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OCTOBER IS NEIGHBORS IN NEED MONTH
Every year in October, WACC supports our broader United Church of Christ's mission with a special collection for the UCC Neighbors in Need.
This year, the Outreach Board has decided to designate the entire month of October as Neighbors in Need. We ask you to consider making a donation toward this cause, which you can do by:
NIN supports UCC’s ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States. Two-thirds of the offering is used by the UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries to fund a wide array of local and national justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, and direct service projects. One-third of the offering supports the UCC’s Council for American Indian Ministries. This year, special consideration will be given to projects focusing on serving our immigrant neighbors and communities. Neighbors in Need help make another world possible. We thank you in advance for your consideration of a donation towards this greater UCC cause.
Every year in October, WACC supports our broader United Church of Christ's mission with a special collection for the UCC Neighbors in Need.
This year, the Outreach Board has decided to designate the entire month of October as Neighbors in Need. We ask you to consider making a donation toward this cause, which you can do by:
- A contribution through our online system. The link is on our website: westavonchurch.org (the tab 'donations online via Breeze')Mailing in a check to the church.
- Or if you attend a service in person during October, putting the check in the offering collection boxes provided
- NOTE: If submitting a check please put Neighbors in Need in the MEMO LINE.
NIN supports UCC’s ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States. Two-thirds of the offering is used by the UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries to fund a wide array of local and national justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, and direct service projects. One-third of the offering supports the UCC’s Council for American Indian Ministries. This year, special consideration will be given to projects focusing on serving our immigrant neighbors and communities. Neighbors in Need help make another world possible. We thank you in advance for your consideration of a donation towards this greater UCC cause.
The online Bible Study is meeting on the first and third Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. on Zoom.
For October 20th, we will be studying The Reformation. Course materials can be found here:
https://yalebiblestudy.org/courses/reformation-history/?tab=tab-curriculum
It seems like everyone has heard of the Reformation, but have you ever wondered how this 16th-century movement affected the church and the texts we read? What were the big thought shifts, what made them possible, and do they still affect us today? These are a few of the questions tackled in the first four sessions of this course as Dr. Baden and Dr. Gordon discuss the Bible and the translators who changed how we thought of it. Follow them from the influence of the Vulgate and the invention of the printing press through to vernacular translations and their effect on biblical reception.
The latter four sessions of this course look at four specific texts from the Old Testament that were of central importance to the reformers as they navigated issues of and interactions between the Bible and society.
Join the Zoom Bible Study:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84409116495?pwd=Rkw0amx4RzR5OHdkNm5lWm9SOTF3QT09
Meeting ID: 844 0911 6495
Password: 150395
+1 929 205 6099 US
For October 20th, we will be studying The Reformation. Course materials can be found here:
https://yalebiblestudy.org/courses/reformation-history/?tab=tab-curriculum
It seems like everyone has heard of the Reformation, but have you ever wondered how this 16th-century movement affected the church and the texts we read? What were the big thought shifts, what made them possible, and do they still affect us today? These are a few of the questions tackled in the first four sessions of this course as Dr. Baden and Dr. Gordon discuss the Bible and the translators who changed how we thought of it. Follow them from the influence of the Vulgate and the invention of the printing press through to vernacular translations and their effect on biblical reception.
The latter four sessions of this course look at four specific texts from the Old Testament that were of central importance to the reformers as they navigated issues of and interactions between the Bible and society.
Join the Zoom Bible Study:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84409116495?pwd=Rkw0amx4RzR5OHdkNm5lWm9SOTF3QT09
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.
The meeting time has changed to 3:00 PM.
Bereavement Group November 5th at 3:00 PM
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.
The meeting time has changed to 3:00 PM.
Bereavement Group November 5th at 3:00 PM
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.
Wednesday Zoom Gatherings - Join us for virtual coffee hour after each Sunday Worship and virtual gatherings Wednesday evenings. We will have Zoom meetings open for anyone who would like to join and visit with one another.
WACC Wednesday Night Gathering Time from 6:30-7:30 pm.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/985375561?pwd=S2NTblJHUzJxTC9laWRsSHZ2U1R6dz09
Meeting ID: 985 375 561 Password: love
One tap mobile number +19292056099,,985375561# US (New York)
Dial in number for audio only +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
WACC Wednesday Night Gathering Time from 6:30-7:30 pm.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/985375561?pwd=S2NTblJHUzJxTC9laWRsSHZ2U1R6dz09
Meeting ID: 985 375 561 Password: love
One tap mobile number +19292056099,,985375561# US (New York)
Dial in number for audio only +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
JOIN US FOR ZOOM SUNDAY SCHOOL!
Join Mary from 9:30-10:00 a.m. every Sunday for a joint K-6 Sunday School class on Zoom.
We will pray, and play games, and read the bible story for this 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
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
Join Mary from 9:30-10:00 a.m. every Sunday for a joint K-6 Sunday School class on Zoom.
We will pray, and play games, and read the bible story for this 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
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
YOUTH GROUP SCHEDULE
SUNDAY10/25: Pumpkin Carving! Please bring your own pumpkin. Tools will be provided.
