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The Concordia Chimes Summer 2018

Summer Worship Schedule

July 1-September 8

8:30- Eucharist- Nave

10- Coffee Hour

10:30- Eucharist- Garden Room

Sunday July 1

Walsh Memorial Bell Choir concert

at Faith Lutheran in East Hartford

Sunday at 4:00 p.m. with a light reception to follow.

Sunday, August 12

Annual Barbecue and Pool Party

2:00-7:00 p.m.

Mark Winzler’s House

FALL FESTIVAL AND FAMILY FUN DAY

SATURDAY, SEPTMEBER 15, 2018

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Rev. Douglas Barclay

Pastor

pastor@concordiamanchester.org

Office:860.649.5311 Cell:410.225.3360

Kate Bozzo

Parish Administrator

office@concordiamanchester.org

Office:860.649.5311

Laura Hart

Concordia Nursery School Director

Office: 860.649.9349

concordianurseryschool@gmail.com

www.concordianurseryschool.org

The Rev. Joseph E. Bourret

Pastor Emeritus

Home: 860.633.6138

Richard Hicks

Minister of Music Emeritus

Bible Study on Sundays 9:15 am

Coffee Hour at 10:00 a.m.

Worship on Sundays at 8:30 a.m.

&10:30 am

Office Hours

Monday-Friday 9:00 am –2:00 pm

Concordia Lutheran Church

40 Pitkin Street

Manchester, CT 06040

office@concordiamanchester.org

www.concordiamanchester.org

Phone: 860.649.5311

Fax: 860.432.9972

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Dear Concordians,

In this summer edition of the Chimes, we take a season to rest from our

labors and rejoice in all that God has done and will do in our

congregation, our neighborhoods, and our lives. Summertime is, for

most, a time to rejoice in the fullness of God’s creation, fruits and

delicious tomatoes, fresh basil and the warmth of the sun. I hope that

you can find a time for a summer respite, even though I know, for

many of us, sickness and the tasks of living will not take a vacation.

Generally, in my years as pastor, the congregational council has taken

a summer recess so that we can regroup in September and focus our energy on the year ahead.

Again this year, we will worship in the garden room during these summer months not only for the

air conditioning and comfort, but also to recall that it is good to “change up” our regular habits now

and then. In this edition of the Chimes you will find an article by our friend, The Rev. Ann Lovejoy

Johnson, the rector at St. Mary’s, about our summer worship “experiment” in having a common

service and hymns and sharing a musician between our two congregations.

I would be remiss if I didn’t thank Pr. Rebecca Bourret, Pr. Marjo Anderson, and David Almond

for their leadership in our recent celebration of Pr. Joe Bourret’s 60th anniversary of ordination. The

congregation truly put on a good spread and offered superb worship and great hospitality in honor

of our pastor emeritus. Our name day celebration was also a great opportunity to celebrate John and

Kay Corl and their selfless and dedicated work for the good of this community. You’ll find Mark

Winzler’s Concordian(s) of the year speech enclosed as well. Of course, it is good to note that there

are so many at Concordia who work tirelessly for the sake of the gospel in this place. Many deserve

thanks, but it is good to particularly honor two of our members for decades of Christian service.

I continue to thank all who support the “For This Holy House” campaign through their weekly and

monthly contributions. As we draw surely to the close of the construction phase of our loan, we

prepare to soon be in loan repayment, which will mean a regular monthly “mortgage” payment.

In the midst of all the cares that claim us, for my own part, I will travel to Maine for a wedding

over the 4th of July, and then in early August for part of my professional development time to the

Proclaim conference, a yearly gathering of LGBTQ Lutheran clergy for consolation and mutual

support in ministry. Later in August I will attend the retirement celebrations for my childhood and

confirmation pastor in State College, PA and visit some family and friends.

Blessings to you, my dear congregation, on your travels, relaxation, and Sabbath-keeping in these

summer months. May God’s spirit continue to be our guide and stay.

The Rev. Douglas Barclay,

Pastor

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Summer music and worship “experiment”:

St Mary’s Episcopal Church and Concordia Lutheran Church

The idea of hiring a shared music minister came up when both

churches were in transition between music ministers over a year

ago. It seemed like a crazy idea and a logistical challenge. Now,

the idea has moved from curiosity to planning an experiment!

