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faith matters The Roxbury Congregational Church

A Congregation of the United Church of Christ

Vol. 277, Issue 6, June 2019

Church Office, 24 Church Street Roxbury, Connecticut 06783-1703

Church Office: 860-355-1978 e-mail: [email protected]

Pastoral Reflections The Reverend David F. Peters, Minister

Later this month, I will have the privilege of attending the 32nd General Synod of the United Church of Christ. This bi-annual meeting will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from June 21 through June 26. I will be representing the Litchfield South Association, the UCC churches in southern Litchfield County. There will be worship, discussion and study sessions and networking with the many delegates and visitors. There will be a wide range of opinions and viewpoints and through the gift of God’s Holy Spirit, we hope to come to some consensus about the future directions of the United Church of Christ. We also discuss, debate and vote on pronouncements on behalf of the General Synod. This is where the most confusion comes concerning our United Church of Christ. We are a denomination, a gathering of churches held together, not by hierarchy but by covenant. In our polity (church system of governance) each local church is “a wholly owned and operated” member of the denomination. The actions of anyone, or any body, what could be seen as a diocese, national church, or the equivalent of the Vatican, is not binding on the local church nor do they speak for the local church. This can be very confusing in a world where there are bishops archbishops and popes. We have no such positions. We are all in this by ourselves. No one to bail us out, pay our bills or solve our problems for us. As you can imagine this has its good and bad dimensions to it. For example, if a church is behaving badly towards its clergy, the Regional Minister can come and speak with those involved, can make recommendations, but has no power to enact a change. Ordained clergy are clergy by their adherence in good faith with the denomination. This is held by the local Association in our case, Litchfield South. A number of years ago, a late member of our congregation called me because of an issue that was taken up by the General Synod that particular year. I asked to speak with this person face-to-face and cleared up the misunderstanding of our polity. The General Synod speaks to Church and Society but not for the local church. Now many of you wonder what’s the point to being a part of a denomination for which there is no power over the local church? What do we get out of it, you may ask? I would encourage you to consider that in the midst of this covenanted denomination are a great number of resources that we come to count on as a church. It may be in the person of the Conference Minister or Regional Minister who helps us to see best practices, or the sharing of the most recent thinking about what societal changes are happening that affect every church, no matter the denomination. It could be something like the offering of the life-changing experiences at Silver lake for our young people. I will be assigned to a working committee while at Synod and will hear presentations about the particular subject assigned and then listen as we debate and work to a consensus in the midst of the working of

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God’s Holy Spirit. It is my hope that I will come back refreshed and awakened to some of the latest thinking about the church and ways of moving ahead. I ask for your prayers as I travel there and back and for the experience while a delegate on your behalf. See you in church. David I will be at Synod June 23 and arriving back in town late on June 27th I will miss you at worship on June 23rd.

thank you Thank you to Jonathan Lord and crew of Lord Tree Service for helping to unclog the gutter on the Meetinghouse. Thank you to everyone who helped during Spring Work

Day including our Boy Scout Troop 65. Thank you to everyone who gave blood on May 10. Thank you to everyone who purchased Mother’s Day

cards from our Mission Committee to benefit Church World Services. Thank you to Joan Temple, Judy Larson and Beverly

Wolmer for organizing the reception after the Funeral for Harry Peatt.

From Sue Stauffacher: Our May rummage/bake sale was a success in so many ways. It allowed folks to clear out some "stuff" from their homes, allowed folks to purchase this "stuff", allowed the church to be the recipient of those dollars spent, and helped our efforts in the recycling circle. This is a community event, and the people were lined up out to the street when we opened the door. That is such a happy scene for me to see. It also benefits the clients of a ministering organization in Waterbury that picks up all our leftovers. These items help veterans, people who lost their homes due to fire, etc., people coming out of shelters into homes, and countless other needy folks. I wish to thank everyone who played a part in this event. Every one of you helps in this total effort. I especially want to thank those folks who worked with me during the prior week in sorting and placing items and clothing. It's a huge job. I cannot imagine doing it without you. Our new guidelines for accepting clothing worked very well, and we'll continue with them. Our bake table was overflowing with wonderful delicacies that folks bought. Thank you to all the bakers who made this possible. Another thank you to those who helped by pricing specific areas. And, of course, to everyone who donated their treasures for sale and those who bought them. Thank you to the "day of" workers, the cashiers/baggers, coffee makers, folks who help answer questions, carry items to cars, etc. Folks tell us they love our sale and come from some distance to participate. Our church has a good reputation in the community at large. I thank those faithful folks who help with setting up and taking down after the sale. It is a lot of work, I know. So far, the profit from this event is $1,958.50. More will be coming in, so stay tuned....