SATURDAY 10/31: Trunk or Treat at the church. Come to collect treats or to hand them out- wear your costumes!
SUNDAY10/25: Pumpkin Carving! Please bring your own pumpkin. Tools will be provided.
SATURDAY 10/31: Trunk or Treat at the church. Come to collect treats or to hand them out- wear your costumes!
Halloween Trunk or Treat!
Join us on Saturday, October 31st from 4-6 p.m. for the first WACC Trunk or Treat! A trunk or treat is a safe way to celebrate Halloween this year. “Both
the treat recipients and givers must pre-register for this event. Registration is available through this link,
WACC Preregistration Form or by emailing or calling Mary at wacc.christianed@gmail.com or (860)673-3996. No walk-ups will be permitted due to safety regulations. "Those handing out treats from their trunk will be assigned a parking space number and are asked to stay in their space to allow for social distancing. Decorate your trunk in a spooky theme, for your favorite TV show, or just Halloween fun! Kids receiving treats will be handed a treat from each trunk- they are not permitted to reach into any bowls to choose one! All participants must wear masks the whole time. Mary is working on her unicorn costume as you read this.
Join us on Saturday, October 31st from 4-6 p.m. for the first WACC Trunk or Treat! A trunk or treat is a safe way to celebrate Halloween this year. “Both
the treat recipients and givers must pre-register for this event. Registration is available through this link,
WACC Preregistration Form or by emailing or calling Mary at wacc.christianed@gmail.com or (860)673-3996. No walk-ups will be permitted due to safety regulations. "Those handing out treats from their trunk will be assigned a parking space number and are asked to stay in their space to allow for social distancing. Decorate your trunk in a spooky theme, for your favorite TV show, or just Halloween fun! Kids receiving treats will be handed a treat from each trunk- they are not permitted to reach into any bowls to choose one! All participants must wear masks the whole time. Mary is working on her unicorn costume as you read this.
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CHURCH NOTES
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WACC SOCKS
Were you not able to do a 5K, but still desperately want some WACC socks? Not to worry! Socks are available for purchase. For $10, you can own a pair of your very own WACC socks! Socks should be available for pickup on Rally Day. Checks made out to WACC or cash are mailable to the church- please label with “WACC socks”
Were you not able to do a 5K, but still desperately want some WACC socks? Not to worry! Socks are available for purchase. For $10, you can own a pair of your very own WACC socks! Socks should be available for pickup on Rally Day. Checks made out to WACC or cash are mailable to the church- please label with “WACC socks”
There's a New Book Club on the Block!
Join Christian Education board members as we embark upon a monthly book club discussion. Join us at 7 p.m. on Zoom on the first Sunday of every month for a robust and engaging book discussion. Our first meeting will be on Sunday, November 1st. The book will be Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk: A Christian's Guide to Engaging Politics by Eugene Cho. It is available to checkout from your local library system via Ebook or Audio book, and is also available for purchase on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0781411157/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_fab_LbHAFb925X0DY
Here is the Zoom info:Topic: Book Club
Time: Nov 1, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S. & Can.)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83030935393?pwd=UGlxVXBMZ05HOUg2MjUwTlNrU2wrQT09
Meeting ID: 830 3093 5393
Passcode: thatswacc
Dial by your location
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 830 3093 5393
Passcode: 228324326
Join Christian Education board members as we embark upon a monthly book club discussion. Join us at 7 p.m. on Zoom on the first Sunday of every month for a robust and engaging book discussion. Our first meeting will be on Sunday, November 1st. The book will be Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk: A Christian's Guide to Engaging Politics by Eugene Cho. It is available to checkout from your local library system via Ebook or Audio book, and is also available for purchase on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0781411157/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_fab_LbHAFb925X0DY
Here is the Zoom info:Topic: Book Club
Time: Nov 1, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S. & Can.)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83030935393?pwd=UGlxVXBMZ05HOUg2MjUwTlNrU2wrQT09
Meeting ID: 830 3093 5393
Passcode: thatswacc
Dial by your location
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 830 3093 5393
Passcode: 228324326
Super Saturday is going Virtual! Two Days of Virtual Workshops, Worship, and Networking
October 24, 2020 and October 31, 2020.
Registration Deadline: October 19, 2020
Special Guest REV. SARAH HEATH Pastor, Author, Podcast Host and Speaker
Sign up for one day or two, two workshops or four. It's up to you! All are welcome!
Super Saturdays are growing in popularity - REGISTER EARLY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
For more information got to: https://www.sneucc.org/supersaturday
October 24, 2020 and October 31, 2020.
Registration Deadline: October 19, 2020
Special Guest REV. SARAH HEATH Pastor, Author, Podcast Host and Speaker
Sign up for one day or two, two workshops or four. It's up to you! All are welcome!
Super Saturdays are growing in popularity - REGISTER EARLY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
For more information got to: https://www.sneucc.org/supersaturday
The Church Office Is Currently Closed. We are working remotely from home. Lisa Alessio is in the office for a limited time 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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We are still urging people to donate food and other items for our neighbors and families dealing with hardships. Gifts of Love is currently in need of canned fruit, canned vegetables, and mac n' cheese. Their office is 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.
