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Pastor’s Column – Feb 2025
In the Gospels, the disciples have witnessed Jesus’ teachings, miraculous healings, and extraordinary compassion for the least of these. They have put their bodies where Christ put Christ’s body and encountered God’s love for them and for the least of these. Jesus asks them and us, “Who do you say that I am?” Not what others say, but who do you say that I am? This is not to satisfy the head but the heart and to discern Christ in our midst. The faithful…
Pastor’s Column – Oct 2022
“He doth execute the judgment of the fatherless and widow.” Deuteronomy 10:18 For the past couple years my grandmother has been going through her things and offering sentimental items to any grandkid that wants them. Knowing my love for history and being a pastor she has passed on a number of daily devotionals from my Great Grandpa Weller (b. 1889). The verse I shared above comes from the month of October in one such devotional. The teeny tiny book measures…
Souper Bowl of Caring 2019
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 19th consecutive year, we are participating in the Souper Bowl of Caring to benefit the hungry of Fairfield County.…
from the pastor
From the pastor… Experiencing God’s grace, Seeking God’s mission, Sharing God’s love… As you might realize, and I hope you do, this is the mission/vision statement of Grace United Church of Christ. This is how we strive to live as a community of faith. This statement came after discussion of our core values, which are: Love, Leadership, Fun/Joy, Faith, Welcoming community After dialogue and beginning to live into these core values, we met to contemplate and pray about what our…
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…
Hurricane Harvey Response
Folks have been asking how we can help those in Texas who have been devastated by Hurricane Harvey. At this point in time, what is needed most is money, but soon there will also be a need for cleanup buckets. This page describes how the UCC at the national level is responding. If you wish to give money, you can give directly through this link, or write a check and on the memo line write “Hurricane Harvey” and we will…
Souper Bowl of Caring 2017
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 17th consecutive year, we are participating in the Souper Bowl of Caring to benefit the hungry of Fairfield County. We’ll be collecting non-perishable food items (and money) that will go to…
Give for Disaster Relief
Members have been asking how they can help those who have been devastated by Hurricane Matthew. If you want to give through our online giving button below, until we can add a distinct ‘Disaster Relief’ category from the drop down, use ‘monthly mission project’ and on the memo line put ‘Hurricane Matthew relief’. Give
Combined Forces! Christian Service and Membership Action Boards
During 2015, the Membership Action Board repeatedly discussed the need to evaluate the current makeup of boards as set forth by the GUCC Constitution. Challenges related to burnout of members and friends continually serving on boards, difficulties in schedules, and changing work, school, and family commitments have provided an opportunity to reframe and refresh the way we do things. At the same time, Christian Service Board members were also finding themselves having similar discussions and wanted to figure out a…
Game Day
GAME DAY- February 7 – Super Bowl Sunday – We are planning a game day after the worship service. Pizza and drinks provided. Bring your favorite games and snacks. Church will be casual dress that day…wear your favorite team colors! All ages are welcome! We promise we will have you home in time for the Super Bowl. Join us for fun and fellowship. Sign up sheet is on the office window.