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”…
Children’s Ministry Raises $1536.00 for The Hole and the Wall Gang Camp! Founded in 1988 by actor Paul Newman, the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp provides “a different kind of healing” to seriously ill children and their families throughout the Northeast, completely free of charge. Throughout 2014, the children and youth of the church raised money for the…
We are pleased to announce that Rev. Doug Clark of Guilford has accepted our invitation to serve as our interim pastor! Pastor Clark, who grew up in Springfield, Massachusetts, received his M.Div. from Bangor Theological Seminary in Maine. Ordained to the Christian ministry in 1975 by the Berkshire Association, he has served UCC congregations as a settled pastor in Massachusetts, Maine, and Southern…
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…
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…
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 [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…
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…