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VIRTUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: Notice is hereby given that there will be a virtual annual meeting of the West Avon Congregational Church on Sunday, January 31, 2021, via Zoom. The meeting will occur immediately following worship. The purpose of this meeting is to review our financial status, our progress on capital campaign projects, the overall plans for our church boards, and to act on any other business properly coming before the meeting. All Church members are urged to attend. Dan Weiss, our Moderator, has asked that everyone display their name. Here is the Zoom link:
WACC January Congregational Meeting
Time: Jan 31, 2021 11:30 AM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86220524807?pwd=RW80bzkyblRkaVNOd3BsSlRFTWFtdz09
Meeting ID: 862 2052 4807
Passcode: 304428
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
WACC January Congregational Meeting
Time: Jan 31, 2021 11:30 AM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86220524807?pwd=RW80bzkyblRkaVNOd3BsSlRFTWFtdz09
Meeting ID: 862 2052 4807
Passcode: 304428
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
STAR GIFTS: On Sunday, January 3rd, we had a special reflection during our worship service and talked about Star Gifts. Last year for Epiphany, we passed baskets with stars or "Star Gifts" around to the entire congregation. The Star Gift each individual received had a word on it that we asked every person to reflect upon in the coming year. The congregation was asked to think about how God may be speaking through them with the gift of this word each with its own meaning. This year we will do Star Gifts a little differently. If you would like a Star emailed or sent to you, please contact Lisa at lisawacc@gmail.com or
(860)673-3996 and we will make sure you receive your Star Gift.
(860)673-3996 and we will make sure you receive your Star Gift.
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Join Mary on Zoom from 9:30-10:00 a.m. every Sunday for a joint K-6 Sunday School class. We will pray, play games, read the bible story for the week, and maybe squeeze in a craft or snack, too.
Here is the Sunday School Zoom info:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85309043042?pwd=YTN2U1o4M1F5Q3Z4V1ZWLzZKTTg0dz09
Meeting ID: 853 0904 3042
Passcode: jesus
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+19292056099,,85309043042#,,,,,,0#,,498111# US (New York)
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+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
Meeting ID: 853 0904 3042
Passcode: 498111
Here is the Sunday School Zoom info:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85309043042?pwd=YTN2U1o4M1F5Q3Z4V1ZWLzZKTTg0dz09
Meeting ID: 853 0904 3042
Passcode: jesus
One tap mobile
+19292056099,,85309043042#,,,,,,0#,,498111# US (New York)
Dial by your location
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
Meeting ID: 853 0904 3042
Passcode: 498111
For youth in 7th-12th grade, you are invited to join our bi-weekly youth group. Activities will be virtual or outside, so dress for the weather. Please contact Mary with any questions about either church school events. Can’t wait to see you! wacc.christianed@gmail.com.
Sunday 1/31, 2:00 p.m.: RSVP to join in a virtual escape room, called “The Legend of Treasure Mountain”. RSVPs must be sent by Friday, 1/15 to Mary.
Sunday 2/14, 12:30 p.m.: Valentine’s Day/Lunar new year/Mardi Gras celebratory fire pit at church. Bring your warm clothes and marshmallow appetite!
Sunday, 2/28, 2:00 p.m.: Zoom planning session for our spring break mission “trip”. The goal is to make a little free pantry (like little free library except with pantry essentials inside) to design and build and fill for the Avon community to use!
Sunday 1/31, 2:00 p.m.: RSVP to join in a virtual escape room, called “The Legend of Treasure Mountain”. RSVPs must be sent by Friday, 1/15 to Mary.
Sunday 2/14, 12:30 p.m.: Valentine’s Day/Lunar new year/Mardi Gras celebratory fire pit at church. Bring your warm clothes and marshmallow appetite!
Sunday, 2/28, 2:00 p.m.: Zoom planning session for our spring break mission “trip”. The goal is to make a little free pantry (like little free library except with pantry essentials inside) to design and build and fill for the Avon community to use!
WACC COFFEE HOUR : Join us for Zoom Coffee Hour after each Sunday Worship for anyone who would like to visit with one another.