St. Mary’s approached Concordia and conversations were exciting

and energizing, mixed with some anxieties (to be honest). The

group that gathered included, from St Mary’s: Ruth McElraevey,

Robin Martocci, Laura Hart, and Rev Ann, and from Concordia:

Carol Stoneman, John Corl, Linda Lange, Deacon Mark and Pastor Barclay. First, the group

decided to continue conversation, if St Mary’s Vestry and Concordia’s Council liked the idea.

They did! Next the idea emerged, why wait until the fall? We can try this over the summer. And

the experiment was born!

First, we will share a musician this summer. Actually two pianists will cover the Sundays. Each

Sunday a pianist will play at both St Mary’s at 9 am and Concordia at 10:30 am. Both parishes

have adjusted their time to make this possible.

Second, the team (less the clergy) met to select the hymns for each Sunday using the authorized

hymnals for both Episcopal and Lutheran denominations. This means the hymns sung on a

given Sunday are identical at both churches.

Third, the shared musician and music led us to “try on” the idea of having a shared liturgy over

the summer. Rev Ann and Pastor Douglas met to select the liturgical texts and service music.

The team had already reviewed the order and components of the liturgy.

Here’s what you will notice:

The texts are selected from authorized liturgical materials available in both our traditions. This

includes supplemental texts from “Enriching Our Worship” (Episcopal, published 1998), and

the Book of Common Prayer (BCP, 1979) and the Evangelical Lutheran Worship Prayer

Book/hymnal (ELW, 2006).

One specific contemporary wording that may be less familiar to some is in the Nicene Creed.

The words “and the son” were removed in the ELW, 2006, and have been affirmed (in 1994) for

revision in the BCP. The language “was made man” is replaced with “became truly human. ”

While Jesus was a man, the message is that of Jesus’ humanity. Much has been written about

these changes and the importance of expansive language.

The service music is “A Community Mass Setting” all of which is contained in the LBW and

only the Sanctus is in the Hymnal 1982 (S-125). From this setting we will use: Gloria, Sanctus,

Memorial Acclamation, and Agnus Dei.

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The service begins with the Confession of Sin, as is customary on Sundays in the Lutheran

Church and is used most often in Episcopal Churches during Lent or other Penitential

occasions.

The Lutheran “Hymn of the Day” sung after the sermon corresponds with the Episcopal

“Sequence Hymn” sung before the proclamation of the Gospel. Each parish will sing this hymn

in the respective familiar place.

The Presentation Hymn in the Episocpal tradition, sung when the gifts of bread, wine and other

offerings are presented at the Altar, will be the familiar verse of the hymn that we know of as

“The Doxology”

Instead of a closing or recessional Hymn, the last hymn will be during Communion. This will

allow the pianist to make their way from St Mary’s to Concordia.

The service will conclude with The Peace. This will afford us the opportunity to merge directly

into fellowship and lemonade served in the baptistery at St Mary’s and the Garden Room at

Concordia. This has been Concordia’s practice given their compact summer worship space in

the air conditioned Garden Room.

All of what is described here will be in a summer worship booklet, used at all four services.

Each week there will be a separate page with the scripture readings and the hymns. This weekly

sheet will be customized with our parish announcements.

From July 1st through Labor Day weekend, September 2nd, there will be four Sunday

opportunities to worship.

This is the schedule:

7:30 am, St Mary’s, spoken service

8:30 am, Concordia, spoken service in sanctuary

9:00 am, St Mary’s, with music

10:30 am, Concordia, with music in the Garden Room

The planning team looks forward to hearing about your experiences with our summer worship

experiment! Our next step is considering how we might design a shared music ministry this

coming Program year. Perhaps when you hear “our” choir next, our choir will be larger in

singers and sounds! Pray that God continues to inspire us to “try on” new ways of being God’s

people, growing in collaboration, sharing God’s mission.

