Continued, page 2 For Everything… there is a Season Sep 1 10:30 am Worship Svc Pavilion Svc with Salem Sep 8 10 am Worship Svc* Mixing of Waters Sep 15 10 am Worship Svc* Sep 22 10 am Worship Svc* Sep 29 10 am Worship Svc* Oct 6 10 am Worship Svc* Oct 13 10 am Worship Svc* Oct 20 10 am Worship Svc* Oct 27 10 am Worship Svc* September-October 2019 The First Congregational Church of Washington, Connecticut The Judea Journal The Judea Journal The Judea Journal The Judea Journal “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” –Ecclesiates 3:1 It’s hard to believe we’re at the end of summer already. It feels like only a few weeks ago the air was warming up and the flowers were coming into bloom, and now there is already a slight chill in the air and the days are becoming noticeably shorter. Living among the working farms here in Washington, the seasons feel more real to me than ever before, as farmers start hauling in yet another round of hay, and the offerings at the vegetable stands change from summer to fall options. The crops are turning the corner from growth to harvest. Last weekend I noticed a few red and yellow leaves on a tree. Whether we want to embrace it or not, autumn is right around the corner. We’ve blessed the backpacks, and are getting ready to worship with our friends at Salem, and then it is time to mix the waters from our summer travels. After that we are back in the swing of things. In my younger years, I really enjoyed roller coasters. Even if we rode the same one multiple times, Announcements, Misc 6 Birthdays 6 Calendar 7 Christian Education 5 Council’s Corner 3 From the Pastor 1 Green Team 10 Memorials—Weekly 9 Missions & Outreach 4 Sunday Morning Support 8 Upcoming Events 6 Green Fair Photos 11 In this issue: Remember the WATER! Page 2 By the Rev. Robyn Gray, PhD Calendar, Upcoming Events and Birthdays on Pages 6-7 Page 10 Pathway to Membership Page 1 Green Team UPDATE! MIXING OF THE WATERS and LAST GASP PICNIC We hope you have taken some time to refresh yourself over the sum- mer! Wherever that was - even if it was in your own backyard - don’t forget to bring your sampling of water to mix with the others in our congregation as we gather to mark the start of a new program year. Homecoming Sunday, September 8, is our annual “Mixing of the Waters” as we begin another year of exploring and celebrating Sabbath together. Following the service, our Deacons are hosting the “Last Gasp of Sum- mer” picnic on the Green. Bring a salad, side or dessert for the community table and lawn chairs, if you wish. The Deacons will supply the grill items and beverages.
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For Everything… there is a Season
Sep 1 10:30 am Worship Svc
Pavilion Svc with Salem
Sep 8 10 am Worship Svc*
Mixing of Waters
Sep 15 10 am Worship Svc*
Sep 22 10 am Worship Svc*
Sep 29 10 am Worship Svc*
Oct 6 10 am Worship Svc*
Oct 13 10 am Worship Svc*
Oct 20 10 am Worship Svc*
Oct 27 10 am Worship Svc*
September-October 2019
The First Congregational Church of Washington, Connecticut
The Judea JournalThe Judea JournalThe Judea JournalThe Judea Journal
“For everything there is a season,
and a time for every matter
under heaven.” –Ecclesiates 3:1
It’s hard to believe we’re at the
end of summer already. It feels like
only a few weeks ago the air was
warming up and the flowers were
coming into bloom, and now there is
already a slight chill in the air and
the days are becoming noticeably
shorter. Living among the working
farms here in Washington, the
seasons feel more real to me than
ever before, as farmers start
hauling in yet another round of
hay, and the offerings at the
vegetable stands change from
summer to fall options. The crops
are turning the corner from growth
to harvest. Last weekend I noticed
a few red and yellow leaves on a
tree. Whether we want to embrace
it or not, autumn is right around
the corner.
We’ve blessed the backpacks,
and are getting ready to worship
with our friends at Salem, and then
it is time to mix the waters from
our summer travels. After that we
are back in the swing of things.
In my younger years, I really
enjoyed roller coasters. Even if we
rode the same one multiple times,
Announcements, Misc 6
Birthdays 6
Calendar 7
Christian Education 5
Council’s Corner 3
From the Pastor 1
Green Team 10
Memorials—Weekly 9
Missions & Outreach 4
Sunday Morning Support 8
Upcoming Events 6
Green Fair Photos 11
In this issue: Remember
the WATER!
