September 2019 Newsletter
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God — what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2
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FCCW Meetinghouse Repainting Update August 2019
On July 11, 2019, the State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO) informed the FCCW that they had approved our application and will provide us up to $20K in matching funds for the church to hire an expert fine arts conservator to advise on the plaster repair and repainting of the sanctuary, narthex, and three stairwells in […]
Arts and Music Festival Artists Wanted
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July and August 2019 Newsletter
If I had to make a list of my ten favorite words obedience and dependence would not make the cut. They’re important words, but for me they have a little negative edge to them. To be dependent is to rely heavily upon something or someone else. We don’t want to be dependent on foreign oil; and our economy is heavily dependent upon the labor of undocumented workers. Facing chronic illness or just growing old we fear we will become dependent on the care of others.
June 2019 Newsletter
A couple of weeks ago our Wednesday morning Bible Study read the story of the Apostle Paul’s return to the city of Philippi, found Book of Acts 16:9-15. One night Paul received a vision: a man from Macedonia (modern day Greece) stood over him saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” Convinced God was calling him, he left with Timothy for Philippi the next morning. One Sabbath they went to a place of prayer to find folks who might be open to the good news.
Seventh District Missionary Baptist Association Thank You Letter
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NURSERY/PRE-SCHOOL SPACE AVAILABLE FOR LEASE AT FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST
NURSERY/PRE-SCHOOL SPACE AVAILABLE FOR LEASE AT FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, 5 MEETINGHOUSE LANE, WOOBRIDGE, CT Quiet setting, central Woodbridge, recently-renovated fenced playground with 2 gates and toy storage, close to walking trails, and library. Direct access to school from rear parking lot, no stairs, three rooms, >1200 sq.ft., Wi-Fi, child and adult bathrooms. Pristine condition. […]
May 2019 Newsletter
Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:8-5
April 2019 Newsletter
Right now it’s early spring and a beautiful afternoon here on the Green in Woodbridge. It’s gorgeous outside. The light is higher in the sky and it won’t get dark until after 7pm. While walking up from the back parking lot I met two couples with children: one family returning from a walk in the woods and the other having fun on our playground. As lovely as it is, it’s still pretty chilly, 46 degrees, and the wind is hard, feeling more like winter. One of the dads was struggling to keep a coat on their daughter.
March 2019 Newsletter
You know, we talk a lot about death. If you get the right answer you’re “dead on,” if not, you’re “dead wrong.” If you’re late you’ve missed the “deadline.” The battery is “dead,” the line is “dead,” and then we come to a “dead end.” And I imagine many of us have experienced the moment when, in exasperation, we have said (or thought) “this/he/she will be the “death of me!”
