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SOUL SISTERS DAYTIME BOOK GROUP
The group will meet on Monday, January 11th at 12:30 p.m. in the church library.
Book: A Bridge Across the Ocean by Susan Meissner
Please bring a bag lunch.
Anyone is welcome!
For more information contact Diane Theriault at dianetheriault@sbcglobal.net.
The group will meet on Monday, January 11th at 12:30 p.m. in the church library.
Book: A Bridge Across the Ocean by Susan Meissner
Please bring a bag lunch.
Anyone is welcome!
For more information contact Diane Theriault at dianetheriault@sbcglobal.net.
SOUL SISTERS EVENING BOOK GROUP
The group will meet on Wednesday, January 19th at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Book: Beartown by Frederik Bachman
All are welcome!
For more information contact Karen Mealey at rlmealey@comcast.net.
The group will meet on Wednesday, January 19th at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Book: Beartown by Frederik Bachman
All are welcome!
For more information contact Karen Mealey at rlmealey@comcast.net.
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OUTREACH UPDATE
During November, Outreach will be asking for donations to benefit our core missions, using a hybrid approach to our Giving Tree efforts from the past! Like last year, we will be collecting gift cards and cash, but for those that want to go shopping, we have several items that our organizations have requested as follows:
Diapers- all sizes, but in particular sizes 5 and 6 are really needed.
Socks – All kinds are welcome, from kids to men’s, from standard to decorative.
Toys-Wood puzzles, Playdoh and Lego Duplo for Younger kids
SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 28TH
Join us on the first Sunday in Advent after Church for our Second Annual Giving Tree Sunday. You will be able to drop off your items, and we will have a holiday celebration jointly sponsored by the Outreach and Membership and Community Boards. For those that can’t make it, we will let you know in future communications how to drop off your items early.
Any questions may be directed to the Outreach Committee, via the following email:
wacc.outreach@gmail.com
During November, Outreach will be asking for donations to benefit our core missions, using a hybrid approach to our Giving Tree efforts from the past! Like last year, we will be collecting gift cards and cash, but for those that want to go shopping, we have several items that our organizations have requested as follows:
Diapers- all sizes, but in particular sizes 5 and 6 are really needed.
Socks – All kinds are welcome, from kids to men’s, from standard to decorative.
Toys-Wood puzzles, Playdoh and Lego Duplo for Younger kids
SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 28TH
Join us on the first Sunday in Advent after Church for our Second Annual Giving Tree Sunday. You will be able to drop off your items, and we will have a holiday celebration jointly sponsored by the Outreach and Membership and Community Boards. For those that can’t make it, we will let you know in future communications how to drop off your items early.
Any questions may be directed to the Outreach Committee, via the following email:
wacc.outreach@gmail.com
DEACON VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Board of Deacons needs ushers for Christmas Eve. If you are available for the 4:30 or 6:00 pm family services, please contact Dave Woodworth at dewoodworth@comcast.net or 860-748-8669.
The Board of Deacons needs ushers for Christmas Eve. If you are available for the 4:30 or 6:00 pm family services, please contact Dave Woodworth at dewoodworth@comcast.net or 860-748-8669.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR AVON HEALTH CENTER
We are looking for people who might lead a service, play an instrument, or come to greet the residents and pass out the music at Avon Health Center's Thursday morning service. The service is held from 10:45 - 11:15 am.
We usually plan to arrive at 10:30 am and leave by 11:30 am so we have time to set up, say 'hi' to the residents, and then put things away at the end. If you are interested in helping with this meaningful weekly event, please contact Jeannie Parker at jeanparker_99@yahoo.com.
We are looking for people who might lead a service, play an instrument, or come to greet the residents and pass out the music at Avon Health Center's Thursday morning service. The service is held from 10:45 - 11:15 am.
We usually plan to arrive at 10:30 am and leave by 11:30 am so we have time to set up, say 'hi' to the residents, and then put things away at the end. If you are interested in helping with this meaningful weekly event, please contact Jeannie Parker at jeanparker_99@yahoo.com.
EVERGREEN DONATIONS NEEDED
Do you have evergreen bushes with nice berries? The Flower Committee is looking for cut greens to use when we make our holiday wreaths. We’d love to have your clippings from holly, winterberry, juniper, balsam, white pine, and cedar bushes. Other attractive greens are also welcome! (No hemlock please.) We pick up!
To donate contact Mary Ellen Voorhees at (860)673-7672.
Do you have evergreen bushes with nice berries? The Flower Committee is looking for cut greens to use when we make our holiday wreaths. We’d love to have your clippings from holly, winterberry, juniper, balsam, white pine, and cedar bushes. Other attractive greens are also welcome! (No hemlock please.) We pick up!
To donate contact Mary Ellen Voorhees at (860)673-7672.
WREATH MAKING FUN AND FELLOWSHIP!
This year’s Advent Workshop will be held on Saturday, November 27th from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. What’s an Advent Workshop? It’s an annual event where church members gather to make fresh evergreen wreaths and swags that we use to decorate for the Christmas holiday. No wreath-making experience is necessary! To sign up, please contact Vivian Pane at louispane672@yahoo.com.
This year’s Advent Workshop will be held on Saturday, November 27th from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. What’s an Advent Workshop? It’s an annual event where church members gather to make fresh evergreen wreaths and swags that we use to decorate for the Christmas holiday. No wreath-making experience is necessary! To sign up, please contact Vivian Pane at louispane672@yahoo.com.
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS!!
Please consider purchasing a poinsettia that we can use to decorate our church this holiday season. The cost is $10 per plant. To order, please indicate your name and the name(s) of the person(s) you would like to honor or memorialize. If no name is given, the donation will be listed in the bulletin as “In Celebration of the Birth of Christ.” Poinsettias will be placed in the sanctuary on December 2nd. Order forms are available by clicking this link: Christmas Poinsettias 2021
Please consider purchasing a poinsettia that we can use to decorate our church this holiday season. The cost is $10 per plant. To order, please indicate your name and the name(s) of the person(s) you would like to honor or memorialize. If no name is given, the donation will be listed in the bulletin as “In Celebration of the Birth of Christ.” Poinsettias will be placed in the sanctuary on December 2nd. Order forms are available by clicking this link: Christmas Poinsettias 2021
A CALL FOR ARTISTS!
On January 22nd, WACC will host a Silent Auction featuring donated art by local artists. The money raised from the silent auction will benefit Journey Home (journeyhomect.org). If you are an artist or if you know of one who could be willing to donate, please reach out to Mary. All artists will receive free admission to the event. Email Mary at wacc.christaned@gmail.com for more details.
On January 22nd, WACC will host a Silent Auction featuring donated art by local artists. The money raised from the silent auction will benefit Journey Home (journeyhomect.org). If you are an artist or if you know of one who could be willing to donate, please reach out to Mary. All artists will receive free admission to the event. Email Mary at wacc.christaned@gmail.com for more details.
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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.