-The Rev. Ann Lovejoy Johnson, rector, St. Mary’s Church

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Treasurer’s Report- Highlights from May 2018

Summary May envelope giving was 93% of monthly budget. Other fund (stretch) was at 13%. An additional bill of $440 was paid for the organ repair and was paid out of the Capital Replacement fund Revenue The May envelope giving was $13,893.82 against a budget of $15,000 (based on pledge amounts) (93%). This is a negative variance of $1,106.18. Other Funding (stretch) collection for May totaled $458.85 against a monthly budget of $3,576 (13%). Year to date we are at a combined 91% of the envelope and other funding budget. Expenses

Vendor May 2018 May 2017

CNG $1,609.27* $506.42

Eversource $684.98 $577.71 Cox $213.05 $212.32

Sewer & Water

$548.00 $164.61

*Includes April Special Funds

Fund Gains/Losses Market Value

Scholarship $677.29 $48,753.66 Community Cares

$2,128.34 $43,842.91

Legacy & Memorial

$10,829.15 $632,954.12**

** Includes $32,854.96 in stock deposits for For this Holy

Fund Deposits Expenditures Balance

Memorials & Tributes

$915.00 $441.00* $50,534.96

For this Holy House $3,200.00** $458.31*** $116,010.65

* Withdrawal of Victorian Tea revenue to Operating Checking ***MIF Interest

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During the June Semi-Annual meeting a review of our current financial status was provided and a request was made that you each prayerfully consider giving one additional amount equivalent to your current pledge, whether it’s weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc. This would help greatly in meeting our financial obligations. Please remember to keep up with your pledge during the summer months! Thank you. Carol Stoneman, Treasurer

Concordians of the Year

Kay and John Corl

Naming a Concordian of the Year began, as did Name Day, in 1987 some 31 years ago. The

purpose behind the award is to recognize members for their dedicated and devoted service to

Concordia over the course of a year or many years.

Those so honored, both women and men, represent many who have given selflessly of their

time, talent and treasures to Concordia. We are grateful for the many ways in which they have

served God in this place called Concordia.

The Concordians of the Year both have many years of “devoted service” to Concordia. What

does that mean?

“Service” (according to the dictionary) can be defined as:

• Favor

• Kindness

• good turn

• helping hand

• assistance

• help

• aid

“Devotion” (as noted in the dictionary) can be defined as:

• Love

• Loyalty

• enthusiasm for a person, activity or

cause

• faithfulness

• fidelity

• constancy

• commitment

• adherence

• allegiance

• dedication;

Key among all of this for this year’s Concordians of the Year is the fact that they are always

there. Before someone even asks them to do something, they step forward to volunteer always

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asking how they can help. If they are asked, their answer is always “Yes”. Here I am, Lord,

use/send me!

Between these two people, they have seemingly done it all:

• Providing service on behalf of our youngest to our veteran members in terms of education

including committee work, board work and teaching, as well as serving as cook and food

preparer

• Providing assistance in the financial and the “brick and mortar” matters of the

congregation

• Helping to organize our capital campaigns

• Serving as a “voice” in our meetings and have used their voices to enhance our worship

• Being a consistent welcome to those new among us

• Serving on the Council for many years.

Here are but some of the ways in which they have served………

Nursery School Sunday School Christian Education

Worship and Music Capital Campaigns Congregation Council Evangelism

Council Secretary Council Treasurer

Choir Property

Sounds like a lot for one person……… in fact, it is….. hence, the Congregation Council has

named John and Kay Corl as Concordians of the Year!

Our most sincere and heartfelt congratulations!

Name Day Celebration

for John and Kay Corl

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Faith Journey

On Sunday, April 29th, we held an intergeneration event after church to map out and discuss our

faith journeys. Part of the assignment was to write it up as a timeline and here’s mine in

chronological order:

1964 Baptized at Concordia

1970-1976 Sunday School

1977 Youth Group Trip to Riverside Park

1978-1982 CLC Basketball Team

1983-1991 Wilderness Years (away from church)

1992 Affirmation of Baptism

1994 CLC 100th Anniversary; became Stewardship Chair

1995 1st Term on Council

1998 NE Synod Assembly; 2nd Term on Council

1999 Wedding at Concordia

2006 Joined Choir

2010 3rd Term on Council

2012 Elected VP of Council

2013 4th Term on Council

2017 NE Synod Assembly; Finance Chair

Won’t you share yours?

