A warm welcome to all visitors. If the Pastor or any member of the congregation may be of service to you, please contact the church office at 802-228-4211or Rev. Harpster at 802-875-8895. His email is harpsterd@vermontel.net. Please be sure to sign the guestbook located at the entrance to the church.
Upcoming Meetings
Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
Executive Committee - Wednesday, November 18-7:00 P.M.
Upcoming Events
- Windham Union Association Meeting – November 1
- Fund-raising supper – November 14 – 5 to 7 P.M.
- Annual Congregational Meeting – November 15
- Thanksgiving Sunday – November 22
- First Sunday of Advent – November 29
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of October 25 were $3,558.00. The costs for each week are $1,385.00 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks).
Coffee Hour
A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served.
Altar Guild
Jean Eggleston and Brenda Dansingburg will share the Altar Guild duties for the month of November.
A very special thank you to Laura Caravatt for the beautiful arrangements that were displayed on the altar during the summer.
Also, we thank Anne Oakes and Andy Ohotnicky for the lovely Harvest arrangement and the mums about the church.
Ushers for the month of November
This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open. Thank you for your service.
Ushers Communion
November 1 Laura Sandy & Jim
November 8 **Open
November 15 **Open
November 22 **Open
November 29 **Open
2015-2016 Offering Envelopes
They are available on the table as you pick up your bulletin. Estimates of Giving relate to the general operational budget and the building fund. They are a great help to the Executive Committee as it prepares the 2015-2016 budget.
Please submit them as soon as possible.
Annual Meeting of the Congregation
The meeting will be held following worship on Sunday, November 15, 2015
Reports will be given and the budget put to a vote.
Please make an effort to attend.
The Church will hold a fund-raising supper of beef stew on
Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 5 to 7 P.M.
Sign-up sheets for food preparation and donations as well as job responsibilities are available. Please sign up for this important event. See Jean Eggleston or Pat Liao for further information.
Windham-Union Association (UCC) Fall Meeting
The Vermont Interfaith Action and Public Assets Institute will be the featured speakers at the Windham-Union Association meeting on Sunday, November 1st from 2:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. at the First Congregational Church of Springfield.
Their presentation, which they have been sharing with people of faith throughout the state, will focus on Building Vermont’s Moral Economy.
Learn how income inequality is being caused by inequities in our systems, even in progressive Vermont, and discover ways to take action toward positive change.
Questions, contact Debbie Ingram at 802-310-4625 or debbie@viavt.org. A reception will follow the presentation.
Upcoming Meetings
Women’s Group - Every Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
Executive Committee - Wednesday, November 18-7:00 P.M.
Upcoming Events
- Windham Union Association Meeting – November 1
- Fund-raising supper – November 14 – 5 to 7 P.M.
- Annual Congregational Meeting – November 15
- Thanksgiving Sunday – November 22
- First Sunday of Advent – November 29
Weekly Offerings
Offerings and other cash receipts for the week of October 25 were $3,558.00. The costs for each week are $1,385.00 (derived by dividing the annual budget by 52 weeks).
Coffee Hour
A time of fellowship following the service of worship is held in the social hall. Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served.
Altar Guild
Jean Eggleston and Brenda Dansingburg will share the Altar Guild duties for the month of November.
A very special thank you to Laura Caravatt for the beautiful arrangements that were displayed on the altar during the summer.
Also, we thank Anne Oakes and Andy Ohotnicky for the lovely Harvest arrangement and the mums about the church.
Ushers for the month of November
This is a reminder for those of you who have signed up and a notice of those Sundays that are open. Thank you for your service.
Ushers Communion
November 1 Laura Sandy & Jim
November 8 **Open
November 15 **Open
November 22 **Open
November 29 **Open
2015-2016 Offering Envelopes
They are available on the table as you pick up your bulletin. Estimates of Giving relate to the general operational budget and the building fund. They are a great help to the Executive Committee as it prepares the 2015-2016 budget.
Please submit them as soon as possible.
Annual Meeting of the Congregation
The meeting will be held following worship on Sunday, November 15, 2015
Reports will be given and the budget put to a vote.
Please make an effort to attend.
The Church will hold a fund-raising supper of beef stew on
Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 5 to 7 P.M.
Sign-up sheets for food preparation and donations as well as job responsibilities are available. Please sign up for this important event. See Jean Eggleston or Pat Liao for further information.
Windham-Union Association (UCC) Fall Meeting
The Vermont Interfaith Action and Public Assets Institute will be the featured speakers at the Windham-Union Association meeting on Sunday, November 1st from 2:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. at the First Congregational Church of Springfield.
Their presentation, which they have been sharing with people of faith throughout the state, will focus on Building Vermont’s Moral Economy.
Learn how income inequality is being caused by inequities in our systems, even in progressive Vermont, and discover ways to take action toward positive change.
Questions, contact Debbie Ingram at 802-310-4625 or debbie@viavt.org. A reception will follow the presentation.