Parish Register Baptism May 19, 2019: Theodore Ross Lord, son of Jonathan

Lord and Lauren (Gully) Lord, born August 28, 2018 in Danbury, CT, was baptized in the Meetinghouse by Rev. Peters. Jenna Downs and Matthew Rebillard are his Godparents. Funerals May 18, 2019: Autumn Ryan Jensen, 23, of Watertown. Died May 14, 2019 in Waterbury, CT from an auto accident. A Funeral Service was held at the Chase Parkway Funeral Home, Waterbury, with Rev. Peters officiating. Burial was private. May 24, 2019: Rev. Dr. Harry L. Peatt*, 79, died May 14, 2019 in Southbury, CT. A Memorial Service was held in the Meetinghouse with Rev. Peters officiating. Burial was private. Our sympathies and prayers remain with their families.

Celebration of Graduates & Confirmation

Sunday, June 9

Service 10:30

Picnic 11:30 on the lawn, weather permitting, or Fellowship Hall in case of inclement

weather.

The Fellowship Committee provides main course and beverages.

Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert if you

are able.

Celebrating Our Graduates We recognize the following graduates from the congregation. Please continue to inform the office of those not yet on the list. Shepaug High School Gabby Farrell Ashley Mulhare Colleges and Universities Zach Collette - UConn Logan Racz - University of Vermont Military Cole Rossiter graduated from the Air Force Officer Candidate School in May. He will begin Flight School this summer.

Cole with parents, Bruce & Nan 2019 Stewardship Campaign It’s not too late to make your pledge for 2019 If you have pledged in the past and have not yet done so this year, please consider the impact you can have by doing so. Our Stewardship Committee would love to hear from you: David Lincicome at 203-948-2008 or Colby

Kalisher at 860-355-8012. June Birthdays 4 David Lincicome 9 Steve Ross 12 Kevin Dumas 14 Diana Dumas 16 Michael Temple 16 Barbara Biafore (Mousted) 23 Barbara Cover 28 Des & Nancy Desmond - Anniversary

Visits to Diverse Worship Communities

You are invited to join the Confirmation Class, parents, and mentors for a set of special experiences. Our confirmation classes usually attend other churches but, Caroline Kibbe, who is our confirmand this year, attended last year with her brother. So, this year we get to experience some different worship communities. Both visits are open to all members. Saturday, June 1 – 6:00 p.m. at Christ the Savior Orthodox Church 1070 Roxbury Road, Southbury – Evening Vespers. Saturday, June 15 – at the Buddhist Association of the United States, 2020 Rt 301 Carmel, NY. Carpool leaves from the church at 11:45 a.m. and meets at the Great Buddha Hall. for 1:00 p.m. tour.

Can't Make It to Church for Sunday Worship?

Go to the church's Facebook page and watch from your

computer, laptop or mobile.

Facebook Live

Sunday morning at approx.. 10:35 a.m. (just after announcements) Point your browser to: www.facebook.com/roxburychurch Be sure to “like” it and leave a comment... we'd love to hear from you. P.S. There is no substitute for being physically present at worship in Roxbury on a Sunday morning. But if you can be there, do join us online.

CT Conference Meeting report In what will be the last gathering of its kind, delegates, guests, and clergy of the Connecticut Conference gathered together on May 18 to worship, receive reports from the Board and staff, consider resolutions, and celebrate the Living Waters award. The keynote speaker, Bryan Nurnburger, founder and president of Simply Smiles Inc., gave a moving example of what churches can do when they do it together. He shared the story of how he founded the organization that works to better the lives of children in Mexico and on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation in South Dakota. That story involved several UCC churches in Connecticut, (including Roxbury) where Bryan shared his story of traveling in Mexico, and coming home transformed by the children he met and worked with in an orphanage there The 2019 Living Waters Award was presented to Steve Lane, a member of First Church of Christ in Mansfield Center and co-founder of Quiet Corner Refugee Resettlement. More information about the meeting can be found at ctucc.org

