Please be sure to check our online Calendar of Events http://localendar.com/public/winchestercentercc for additional items.
Interested in becoming a member of Winchester Center Congregational Church? Contact Pastor Jackie.
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Please be sure to check our online Calendar of Events http://localendar.com/public/winchestercentercc for additional items.
Interested in becoming a member of Winchester Center Congregational Church? Contact Pastor Jackie.
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We are still worshipping virtually and
hope to be back in the church after the
first week in May. Stay tuned.
hope to be back in the church after the
first week in May. Stay tuned.
Join us for our Lenten Journey
Lenten Weekly Wednesday Worship @ 7pm on Facebook Live
Each of us is created a precious and holy vessel of embodied love. We have been through a harrowing time since last Lent that has shattered our sense of wholeness–body, mind, and spirit–like a glass vessel fractured into pieces. We are hoping to make this Lent a “season of recovery” for our physical, communal, mental, intellectual, and environmental health. We will explore the healing narratives of Jesus from the gospel of Matthew. Here is an overview.
February 17 - Ash Wednesday: Shattered
Matthew 11: 28-30
February 24 - Lent 1: Treasure (Physical Health)
Matthew 8: 1-4, Matthew 8: 16-17
March 3 - Lent 2: Safe Keeping (Community/Economic Health)
Matthew 8: 5-13
March 10 - Lent 3: Stories (Mental Health)
Matthew 9: 27-33
March 17 - Lent 4: Different Pictures (Intellectual Health)
Matthew 9: 18-26
March 24 - Lent 5: Restoration (Environmental Health)
Matthew 8: 18-27
Thursday April 1 – Maundy Thursday Worship
Lenten Giving Calendar
The usual practice for lent is to give something up. Why not give up something that others need. Please look at this Lenten Giving Calendar and give what you can. You can leave the items in the blue bin outside the church door. To get the calendar go to the newsletter link at top of page.
Mission work
We will be helping the Susan B. Anthony domestic violence families again this year with the adopt a family program. It will be completely different this year. We will be asking for gift cards in the amount of $25.00 increments (or whatever you can afford) to local stores in and around town. The cards can be dropped off at the church on Sunday mornings or noon on Fridays, call ahead to make sure someone is here. They need to be at the church no later then November 15th so we can get them to Susan B. Anthony by Friday the 20th. This will allow the parent to do the shopping themselves for their own child making it that much more special for them. Join us in making Christmas a special time for these children who are victims of domestic violence.
November 1
we will be heading back into church as it is getting too cold for outdoor services. There are special protocols to follow in order to attend church service.
In order to maintain proper social distancing protocol you must sign up to attend worship services. This may be done by calling the church or clicking the sign up button in the email you will be sent weekly. The sign up will be closed at noon on Friday or before if it fills up. Please make sure you sign up as we don't want to turn anyone away but to be safe we only have so many spots to fill to follow our protocol.
The sanctuary will be open at 9:45 a.m. and service will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude around 10:30 a.m.
When you sign up to attend church service you are agreeing to the following:
- Have your temperature taken upon arrival. If temperature is above 100.4 degrees you will be asked to worship from home
- Wear a mask at all times. A limited number of masks will be available if you need one. Pastor Jackie may remove her mask for worship, only is safely distanced and unable to be heard with her mask on
- Practice social distancing guidelines put in place.
- Refrain from congregating before, during and after the service.
- Notify us if you contract COVID
Mission work
Join us on September 27th during church service to help put together Hygiene kits for the church world service. Items needed are:
One hand towel measuring approx 15"x28", one wash cloth, one wide tooth comb, fingernail clippers, one bath size bar soap, one toothbrush in package, and 10standard size band-aids
Worship on the Green
Beginning July 12!
(weather permitting)
If you are comfortable, please come,
Bring your own blanket, chair, food, coffee…
We will worship (physically distant) together.
If you are uncomfortable, don’t worry,
We will still bring you worship online.
Below are the Guidelines that everyone will need to follow for us to worship outside.
WCCC Outdoor Services Policy
Hi Everyone, I hope you have been well. It has been too long since we have been together in-person! Covid-19 has stretched us and kept us separated by space but not by the Spirit. We have done what we can to “be the church” in these times and proved to ourselves that the church is not a building. We have lived by the golden rule, “You must love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:39 and in these times, loving our neighbor has meant staying apart.
As we try to come back together to in-person worship, keeping everyone safe has been our major priority and concern as we plan our first moves forward. We are aware that even with 6 or 12-foot distancing, in an enclosed area, infected air, even just released by one person, can spread to the entire room, given enough time. For this reason, we have decided to try worship on the Green for July, August, and possibly September.