It’s one of those things that ‘just happen’ around here and it’s through their diligence our books

are kept orderly.

David Smith

School Days

I have been searching for an old photo taken while I was in Mrs. Wittkofke’s 5th Grade Sunday

School class. The photo would have been taken around 1975, most likely by Fred Badger, and

contained the happy, smiling faces of me and my classmates.

I think I can remember most of them:

Me

Beth Lane

David James

Mark (Copeland maybe?)

Linda Weiss

Tammy Klaperis (sp?)

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There was definitely a Mark in the class, but I’m not sure if it was Mark Copeland or not.

Tammy was in the class too, but I doubt I spelled her last name correctly. Her dad’s name was

Otto and he helped build the harpsichord now located in the choir loft.

For me, it was a fun class and Helen was the Best Sunday School Teacher EVER!

Thank You, Counters

No, I’m not talking about the kitchen counters. This is a thank you to all the counters at church

who work hard to ensure our giving is accounted for properly each week. I didn’t realize the

effort required to do this until after joining the Finance Committee and learning their

procedures. It requires organization, math, double-checking, accounting, patience, and

paperwork to get the job done and balanced correctly.

Do you like counting money? Do you like writing down who sent in memorials and making

sure it gets placed in the correct account? If so, please consider joining one of the counting

teams. If not, please say Thank you to them for doing it for us.

Below are the counters:

Ruth Sprong

Petey Goodrich

Elaine Briggmann

Fred Winzler

Linda Lange

Gail Adams

Nancy Lynn Knauff

Ella Hube, RIP

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2018 NEW ENGLAND SYNOD ASSEMBLY HIGHLIGHTS Well, this year’s Synod Assembly held at the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield, June 7 -9 certainly

lived up to the theme, “Stir it Up”. Being a first timer to the election process of our bishop, it was

definitely both educational as well as exciting. I’ve listed some of the highlights (in my eyes) below.

The election of the bishop at this year’s assembly was definitely a lesson in parliamentary procedures

and very exciting. The Rev. James Hazelwood was re-elected for a second 6-year term to serve as

Bishop of the New England Synod on the 4th ballot. Seven

individuals emerged as candidates for bishop after the 2nd

ballot requiring the distribution of resumes and a Q&A

session. After the 3rd ballot the top 3 candidates were asked

to respond to specific questions as well as questions from the

assembly. Through this process, the candidates, powerful

and heartfelt statements and responses had a common theme

of inclusiveness. To be inclusive of all, though it may be

uncomfortable to some, it is who we need to be as people of

Christ. To quote one candidate, “You don’t have to be

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German or Swedish to be Lutheran”. This definitely drew a chuckle from the assembly. But with all

seriousness, Lutherans come in all colors, from all countries, all walks of life. One thing we all have in

common is that we are all children of God. This was evident as Rev. Carrie Smith, Special Assistant to

the Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Jordan and the Holy Land presided over opening

worship assisted by Deaconess Adrainne Gray also from the ELCJHL. We learned of a Chinese

Lutheran Church in Quincy, MA that started with 2 people and has grown to 40 in 5 years. There were

speakers from the Muslim community and an immigrant from Iran that shared with us his experience

and the assistance he received from a Lutheran church from the NE Synod.

Bishop Hazelwood urged us to get out of our buildings and become engaged in our communities and

with our neighbors. He stated that the greatest concern was the decline in religion. If more and more

people abandon some type of spirituality, what’s left? Bishop Hazelwood shared with us that 43% of

pastors are over the age of 60. Which is one reason why we are moving into new congregation

ministry models for the near future.

• Familial model

• Part time model (part-time pastors)

• Ecumenical model (Lutherans with Episcopalians, Methodists, UCC, etc.)

• One Building, Many faiths model

• Multi-site parish model

We are a synod of graceful and holy experimentation, innovation and creativity are in order to further

the mission and adventure to which God in Christ has called us. So to use the conference theme, LET’S

STIR IT UP CONCORDIA!

It was wonderful having Pastor Pésida Rivera-

Mendez and Elvira Bàez from Nueva Creación at

their first Assembly this year, and it’s always great

meeting new people and catching up with

individuals from other churches from the Greater

Hartford Conference as well as from other

conferences.