The delegates at worship – including our own David

Lincicome, a member of the Board of Directors

Save the Date

First Sundays = Communion Second Sundays = Children’s Sermon

Third Sundays = Faith Stories Fourth Sundays= Mission Moments

JUNE 9 Pentecost – Rite of Confirmation – Strengthen the Church Offering 10:30 a.m. Church Family Day Picnic after worship June 14-16 Art at the Meetinghouse -Roxbury Regional Art Show & Sale June 16 Music Appreciation Sunday during worship 10:30 a.m. JULY & AUGUST 9:30 a.m. Worship Time Rev. Peters on Vacation (July) & Sabbatical (August) July 20 Trivia Night August 10 Tag Sale 9a.m. - 3p.m. August 24 Beef Barbecue 5p.m. – 7p.m. August 25 (Tentative) Church Summer Party 1:00 p.m. SEPTEMBER 1 10:30 a.m. worship time returns – Rev. Peters back from Sabbatical United Worship and picnic at Apple Lane Park September 8 Homecoming Sunday September 21 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser 5-7:30 p.m. September 28 Dinner Train at Essex Steam Train 4:30 p.m. OCTOBER 5 Chili Cook-Off 5-7:30 p.m. October 6 World Communion Sunday – Neighbors in Need Offering NOVEMBER 3 All Saints Sunday – Dedication of Memorials Communion November 10 Stewardship Sunday November 28 Thanksgiving DECEMBER 7 Country Church Christmas Fair 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. December 15 Victorian Christmas service 5:00 p.m. December 22 Christmas Caroling 12:00 p.m. December 24 Christmas Eve Services: Lessons and Carols 7:30 p.m. Candlelight Communion 11:00 p.m. December 28 Church Christmas Party 6:00 p.m.

Keeping Up With Roxbury Church

Facebook: Like our FB page: www.facebook.com/roxburychurch Email: We send out an email each Monday with information, prayer requests and the latest announcements and a Call to Worship on Fridays. Subscribe by sending an email to [email protected]. Newsletter: pick up a copy here at the church in the foyer, on the Opportunity Table in Fellowship Hall or at the Roxbury Market. Minutes and Financial Statements: Copies for review are located on the bulletin board just outside the Church Library. If you have questions, please seek out the appropriate Chairperson or the Minister.

Ongoing/Community Events Minister’s Community Office Hours On Wednesday mornings from 8:00-9:30 a.m. Reverend Peters has been holding office hours at the Roxbury Market. This is primarily a time for people to meet with him without having to come the church office. It is part of our local outreach. Community Office Hours will continue through June Men’s Breakfast June 8, 8:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall The Men’s Fellowship breakfast is held the second Saturday of each month at 8 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. All men of the Church are welcome to come for great hospitality, food, and lively, informal discussions and stories. Kitchen talk begins while the meal is being prepared around 7:30 a.m. The Men’s fellowship group has been the sponsoring organization for our annual Juried Art Show. See Charlie Meade with questions. Church Tag Sale Our 18th annual church tag/bake sale will take place on Saturday, August 10 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. You may rent a table for $25 or a space (bring your own table) for $20. The table/space money goes to the church, you keep your profits. If you don’t have enough “stuff” for your own table, consider donating it to the “church table (s)”. Also, please bake something for our bake table. Baked goods are always a big hit, and it adds to our total contribution to the church and our mission. Pies and cakes go quickly. Other items follow right along. You may reserve your table/space by calling Sue

Stauffacher at 860-354-1274. It is on a first-come basis, and your payment holds your place. She can take approximately 18 people. It must be limited so that if it rains, we have enough space inside to house everyone.

Fellowship Matters

Our annual Ladies Luncheon took place on May 5 at the White Horse Tavern in New Preston. A convivial turnout! Make plans to join us next year!

***** Oil Tank Replacement to begin The Board of Trustees have been working to replace the in the ground 1000-gallon oil tank just outside the Parish House. The project will begin soon. It will be replaced by two smaller above-ground tanks inside a shed next to the women’s restroom window near the rear of the building. You might have noticed the blue outline tape on the wall. The project has been approved by the Historic District Commission and will be of the same materials and design as the Parish House. The project is being funded by the Capital Reserve Fund which comes from bequests to the church.