Our team has come together, using CDC, State, and Denominational guidelines to establish our own guidelines for a no-contact, touch-free worship service for Winchester Center Congregational Church. Depending on the number of cases in our town, we may have to go back online only for a time. As mentioned before, your safety and the safety of your loved ones is our first priority. As we progress by adding outdoor worship in addition to our online service , and moving forward to service in the sanctuary in the future, we ask that you please follow the CDC guidelines of washing hands often for 20 seconds, social distancing 6 feet, and staying home if you are sick or in a high risk category. We will continue to record and have available worship to those not able or ready to attend in person service.
Worship will be held on the Winchester Center Green (weather permitting) beginning July 12, 2020 until further notice. For questionable weather, check our Facebook page or call the church directly at (860) 379-8900. Pastor Jackie Hall, Deacons, and volunteers will be there to assist in making you comfortable with the new guidelines.
To be as touch-free as possible, we are advocating a “Bring Your Own” policy. We ask that you please bring your own chair, water, hand sanitizer, snacks and Bible. (Please let us know if you do not have a Bible. We will furnish you with a Bible to take home) Communion will also have to be "Bring Your Own".
- Masks will be required. A limited number of masks will be available if you need one. Pastor Jackie Hall may remove her mask for worship if distanced more than 12 feet from parishioners.
- Families may sit together distanced a minimum of 8 feet from other families or parishioners. Distance and spacing guidelines will be provided.
- Children must sit with parent or guardian at all times. There will be no Sunday School but a children's message for all children of God will continue to be a part of the service. (children will remain seated with family)
- Bulletins will be provided via email prior to the worship service. A limited number of bulletins will be available in a basket for those with no internet access.
- There will be no singing due to spread of droplets. Music will be provided by organist Gretchen Gowen, and/or solo musicians.
- Offerings should be inserted in the collection box or mailed to WCCC, PO Box 200, Winchester Center, Ct 06094
- The bathrooms will not be open to the public (CDC requires cleaning between each use) so we ask that you use your home facilities prior to coming to the church.
- Please do not enter church building unless absolutely necessary.
By attending worship on the Green, you are agreeing to these guidelines and to notifying us in the event that you contract the Covid-19 virus.
The Church is not the building. It is the people who come together to be the body of Christ.
In Christ’s Service,
Chris Battista
Mary Ann Berlinski
Amy Gifford-Knapp
Gretchen Gowen
Jennifer Lovetere
Dave Maloy
Jonas Maloy
Holly Martin
Gayle Micca
Pam Wright
Rev. Jackie Hall, Pastor
For more safety information here is a link - https://www.sneucc.org/phasingforward
Meeting God in the Gazebo
Summer is a great time to catch up on reading. Why not Bible reading?
We’ll take a look at the headlines and see what the Bible might have to say.
Fridays @ 11:00am. – bring a bag lunch. COVID-19 protocols will be in place.
July 10 – Lamentations Protest
July 17 – Esther Racism
July 24 – Song of Songs Human Sexuality
July 31 – Ruth Immigration
August 7 – Ecclesiastes Fear of Death
Come to one…come to them all. Can’t wait to see you there!
If raining, we’ll meet physically distant inside
I will be using The Forgotten Books of the Bible by Robert Williamson, Jr. as a reference. No need to buy it unless you want to.
UPDATE REGARDING THE 13TH ANNUAL QUILT SHOW
This years Quilt show has been cancelled. Please save your quilts for next year. Hope to see you then.
If you have questions feel free to contact the church at 860 379-8900 or email MaryPat Leger at
Email: mleger@snet.net
IMPORTANT NOTICE PLEASE READ
THE FILE COVID-19 BELOW AS CHURCH IS CANCELLED FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS AND THE SPECIAL VOTING MEETING IS BEING POSTPONED.
THE FILE COVID-19 BELOW AS CHURCH IS CANCELLED FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS AND THE SPECIAL VOTING MEETING IS BEING POSTPONED.
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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A LENTEN BIBLE STUDY GROUP?
Come join us on Thursday Evenings from 6:30 - 8 starting February 27 - April 2
We will enjoy a bowl of soup and some bread, watch a podcast and
then have some discussion on the topic.
Come join us on Thursday Evenings from 6:30 - 8 starting February 27 - April 2
We will enjoy a bowl of soup and some bread, watch a podcast and
then have some discussion on the topic.
MARCH IS DOING SUNDAY MONTH
AND WE WILL BE MAKING BIRTHDAY KITS
If you wish to help you can start collecting cake mixes, frosting, 8 plates, 8 napkins, candles and a
13 x 9 cake pan.
We will be putting these kits together on March 29th during church so please
come join us.
AND WE WILL BE MAKING BIRTHDAY KITS
If you wish to help you can start collecting cake mixes, frosting, 8 plates, 8 napkins, candles and a
13 x 9 cake pan.
We will be putting these kits together on March 29th during church so please
come join us.
