Please be sure to check our online Calendar of Events http://localendar.com/public/winchestercentercc for additional items.
Click here to Read the Latest Higher Ground Newsletter 2018_05.pdf
Interested in becoming a member of Winchester Center Congregational Church? Contact Pastor Jackie.
Please be sure to check our online Calendar of Events http://localendar.com/public/winchestercentercc for additional items.
Click here to Read the Latest Higher Ground Newsletter 2018_05.pdf
Interested in becoming a member of Winchester Center Congregational Church? Contact Pastor Jackie.
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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