Church Activities
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Join Pastor Brian for an online Bible Study of Galatians this summer on Zoom. The classes will take place on August 4 and 18 at 7 p.m.
We are using the Yale curriculum and to prepare for the class you can go to this website:
https://yalebiblestudy.org/courses/galatians-philippians/?tab=tab-curriculum
Each week it will be helpful to view the short 15-minute online video and read the brief study guide. It is not at all required.
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
If the day and time are not convenient but you would be interested in joining such a group, contact Pastor Brian at revhardee@gmail.com.
We are using the Yale curriculum and to prepare for the class you can go to this website:
https://yalebiblestudy.org/courses/galatians-philippians/?tab=tab-curriculum
Each week it will be helpful to view the short 15-minute online video and read the brief study guide. It is not at all required.
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
If the day and time are not convenient but you would be interested in joining such a group, contact Pastor Brian at revhardee@gmail.com.
Pastor Brian is starting up his bereavement group on Thursdays via Zoom.
Starting in August the group will meet the first and third Thursdays of the month, August 6 and 20th.
Bereavement Group August 6, 2020, at 10:00 AM
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.
Starting in August the group will meet the first and third Thursdays of the month, August 6 and 20th.
Bereavement Group August 6, 2020, at 10:00 AM
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.
Virtual Coffee Hour and 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 Coffee Hour Time: Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
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)
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 Coffee Hour Time: Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
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)
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)
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CHURCH NOTES
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“That’s WACC Virtual 5K”
While trying to be physically apart while together in spirit this summer, let's stay active! Open to anyone, anywhere, please join us in our first "That's WACC" Virtual Fundraiser 5K!
This race will benefit Gifts of Love, a charity near and dear to our hearts at West Avon Congregational.
Signup goes through August 10th on the race website: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Avon/ThatsWACC
You have the entire month of August to run, walk, skip, crawl, and dab your way to the 5K. Each person who signs up gets a cool pair of WACC ChurchMerch socks!
Also coming in August is the Family Fun Field Day,
which is a day to have physically distant fun outside for all ages! Hula hoops, jump rope, hopscotch, badminton, bubbles, and a scooter parade (again, for ALL ages) and more! Guidelines on how to stay safely apart while still having fun will be dispersed soon.
Hymn Play-in
Join Andrey and Mary (and Kevin) as we lead the first-ever WACC Hymn Play-In. We can’t sing, but we can play our instruments. All instrumentalists welcome. Please RSVP to Mary or Andrey so we know what kind of instrumentalists to expect. Spectators are welcome. Guidelines for mask-wearing and distancing will be dispersed soon.
While trying to be physically apart while together in spirit this summer, let's stay active! Open to anyone, anywhere, please join us in our first "That's WACC" Virtual Fundraiser 5K!
This race will benefit Gifts of Love, a charity near and dear to our hearts at West Avon Congregational.
Signup goes through August 10th on the race website: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Avon/ThatsWACC
You have the entire month of August to run, walk, skip, crawl, and dab your way to the 5K. Each person who signs up gets a cool pair of WACC ChurchMerch socks!
Also coming in August is the Family Fun Field Day,
which is a day to have physically distant fun outside for all ages! Hula hoops, jump rope, hopscotch, badminton, bubbles, and a scooter parade (again, for ALL ages) and more! Guidelines on how to stay safely apart while still having fun will be dispersed soon.
Hymn Play-in
Join Andrey and Mary (and Kevin) as we lead the first-ever WACC Hymn Play-In. We can’t sing, but we can play our instruments. All instrumentalists welcome. Please RSVP to Mary or Andrey so we know what kind of instrumentalists to expect. Spectators are welcome. Guidelines for mask-wearing and distancing will be dispersed soon.
Our very talented Music Director, Andrey Stolyarov, has put out an album entitled Improvisation in Isolation.