Blood Donors Needed Friday, July 5 1-6 p.m. Fellowship Hall We are constantly in need of donors. One pint can save up to three lives and there is no substitute. If you are 17 years of age or older and weigh 110 pounds or more, please consider giving blood Friday, July 5 from 1-6 p.m. here in Fellowship Hall. Please mark your calendar now, and call or go online to make an appointment. The number of staff and supplies depends upon the number of appointments. Although walk-ins are welcome, we want to have the resources to get everyone in and out as quickly as possible. To donate blood, please make an appointment at 880-

GIVE-LIFE or www.redcrossblood.org. We really need YOU. If you would be willing to help out at the drive, or have any questions, please call Brooke Wheeler at 860-354-4821. _____________________________________ So Your Minister Can Be Present… If you are hospitalized and desire pastoral support, you or your family should notify our minister of the hospitalization as soon as possible, by calling 860-355-1978. With the federal regulations, he is not able to find this information from the hospital. For emergency, please call Rev. Peters on his cell: 203-770-6721

Star Island Star Island is an all-inclusive family camp and conference center, a nonprofit organization founded on the principles of the United Church of Christ and Unitarian Universalism. For over a century, Star Island has provided a welcoming community for people to enjoy the ocean, to find inspiration and connect with nature and each other. It is located off the coast of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Check out these opportunities: Star Gathering UCC 1 Family July 27 to August 3, 2019 “Bodies Are Beautiful” Star Gathering UCC 2 Family August 3 to August 10, 2019 “The Body – A Vehicle for Justice, Advocacy and Peace” Star Gathering UCC 1 Youth July 27 to August 3, 2019 Star Gathering Family Weekend August 30 or August 31- September 2, 2019 “The Spiritual Connection: Body, Mind & Spirit” Further information can be found on the Star Island website, www.stargathering.org Speak with Des and Nancy Desmond or Charlie and

Sue Stauffacher for first-hand experience on Star! Where they say when you leave, “You will come back!”

Silver Lake Summer Youth Conferences 2019 Registration continues for the week-long residential camps at Silver lake Conference Center in Sharon, CT (about 55 minutes from Roxbury). The sessions are open to those entering grade 4 – 12 in the fall. Each week there are usually five conferences which are organized by age and theme. We invite you to check out the poster on the Youth Bulletin Board near the Nursery Room. The Roxbury Church will be giving scholarships to all who attend from Roxbury.

2 Coolers Needed for August BBQ Do You Have a LARGE Cooler in good condition that the church could borrow, or you would like to donate a new one ($55) for the Beef Barbecue? We are in need of two of them. We need 2 LARGE ones, approx. 120-quart model.

Please speak with either Rev. Peters or Chris Childs.

mission matters Father’s Day Cards Our Mission Committee is currently selling Father’s Day cards to benefit Church World Services (CWS). The Father’s Day cards, available for sale, from June 2 through 16th, will benefit CWS Tools.

CWS helps families in the United States and around the

world in the wake of natural disasters such as floods and hurricanes. They also provide people with resources and skills necessary to build or rebuild sustainable lives and communities. To learn more, please visit cwsglobal.org Shelter Breakfast Ministry If you are interested in helping prepare breakfast for those who stay in the Homeless Shelter in New Milford, the opportunity is available. We need people to make breakfast beginning at 5:00 am. certain Saturdays and Sundays. Please contact Charlie Meade directly at 860-355-1584 and let him know of your willingness to help. Daily Bread Food Pantry- Danbury Donations Needed Come join us on second Mondays You are encouraged as you do your shopping to fill an extra bag with nonperishable food items for Daily Bread. This Danbury pantry serves many working-poor families and the homeless. Your donations are collected during the first worship service of the month or can be placed in the basket in Fellowship Hall under the Opportunity Table. To volunteer, see Sue Stauffacher or call her at 860-354-1274

SERRV is a nonprofit, fair trade organization dedicated to lifting disadvantaged artisans, farmers, and their families out of poverty. For more than 35 years, SERRV has partnered with what is at present, 55 small-scale artisan/farmer organizations and cooperatives in 25 countries around the world to create high-quality items using sustainable materials and production techniques. SERRV helps artisans in developing countries who lack access to markets, business skills and tools for growth. In addition, to paying fair wages, they help to develop educational offerings, skill training, resources and other ways to grow sustainable businesses. Our SERRV shop is located in Fellowship Hall. If you are looking to buy a unique gift and help others at the same time, take a moment to check out the jewelry, handicrafts, candles, tea, soup mixes and other offerings. If you don’t see something you like, speak with Susan

Zappulla-Peters. Check out the SERRV website at www.serrv.org

Cash for Causes – PLUS!

