CHURCH ACTIVITIES
Bad Girls of the Bible will meet on Wednesday, May 2nd in the church library. We are discussing The Year of Living Biblically by A.J. Jacobs. Bring a lunch and join us at 11:30 a.m. Discussion is from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Anyone welcome whether or not you have read the book.
Adult Bible Study 101: Join a group that was formed to look into the background of the Bible and to examine the stories in Genesis. Come and join us, bring your own questions, and we’ll look for answers together. The group will meet every two weeks on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. The next meeting is on April 26th. For information, contact Suzanne Strecker at (860)673-4569.
Spotlight on Outreach: Gifts of Love
The individuals and families served by Gifts of Love often face short term financial crisis. By helping these families meet their most basic needs through food, clothing, housewares, linens, and furniture, Gifts of Love enables them to focus on putting their lives back in order and attaining financial independence. Susan Pribyson, Executive Director of Gifts of Love will present a "Mission Moment" on Sunday, April 29th during worship. Susan will talk to the congregation about Gifts of Love's mission and programs and how we can get involved. She will then be available during coffee hour to answer questions.
WACC Recognition Brunch: Sunday, April 29th. Someone once said “Give thanks for a little and you will find a lot.” We invite our church family to a special recognition brunch immediately following worship. Come and join us to savor a delicious brunch while sharing the camaraderie of fellow members and visitors.
The individuals and families served by Gifts of Love often face short term financial crisis. By helping these families meet their most basic needs through food, clothing, housewares, linens, and furniture, Gifts of Love enables them to focus on putting their lives back in order and attaining financial independence. Susan Pribyson, Executive Director of Gifts of Love will present a "Mission Moment" on Sunday, April 29th during worship. Susan will talk to the congregation about Gifts of Love's mission and programs and how we can get involved. She will then be available during coffee hour to answer questions.
WACC Recognition Brunch: Sunday, April 29th. Someone once said “Give thanks for a little and you will find a lot.” We invite our church family to a special recognition brunch immediately following worship. Come and join us to savor a delicious brunch while sharing the camaraderie of fellow members and visitors.
Bereavement Group: Pastor Brian will be leading a bereavement group on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. The group will meet at 2:00 p.m. at The Residence at Brookside located at 117 Simsbury Road in Avon.
Check Your Attic! In anticipation of the upcoming 200th anniversary of the construction of our meetinghouse, and that of the Avon Congregational Church, the church's History Committee is searching for vintage photos, objects and archival material pertaining to the two churches and their neighborhoods. On Saturday, April 28, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, we will be at the Avon Free Public Library's Marian Hunter History Room. Items can be donated or scanned on the spot and returned to the owner. Please contact Jeannie Parker at(jeanparker_99@yahoo.com) or Marj Bender at (marjbender@snet.net) for questions.
Dining for Women: This program meets once a month to raise funds and support programs that help disadvantaged women. The goal of this organization is to “educate girls, teach women a skill, help develop markets for their products, and fight the prevalent gender inequality in the world. We give a hand up, not a hand out. Dining for Women celebrates the power of the individual to see an injustice and act to change it; to see need and act to fill it. Dining for Women’s members are deeply involved in the programs we support and the problems we seek to address. Our education component is equally as important as our fundraising.” Please contact Susan Lane at (860)675-8664 or selinavon@aol.com for details.
Soul Sisters Daytime Book Group
The daytime group will meet at the church on Monday, May 21st at 12:30 p.m.
They will be watching the movie Pay It Forward
Please bring a bag lunch. All are welcome!
Soul Sisters Evening Book Group
The evening group will meet Wednesday, May 16th at 7:30 p.m.
at the home of Nancy Carlson.
The book is Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Everyone is welcome!
The daytime group will meet at the church on Monday, May 21st at 12:30 p.m.
They will be watching the movie Pay It Forward
Please bring a bag lunch. All are welcome!
Soul Sisters Evening Book Group
The evening group will meet Wednesday, May 16th at 7:30 p.m.
at the home of Nancy Carlson.
The book is Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Everyone is welcome!