“This album was recorded during the 2020 COVID-19 quarantine, on my electric piano in my home studio. Every morning, after I warmed up, I recorded take after take of whatever came to mind - it was incredibly liberating to convey my emotions through music in real time. I'm not that great at talking about my feelings, so having this outlet was very helpful in this difficult time.”- Andrey Stolyarov
The album is available for purchase online at Bandcamp go to:
https://andreystolyarov.bandcamp.com/album/improvisation-in-isolation
“This album was recorded during the 2020 COVID-19 quarantine, on my electric piano in my home studio. Every morning, after I warmed up, I recorded take after take of whatever came to mind - it was incredibly liberating to convey my emotions through music in real time. I'm not that great at talking about my feelings, so having this outlet was very helpful in this difficult time.”- Andrey Stolyarov
The album is available for purchase online at Bandcamp go to:
https://andreystolyarov.bandcamp.com/album/improvisation-in-isolation
We are still looking for people to help with worship! Now that we have the technology to share recordings in our live worship, we would love to include you in sharing worship with others if you would like. If you would be interested in using a Smartphone to record yourself reading scripture or performing music or sharing a reflection for example, please contact Pastor Brian and let him know at revhardee@gmail.com. We would love to have you!
e have had an existing option to take credit cards on our website for several years, but we now have a new option that is directly connected to our church management software. It is secure. It gives options as to what you want to designate the funds be used for (your pledge, special outreach giving, etc). It has options for credit and debit cards as well as ACH transfers from your bank accounts.
This provides a safe method to continue to support the church and our missions without worrying about handling mail in these careful times.
If this option works for you then we would certainly recommend using it. We are still accepting physical donations through the mail as well. We appreciate your continuing support.
An important note - donations made through the Breeze website will incur a standard 3% processing fee (as do most merchants who accept credit cards). It is the cost of doing business but we wanted you to be aware that we will receive 97% of what you designate. It is therefore helpful for you to add 3% on to what you want us to receive (just think of it as accounting for sales tax when you go to the store). I realize that is not exact math but I will wait for one of you more capable homeschooling parents to get me that figure so I can share it :-).
You can find the portal to make online gifts to the church on the “donations online via Breeze” link to the left.
Thank you,
Pastor Brian
This provides a safe method to continue to support the church and our missions without worrying about handling mail in these careful times.
If this option works for you then we would certainly recommend using it. We are still accepting physical donations through the mail as well. We appreciate your continuing support.
An important note - donations made through the Breeze website will incur a standard 3% processing fee (as do most merchants who accept credit cards). It is the cost of doing business but we wanted you to be aware that we will receive 97% of what you designate. It is therefore helpful for you to add 3% on to what you want us to receive (just think of it as accounting for sales tax when you go to the store). I realize that is not exact math but I will wait for one of you more capable homeschooling parents to get me that figure so I can share it :-).
You can find the portal to make online gifts to the church on the “donations online via Breeze” link to the left.
Thank you,
Pastor Brian
The Church Office Is Currently Closed. We are working remotely from home and Lisa Alessio is checking for mail and messages at the church office once a day. 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.
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Gifts of Love is still collecting food for neighbors and families dealing with hardships. They are currently in need of mac n' cheese, canned fruit, canned vegetables, soup, baking needs, and toiletries. Their office is located at 34 East Main Street in Avon. You may knock and leave the food at the door to comply with social distancing or make other arrangements by calling 860-676-2323 or contact Nancy Carlson at ncarlson@giftsoflovect.org.
You are invited to the 14th Annual Silver Lake Conference Center
Golf Tournament.Tuesday, September 22, at The Country Club of Waterbury in Waterbury, CT with a Scramble Shotgun Start beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Golf with your friends or sponsor a contest, support Silver Lake, and enjoy the fun!
For more details, visit www.silverlakect.org/golf
Silver Lake has an online summer camp:
Follow this link: Silver Lake at home
In particular, they recommend the Silver Lake at Home Box.
Each box ($30) will have supplies for one camper and activities designed to inspire the entire family.
Golf Tournament.Tuesday, September 22, at The Country Club of Waterbury in Waterbury, CT with a Scramble Shotgun Start beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Golf with your friends or sponsor a contest, support Silver Lake, and enjoy the fun!
For more details, visit www.silverlakect.org/golf
Silver Lake has an online summer camp:
Follow this link: Silver Lake at home
In particular, they recommend the Silver Lake at Home Box.
Each box ($30) will have supplies for one camper and activities designed to inspire the entire family.
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.