Retail Gift Cards Have you checked out the list of participating stores on the kiosk in Fellowship Hall? Some of the stores give as much as 14% of the purchase price of the cards directly to the church. You can purchase these cards to use yourself or give as gifts. Some people do all their holiday shopping through the purchase of gift cards. All you have to do is see Heidi Neff after church, pre-pay and she will order the cards for you. Orders are placed each Monday and the cards are available the following Sunday. For more information contact Heidi Neff at 860-354-3177 or [email protected], with any questions you may have.

LaBonne’s Receipts A continuing thank you to everyone who contributes LaBonne’s receipts to the church. This has been an on-going source of revenue to add to our mission funds. Please save your receipts and place them in the wooden box on the table in Fellowship Hall. Questions to Sue Stauffacher at 860-354-1274.

AmazonSmile

Do you shop at Amazon.com? If you do you can contribute to our church’s mission by linking your purchases to AmazonSmile. All you have to do is go to the church’s website and clink on the link. Amazon will make a donation of five percent of your purchase to Roxbury Church every time you make a purchase. You can also buy a cash card for Amazon from the church and then use it on AmazonSmile!

Toner & Cell Phones Used toner cartridges can be placed into the plastic tub marked “recycle” underneath the Opportunity Table in Fellowship Hall. Staples will take up to 20 per month and give us a $2 credit for each one. Used cell phones can be taken to the First Selectman’s Office for us by our troops. Questions to Sue Stauffacher at 860-354-1274.

Word & Sacrament for June 2019

Deacons of the Month: Charlie Stauffacher & Linda Ross

Underlined readings are for Lay Readers

Sunday, June 2

Seventh Sunday of Easter Acts 16: 16-34 Psalm 97 Revelations 22: 12-14, 16-17, 20-21 John 17: 20-26 Greeters: Steve & Linda Ross Reader: Steve Ross Fellowship Hour: Flowers: Charlie & Diane Meade Sunday, June 9

Pentecost Sunday – Rite of Confirmation Church Family Day Sunday Acts 2: 1-21 or Genesis 11:1-9 Psalm 104: 24-34, 35b Romans 8: 14-17 or Acts 2: 1-21 John 14: 8-17, (25-27) Greeters: Bill & Jan Steers Reader: Bill or Jan Fellowship Hour: Picnic (Potluck –bring a side dish) Flowers:

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Volunteers for Greeters (2) and Lay Reader and Fellowship Host/s, please sign up on the Kiosk in Fellowship Hall. Have you invited a friend or neighbor to church? Most come to be active in a church…

…because they were invited!

Sunday, June 16

First Sunday after Pentecost Father’s Day Music Appreciation Sunday Proverbs 8: 1-4, 22-31 Psalm 8 Romans 5: 1-5 John 16: 12-15

Greeters: Chuck & Doris Farrell &

Barbara Biafore Reader: Fellowship Hour: Flowers:

Sunday, June 23

Second Sunday after Pentecost Guest Preacher 1 Kings 19: 1-4, (5-7), 8-15a and Psalm 42 & 43 or Isaiah 65: 1-9 and Psalm 22: 19-28 Galatians 3: 23-39 Luke 8: 26-39 Greeters: Reader: Fellowship Hour: Flowers: Sunday, June 30

Third Sunday after Pentecost 2 Kings 2: 1-2, 6-14 and Psalm 77: 1-2, 1-20 or 1 Kings 19: 15-16, 19-21 and Psalm 16 Galatians 5: 1, 13-25 Luke 9: 51-62 Greeters: Reader: Fellowship Hour: Flowers: Colby Kalisher, in memory of Elliott Frauenglass

Leadership Listing (All 860- unless noted)

Ministers: The Congregation Moderator: Brian Neff, 354-3177 Clerk: Patricia Fraley, 868-0051 Treasurer: Beverly Wolmer, 355-3343 Collector: Cathy Racz, 799-0180 Deacons: Charlie Stauffacher, 354-1274 Trustees: Charlie Meade, 354-1274 Stewardship: Colby Kalisher, 355-8012 Missions: Barbara Biafore,799-6501 Fellowship: Jeanne Steers, 354-7484 Pastoral Relations: TBA

