us can’t play happy families at this […]
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Christmas Eve Service, 6 p.m.

December 24, 6 p.m. Join us for a special candlelight Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. It features the Christmas story in readings, your favorite carols, special music and lots of candles. The perfect way to celebrate the joy of Christmas! We invite you to worship in-person or on Zoom. If you worship in-person, please wear […]
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Shoreline Soup Kitchen: Dec. 2022

Each Monday night at 5:30 p.m., we serve takeout meals for the local Shoreline Soup Kitchen & Pantries. We are always looking for new volunteers. Please contact Pastor Joy Perkett at revjperkett@gmail.com or 860-581-0493 if you would like to volunteer.

Noontime Prayer: Dec. 2022

On Monday through Thursday, we are offering mid-day prayer via Zoom.It will last from 12 – 12:20 p.m. Please contact Pastor Joy Perkett at Revjperkett@gmail.com for the access information.

New London Community Meal: Dec. 2022

Every third Saturday at 3:30 p.m., we serve takeout meals at the Community Meal at the Church of the City in New London. We are always looking for new volunteers. Please contact Pastor Joy Perkett at 860-581-0493 or revjperkett@gmail.com if you would be interesting in participating.