Church Activities
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FRENCH 75 DIXIELAND JAZZ BAND formed in 2016 and has quickly taken the early jazz scene by storm. Performing hits from the 1900s-1940s, the ensemble embraces the sounds of Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Jelly Roll Morton, and many of the mavericks of American jazz, performing hits like “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” “Basin Street Blues,” and “When the Saints Go Marching In.” Expect to dance like you’re in New Orleans when the sounds of trumpet, clarinet, tuba, banjo, drums, and vocals take stage. The quintet is currently based out of Hartford, CT. Members include Seth Bailey on trumpet, John Birt on tenor banjo/vocals, Alex Kollias on clarinet, Allison Lazur on tuba, and Mark Macksoud on drums/vocals. $10 per person at the door.
Come and Enjoy the Pre-Concert Mardi Gras Celebration!!! Tuesday, February 25 at 6:30 p.m. Mardi Gras pre-concert fun: Join us in Fellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m. for festive treats and mask making. This is an intergenerational event. Be sure to stick around for the French75 concert at 7:30pm! Pastor Brian will have ashes available during this time and also from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Ash Wednesday. You may also contact him and make an appointment by calling (860)707-4340 or emailing him at RevHardee@gmail.com.
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Soul Sisters Daytime Book Group
Monday, March 16 at 12:30 p.m. Book: The Girl Who Wrote in Silk by Kelli Estes Location: The Church Library Please bring a bag lunch. |
Soul Sisters Evening Book Group
Wednesday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. Book: The Address by Fiona Davis Location: TBD Please bring a beverage, appetizer or dessert to share. Everyone is welcome to the book groups! |
Southern New England Conference, UCC Super Saturday
Each spring and fall, the Conference holds a Super Saturday event - a full-day of
skill-building, networking and discussing best practices. Each event offers numerous
workshops, a keynote address, worship, a marketplace of vendors and ideas and an
opportunity for church leaders, both clergy and lay, to network with one another.
March 14, 2020
Minnechaug Regional High School, Wilbraham, MA
Featuring: Rabbi Elan Babchuck
with presenters and attendees from different states and denominations.
Rabbi Elan Babchuck, is the founding Director of GLEAN Network, an incubator and
network for faith leaders who seek to re-imagine the role of religion in an ever-changing world yearning for meaning, belonging, and justice. He serves as the Director of
Innovation at CLAL, a think-tank focused on the future of faith in America.
For more information on Super Saturday or to register got to www.sneucc.org/supersatreg.
The registration deadline is February 29.
Each spring and fall, the Conference holds a Super Saturday event - a full-day of
skill-building, networking and discussing best practices. Each event offers numerous
workshops, a keynote address, worship, a marketplace of vendors and ideas and an
opportunity for church leaders, both clergy and lay, to network with one another.
March 14, 2020
Minnechaug Regional High School, Wilbraham, MA
Featuring: Rabbi Elan Babchuck
with presenters and attendees from different states and denominations.
Rabbi Elan Babchuck, is the founding Director of GLEAN Network, an incubator and
network for faith leaders who seek to re-imagine the role of religion in an ever-changing world yearning for meaning, belonging, and justice. He serves as the Director of
Innovation at CLAL, a think-tank focused on the future of faith in America.
For more information on Super Saturday or to register got to www.sneucc.org/supersatreg.
The registration deadline is February 29.
Pastor Brian leads a bereavement group which meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. The next
meeting is March 2. The group will meet at 2:00 p.m. at The Residence at Brookside located at 117 Simsbury Road in Avon.
meeting is March 2. The group will meet at 2:00 p.m. at The Residence at Brookside located at 117 Simsbury Road in Avon.
Dining for Women is a global giving circle that funds grassroots projects in developing countries benefiting women and children. We meet once a month and share a pot luck meal and have a short program on the charity that Dining for Women is supporting that month. We always have a wonderful meal and many great conversations. Join us for fellowship and a delicious meal. Please contact Susan Lane at (860)675-8664 or selinavon@aol.com for details.
Sunday, March 15, is Food Basket Sunday. All donations will support the Gifts of Love organization based here in Avon. Please bring your items to be placed around the communion table on Food Basket Sunday or inside the yellow school bus outside of the office at any time. They will be delivered to Gifts of Love. They are currently in need of jelly, toiletries, towels, and children’s clothing.
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Adult Bible Study
The evening groups will meet Monday at 7:00 p.m. on March 9 & 23 and Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. March 12 & 26. The morning group will meet on Thursday, March 12 & 26 at 10:00 a.m. For more information on the Monday Bible study group, contact
at techlaws@comcast.net. For the other groups contact, Suzanne Strecker at (860)673-4569.
The evening groups will meet Monday at 7:00 p.m. on March 9 & 23 and Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. March 12 & 26. The morning group will meet on Thursday, March 12 & 26 at 10:00 a.m. For more information on the Monday Bible study group, contact
at techlaws@comcast.net. For the other groups contact, Suzanne Strecker at (860)673-4569.
The Bad Girls of the Bible will meet on Wednesday, March 4th at 11:30 for lunch. A discussion of the book "Take This Bread" by Sara Miles will follow.
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Showcasing Our Members: Do you have a hobby you would like to share with others? A collection, handy work, or artwork to display? We are looking for new subjects for the display cases in the meetinghouse and invite you to participate. If you have any items to put on view for example teacups, napkin rings, etc…, we can display more than one persons collection at a time in our locked cases. We are also asking for photos of fathers for the June/July time period. Contact Sandy Johansen, Jeannie Parker or Marj Bender for details.
WANTED: New clients at Friendship Circle Adult Daycare Center! Do you know someone who needs to get more involved, active, or just out of the house? We offer hot meals, socialization, arts, crafts, music, range of motion exercises, medical monitoring, and the perfect opportunity to make a new friend or learn something new. We are located here at WACC in rooms 9 & 10, every Monday-Friday, 8-5:30 pm. There are no age restrictions. If you have anyone in mind please call (860)673-7631for more information or give them one of our flyers located in the narthex or the hallway outside of the office. We appreciate your time and attention.
-Sally Southerland, Director Friendship Circle
-Sally Southerland, Director Friendship Circle
Ushers & Greeters: Please Consider signing up to usher or greet for our worship services. The sign up sheet is located outside of the church office or you may contact Dave Woodworth with questions at dewoodworth@comcast.net.
Sign-ups Needed!! New 2020 Flower Chart: The new flower chart for 2020 is posted outside of Fellowship Hall. If you would like to donate flowers for the communion table for worship, please sign your name next to the date you prefer. You may also contact Lisa in the church office at (860)673-3996 or lisawacc@gmail.com.
Help needed for Coffee Hour: The Hospitality Committee is in need of people to sign-up for Coffee Hour
in the coming months. To volunteer, please select a date and put your name on the poster outside of
Fellowship Hall or contact Mary Shea at mgshea3@sbcglobal.net or the church office at (860)673-3996.
Sign-ups Needed!! New 2020 Flower Chart: The new flower chart for 2020 is posted outside of Fellowship Hall. If you would like to donate flowers for the communion table for worship, please sign your name next to the date you prefer. You may also contact Lisa in the church office at (860)673-3996 or lisawacc@gmail.com.
Help needed for Coffee Hour: The Hospitality Committee is in need of people to sign-up for Coffee Hour
in the coming months. To volunteer, please select a date and put your name on the poster outside of
Fellowship Hall or contact Mary Shea at mgshea3@sbcglobal.net or the church office at (860)673-3996.