Time: Sundays starting at noon and each Sunday going forward.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/930790644?pwd=MVlOZldrZW1PN0pnbXNiYU9saXU5Zz09
Meeting ID: 930 790 644
Password: love
One tap mobile +19292056099,,930790644# US (New York)
Dial-in for audio-only +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Time: Sundays starting at noon and each Sunday going forward.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/930790644?pwd=MVlOZldrZW1PN0pnbXNiYU9saXU5Zz09
Meeting ID: 930 790 644
Password: love
One tap mobile +19292056099,,930790644# US (New York)
Dial-in for audio-only +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Bible Study: The online Bible Study has decided to continue on the first and third Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. on Zoom.
December’s sessions of this course look at two specific texts from the Old Testament - the first in Genesis and the second in the psalms- that were of central import to the reformers as they navigated issues of and interactions between the Bible and society. Each week it will be helpful to view the short online video and read the brief study guide. It is not required. The next Bible study meeting is January 19th.
Course materials can be found here:
https://yalebiblestudy.org/courses/reformation-history/?tab=tab-curriculum
To Join the Zoom Bible Study:
Meeting ID: 844 0911 6495
Password: 150395
+1 929 205 6099 US
December’s sessions of this course look at two specific texts from the Old Testament - the first in Genesis and the second in the psalms- that were of central import to the reformers as they navigated issues of and interactions between the Bible and society. Each week it will be helpful to view the short online video and read the brief study guide. It is not required. The next Bible study meeting is January 19th.
Course materials can be found here:
https://yalebiblestudy.org/courses/reformation-history/?tab=tab-curriculum
To Join the Zoom Bible Study:
Meeting ID: 844 0911 6495
Password: 150395
+1 929 205 6099 US
Bereavement Group: Pastor Brian is holding his bereavement group on the first and third Thursdays of the month via Zoom.
Bereavement Group January 21st at 3:00 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88029605059?pwd=Z096RzRtNUVzajJyeXR3RFV5YzRTUT09
Meeting ID: 880 2960 5059
Password: 647967
Or via just audio telephone +1 929 205 6099
The day of the week may change in the future if feedback from the group suggests something better. For more information, contact Pastor Brian at revhardee@gmail.com.
Bereavement Group January 21st at 3:00 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88029605059?pwd=Z096RzRtNUVzajJyeXR3RFV5YzRTUT09
Meeting ID: 880 2960 5059
Password: 647967
Or via just audio telephone +1 929 205 6099
The day of the week may change in the future if feedback from the group suggests something better. For more information, contact Pastor Brian at revhardee@gmail.com.
Soul Sister's Evening Book Group: The next meeting will be on January 20 at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. They will discuss The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. For more information about the book group, please contact Karen Mealey at rlmealey@comcast.net.
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CHURCH NOTES
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The Church Office Is Currently Closed. Most of the staff is working remotely from home. Lisa Alessio is in the office each day. She will be checking for mail and messages. If anyone has a pastoral need or question about the current state of activities, feel free to call the church office at 860-673-3996 and leave a message or call Pastor Brian on his cell phone at 860-707-4340. You may also email Pastor Brian at revhardee@gmail.com, Lisa at lisawacc@gmail.com, and Mary at wacc.christianed@gmail.com. Also, if anyone needs help getting food, transportation to an appointment, or other practical assistance please contact Pastor Brian.
Community Notes |
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Please help GOL by donating food and other items for our neighbors and families dealing with hardships. This week, GOL is in need of soups, cereal, detergent, baby food, and diapers. They will again be accepting household items. We will be holding Food Basket Sunday on the third Sunday of the month or you may drop items at their office located at 34 East Main Street in Avon. You may knock and leave the food to comply with social distancing or make other arrangements by calling 860-676-2323 or contact Nancy Carlson at ncarlson@giftsoflovect.org.
The American Red Cross is in desperate need of blood donations. They are taking the necessary precautions due to Coronavirus concerns in their donating centers. They have a center in Farmington near UConn Health Center. It is located at 209 Farmington Avenue. For more information or to make an appointment, go to www.redcross.org or call 1-800-Red-Cross (1-800-733-2767). Please consider helping your local Red Cross during this difficult time.