Page 2
By the Rev. Robyn Gray, PhD
Calendar,
Upcoming Events
and Birthdays on
Pages 6-7 Page 10
Pathway to
Membership
Page 1
Green Team
UPDATE!
MIXING OF THE WATERS and LAST GASP PICNIC
We hope you have taken some time to refresh yourself over the sum-
mer! Wherever that was - even if it was in your own backyard - don’t
forget to bring your sampling of water to mix with the others in our
congregation as we gather to mark the start of a new program year.
Homecoming Sunday, September 8, is our annual “Mixing of the Waters”
as we begin another year of exploring and celebrating Sabbath together.
Following the service, our Deacons are hosting the “Last Gasp of Sum-
mer” picnic on the Green. Bring a salad, side or dessert for the community
table and lawn chairs, if you wish. The Deacons will supply the grill items
and beverages.
(Continued from page 1) For Everything There is a Season (continued from page 1)
Mark has decided not to run again for First Selectman. A reception to honor his many years of service to the Town as First Selectman and his many other contributions to the Town in various roles is planned for…
WHEN: Friday, September 20, 2019, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
WHERE: Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Washington Depot, Connecticut
September 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
10:30 am Annual
Joint Worship Svc at
the Pavilion with
Salem Covenant
Church
2
3
9:30 AM - AA
6:30 PM– NB DS
4 5
6
10 am - AA Meeting
6 pm - NB Pot Luc
7
8
10 am Worship with
Communion and
Sunday School
11 am Last Gasp
Picnic!
9
10 am Gunnery
Meeting (MH)
10
9:30 am - AA
12:15 pm -Rotary
6:30 am – NB
Divorce Support
11
Patriot Day
12
13
10 am - AA Meeting
14
15
10 am Worship with
Sunday School
3 pm Concert: Farewell
to Jesse O
16
17
9:30 am - AA
6 pm “Paris to
Pittsburgh”
6:30 pm– NB DS
18
19
6:30 pm - Council
Meeting
20
10 am - AA Meeting
6 pm - NB Pot Luck
21
6:30 pm
Trivia Night!
22
10 am Worship with
Sunday School
11 am Worship
Planning Meeting
5-7 pm Youth Grp
23
First Day of Autumn
24
9:30 am - AA
12:15 pm -Rotary
6:30 pm – NB DS
25
26
27
10 am - AA Meeting
6 pm - NB Pot Luck
28
1 pm Memorial
Service for
Matthew Kraft
29
10 am Worship with
Sunday School
11 am Newcomers’
Orientation
2 pm Shannahan
30
10 am Gunnery
Meeting (MH)
Office CLOSED
Loaves &
Fishes
Comfort Shawls 1st and 3rd Sundays.
SingOut! Rehearsals in Parish House
every Sunday from 4-6 pm
Upcoming:
CWS Clean-up kit assembly 11/3
Harvest Dinner , Sat 11/16
September-October 2019
Worship Support Ministry
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♦ The Communion server marked with an asterisk is assigned to bring the bread.
If you are scheduled and cannot do it for some reason, please make
DEACONS OF THE MONTH: JUDIE GORRA AND HENRIETTA SMALL (SEPTEMBER)
DAN LOVALLO AND TERRI TIBBATTS (OCTOBER)
DATE USHERS &
GREETERS
WORSHIP
ASSISTANT
WELCOME
ANNOUNC’M’TS NURSERY
SUNDAY
SCHOOL
COFFEE
HOUR
SEPT 1 PAVILION SVC
Michael and Michelle
Gorra N/A N/A TBD N/A
Combined with
Salem
Covenant
SEPT 8 Carol Glintenkamp and
Lee Parsons
Karen Esslinger Wayne Hileman TBD Carrie Loyd
and TBD
Last Gasp of
Summer picnic
SEPT 15 Susan Loyd and
John Turner Dan Lovallo Dan Lovallo TBD
Carrie Loyd
and TBD TBD
SEPT 22 Karen and Jim
Esslinger Judie Gorra Judie Gorra TBD
Carrie Loyd
and TBD TBD
SEPT 29
Ben Grinnell and
Kate Vengrove Anne Low Dan Lovallo Anne Low
Carrie Loyd
and TBD TBD
OCT 6 COMMUNION
Cara Michalski*, TBD,
John Lintner and
Al Trowbridge
Michelle Gorra Judie Gorra TBD Carrie Loyd
and TBD TBD
OCT 13 Emelie and Mike Burl Carole
Glintenkamp Wayne Hileman TBD
Carrie Loyd
and TBD TBD
OCT 20 Jack and Jane Boyer Trish Grinnell Dan Lovallo TBD Carrie Loyd
and TBD TBD
OCT 27 Dave Werkhoven and
Terri Tibbatts Kate Vengrove Wayne Hileman TBD
Carrie Loyd
and TBD TBD
arrangements for a replacement and then notify Karen in the church office.