In God’s Peace,

Carol Stoneman

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Concordia’s 125th Anniversary (Quasquicentennial)

While it seems like “only yesterday” that we were celebrating Concordia’s 100th anniversary, the

reality is that was almost 25 years ago. At that time, we began our celebration in July 1993 and had at

least one “event” per month until June, 1994.

Concordia is now approaching another milestone in its life……our 125th Anniversary of the

congregation. The 125th “birthday” will be in February 2019.

We need to celebrate and commemorate Concordia during this time hence we are looking for a team of

people to work together to propose, plan and carry off “events” during the coming year. What and

when and how is all to be determined.

If you are interested in becoming a part of this, please contact Mark Winzler whether at church, by e-

mail: markwinz52@aol.com, or you can call him on his cell 860-690-8651 or leave a message in the

church office.

We hope to get the team together within the next month or so to begin the planning!

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Baptism of Gianna Cante

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The Fall Festival team has been busy planning for this major event at Concordia.

Below is a list of events and the details as the currently stand. As we get closer to the

date we will have additional information as well as sign-up sheets available at church

for volunteers. Remember, this is an all Concordia event not just a committee event. We need your help.

ACTIVITIES

Rummage Sale (Kaiser Hall): We will be accepting the following items.

• Furniture

• Holiday items (i.e., ornaments, decorations, cookie tins, etc.)

• Home décor (i.e., pictures, knickknacks, frames, etc.)

• Books

• Toys (in good shape and clean)

• Kitchenware (i.e., dishware, flatware, utensils, glassware, pots and pans, etc.)

• Shoes and handbags (no clothing)

Starting in June, items can be dropped off at church on Sundays. Please have items boxed and labeled with the contents During the month of August, we will be providing pick-up service for large items (furniture/electronics) for Concordia members. Please contact Carol Burnett or Carol Stoneman. Food Sales:

• Hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, chips, drinks

• Ministerio Nueva Creación food table

• Concordia Bake Sale

Possible Vendor Fair (Brandt Lounge/Garden Room):

• Limited number of crafters/vendors

• Table charge

Electronic Recycling: Televisions, computers, monitors, printers/fax, toner/ink cartridges, video game consoles, telephones, stereo equipment, etc., No air conditioners, washer/dryers, refrigerators, dehumidifiers, watercoolers, lightbulbs, vacuums, microwaves, household batteries. Paper Shredding *Researching* Family Fun – Hoping to have Nursery School lead this part of the event

FALL FESTIVAL AND FAMILY FUN DAY SATURDAY, SEPTMEBER 15, 2018

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Dear Concordia Friends,

Thanks so much for the gift of the seminary scholarship and the alb.

The Concordia family has a special place in my heart and has and

continues to impact my formation as a leader in the church.

Thanks again and my you always find God’s peace in your life.

Eric Heinrich, Seminarian and Former Field Ed Student

The family of Margarete Wasilieff wishes to convey its gratitude to

the entire Concordia Community for your kindness and support following her recent death. To

Pastor Barclay for stepping up to the plate immediately after his return from Ireland, to Kate

Bozzo for going above and beyond in helping to prepare the lengthy service bulletin, to Carol

Burnett and her dedicated crew for all the work that went into preparing such a lovely reception,

to the fabulous dessert makers, and to all who supported us with our robust singing during the

glorious service in celebration of Margarete’s life. Concordia held a very special place in

Margarete’s heart, and in ours as well.

David, Kathi and Rebekka Almond

Community organizing event at

Asylum Hill Hartford

Farwell for Seminarian Erich Heinrich

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A note from Pastor Emeritus Joe Bourret:

“Where Do I Begin,

What A Rare Mood I’m In ”

So begins an old show tune, but how apt for my reaction to the

recent amazing weekend at Concordia

Concordia pulled out all the stops, (no pun intended)

David Almond at the organ console;

Concordia Choir

Kristine Bourret (my favorite flutist)

Marjo Anderson (with whom it was my pleasure and

privilege to share pastoral ministry during the eighties at St. John’s

Church, New Britain)

