Events & Activities
SINGO Fundraiser with
![]() A special SINGO Bingo Night held to raise funds for the United Church of Ludlow's "Ring Out Love" Capital Campaign packed the church hall on Monday, June 24, and raised $1,120 to rehabilitate the church’s historical church bell.
“We were thrilled to see so many people in the community come out and support our efforts to restore the old church bell,” said Pastor Michelle Fountain. “We are planning more opportunities to open up our church for fun and fellowship and to support community organizations as well. Stay tuned!” Ring Out Love
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Open & Affirming Group
The United Church of Ludlow's Open and Affirming (ONA) group plans a busy late summer and fall as we continue our journey toward a vote at the Annual Meeting in January 2025. We will be holding small-group dinners, having Mission Minutes to learn more about ONA status and to meet LGBTQ+ people and allies, Bible Study and Learning sessions, and other opportunities for people to examine why just saying we are welcome may not be enough. How do we live our mission and truly extend the hand of welcome to all persons? We will study this together.
Learn more about ONA, the United Church of Christ’s (UCC) designation for congregations, campus ministries, and other bodies in the UCC which make a public covenant of welcome into their full life and ministry to persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. Wall Hanging DedicationPastor Michelle Fountain on May 19 dedicated a new quilted wall hanging created by Pam Hardiman to mark the anniversary of Linda Thomson's life-changing ski crash. Here is her blessing:
"Loving God, we dedicate this beautiful gift of love to the United Church of Ludlow and all who enter here. We thank Pam Hardiman for creating this inspired work of art. May it remind everyone of Emmanuel, God, you, with us, descending like a dove of peace even and especially in times of trauma and turbulence. We are grateful for your healing graces on Linda Thomson over 50 years ago and the gift of her life that has touched so many, she truly embodies the gifts of the Holy Spirit. May this quilt she has donated open the window of faith, hope, and love to all who gaze upon it. Amen." (Linda is left, Pam center, Michelle right in the photo.) |
Wild Church & Annual Picnic
Last year we did Wild Church on a mountaintop. This year we're doing it by a lake!
Wild Church and the Annual Picnic of the United Church of Ludlow will be held at the Lake Pauline home of George and Linda Thomson on Sunday, July 21, at 10 AM. Bring a swimsuit and a dish to share, or just bring yourself! Please send an email for exact address information. Pastor Michelle GraduatesWe're delighted to share that Pastor Michelle Fountain recently finished her Pastoral Preparation Program after a four-year journey. On June 9 she officially received her graduation certificate with her classmates as a part of the Southwest Association Meeting at the Castleton Federated Church. We at the United Church of Ludlow appreciate all the dedication and hard work that went into this achievement, Michelle. We will celebrate you at Wild Church on July 21!
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