JANUARY COLLECTIONS
In January we are collecting Undies for the Operation Overflow (which is a group that supports the homeless during the winter months) as well as peanut butter and Jelly for the Salvation Army.
For the Underwear we are collecting all kinds of new packaged (Adult & children as well), socks, bra's & thermal underwear (long johns).
These will be distributed to individuals throughout the Litchfield County area that are Homeless. If you wish to participate you can bring them to the church on Sunday mornings or Tuesday or Thursday afternoons.
SAVE THE
DATE
13TH Annual Quilt & Needle Arts Show
April 25th 10 - 5
April 26th 12 - 5
See Quilt show heading above for application, vendor information and deadlines.
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR IS BACK
OCTOBER 27, 2019
5 - 6:30 P.M.
Haunted Hay Ride
Games and Food Come Join the Fun!
BOO!
ANYONE WISHING TO HELP OUT WITH THE HURRICANE DORIAN DISASTER PLEASE READ THIS MESSAGE BELOW
The images of the impact of Hurricane Dorian keep coming in. This storm was a slow moving Category 5 storm as it crawled through the Bahamas leaving whole sections of communities leveled by wind and waves. It continues its progress up the east coast bringing rain measured in feet, storm surges and wind damage in its path. We are keeping an eye on the storm and the rescue and recovery efforts that are only now beginning to be underway. Your gifts to our denomination are already at work as initial aid and assessment are happening through our ministries and ministry partners. Keep an eye on our national UCC Disaster Ministries webpage (https://www.ucc.org/disaster) for updates on efforts and on ways you can help.
As a reminder, when we are touched by the images we see, we want to help in as tangible a way as possible. Often that help comes in ways that compound the problems as people arrive without coordination or invitation or people send items that are not needed into a disaster zone that is not prepared to receive, store or distribute them. Disaster response is a coordinated effort between government, non-profit and faith based institutions. They have built relationships and networks over the years that allow rescue and recovery to happen in as fluid and effective a way as the disaster allows to be possible. And the best way to help is to send funds through the agencies and organizations you trust. Your gifts to our national UCC Disaster Ministries can be used immediately. And, because of your ongoing support of our denomination, 100% of your gift is sent where the need is greatest in coordination with all these partners.
You can donate directly on the UCC website listed above. Or send checks to your Conference office with a note in the memo line that the funds are for disaster relief.
Faithfully,
Don Remick
The images of the impact of Hurricane Dorian keep coming in. This storm was a slow moving Category 5 storm as it crawled through the Bahamas leaving whole sections of communities leveled by wind and waves. It continues its progress up the east coast bringing rain measured in feet, storm surges and wind damage in its path. We are keeping an eye on the storm and the rescue and recovery efforts that are only now beginning to be underway. Your gifts to our denomination are already at work as initial aid and assessment are happening through our ministries and ministry partners. Keep an eye on our national UCC Disaster Ministries webpage (https://www.ucc.org/disaster) for updates on efforts and on ways you can help.
As a reminder, when we are touched by the images we see, we want to help in as tangible a way as possible. Often that help comes in ways that compound the problems as people arrive without coordination or invitation or people send items that are not needed into a disaster zone that is not prepared to receive, store or distribute them. Disaster response is a coordinated effort between government, non-profit and faith based institutions. They have built relationships and networks over the years that allow rescue and recovery to happen in as fluid and effective a way as the disaster allows to be possible. And the best way to help is to send funds through the agencies and organizations you trust. Your gifts to our national UCC Disaster Ministries can be used immediately. And, because of your ongoing support of our denomination, 100% of your gift is sent where the need is greatest in coordination with all these partners.
You can donate directly on the UCC website listed above. Or send checks to your Conference office with a note in the memo line that the funds are for disaster relief.
Faithfully,
Don Remick
ARE YOU READY TO RETURN TO SUNDAY SCHOOL? MAYBE YOU HAVEN'T BEEN YET AND WOULD LIKE TO GIVE IT A TRY.
JOIN US ON RALLY DAY
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
at 10:00 a.m. then
RIGHT AFTER CHURCH
WITH A POTLUCK LUNCHEON
Hamburgers, hot dogs and rolls are provided by the deacons. Come celebrate the new year with us!
SAVE THE DATE
September 28th, 2019
Winchester Center Day
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Presented by
Winchester Center Congregational Church
Winchester Volunteer Fire Dept.
Winchester Grange #74
Winchester Center Historical Association
Little Red Schoolhouse Association
VINTAGE CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW (TROPHIES)
REVOLUTIONARY WAR ENCAMPMENT
with Drill and Musket Demo at 11:30 & 1:30
LOCAL ARTISTS AND CRAFTSMEN
with Free (all ages) Watercolor Workshops at 11:00 & 1:00
TOURS AND DEMONSTRATIONS
MUSIC BY KEVIN & PETE
BAKE SALE (PIES, BREADS, COOKIES)
JOIN US FOR LUNCH ALL KINDS OF FOOD CHOICES
AND SO MUCH MORE
SAVE THE DATE
June 22, 2019
Baked Potato Dinner
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
$10.00 adults reserved
$12.00 at the door
$7.00 Seniors & Children 6-12
5 & under free
WANT TO GET INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY?
