The Roxbury Congregational Church
A Congregation in the
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.
Sunday Morning Bell ringing
"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
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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.
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)
COME JOIN THE CIRCLE!
Church School Program for this Year has begun.
Age 3 through grade 8.
Newcomers welcome!
ANNUAL WOMEN'S RETREAT
"You are Blessed and You are Holy"
Listening For God's Call In Our Own Lives
A day-long retreat for women of the congregation
November 14, 2009
10:00 am. - 3 pm.
Facilitiated by Rev. Monti-Catania
at the First Congregational Church on the Washington Green
We will retreat, reflect, rejuvenate and rejoice!
Cost per person will be $10 to cover morning and afternoon refreshments and lunch.
For more information, contact Rev. Monti-Catania at the church 860-355-1978
STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY 2009
November 22, 2009
We will gather together and give thanks to God
for the many gifts that we have received and enjoy.
We will also receive your pledges of support
for the mission and ministries
that this church carries out both here and beyond.
Pledge cards can be downloaded below and mailed to the church.
THE ANNUAL ST NICHOLAS FUND
(aka Santa Fund)
begins on Sunday, November 22nd!
Names will be distributed for needy children in the New Milford area
during worship.
Gifts are to be returned on December 6th
If you can not be present, please contact Diana deVries at 860-354-0062
FAITH THROUGH FICTION
A Discussion Group about Faith
rising out of a reading of a work of fiction.
Next Gathering: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 7:00 pm. - 8:30 pm.
in the Church Library
This month's selection:
Forgive Me
by Amanda Eyre Ward
copies available for loan at the church.
Newcomers welcome!
Annual Roxbury Community
THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 7:30 pm.
at the Roxbury Congregational Church, UCC
The Rev. Rob Clements, preaching
Sponsored by the Churches of Roxbury
Christ Church, Episcopal; St. Patrick Roman Catholic Mission;
Shepaug Valley Bible Church; Roxbury Congregational Church, UCC
The Annual
COUNTRY CHURCH CHRISTMAS FAIR
is coming!
Saturday, December 5, 2009 ~ 9:00 am. until 2:00 pm.
This is an annual church event offering decorative arts and crafts, a delicious luncheon cafe,
yummy home-baked goods, gorgeous Christmas plants, a silent auction, quilt raffle
Women's Circle booth, Santa …and much, much more!
Please mark your calendars and consider becoming involved in this fun and festive event!
Look for invitations to volunteer coming soon…in Fellowship Hall.
For more info call the Diane Meade, 355-1584 or church office: 860-355-1978
OUR 2009 QUILT!
ANNUAL CHURCH CHRISTMAS PARTY
An Evening For Adults of the Congregation
Watch for the date and location
to be announced soon.
CHURCH BUDGET UPDATE MEETING
Sunday, December 13, 2009
after worship in the Meetinghouse
ONGOING ACTIVITIES
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ADULTS
Sunday sessions: Join us each week at 9:30 a.m.
in the Chapel Library as we discuss and explore the bible and how it relates to us.
For information speak with Nancy Hagen, Chuck Urban, or Pat Mulcahy
PRAYER GROUP
Each Tuesday morning at 10:00 am.
in the Meetinghouse
Come join the original wireless network!
PREPARING FOR A GOD-CENTERED HOLIDAY
An ongoing Stress Management Workshop
Mondays 7:00 pm.
in the Church Library
(open to newcomers)
Facilitated by Jan Steers, MA
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Second Fridays at 10:00 am. and 7:00 pm.
in the Church Library
Join us as we knit prayer shawls
for those who are ill, grieiving, alone or otherwise in need.
Facilitated by Lisa Richardson
Rev. David Peters was a delegate to the 27th General Synod of the United Church of Christ
meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan, June 26 - July 1, 2009
Click here for a video synopsis
MEXICO MISSION TRIP 2010
Important Update!
Our 2010 Mission Trip to Simply Smiles - based at Casa Hogar - Oaxaca, Mexico
will be July 3 -10, 2010
We are working and will be part of a group from Shepaug High School's Spanish Class
and their teacher Senior Michael Nolan
SIGN UP IN FELLOWSHIP HALL SOON!
Informational Meeting - Tuesday, December 8, 2009 ~ 7 pm at Shepaug High School
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 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. Peters or Rev. Monti-Catania.
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...
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
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
Daily Email Meditation and Scripture
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