First Prize: “Pocketful of Posies” Quilt pieced and quilted by Kim Friend. Quilt measures 70 1/2″ x 82 1/2″. Valued at $1000.
Second Prize: iPOD nano - 8GB, holds 1,750 songs, 10 hours of video and games. Valued at $200. Donated by Forest and Patti Herron.
Third Prize: Dinner for two at the Mayflower Inn, Washington, CT. $150 gift certificate.
Fourth Prize: $75 Mobil Gas Card
Tickets are $2.00 each or a book of 10 for $20.00. Pick up your tickets after church services on Sundays in the Social Hall or from the Church Office during the week.
Drawing on November 22 at 3:00 p.m., UCC,Southbury
Welcome to November. As we enter this month and look forward towards Thanksgiving it may be hard to have a sense of ‘thankfulness”.
In October I received a pastoral letter from our Conference Minister, the Reverend Dr. Davida Foy Crabtree, in that letter she reminded me and now I remind you that, regardless of the experiences we have been having the past couple of months in the area of the economy, our life is one of abundance. God’s blessings are still ours to have and there is much good news for us to share with one anther, even in these tough financial times. read more…
The Chapman House in Waterbury is looking great due to the efforts of many hands from UCC Southbury.
The first workday on October 4th was all outside. We moved a swing set and mulched the play area. The storage shed that is used for bikes was painted. The fence line on both sidewalks was cleaned and a lot of debris and junk was removed. We also cut down the garden in the corner of the property that was completely overgrown with weeds and pricker bushes.
We had a great time and the outside looks wonderful. Thanks so much to Tom and Lois Byron, Glenn Gulick, Pete Peterson, Barb Williams, Tom, Tim and Dan Gaipa, Bill and Judy Jassett, Bonnie Loiseau, John and Leslie Wallace, and Rick Pope.
The second work day on October 11 was all on the inside. The UCC bedroom walls were painted. Vinyl stars on the walls had to be removed and the holes spackeled. The walls were finished but we have plans to go back and freshen up the cityscape along the bottom. Also, a dining room buffet was repaired. Again we had a great time. Many thanks to Melissa Danaher and her daughter Rachel, friends of Melissa from nursing school - Jennifer MacDonald, Katie Hereld, and Sharon Bassett - Ray Mather, Bonnie Loiseau, Bill and Judy Bassett.
A prayer shawl is a symbol of warmth, comfort and community.
It can be simple or intricate, rectangular or triangular, created from the most expensive yarn or from the most modest. What is important is that it is hand created with love for someone else you deeply care about or someone in need. - Debbie Macomber
The UCC Prayer Shawl Knitting Circle will meet next in the Church Parlor on Monday, November 10th at 6:30 p.m. to catch up with each other, share some coffee and dessert and do some knitting. Beginners are always welcome and we are always happy to teach. Supplies are available at the Church if you need them (voluntary contribution of $15 for three skeins of Lion Homespun yarn). If you want to support this mission but don’t knit, we appreciate monetary donations toward the cost of yarn and packaging. Contact Gayle Goetschius for more information.
There will be both a Silent and Live Auction during the Holiday Fair November 22nd. Items auctioned could include: handmade items - quilts, furniture, crafts, or woodworking items, gift certificates to a favorite restaurant or shop, vacation destinations, professional services, a special dessert, catered meals, babysitting, house cleaning, paintings, photography, antiques, specialized gift baskets - baby, hostess, tea, wine and cheese, Italian, snack, a night at the movies, video/dvd, gardening……. the possibilities are endless!
To make this part of the Holiday Fair a success, the Holiday Fair Committee is asking that you consider donating an item for auction. Did you know that Church Members are our primary source of items! If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Bucciarelli or Linda Kohler.
During the entire month of October, the Board of Missions and Fellowship will again be gathering blankets for Waterbury’s homeless. Any size or type, new or used clean blankets, comforters or sleeping bags will be accepted. We will also be accepting donations to purchase new ones. Blankets or donations may be dropped off at the Church office. Any questions contact Jandi duBois.
Mark your calendars - it’s the event of the year! The Holiday Fair is November 22nd from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. Here are some pics from last year to get you in the Holiday spirit!