Join us for our doing Sunday March 31st at 10:00 A.M.
We will be making casseroles for the soup kitchen and also collecting items for disaster relief projects. Here is a list of the items you can collect to help out. You can drop items off at the church on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons if you can't make it to church on the 31st.
CWS Hygiene Kit
Here’s what you’ll need:
- One hand towel measuring approximately 15″ x 28″ to 16″ x 32″
(no fingertip, bath, dish towel or micro-fiber) - One washcloth
- One wide-tooth comb removed from the package
- One fingernail or toenail clipper removed from the package
- One bath-size bar of soap in the wrapper
- One toothbrush in the package
- CWS School Kit
- Here’s what you’ll need:
- One pair of blunt scissors removed from the package (rounded tip, only)
- Three 70-count bound notebooks or notebooks totaling 200-210 pages (no loose-leaf or filler paper)
- One 30-centimeter / 12” ruler
- One hand-held pencil sharpener removed from the package
- One large eraser (no pencil cap erasers)
- Six new, unsharpened pencils with erasers, removed from the package
- One box of 24 crayons (only 24)
- One 12”x14” to 14”x17” finished size cotton or lightweight canvas bag (solid color or kid-friendly fabric)
with cloth handles (no reusable shopping bags, backpacks, or bags with logos)
- Ten standard size Band-Aids
12th ANNUAL QUILT AND NEEDLE
ARTS SHOW
APRIL 27, 2019 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
APRIL 28, 2019 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
We have over 150 entries this year!
DECEMBER 30TH IS DOING SUNDAY
PLEASE BRING A BABY ITEM OF ANY KIND ITEMS COULD INCLUDE: DIAPERS, BABY WIPES, FOOD,CLOTHING OR ANYTHING THAT DEALS WITH BABIES. SO YOU MIGHT ASK WHATS A DOING SUNDAY? It is when we have 5 Sundays in a month we choose to do some type of a mission project. This month it is babies but we have done many other projects for those who are in need.
Join us and spread the Love.
PLEASE BRING A BABY ITEM OF ANY KIND ITEMS COULD INCLUDE: DIAPERS, BABY WIPES, FOOD,CLOTHING OR ANYTHING THAT DEALS WITH BABIES. SO YOU MIGHT ASK WHATS A DOING SUNDAY? It is when we have 5 Sundays in a month we choose to do some type of a mission project. This month it is babies but we have done many other projects for those who are in need.
Join us and spread the Love.
BLUE CHRISTMAS
SPECIAL SERVICE
DECEMBER 13, 2018 AT 6:30 P.M.
IF YOUR FEELING BLUE THIS CHRISTMAS BECAUSE YOU HAVE SOMETHING HEAVY WEIGHING ON YOUR HEART, YOU LOST A LOVED ONE, YOU HAVE HEALTH ISSUES, LOST A JOB OR ANYTHING THAT IS MAKING YOU BLUE PLEASE COME JOIN US FOR A BEAUTIFUL SERVICE. WE WILL BE HANGING DOVES ON OUR SPECIAL BLUE CHRISTMAS TREE WITH MESSAGES OF WHAT YOU ARE EXPERIENCING. WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US.
SPECIAL SERVICE
DECEMBER 13, 2018 AT 6:30 P.M.
IF YOUR FEELING BLUE THIS CHRISTMAS BECAUSE YOU HAVE SOMETHING HEAVY WEIGHING ON YOUR HEART, YOU LOST A LOVED ONE, YOU HAVE HEALTH ISSUES, LOST A JOB OR ANYTHING THAT IS MAKING YOU BLUE PLEASE COME JOIN US FOR A BEAUTIFUL SERVICE. WE WILL BE HANGING DOVES ON OUR SPECIAL BLUE CHRISTMAS TREE WITH MESSAGES OF WHAT YOU ARE EXPERIENCING. WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US.
OUR HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
HAS BEEN CANCELLED THIS YEAR
DUE TO THE FLOODING ISSUE IN THE
BASEMENT OF THE CHURCH.
DOING SUNDAY MAKING BAGS OF
SOUP FOR FISH, SALVATION ARMY
AND HELPING HANDS
SOUP FOR FISH, SALVATION ARMY
AND HELPING HANDS
WINCHESTER CENTER DAY
A DAY FULL OF COMMUNITY SPIRIT
A DAY FULL OF COMMUNITY SPIRIT
THE SCARECROW CONTEST AND CAR SHOW
WINNERS ALONG WITH PICTURES FROM THE
WINCHESTER CENTER DAY
EVENT
WINNERS ALONG WITH PICTURES FROM THE
WINCHESTER CENTER DAY
EVENT
Winchester Center Day
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29
10 A.M. - 2 P.M.
COME ENJOY GREAT COMMUNITY SPIRIT AND FUN!
