Church guide

International Day of Friendship today. Encourage all children to see the world through the friends they make.

Reminder: There is no beach worship service at Greenwich Point this upcoming Sunday July 28.

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Please join us on the beach this summer (NO SERVICE July 28)! 8 AM next to the Innis Arden Cottage at Greenwich Point. Open to everyone of all ages. Short service, fun activities for the kids! No reservation needed, just a beach chair.

“We are made for goodness. We are made for love. We are made for friendliness. We are made for togetherness. We are made for all of the beautiful things that you and I know. We are made to tell the world that there are no outsiders. All are welcome: black, white, red, yellow, rich, poor, educated, not educated, male, female, gay, straight, all, all, all. We all belong to this family, this human family, God’s family.” – Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize winner

Everyone is welcome!

Schedule of 8AM beach worship services for summer 2019: July 14 and 21 August 4, 11 and 18 September 1 (NOTE: There is NO beach service on July 28th, 2019 because of the annual Triathlon.) Join us next to the Innis Arden Cottage for our special beach services for adults and children of all ages! OPEN TO ALL, RESIDENT OR NOT! Note: If you don't have a beach pass, please let the gatekeeper know that you are there for First Congregational Church's service.

Please join us this Sunday as we celebrate Pentecost by welcoming 7 new confirmation students into our community of faith.

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Summer is the best time to ponder how you can share your talents and gifts as part of the Music Ministry at FCCOG. There is an opportunity to join the Summer Choir whenever you’re in town during June, July, and August to share your voice and be a leader in worship on Sunday mornings. Rehearsals begin at 9:00 a.m. in the Auditorium, lasts for 30 minutes, and the choir is “summer casual”, without choir robes. We have a short break for coffee, treats, and fellowship before heading back into worship at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to take part in this choir experience. Email Craig Symons at [email protected] or call him at 203-637-1791 x 822 for more information.

New survey to be completed by Friday, May 31st: We value your opinion at FCCOG and would like to get feedback about Holy Season 2019. Click on http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07egaw44rmjv6syo1h/start to begin this short anonymous questionnaire.

And the winner of the 2019 Kettle Quilters' quilt is... Judy Goodchild! Congratulations and THANK YOU to all who participated in supporting charities that benefit women and children.

Rummage Room anyone? So many great finds...

To all women out there.

TODAY!!!! Accepting bids at the door! The Women's Fellowship of the First Congregational Church presents their 49th annual quilt raffle. The queen-sized quilt is on display in the Rummage Room window and tickets are available there. Tickets are on sale in the Church Office during regular office hours and also at Nimble Thimble in Port Chester. Tickets are $5 each and check or cash is accepted. The drawing will be Wednesday, May 15 at 1:00 pm; you need not be present to win. All proceeds benefit local, national and international charities that support women and children.

AVAILABLE BURIAL PLOTS IN THE COLUMBARIUM! There are now main cemetery graves available, as some were hidden in the manual records and newly discovered by Pat Larrabee. Many were donated or sold back by families who no longer need them. If you are interested in purchasing graves or locations in the columbarium, please contact Wendy Spezzano ([email protected]) or call 203-637-1791 x814.

The need is real and the experience surely unforgettable!

First Church Tree Lighting and Carol Sing is THIS SATURDAY from 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. on the front lawn. Many folks lamented not being in town on Christmas Eve for the carol sing, so this is a new way to enable people to participate, and start a new opportunity for youth to give back to the community. Share the news!!

500 *very fresh* trees have arrived from New Hampshire and are now on sale! Stop by to get the best selection this weekend.

Things are finally getting back to normal around the church, which includes the pianos being moved out of the auditorium and back to the 3rd floor choir room and music room. See the guys from Amadeus Piano Co., LLC using their "robot" to move them upstairs. He's the one in the country that has the technology for this move! Bravo, gents!

First Church's annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale is nearly sold out! There are fewer than 25 trees remaining, but you may pay in the church office M-F 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and choose your tree. 100% of profits benefit local charities!