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Posts from 2021 (Page 2)

H/K Backpack Program Requests Shelf-Stable Milk

Each Sunday we have the opportunity to bring our donations of non-perishable foods. High-protein item (peanut butter, chili, stew, etc.) always are needed. A special request has come from the Haddam Killingworth Backpack Program for donations of shelf-stable milk (boxes in one-liter or individual serving containers.) When out doing your grocery shopping, remember those in…

School Supply Collection for CWS

Although summer is just beginning, the FCCH Christian Service Committee and the HCC Outreach Committee will be collecting school supplies for Church World Service. Back-to-school sales will be in full swing by the end of July – please consider picking up some supplies from the lists below. Church World Service sends school bags to shelters…

Supplies Needed for VBS

The Christian Education Committee is joining forces with Higganum United Methodist Church this summer to offer the community the week-long VBS experience Rolling River Rampage! FCCH & HCC will be providing the evening meal on Thursday, July 23rd. We are currently looking for cash donations (the chicken strips all have to be the same brand…

Summer Worship at the Gazebo

8:00 am Gazebo Sunday Services Sundays July 11th – September 19th We will offer brief outdoor worship services at the Higganum Green Gazebo located at the intersection of Candlewood Hill Road and Saybrook Road in the center of Higganum. No masks will be required for fully vaccinated individuals at these services, but unvaccinated individuals are…

Diaper Drive Raises Over $1,000

Thank you to everyone who celebrated Mother’s and Father’s Days this year with a monetary donation to our Mission/Outreach Committee’s Diaper Drive. We are delighted to announce that we exceeded our second goal for the drive, raising over $1,000. (Mission/Outreach had originally set a goal of $500, which quickly was met!) All donations will go…

Services Streamed on YouTube!

Starting in May 2021, we will no longer be using Zoom for on-line Sunday services. Instead, we have created our own YouTube Channel and will be streaming services live on YouTube! To access our YouTube Channel, click on the YouTube icon on the website header or footer, or use the button below.

Return To In-Person Services April 25th

On Sunday, April 25th, we will resume in-person worship at First Congregational Church of Haddam. In-person services in May will be at Higganum Congregational Church.  Masks and physical distancing by household are required, and we encourage all adults 16+ attending worship to be fully vaccinated. Regardless of your vaccination status, please do not attend in-person…

Diaper Drive Planned

As everyone knows, the bottom line for parents is that you need LOTS of diapers for babies and toddlers! Celebrate Mother’s and Father’s Days this year with a monetary donation to our Mission/Outreach Committee’s Diaper Drive. This will be a virtual drive, and all donations will be made to the Diaper Bank of Connecticut which…

Collecting Sports Equipment

With spring arriving and weather warming ,sometimes our thoughts turn to sports. The Solnit Center which houses 13-17 year olds has expressed a need for outdoor and indoor sports equipment. Due to the pandemic, a donor was unable to contribute this year so our Christian Outreach Committee is looking at ways our church community can…

Order Easter Flowers

Flowers may be ordered in honor or in memory of a loved one. Plants will be photographed in both church sanctuaries for use in our online services. Flowers will be available for pick up at the HCC parking lot on Saturday, March 27th, between 10 and 11 a.m. If you would like to have the…