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SPECIAL FATHER'S DAY COLLECTION TO BENEFIT SOUTH PARK INN
Following a yearly tradition, the Outreach Committee has designated Father’s Day for a special collection to benefit South Park Inn which provides temporary, emergency shelter to people experiencing the challenges of homelessness. Those that wish to donate, in honor of Father’s Day have several options this year during the entire month of June. You may bring a donation to a worship service or send a check to the church office. Please make sure to write on the envelope or memo line South Park Inn. You may also make an online donation on Breeze under Outreach Special Collection. Questions? Contact Bruce Whitney at wacc.outreach@gmail.com.
Following a yearly tradition, the Outreach Committee has designated Father’s Day for a special collection to benefit South Park Inn which provides temporary, emergency shelter to people experiencing the challenges of homelessness. Those that wish to donate, in honor of Father’s Day have several options this year during the entire month of June. You may bring a donation to a worship service or send a check to the church office. Please make sure to write on the envelope or memo line South Park Inn. You may also make an online donation on Breeze under Outreach Special Collection. Questions? Contact Bruce Whitney at wacc.outreach@gmail.com.
SUNDAY STROLL: The Board of Membership & Community is inviting all to the Sunday Stroll!!! We will be meeting the First Sunday of each month on Rails for Trails – Thompson Road at 2:00 pm to meet and stroll. Join us for the next walk on July 4th, and enjoy outside fellowship thru walking, riding bikes, running, or the mode of your choice bringing along your family, pets, and friends!!!!
This summer, Bible study will be meeting on Zoom every other Tuesday night during the summer. The next meeting will be June 22nd. We will be studying The Gospel of Luke followed by the Acts of the Apostles through Yale Bible study. "The Gospel of Luke is a masterfully woven narrative filled with skillful characterizations and beautiful poetic verse. Contained within its chapters are some of the most theologically significant parables in the Christian community to this day." It may be helpful to watch a short weekly video and read the study guide found here:
Yale Study Guide-Luke
To Join the Zoom Bible Study:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84409116495? pwd=Rkw0amx4RzR5OHdkNm5lWm9SO TF3QT09 Meeting ID: 844 0911 6495 Password: 150395 +1 929 205 6099 US
For more information, contact Pastor Brian at revhardee@gmail.com.
Yale Study Guide-Luke
To Join the Zoom Bible Study:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84409116495? pwd=Rkw0amx4RzR5OHdkNm5lWm9SO TF3QT09 Meeting ID: 844 0911 6495 Password: 150395 +1 929 205 6099 US
For more information, contact Pastor Brian at revhardee@gmail.com.
BEREAVEMENT GROUP: Pastor Brian is holding his bereavement group on the first and third Thursdays of the month via Zoom.
Bereavement Group June 17th 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
For more information, contact Pastor Brian at revhardee@gmail.com.
Bereavement Group June 17th 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
For more information, contact Pastor Brian at revhardee@gmail.com.
Soul Sisters Evening Book Group
On Wednesday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m., the Evening Soul Sisters Book Group will be meeting. They will be discussing, A Gentleman in Moscow by Armor Towles. For more information, contact Karen Mealey at rlmealey@comcast.net.
Soul Sisters Daytime Book Group
On Monday, June 21 at 1:00 p.m., Soul Sisters Daytime Book Group will be meeting outside if weather permits but will set up Zoom as a backup. They will be discussing, Waiting for the Night Song by Julie Carrick Dalton. For more information on the book group, contact Diane Theriault at dianetheriault@sbcglobal.net. For information on connecting to Zoom, contact Mary at wacc.christianed@gmail.com.
On Wednesday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m., the Evening Soul Sisters Book Group will be meeting. They will be discussing, A Gentleman in Moscow by Armor Towles. For more information, contact Karen Mealey at rlmealey@comcast.net.
Soul Sisters Daytime Book Group
On Monday, June 21 at 1:00 p.m., Soul Sisters Daytime Book Group will be meeting outside if weather permits but will set up Zoom as a backup. They will be discussing, Waiting for the Night Song by Julie Carrick Dalton. For more information on the book group, contact Diane Theriault at dianetheriault@sbcglobal.net. For information on connecting to Zoom, contact Mary at wacc.christianed@gmail.com.
Community Notes |
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Please donate to Gifts of Love to help our friends and neighbors in need. All donations are appreciated. The most popular items are peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit, macaroni and cheese, pasta, pasta sauce, canned vegetables, cereal, canned tuna, soup, toothpaste, diapers, toiletries, laundry detergent, and toilet paper. GOL also accepts clothing and household items. When holding in-person worship, we will offer Food Basket Sunday on the third Sunday of the month or at other times with advanced notice. You may also drop items at the GOL office at any time at 34 East Main Street in Avon. Please knock and leave the food to comply with social distancing or make other arrangements by calling 860-676-2323. For questions, contact Nancy Carlson at ncarlson@giftsoflove.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.
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.
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CHURCH NOTES
HEART OF THE VALLEY Do you have favorite places to eat, activities, sites, or things to do in the valley or beyond? Please tell us about them! The Heart of the Valley is a new section in our WACC newsletter to show support, caring, and appreciation for our community and beyond. Please contact Lisa at lisawacc@gmail.com to submit your favorite places for upcoming newsletters. FLOWERS & COLLECTIBLES FOR DISPLAY NEEDED Anyone wishing to bring some of their garden flowers for the altar table during worship, or collectibles to put into the display cabinets, please contact Sandy Johansen at sjohansen-2@sbcglobal.net. |
MUSICIANS AND SINGERS NEEDED
If you are interested in submitting a video of a musical performance or performing live in a service we are looking for people to include in worship. Please contact Mary if you're interested at wacc.christianed@gmail.com and let her know your preferred instrument, which Sunday you would like to help out, and your preferred musical piece before proceeding. BOARD & COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED The Church Council is actively looking for volunteers to serve on boards or committees for the next church year. Please contact Dan Weiss at wacc.moderator@gmail.com or Pastor Brian at RevHardee@gmail.com if you are interested. |
The Church Office Is Currently Closed. Most of the staff is working remotely from home. Lisa Alessio is in the office Monday-Friday from 9 am-3 pm. 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.