Rebecca Bourret who honors her dad by following him into pastoral ministry

Mark Winzler and Ray Heller my one-time catechetics students at Concordia

And Food – temptingly prepared and presented by so many Concordia epicures

-and who will not file away among Concordia keepsakes the handsome service booklet

that bears all the art and skill of Kate Bozzo

- Oh yes: Douglas Barclay’s fingerprints are all over the preparations (think altar and

liturgy preparations)

There are now about thirty of my seventy-three seminary classmates and fellow ordinands

remaining; our numbers diminish. It has been quite a

sixtieth year. Thank you for having been such a

meaningful and often exciting part of it

Joseph, Your Brother

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Memorial Donations Received since May 1, 2018

In Honor of

Jim and Kathy

Noyes’ 50th Anniversary

Jan & Bill Salvatore

Linda Lange

In Memory of

Bertha Benoit, mother or

Ruth Sprong-Heyden

Andy & Irma Vincens

In Memory of

Ronald Schack

Helen Wittkofske

Jane Casserly

Andy & Irma Vincens

Joe & Pat Bourret

Steven & Susan Bourret

Phil & Carol Stoneman

Linda Lange

Jan & Bill Salvatore

Candace & Mark Wilson

Karen Schauster

Edna Nekiunas

Lois Feder

James McCavanagh

Valerie & Michael Roath

Viola Stenger

Margaret LaBarre

Martha Freimuth

Angelo & Claudia Fiducia

Andrea Seader

Ruth Sprong Heyden

Sandy & Joel Baranowski

Jeanne Barber

Mark Winzler

Leslie & Charlie Walseman

The Link Family

George Beauregard

Ernie and Millie Scott

In Memory of

Ella Hube

Petey & Paul Goodrich

In Memory of

Lois Warrender

Karen Levesque

In Memory of

Margarete Wasilieff

Bruce & Joyce Pennell

Alfred & Marianne Eggen

Irene Schack

Andy & Irma Vincens

Helen Wittkofske

Ruth Sprong Heyden

Mark Winzler

Alice Smith

George Beauregard

Karen Hendel

Sylvia Knight

Lois & Gail Feder

Joe & Pat Bourret

Linda Lange

Sandy Brooks

Ernie & Millie Scott

Robert & Barbara Turek

Connie Kilgore

Viola Stenger

Meredith Henry

Augusta Mansfield

Mark & Candace Wilson

Steven & Susan Bourret

Carol & Philip Stoneman

Jane Casserly

David and Olga Turek

Patricia Ware

In Honor of Pastor Joe

Bourret’s 60th Ordination

Anniversary

Susan Sonstrom

Geraldine & Richard

Tucker

Angela Prasser

Jane Casserly

Jeanine Barber

Rev. Henry Morris

Carol & Phil Stoneman

Ernie & Millie Scott

Steven & Susan Bourret

Arline H. Conger

George Beauregard

Jim & Kathy Noyes

Andy & Irma Vincens

Mark & Candace Wilson

Jan and Bill Salvatore

Alfred and Marianne

Eggen

Jean Ebb

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Combined Council/Vestry

Meeting with St Mary’s

Nursery School Graduation

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Senior Luncheon Barbeque

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Intergenerational Event

Concordia’s Calendar:

EVERY SUNDAY

8:30- Eucharist- Nave

10- Coffee Hour

10:30- Eucharist- Garden Room

New Horizon Church 12:30

p.m.

Nueva Creación Ministry 1 p.m.

EVERY MONDAY

AA - 5:30 p.m.

EVERY TUESDAY

Clergy Text Study – 11 a.m.

EVERY THURSDAY

EVERY FRIDAY

AA - 7:30 p.m.

Friday June 29 – Nueva

Creacion Pasta Dinner 6:00

p.m.

Sunday August 12 –

Annual Concordia Pool Party

2:00 p.m.

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As Lutheran Christians, Concordia understands that God is calling us to be:

• A Christian community with responsibility to support each other, our neighborhood, and the larger

community

• A Gathered Assembly marked by the practices of prayer, study, reflection and worship

• Selfless Disciples who communicate and practice the faith through acts of faithful stewardship, service

and forgiveness

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH

40 Pitkin Street

Manchester, CT 06040

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