An brief update from the Moderator The Interim Search Committee interviewed three candidates before Christmas. All made a positive impression on us and after reading sermons, attending services and speaking with references, we have decided to call Reverend Doug Clark as our Interim Minister. He has agreed to come on board and will be preaching beginning on January 18th. Duties, responsibilities, office…
An Open & Affirming Congregation
An Open & Affirming Congregation
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When you drive down Route 154 you may not notice anything out of the ordinary about the First Congregational Church of Haddam. But if you take a closer look you will see what makes this church so extraordinary. Reverend Michael Malone and his wife Laurie moved to Haddam five years ago. During this time, his…
This summer, fifty-five Vacation Bible School participants made six warm blankets as a mission project. After inserting a red felt heart in between the layers of the blanket, the children tied the ends and said a prayer over each blanket, praying that whomever used this blanket would feel the love and comforting hand of God.…
This project has a holiday theme and uses two new techniques, applique and triangle squares. Directions for the project and a list of needed items can be obtained by emailing vrgnensn@aol.com. The Community Quilting Group meets the first Wednesday of the month from 9:30 – 11:30 am and on the third Wednesday from 6:30 –…
Started as a friendly competition between the four Vacation Bible School age groups back in 2009, Penny Wars has grown into an annual mission fundraiser that continues to amaze us. Exceeding last year’s total by more than $100, Serengeti Trek Safari Crews brought in over 10,000 coins for a total of $456! The recipient of this year’s fundraiser is The Hole in…
This year the Children’s and Youth Ministry will be raising money for The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. Founded in 1988 by actor Paul Newman, the camp provides “a different kind of healing” to seriously ill children and their families throughout the Northeast, completely free of charge. All year, the children and youth of the…
Introducing the Old Ponsett Road Walking Group Come join us every Tuesday – Rain or Shine – at 5:30 p.m. We’ll walk, run, hop, skip around the Old Ponsett neighborhood. Old Ponsett Road is a dead end that’s just about a mile round trip. This is a great opportunity for members and friends to get…
Congratulations! FCCH members Laurie Malone and Tracy Thompson have been named Chapter Coordinators for the Middlesex County Chapter of Giv2. Cheryl Hager, Chapter Coordinator for the past three years, will hand over the reins following the group’s May 17th community outreach project in Killingworth, CT. We would like to thank Cheryl for her outstanding service…
Have you ever wished you could create a beautiful quilt that could be passed down from generation to generation? Well, this is your chance! A new Community Quilting Group meets at the First Congregational Church of Haddam on the first Wednesday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and on the third Wednesday…
Micah 6:8 Gatherings Have you given any thought to making a New Year’s resolution that will not only change your life but will also change the world? We aren’t talking about starting an exercise program or a new diet where you eat only broccoli. We are talking about changing things that are eternal, like your…