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29
10 A.M. - 2 P.M.
- BRITISH SOLDIER REVOLUTIONARY WAR ENCAMPMENT
- TOURS AND DEMONSTRATIONS
- LOCAL ARTISTS AND CRAFTSMEN
- COMMUNITY TAG SALE
- MUSIC BY KEVIN & PETE
- BAKE SALE (PIES, BREADS, COOKIES)
COME ENJOY GREAT COMMUNITY SPIRIT AND FUN!
DOING SUNDAY
MAKING CASSEROLES FOR THE SOUP KITCHEN
AND COLLECTING NON PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS TO WHICH WERE BROUGHT DOWN TO THE SALVATION ARMY.
EVERYONE WAS DELIGHTED!
DOING SUNDAY
JULY 29 10:00 a.m.
Worship Service
What is doing Sunday?
When there are 5 Sundays in a month we do a special mission work service to help those in the community. We do all kinds of projects to help people who need it, like birthday kits, casseroles, food drives, collect items such as toiletries and or school supplies. This Doing Sunday we will be making Casseroles to bring down to the soup kitchen so the workers get a break and the people who eat get to experience something different. We also will be collecting non-perishable food items to hand out as well. So won't you come and join us?
Save the Date
September 29, 2018
Winchester Center Days
So far there will be a car show, wagon
rides, music, Signature Quilt, Fire Dept.
Demo's, Grange Activities, Historical
Society and Little Red School House
tours, games and food.
So mark your calendars and we hope
you can join in the fun!
COMMUNITY TAG SALE
SATURDAY JUNE 2,
9 a.m.-1p.m.
ON THE WINCHESTER CENTER GREEN
(Intersection of Rt. 263 & West Rd. Winchester Center, CT 06094)
PURCHASE A 12 X 12 SPACE
FOR $10.00
Lunch menu will be fried dough and hot dogs as well as a bake sale.
CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE AT 860 379-8900 or
Send us an email at winchestercentercongchurch@yahoo.com
NO PREVIEWS/EARLY BIRDS NO REFUNDS NO RAIN DATE
Join us for Easter Sunrise Service April 1, 2018 at 6:15 in the morning.
Come listen to the birds waking up and serenading us, the sun coming up over the horizon and the peace and serenity of Winchester Center.
Then join us for a delicious Easter Breakfast from 7-9 a.m.
with your choice of eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, toast, hot cross buns and drinks Large plate $7.00 small plate $5.00
Want a delicious meal?
Then join us
March 24th
4:30-6:30
for a Ham Dinner
& Pie and Cookie Sale
Dinner includes: Spiral Ham with Scalloped Potatoes, Roasted Root Vegetables, Salad,
beverages and dessert: Pie/Cookies
Ticket price:
Reservations: $10 – 11 yrs and older
Door tickets: $12 – 11 yrs and older
$ 5 – 6-10 yrs
Free for children 0-5 yrs
Proceeds are to support the church’s missions.
To reserve your spot contact the office at (860) 379-8900 or winchestercentercongchurch@yahoo.com
Then join us
March 24th
4:30-6:30
for a Ham Dinner
& Pie and Cookie Sale
Dinner includes: Spiral Ham with Scalloped Potatoes, Roasted Root Vegetables, Salad,
beverages and dessert: Pie/Cookies
Ticket price:
Reservations: $10 – 11 yrs and older
Door tickets: $12 – 11 yrs and older
$ 5 – 6-10 yrs
Free for children 0-5 yrs
Proceeds are to support the church’s missions.
To reserve your spot contact the office at (860) 379-8900 or winchestercentercongchurch@yahoo.com
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FIRST ANNUAL GRAHAM WALDRON
TREE LIGHTING AND CAROL SING
Dec 2, 2017
It was a nice evening with the dedication of the tree to Graham Waldron which was planted in his memory. There were 25 people present and we had cookies, hot cocoa, cider and soup afterwards. A beautiful poem written by Graham about Christmas was read by Grahams nephew Colt.
A great tribute to a wonderful giving man who is truly missed.
DOING SUNDAY
THE THEME IS BABY ITEMS.
DECEMBER IS A MONTH WITH FIVE SUNDAYS
SO WE WILL BE HAVING A DOING SUNDAY ON DEC. 31ST
ITEMS TO BRING ARE DIAPERS, WIPES, BABY FOOD, CLOTHES, BIBS, AND ANY ITEM THAT PERTAINS TO BABIES. WE WILL DELIVER TO THE DIAPER BANK AND OTHER PLACES THAT ARE IN NEED OF THESE ITEMS.
