"We are still seekers, not holders, of truth. Our members forge their own relationships with God."
We gather to hear the Word of God,
to meditate upon its' meaning and purpose for our lives
to be empowered to serve God through the church and in community
and to experience the peace that Christ gives.
"No Matter Who You Are
Or Where You Are On Life's Journey,
You Are Welcome Here!"
24 Church Street (CT Rt 317) ~ Roxbury, Connecticut ~ 06783 ~ USA
Office: 860-355-1978 ~ email: office@roxburychurch.org
Handicap Accessible - ramp behind building
HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE RELIEF
The devistation from the 7.0 earthquake on January 12
is effecting over 3 million people there and is enormous and the need there is great.
Our church, working through the United Church of Christ and
missionaries and relief agencies there
can channel monetary donations there - 100%
To do this you can:
1. write a check payable to the Roxbury Church with Haitian Relief in the memo
OR
go to: http://www.ctucc.org/donate/
and make an on-line electronic donation - both go to the same place.
For the latest information and how the church,
through its partner agencies is assisting in relief efforts,
go to:
United Church of Christ
or view a blog by our missionaries in Haiti
"Changing Lives, That's Our Church's Wider Mission"
is more than a slogan or phrase;
it is the lifeblood of ministry and mission in the United Church of Christ.
Our covenant as local churches, associations, conferences and the national settings of our denomination
is made evident through this mission together.
Upcoming Opportunities for the Journey in Faith...
Each Sunday at Roxbury Church...
Adult Bible Study - 9:30 am.
Sunday Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.
Church School for children - 10:30 am.
Fellowship and Refreshments follow.
Visitors and Newcomers welcome.
Children begin worship with their families every Sunday.
Non-perishable food offerings are received on the first Sunday of each month.
4:00 - 5:30 pm. Jr. Pilgrim Youth Fellowship (community youth in grades 6-8) LAST Sunday only6:00 - 8:00 pm. Sr Pilgrim Youth Fellowship (community youth in grades 9-12)
see Youth Page for more details
(see Members' Guide for Frequently Asked Questions and Answers)
We Are In The Church Season of Epiphany
The liturgical color is Green
Epiphany, which means to show, is a season of light, when Jesus Christ is shown to be the light of the world.
During Epiphany, God is made manifest (made obvious) through the flesh and blood presence of his son, Jesus, on earth.
During the Season of Epiphany, we follow the Wise Men (also called Magi) as they follow the star to Bethlehem to find the Baby Jesus.
We also follow the disciples as they learn to follow Jesus.
We answer the question, "What does it mean to follow Jesus; what does it mean to go His way?"
The first celebration during Epiphany is the day of Epiphany itself, which Western Christians celebrate on January 6.
That day, the festival of light, celebrates the visit of the three Wise Men to the Baby Jesus in Bethlehem.
They may have come from the west, perhaps Iran, and followed a star in the sky which led them to Bethlehem.
On January 7, Christians celebrate the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist in the River Jordan.
The Holy Spirit descended from heaven in the form of a dove, the heavens opened, and a voice spoke, saying, "This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased."
Jesus was shown to the crowds at the Jordan to be the Son of God.
Jesus was revealed as God on earth in the Transfiguration, when he was shown to be God to his disciples, as he was accompanied by Moses and Elijah on the mountaintop.
Beginning with the star that guided the Wise Men to Bethlehem, God fills the lives of Christians with his holy light during Epiphany so that his light can shine through them into the world.
The Lectionary explores the mission of the church in the world. The theme of this season (along with the sequence of readings from the Gospel) continues in the season after Pentecost, so both seasons together can be called the "Time of the Church."
There are several websites that will deliver a daily prayer right to your computer for Free!
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Sunday, February 24, 2010 is
SIMPLY SMILES EMPHASIS SUNDAY
Guest Speaker during worship: Mr. Michael Nolan
Speaking about this latest travels this December to Oaxaca, Mexico
and serving with the Food Distribution Program there.
This will be one of the sites that our mission trip
will go to this July 3-10, 2010.
FAITH THROUGH FICTION
A Discussion Group about Faith
rising out of a reading of a work of fiction.
Next Gathering: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 7:00 pm. - 8:30 pm.
in the home of David Lincicome and Jacquie Winterkorn
20 Church Street - parking in the church lot.
This month's selection:
The Year of Living Biblically:
One Man's Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible
by A. J. Jacobs
copies will be available for loan at the church.
Newcomers welcome!
