Roxbury Congregational Church, United Church of Christ

"We are a Community Seeking to Share God's Love"

OUR CORE VALUES
We are working to make the world a better place through Continuing Testament, Extravagant Welcome and Changing Lives.
To learn more about the United Church of Christ's Core Values - Click Here

Ringing the Bell for Worship
with Bud Squire (1932- 2011)

Sundays at Roxbury Church:
Choir Rehearsal - 9:15 am.
Public Worship & Church School- 10:30 am.
Fellowship time: from approx. 11:35 am.

Jr. Pilgrim Youth Fellowship 4:00 pm. (last Sunday of the month only)
Sr. Pilgrim Youth Fellowship - 6:00 pm.

24 Church Street ~ Roxbury, Connecticut 06783
860-355-1978 ~ info@roxburychurch.org

Handicap accessible - ramp entrance is at rear of parking lot.

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

We invite you to learn more about our church by clicking on the links above or contacting us.

2012 Mission Trip Announced! See details below...

JOIN US FOR THESE UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
For information on these or any events, please call the church office 860-355-1978

New Member Orientation
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Chapel Library
11:45 am.

A time to learn more about what it means to be a member of this congregation,
its' expectations of us and what you can expect from the church.
All those interested in joining the church are urged to attend.
The Reception of New Members will be on Sunday, February 19th during worship.

Boy Scout Sunday - February 12, 2012

Members of Boy Scout Troop 65 and Cub Scout Pack 465,
which we sponsor will be the greeters and readers for this special Sunday.

Annual Meeting of the Congregation
Sunday, February 12, 2012
beginning with a pot luck luncheon at 12 noon

Review of Ministries during 2011
Looking forward to 2012,
approving budget and leadership
to caring out our mission
to share God's love!

For information contact Brian Neff, Moderator or Rev. Peters
Please bring a dish to share to feed 8 people.

Guest Preacher Sunday, February 19, 2012

The Rev. Rebecca Crosby
of Old Lyme Congregational Church, will join us to talk about
the Crosby Fund for Educating Haiti's children.

The Crosby Fund for Haitian Education is a scholarship organization that provides funding for needy students in Haiti
hosted by the Mission Committee

2012 Lenten Series
Sponsored by the Southbury UCC, South Britan Congregational and our congregation
Tuesdays in Lent

(Series begins with the Ash Wednesday Service, February 22 - 7 pm. at South Britain Cong'l Church)

February 28 - at Southbury UCC
March 6 - at Roxbury UCC
March 13 - at South Britain UCC
March 20 - at Southbury UCC
March 27 at Roxbury UCC

11 am. Simple soup and salad lunch and fellowship
Program and discussion

Program:
Guided Episodes: The Be@itudes
This series digs deep into a revolutionary exploration of some of Jesus’ most often quoted – and misunderstood – teachings.
Lead by Rev. Eric Elnes, Ph.D. this is one of Darkwood Brew.com’s most popular video series.
The Be@itudes brings together scholars, theologians, activists, authors and even a scientist to approach the text in surprising new ways.
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Guests include: Jeff Cook, Kimberly Night, Robert W. Taylor, Jim Forest, Jared Littleton,
Michael Dowd, Kit Evans, Audrey de Coursey and Anne Howard.

Prayer Shawl Ministry
Friday, February 17th - 10:00 am.
Chapel Library

Join us for fellowship as we craft Prayer Shawls and Prayer Squares
which convey love, comfort and God's presence!

Information: Lisa Richardson 860-354-5944

Faith Through Fiction

Meeting last Tuesday of each month 7 pm.
at the home of David Lincicome and Jacquie Winterkorn
20 Church St. (otherside of Church parking lot!)

February 28, 2012:
Book: to be announced

For more information including book selection, contact:
Joan Temple 860-350-0529

Faith Stories
You are invited to share your Faith Story with the congregation.

Christian tradition has long included the sharing of faith stories.
People in the early church shared their personal stories of God’s presence in their lives as a way of explaining their faith to newcomers.
Pilgrims along the journey have always shared stories with one another about their experiences.
We are our stories. We cannot fully know one another without sharing.
The psalms represent someone’s testimony at the time of writing.
The entire New Testament is the individual writer’s testimony of their experience of Jesus Christ and the transformative power of God.

“Testimony reminds us of where we have been, helps us see where we are and directs us toward unanticipated paths.”
(Diana Butler Bass - Christianity For the Rest of Us, p.139)

Guidelines for Testimony

•    Personal story of transforming relationship with God
•    3-5 minutes in length
•    delivered as part of worship once each month

If you are interested, please speak with either Rev. Peters or Patty Mulcahy, Chair of the Deacons

Summer Conferences

in nearby Sharon, Connecticut or on Star Island, off the coast of Portsmouth, NH

for all ages:

Silver Lake Summer Youth Conferences, Sharon, CT

Online Registration- Here

The popular week-long experience for youth now in grades 3-12.

Do not forget the family Conferences!

They fill up F A S T! Roxbury Scholarships available - speak to Rev. Peters

Open House - Sunday, May 6th 2:00 - 4:00 pm.

OR Consider...

The Star Island Conferences for youth and families,

off the coast of Portsmouth, NH

for more information, click Here

The 2012 Silver Lake Summer Conference Brochure has come out and there are a number of new offerings this summer.
Summer Conferences at Silver Lake are open to those entering grades 4 through 12 in the fall.

Each conference begins on Sunday afternoon and runs through Saturday after breakfast.

The are a variety of themes for each age group.

There are a limited number of brochures located on the Opportunity Table in Fellowship Hall as well as one post on the Youth bulletin board.
More information including an electronic copy of the brochure CLICK HERE

To find out more:

Click Here to view a video about Silver Lake.

Our church has scholarship aid for those who request it on a first-come basis.
We highly recommend this experience for your child. It can be one of the most important events of their young lives!

For more information, please speak with Rev. David Peters

p.s. Rev. Peters will be a Dean (leader) of the Pioneer 2012 Conference, the first week June 17 - 23 – a high school age work conference.

ANNOUNCING!! Mission Trip 2012!
We have a limited number of spots available

South Dakota on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation
working with Simply Smiles.

If you would like to participate, it is important to let us know a.s.a.p.
There is a sign-up in the church's Fellowship Hall or contact Rev. David Peters at the church.
Be watching for an organizational meeting in the coming weeks!

Mission Trip open to Adults and High School youth
Scholarshps available!

June 30 through July 7, 2012
LaPlant, South Dakota.
Click HERE for a map

To sign up your interest, see the Opportunity Table in Fellowship Hall
or speak with Rev. Peters.

Roxbury Congregational Church
is proud to offer:

Now serving Regular, Decaf, and Whole Bean!!

Bags of Coffee are available at the Church for $10 each.
in Fellowship Hall on the honor system.

One Package of Coffee feeds a Mexican child for THREE weeks! - That's One Strong Cup of Coffee- and An Easy Way to Support Mission!

Sign up for our daily Thought of the Day - sent most days from our Minister to your inbox.
Typically - Mondays include the prayer list,
Wednesdays, the weekly calendar
and on Fridays, a funny church-related cartoon

also important announcements (meeting or weather cancellations, etc.) are communicated through this list.
Click here to sign up

What Does It Mean to Belong to Our Church?

Church Membership Matters

Next New Member Orientation: February 5, 2012 in Library
New Member Reception: February 19, 2012 during morning worship

Click HERE to find out.
( this link is not just for "new" members...)

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