REMINDER SPECIAL BLUE
CHRISTMAS SERVICE THIS COMING
THURSDAY DEC. 14TH AT 7:00 P.M.
If your going through a hard time this holiday season, whether it be a loss of a loved one, a job, a relationship or anything that might be making you feel blue, this is the service just for you. We give you an ornament to hang on our special blue Christmas tree for the season. Come join us for this special service and surround yourself with others who are feeling blue too!
Sara Krhla's Ordination
October 29, 2018
A wonderful celebration with family, friends and clergy! Congratulations Reverend Sara Krhla!
October 29, 2018
A wonderful celebration with family, friends and clergy! Congratulations Reverend Sara Krhla!
Doing Sunday Birthday Kits
The congregation putting together our Birthday kits. We made 61 kits to which were distributed to the Winsted YMCA, the Salvation Army, Friendly Hands Food Bank, Fish Shelter and Susan B. Anthony Domestic Violence Shelter. Recipients were delighted to be able to help the homeless celebrate their special day with the birthday kits.
The congregation putting together our Birthday kits. We made 61 kits to which were distributed to the Winsted YMCA, the Salvation Army, Friendly Hands Food Bank, Fish Shelter and Susan B. Anthony Domestic Violence Shelter. Recipients were delighted to be able to help the homeless celebrate their special day with the birthday kits.
MISSION TRIP FUNDRAISER
LASAGNA DINNER
NOVEMBER 4, 2017
4:30-7:00 p.m.
WINCHESTER CENTER CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
1 WEST ROAD WINCHESTER CENTER
DINNER INCLUDES: LASAGNA (WITH OR WITHOUT MEAT SAUCE)
(GLUTEN FREE IS AVAILABLE)
SALAD, BREAD AND DESSERT.
$10.00-12 YRS & OLDER (RESERVED)
$12.00 AT THE DOOR (LIMITED TICKETS)
$5.00 CHILDREN 5-11 YRS
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT A MISSION TRIP FOR
HOLLY MARTIN WHO WILL BE GOING TO
UGANDA AFRICA WITH THE GROUP SOLE HOPE.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH AT 860 379-8900 OR HOLLY 860 491-0745
Reservations must be made no later then Nov.1, 2017
Winchester Center Day
RALLY DAY HOMECOMING
CELEBRATING THE CHILDREN
and
THE PAST PASTORS
CELEBRATING THE CHILDREN
and
THE PAST PASTORS
Doing Sunday July 30th
The congregation made ten casseroles
and brought them down to the soup kitchen in Winsted. They were so so very thankful for all we do. The clients love it when they get a choice of a nice hot meal, especially the taco casserole, it is the biggest hit.
The congregation made ten casseroles
and brought them down to the soup kitchen in Winsted. They were so so very thankful for all we do. The clients love it when they get a choice of a nice hot meal, especially the taco casserole, it is the biggest hit.
SAVE THE DATE
AUGUST 27, 2017
BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS
COME JOIN US FOR THE BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS DURING WORSHIP. CHILDREN ARE INVITED TO BRING THEIR BACKPACKS AND RECEIVE A BLESSING AS THEY RETURN TO SCHOOL. "BIG KIDS" AND ADULTS ARE WELCOME TO BRING ALONG THEIR BRIEFCASES, DIAPER BAGS, WORK UNIFORMS OR OTHER ITEMS THAT REPRESENT THEIR DAILY WORK IN THE WORLD. WE WILL ALSO BLESS THOSE WHO ARE RETURNING TO TEACHING - WHETHER THAT'S IN A COLLEGE CLASSROOM, AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OR AT HOME WITH YOUNG CHILDREN.
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The BBQ Chicken Dinner was a huge success. We were sold out by 3:30 in the afternoon and had to turn people away. So if you were one of those unlucky people, or you didn't get a chance to attend please make sure you make reservations when we have the next dinner. We need to thank all those who made this dinner possible especially Al and Chris Royer who did 99.9% of the work. Thank you for your support and we hope to see you at the next dinner this fall.
July 18th, 2017 Sara Krhla Ecclesiastical Council
Our very own Sara Krhla had her Ecclesiastical Council tonight and was approved for ordination pending call. What an exciting night for her and her family. Many people from 11 UCC churches in the area came to wish her well and ask questions regarding her journey ahead.
We are proud of her and wish her the best on her new journey.
Our very own Sara Krhla had her Ecclesiastical Council tonight and was approved for ordination pending call. What an exciting night for her and her family. Many people from 11 UCC churches in the area came to wish her well and ask questions regarding her journey ahead.
We are proud of her and wish her the best on her new journey.