Men’s Group: Charlie Meade 354-1274 Youth Group: Barb Cover, (203) 788-5823 Historian: Dale Pinchbeck, 355-4297 Librarian: Joan Temple, 350-0529 Secretary/Newsletter Editor: Nancy Glover , 355 -1978 Minister of Music: Sandra Kleisner, 868-9040 Custodian: Bruce Rossiter Pastor: The Rev. David F. Peters, office: 355-1978 home: 355-8830 [email protected]

June 2019Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

266:00 AM Shelter Bkst9:00 AM Choir10:30 AM Worship, Church School11:30 AM Refreshments11:45 AM Living Well11:45 AM Trustees Meeting

27Memorial Day

10:00 AM Parade

28Rev. Peters' day off

298:00 AM Minister's Coffee6:00 PM Cub Scout Dens7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop 65

30ASCENSION DAY

4:00 PM Piano Lessons (Sandy)7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal

315:00 PM Art Show planning

16:00 AM Shelter Breakfast10:30 AM Mindfulness Group6:00 PM Vespers at Christ the Savior Southbury

26:00 AM Shelter Bkst9:00 AM Choir10:30 AM Worship, Church School11:30 AM Refreshments

3Eid al-Fitr

7:00 PM Managing Grief & Loss



64:00 PM Piano Lessons (Sandy)7:00 PM Deacons

7 86:00 AM Shelter Breakfast8:00 AM Men's Breakfast9:00 AM Art Show Drop off10:30 AM Mindfulness Group

9PENTECOST

6:00 AM Shelter Bkst9:00 AM Choir10:30 AM Confirmation10:30 AM Worship, Church School11:30 AM Refreshments3:00 PM Art judging

109:00 AM Daily Bread Food Pantry team7:00 PM Managing Grief & Loss



134:00 PM Piano Lessons (Sandy)

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What is planned giving?

Planned giving involves ways to support the church outside of normal pledging. Why is planned giving needed?

As with colleges, universities and other organizations, we can’t keep up with our expenses and mission on pledged giving alone. We need both. Now more than ever. How can I participate in planned giving?

One way is through your insurance policy by naming Roxbury Congregational Church as my beneficiary of my paid-up policy after my death.

How else can I participate in planned giving?

Through investment instruments which gain interest over my lifetime which is available for my use and upon my death, the principal goes to the church or through bequests in my will by percentage or stated amount. What can my participation in planned giving do?

It will ensure the future of Roxbury Congregational Church. Our current “endowment fund” is made up of the gifts of two women over the past twenty years. These gifts enable us to do things above and beyond the meeting of our daily expenses – such as getting the building and steeple painted. What should I do if I’m interested?

Speak with Rev. Peters, a member of the Stewardship Committee, your insurance agent or investment counselor

July/August Faith Matters Deadline June 15th

Graduates Sought Do you have in your family or know of a young person who will be graduating from High School, College or Graduate School over the next few months? We would love to be informed so that we may acknowledge their accomplishments. Please contact the church office, [email protected] or let Rev. Peters know.

Are you willing? …To be a Lay Reader one Sunday… see kiosk in Fellowship Hall …To be a Greeter one Sunday… see kiosk in Fellowship Hall …To host Fellowship …1 or 2 opportunities… see kiosk in Fellowship Hall …To share your Faith Journey one Sunday… (Charlie Stauffacher or David Peters) …To serve at Loaves and Fishes… (David Peters or Charlie Meade) …To distribute Food at Daily Bread… (Sue Stauffacher) …To make a Prayer Shawl… (Jan Steers) …To do small repair jobs around the church building… (Tom Farrell or Chris Steers) …To visit one of our homebound folks… (Charlie Stauffacher) …To make a meal for someone who is ill or grieving…(contact church office)

Roxbury Congregational Church, UCC 24 Church Street Roxbury, CT 06783 Address Service Requested

faith matters The Roxbury Congregational Church

A Congregation of the United Church of Christ

Church Office, 24 Church Street Roxbury, Connecticut 06783-1703 Church Office: 860-355-1978 e-mail: [email protected] www.roxburychurch.org

JUNE 2019

Worship – Sundays 10:30 a.m. Church School with Nursery

Juried Art Show & Sale ~ June 14-16

“We Are A Community Seeking To Share God’s Love!”

No Matter Who You Are, or Where You Are On Life’s Journey, You Are Welcome Here!

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