KEEP IT SIMPLE COFFEE HOURS
••Dip and chips (salsa, hummus, etc. and any kind of chip) ••Fruit or
veggies ••Finger desserts ••Cheese and crackers
Instruction document available with “how to’s” for first time hosts or those seeking more info
or buddy up with someone who has hosted before!
COFFEE HOUR HOSTS ARE NEEDED for dates marked “OPEN” above.
Please sign up on the list(s) on the bulletin board in Wersebe Hall
or call the office (860) 868-0569.
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Flowers
September 1 Pavilion Svc. - No flowers
September 8 Given by Debbie Swigart in honor of her husband, Ned, on the occasion
of their 65th wedding anniversary
September 15 In loving memory of Jean and Bill Stanek, dancing on together through eternity.
Given by Karen and Jim Esslinger.
September 22 OPEN
September 29 In loving memory of Howard Bronson, given by His Family
October 6 OPEN
October 13 Given by Toppy Pickett in loving memory of her friend, Liz Miller
October 20 In celebration of my grandchildren
October 27 In loving memory of her father, John Rauch, given by Helen Rauch Hughes
Steeple Lighting
September 1 OPEN
September 8 In memory of Jack Mannion, a beacon for so many. Given by Dick Connor
September 15 OPEN
September 22 OPEN
September 29 Given by Ed and Beth Collum Kosco in loving memory of her father, Rex E. Collum
October 6 Given by Toppy Pickett in loving memory of her husband, Walter M. (Jed) Pickett, Jr.
October 13 In memory of David Nelson DeLude from his parents, Dicka and Tony DeLude
October 20 In loving memory of her father, John Rauch, given by Helen Rauch Hughes
October 27 OPEN
Flowers are $70 per week. Steeple Lighting is $25 per week. Consider honoring a loved one or special occasion by sponsoring flowers or steeple lighting! If you have a partic-
ular date or dates you wish to sponsor flowers or steeple lighting at any time during the year to honor or re-
member someone or something, please contact Karen in the church office to verify date availability. Call (860)
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 28th to honor and celebrate the life of our
Matt.
The service will take place at the First Congregational Church of Washington (6 Kirby Road,
Washington, CT 06793) at 1:00 pm. The service will be followed by a gathering at the Bryan Memorial
Town Hall (2 Bryan Plaza, Washington Depot, CT) to share memories, stories, enjoy the company of one
another, and to have a bite to eat.
We are asking for you to send us your memories, stories of and with Matt, thoughts or quotes/sayings
to be included in a Memory Book we are compiling for the service. Please email to Roxanne at
[email protected]. We welcome all of your memories so they can become part of ours. With love and deep
gratitude, The Kraft Family, Roxanne, Greg, Ashley & Eric DeVosThe Kraft Family, Roxanne, Greg, Ashley & Eric DeVosThe Kraft Family, Roxanne, Greg, Ashley & Eric DeVosThe Kraft Family, Roxanne, Greg, Ashley & Eric DeVos
September-October 2019
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Green Team Update! What we did on our summer vacation...
Save money, make choices on your grocery packaging: Join a Buying Group! Small community buying groups have been around a long time—at least before “health food stores” were
more accessible and affordable. These groups order items from a distributor catalog then work together
at a designated location to break up the delivery and pay for the purchases. This no frills process allows
members of the group to purchase at a significant discount, depending on group size and volume of total
annual purchases. We have recently discovered a local buying group with
online ordering and pickups every 4 weeks (or so) in Woodbury. Jean
Baldwin and I have tested out the process and will both be joining. The next
ordering deadline is Sept 15 with delivery on Sept 23. If you are interested