Come visit us at the Higganum Farmer’s Market June – October Fridays, 3:30 – 6:30 pm We sell two types of fresh homemade bread: Sesame Semolina and Seeded Oat Bread All proceeds benefit The Haddam Fuel Bank. www.higganumvillagemarket.org
An Open & Affirming Congregation
An Open & Affirming Congregation
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Start cleaning out your closets/attic and garage! Planning is underway for our annual Tag & Bake Sale on May 9th from 9:00 – 1 pm. Donations can be dropped off at the church: Thursday, May 7th 9 am – 2 pm & 6 – 9 pm Friday, May 8th 9:30 am – noon …
Who is our neighbor? And how do we show them love? When a group of third graders were asked these questions, one child responded: “A neighbor can be anyone, not just the person who lives next door. You can show them love by being kind. Being friendly. Helping them if they need help.” Our “Love Thy Neighbor”…
The 4th Quilt Show held on Saturday, December 5, 2014 was a success. There were over 100 quilts displayed in the sanctuary. The church was decorated for Christmas, adding to the beauty of the event. This year we honored Dorothy Cyr, a quilter from East Hampton who died in June. We featured many quilts and…
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 [email protected]. 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…
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…