February 17, 2010
Ash Wednesday - Lenten Begins
Service 7 pm. at South Britain Congregational Church - Rt 172.
Sponsored by the United Church of Christ - Congregational Churches in Southbury, Roxbury and South BritainAll Welcome
LENTEN STUDY
based on Adam Hamilton's book:
24 Hours That Changed the World
Wednesdays in Lent:
February 24, at South Britain Congregational
March 3, at Roxbury Congregational
10, at United Church of Christ, Southbury
17, at South Britain Congregational
24, at Roxbury Congregational
31at United Church of Christ, Southbury
Rt. 6 - Main St. North
begins with light supper at 6 pm. Discussion at 7
No
single event in human history has received more attention than the
suffering and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. In this book, Adam
Hamilton guides us through the last twenty-four hours of Jesus' life.
Each chapter is designed to help the reader experience and understand
the significance of Jesus' suffering and death in a way you have never
done before. Whether you are a long-time Christian or are simply
curious about the story of Christ's crucifixion, you are invited to
join in the retracing the last 24 hours of Jesus' life.
CHAPTER
TITLES
The Last Supper
The Garden of
Gethsemane
Condemned by the
Righteous
Jesus, Barabbas,
and Pilate
The Torture and
Humiliation of the King
The Crucifixion
Christ the Victor
The book can be purchased from Amazon. com on sale: $12.00!
Rev. Adam Hamilton is the founding pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas. He grew up in the Kansas City area, attending Shawnee Mission schools before graduating from Blue Valley High School. He earned a B.A. degree in Pastoral Ministry from Oral Roberts University and a Master of Divinity Degree from Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University.
Sponsored by the Roxbury Congregational Church, South Britain Congregational Church & UCC of Southbury
Brookfield
Institute Open Meeting with
members of the congregation Sunday, February 28
at 5 pm. in Fellowship Hall
and envision the future.
All invited!
ONGOING ACTIVITIES
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Come Join The Circle!
Church School Program for this Year has begun.
Age 3 through grade 8.
Theme this Quarter: Praying With Jesus -
Newcomers welcome any Sunday at 10:30 am. !
BIBLE STUDY FOR ADULTS
Sunday sessions: Join us each week at 9:30 a.m.
in the Library as we discuss and explore the bible and how it relates to us.
For information speak with Pat Mulcahy
PRAYER GROUP
Each Tuesday morning at 10:00 am.
in the Meetinghouse
Come join the original wireless network!
Facilitated by Diane Meade and Pat Mulcahy
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Third Fridays at 10:00 am. & 7:00 pm.
in the Church Library
Join us as we knit prayer shawls and pray
for those who are ill, grieiving, alone or otherwise in need.
Facilitated by Lisa Richardson
MEXICO MISSION TRIP 2010
Our 2010 Mission Trip to Simply Smiles - beginning at Casa Hogar - Oaxaca, Mexico
will be July 3 -10, 2010
We are part of a group of 25 that also includes youth from Shepaug High School's Spanish Class
and their teacher Senior Michael Nolan
The house at the dump are completed, so we will be working on "Project Juan", building 2 cement structures
We also will be working at a feeding program in a rural jungle village
and finish our stay near a National Park on the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
If you have questions or are interested in going, please contact Rev. David Peters or Rev. Diane Monti-Catania.
or for more information on Simply Smiles go to their website: www.simplysmiles.org
Here is a link for a website with some more information from Shepaug teacher, Mike Nolan, one of the Chaperones.
Did You Know That We Have a Wonderful Church Library Right Here at Roxbury Congregational?
It Has Many Current Titles... and Not Just "Religious" Books!
Now Announcing ...
Our Church Library is on-line
with a searchable listing of titles!
Just point your browser to:
http://www.librarything.com/catalog/RCChurchlibrary
We are appreciative to Joan Temple, Librarian and Heidi Neff for all their hard work!
Explore our Website... Visit These Web Pages Below...
Our Church's Wider MISSION support and activities With Links
Why Do We as Church Give Financially to the wider denomination? (click on the video)
Christian
EDUCATION for all ages
Our Church LEADERSHIP and Staff
SUPPORTING the Mission of Roxbury Church Financially
LINKS of Interest and Importance
Other Helpful
Documents / Resources
(all in PDF™ format) 
Roxbury Congregationalist NEWSLETTER
A GUIDE For Church Members -Updated!
Ten Basic Questions (& answers) about the UCC
Church School Registration form
Brookfield Institute Conflict Resolution Process
Revised Common Lectionary Readings
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