SAVE THE DATE:
2018 QUILT SHOW DATES HAVE BEEN
RELEASED APRIL 28 & 29, 2018
JUNE 25TH
CHILDREN'S SUNDAY
AND CHURCH PICNIC
Let’s celebrate the children and enjoy a nice pot luck lunch out on the beautiful green (weather permitting). The deacon’s will supply the hotdogs and hamburgers you just need to bring a dish to share so please let us know what you will bring on the signup sheet located down in the fellowship room.
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March & April 2017
Bible Study
March 2, 9,16,23,30 and April 6 Thursday evenings
6:30 p.m. sharing a meal of soup then at 7:00 bible study
Come join us!
EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 16TH
Sunrise Service 6:15 a.m. on the Green
followed by a delicious breakfast from 7-9a.m.
JANUARY 2017
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HOPE SHOE CUTTING PARTY A BIG SUCCESS Our shoe cutting party was a big success even though the weather was not on our side. We cut out 35 pair of shoe patterns, had some wonderful soup and sandwiches and good fellowship. Some people took home the patterns to cut out and bring back so we should have about 50 patterns to send off to the processing plant in N.C. who will then send them over to Uganda where the shoes will be made and delivered to the children in the villages. I want to thank all those who helped support this effort by bringing in milk cartons, your old jeans or making items of food. If you wish to go on the website to better understand this organization I have created a link below. www.solehope.org |
9th ANNUAL QUILT SHOW - 23-24 April 2016
For more information see the Quilt Show button on the right on this page.
Raffle Quilt:
Lenten Bible Study
February: 11, 18 and 25
March: 3, 10 and 17
6-8 p.m.
Soup and Sandwiches
Come join us!
March: 3, 10 and 17
6-8 p.m.
Soup and Sandwiches
Come join us!
Easter Season
We celebrate Maundy Thursday on Thursday 24 March 2016 from
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.: Soup, bread and fellowship
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Maundy Thursday Worship
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.: Soup, bread and fellowship
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Maundy Thursday Worship
Our Easter Sunrise Worship is on Sunday 27 March 2016 from 6:15 - 7:00 a.m., followed by an Easter Breakfast in the fellowship room of the church from 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Regular Easter Worship is from 10 - 11 a.m.
Regular Easter Worship is from 10 - 11 a.m.
Lenten Bible Study
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February: 11, 18 and 25
March: 3, 10 and 17 6-8 p.m. Soup and Sandwiches Come join us! |
Annual February Meeting
28 February following the Worship Service and followed by our Potluck Lunch
Blue Christmas
Blue Christmas Service
Thursday 10 December 2015 - 7 – 8 p.m.
Have you lost a loved one or may be your job? Do you have serious health problems or are times just tough?
You are not alone.
Come join us for a warm and intimate service where we give voice to your struggles and hope for the Season.
Thursday 10 December 2015 - 7 – 8 p.m.
Have you lost a loved one or may be your job? Do you have serious health problems or are times just tough?
You are not alone.
Come join us for a warm and intimate service where we give voice to your struggles and hope for the Season.
Two Christmas Eve Services - 24 December 2015
This year, we will have, again, TWO Christmas Eve Services.
The first service is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and
the second service is from 7-8 p.m.
Come join us and bring family and friends!
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - SATURDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2015
On this Saturday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. we will have vendors, raffle baskets, sell lunch and pies from our kitchen. You can order your Thanksgiving pies in advance by filling out the order form that is in our newsletter Higher Ground. If you do not receive the newsletter, please contact the office: (860) 379-8900 or winchestercentercongchurch@yahoo.com
Come do your Christmas shopping early at our Annual Christmas Bazaar!
On this Saturday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. we will have vendors, raffle baskets, sell lunch and pies from our kitchen. You can order your Thanksgiving pies in advance by filling out the order form that is in our newsletter Higher Ground. If you do not receive the newsletter, please contact the office: (860) 379-8900 or winchestercentercongchurch@yahoo.com
Come do your Christmas shopping early at our Annual Christmas Bazaar!
Sunday 22 November 2015 after the worship service, we will be electing new officers or voting for existing ones. We will discuss the 2016 budget and other topics.
Please join us at the Annual November Meeting
Please join us at the Annual November Meeting
17 October 2015 - Fall Ham Dinner
Dinner includes: Spiral Ham with Scalloped Potatoes, Roasted Root Vegetables, Salad and Rolls with Butter, beverages and dessert: Apple Crisp
5 – 6:30 p.m.
Ticket price:
Reservations: $10 – 11 yrs and older
Door tickets: $12 – 11 yrs and older
$ 5 – 6-10 yrs
Free for children 0-5 yrs
Proceeds are to support the church’s missions.
To order tickets, contact the office at (860) 379-8900 - winchestercentercongchurch@yahoo.com
5 – 6:30 p.m.
