Posts from 2018 (Page 2)
Souper Bowl of Giving Results
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our 2018 Souper Bowl of Giving food collection this year. We had 455 items dropped in the shopping cart and another 33 lbs of food given online this year. We can’t forget, however, that hunger is a problem in Fairfield County all year long. While this is a great start to the year, Jesus calls on us to feed the hungry and clothe the naked all the time. [slideshow_deploy id=’5390′]
Souper Bowl of Caring 2018
As Jack mentioned during the announcements this morning, it is again time for the Souper Bowl of Caring for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me Matthew 25:35 (NRSV) The quote from Matthew is central to several of our core values, namely, love and welcoming community. This year, for the 18th consecutive year, we are participating in the Souper Bowl of Caring to benefit…
Light of Christ
My dear Grace United Church of Christ family, Advent has come and gone, we talked about getting ready, preparing ourselves but most especially our hearts for the coming of our Savior, who came as a tiny baby, born in a dirty, dark, cold, smelly stable. For 4 weeks, we lit the Advent candles to help us prepare. On Christmas Eve we lit the Christ candle to share the light of Christ with the world. Then came the Christmas season, the…
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