Church Activities
|
|
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)
Spring Is Here! The Flower Committee is looking for people to adopt a church garden plot for the summer. There are three plots left. Please contact Mary Ellen Voorhees for more information as to what plots are available. You may reach her at (860)673-7672 or mevtlv@aol.com.
Here are some great resources as we shelter at home. Click on the underlined headlines to download.
Resources from The Southern New England Conference of the UCC:
A Way in the Wilderness
Coronavirus Resources
Resources for Children, Youth & Families
Silver Lake Virtual Campfires: Weekly on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. "singing, storytelling, community, and prayer." Go to the Silver Lake Facebook Page at the designated date and time to watch live through May 27.
Resources for Families
Self Care for Families: Practical theological ideas and activities- "how to survive and thrive."
Fun Resources for Everyone:
Virtual Field Trips: Thirty virtual field trips with links.
Audible Stories: Stories to listen to for all ages.
Virtual Culture: Concerts, plays, and museums to enjoy from home.
Resources from The Southern New England Conference of the UCC:
A Way in the Wilderness
Coronavirus Resources
Resources for Children, Youth & Families
Silver Lake Virtual Campfires: Weekly on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. "singing, storytelling, community, and prayer." Go to the Silver Lake Facebook Page at the designated date and time to watch live through May 27.
Resources for Families
Self Care for Families: Practical theological ideas and activities- "how to survive and thrive."
Fun Resources for Everyone:
Virtual Field Trips: Thirty virtual field trips with links.
Audible Stories: Stories to listen to for all ages.
Virtual Culture: Concerts, plays, and museums to enjoy from home.
Do You Need A Mask?
Tammy Gillett and Sandy Johansen have been making masks. They are kindly offering them to our church community. Sandy is leaving masks on the bench outside of the church office. Email her at sjohansen-2@sbcglobal.net. Please contact Tammy at tammylynn2976@gmail.com.
Tammy Gillett and Sandy Johansen have been making masks. They are kindly offering them to our church community. Sandy is leaving masks on the bench outside of the church office. Email her at sjohansen-2@sbcglobal.net. Please contact Tammy at tammylynn2976@gmail.com.
We 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
youth & Christian education |
|
Mondays at 5 p.m. we've got a ZOOM chat scheduled for the younger kids! This is intended for our two younger Sunday School classrooms (K-3 and 4-6). Here is the info for that:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88195312116?pwd=dUFoOS9WNng2Mk9mQ2wzK0tYQkQ3QT09
Meeting ID: 881 9531 2116
Password: Amen
On Fridays at 5 p.m., we have been meeting with Youth Group. This digital hang-out is intended for anyone in grades 7-12. We play games and chat about our endlessly exciting weeks! Here is the info for that:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/105968423
Meeting ID: 105 968 423
For more information about any of the above activities contact Mary at:wacc.christianed@gmail.com
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88195312116?pwd=dUFoOS9WNng2Mk9mQ2wzK0tYQkQ3QT09
Meeting ID: 881 9531 2116
Password: Amen
On Fridays at 5 p.m., we have been meeting with Youth Group. This digital hang-out is intended for anyone in grades 7-12. We play games and chat about our endlessly exciting weeks! Here is the info for that:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/105968423
Meeting ID: 105 968 423
For more information about any of the above activities contact Mary at:wacc.christianed@gmail.com
|
CHURCH NOTES
|
|
Do you have more time to read?
May we suggest "A Tale of Two Meetinghouses and Their Communities"? It contains a wealth of interesting facts and anecdotes about WACC's and ACC's history. Make check out to WACC for $30.00 and write "history book" in the memo line. Mail your check into the church office and Jeannie Parker will drop it off at your house. |
The Church Council– is looking for volunteers to serve on boards or committees for the next church year. They are especially in need of a moderator for 2020-2021. Please contact Bill Budde at Bill.Budde@MyChangeAgent.com or Pastor Brian at revhardee@gmail.com if you are interested.
|
Want 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!
The Church Office Is Currently Closed. We are working remotely from home and Lisa 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.
Support South Park Inn this Father's Day. The Board of Christian Outreach would like to help you commemorate fathers and all the special men in your lives! On Father’s Day Sunday, June 21, honor the special men in your lives with a donation to South Park Inn.
South Park Inn’s Mission is to assist homeless people to improve their life situation by providing temporary and long term housing and support services in addition to advocating for solutions to homelessness.
If you would like to honor someone special this Father's Day and support our Outreach Committee, send a check to WACC and write South Park Inn on the memo line.
All proceeds will benefit this important cause.
WACC
280 Country Club Road
Avon, CT 06001
South Park Inn’s Mission is to assist homeless people to improve their life situation by providing temporary and long term housing and support services in addition to advocating for solutions to homelessness.
If you would like to honor someone special this Father's Day and support our Outreach Committee, send a check to WACC and write South Park Inn on the memo line.
All proceeds will benefit this important cause.
WACC
280 Country Club Road
Avon, CT 06001
Community Notes |
|
Gifts of Love is still collecting food for neighbors and families dealing with hardships. They are currently in need of canned chicken, cereal, canned fruit, canned vegetables, jelly (plastic containers), juice boxes, disinfectant wipes, and canned beef stew.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.
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.
PLEASE JOIN US FRIDAY EVENINGS AT 7:00 PM UNTIL THE PANDEMIC IS OVER.