Ticket price:
Reservations: $10 – 11 yrs and older
Door tickets: $12 – 11 yrs and older
$ 5 – 6-10 yrs
Free for children 0-5 yrs
Proceeds are to support the church’s missions.
To order tickets, contact the office at (860) 379-8900 - winchestercentercongchurch@yahoo.com
25 October 2015 - Blessing of the Animals
It is the Sunday where we celebrate God’s creation by bringing our four legged furry companions with us to church. Please bring your friends, human and otherwise to worship in the fellowship room on Sunday 25 October at 10 a.m. We will sing and squawk and bark and talk as we bless the animals that make our lives more complete.
Saturday 31 October - Spooktacular
Princesses and ghosts, superhero’s and vampires, come celebrate Halloween with us on Saturday 31 October from 5-6:30 p.m. Join us for fun, food and games.
19 September 2015 - Winchester Center Day
This is our third annual Winchester Center Day. The Volunteer Fire Department, Historical Society, Grange and Winchester Center Congregational Church will have activities inside and out on the Green.
Along with our usual fun, food, music and antique car/motorcycle show, this year we plan to have scavenger hunts for kids and a working blacksmith, Bob Valentine. Also new this year, we plan to showcase the talents from our local artists. Award winning painters and fabric artists, potters and carvers, who live in our midst, will be showing their creations.
Great day for the family to enjoy all Winchester Center has to offer.
This is our third annual Winchester Center Day. The Volunteer Fire Department, Historical Society, Grange and Winchester Center Congregational Church will have activities inside and out on the Green.
Along with our usual fun, food, music and antique car/motorcycle show, this year we plan to have scavenger hunts for kids and a working blacksmith, Bob Valentine. Also new this year, we plan to showcase the talents from our local artists. Award winning painters and fabric artists, potters and carvers, who live in our midst, will be showing their creations.
Great day for the family to enjoy all Winchester Center has to offer.
RALLY DAY - 27 SEPTEMBER 2015
Sunday School will start on Sunday 27 September 2015. Please bring your children, grandchildren, friends, families to our Rally Day. Stay for our Pot Luck Picnic that will follow the worship service.
TAG SALE - 8 August 2015
On Saturday 8 August, WCCC will host a Tag Sale in the fellowship hall of the church.
The "store" is open from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
We may have what you are looking for, so come pay us a visit!
On Saturday 8 August, WCCC will host a Tag Sale in the fellowship hall of the church.
The "store" is open from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
We may have what you are looking for, so come pay us a visit!
On Sunday 2 August, we welcome three new people into membership and, at the same time, we celebrate our long standing members. Everyone is welcome, whether you are a Member or Friend of the church or have never visited us before, please join us during this special service and for our Pot Luck Lunch following the service.
Lemon Chicken Dinner
27 June 2015
5 - 6:30 p.m.
Dinner includes: Chicken breast with lemon sauce, buttered rice, green beans, roll with butter and dessert.
For reservations please contact the church: (860) 379-8900 or winchestercentercongchurch@yahoo.com.
27 June 2015
5 - 6:30 p.m.
Dinner includes: Chicken breast with lemon sauce, buttered rice, green beans, roll with butter and dessert.
For reservations please contact the church: (860) 379-8900 or winchestercentercongchurch@yahoo.com.
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On 7 June 2015, we celebrated another end of our Church's Sunday School Season. This special service was followed by a Pot Luck Picnic on the Green.
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Doing Sunday - 31 May 2015
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8th Annual Quilt Show:
The winners of the prizes are: Large Quilt: Nadine Rogg: 7-2, "Cathedral Window Birds" with 17 votes Small Quilt: Teresa Bills: 2-1, "Hancock Shaker Village Round Barn" with 32 votes Hand Quilt: Patricia Hupfer: 6-2, "Scrappy Twin Spread" With 31 votes Machine Quilt: Nancy Benson: 9-3, "Autumn in New England" with 12 votes Large Needle Art: Sara Bement: 49-1, "Bouquet of Flowers" with 45 (!) votes Small Needle Art: Anne Hall: 3-1.3 "Smocked Dress" with 23 votes Earth Challenge: MaryPat Leger: 1-1, "Ursus Maritimus" (Polar Bear) with 40 (!) votes In total we had about 150 people put in their ballots. The Raffle Quilt is won by Cora Regis. Thank you all for coming to our Quilt and Needle Art Show. Hope to see you next year, April 30th and May 1st, 2016 |
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Sew Grateful
The Quilters meet every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, from 6-9pm in the Fellowship Room. Feel free to join or come for a visit during these three hours.
The Quilters meet every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, from 6-9pm in the Fellowship Room. Feel free to join or come for a visit during these three hours.
Kids' Klub with Pastor Jackie
Kids' Klub is for children in 5th grade and up. We meet every month on a Sunday from 4:30 - 6:00pm for fun and fellowship.
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