Events & Activities
Many Events and Activities will be held in hybrid form as we continue to provide opportunities to participate both in person and remotely.
Upcoming Activities
Church Council Meeting: The next meeting of the Church Council will be on Tuesday, December 17 at 7:00 PM on Zoom.
Gentlemen’s Group: The Gentlemen’s Group will meet in person on Tuesday, December 10, at 11:30 AM at Paddy’s Public House.
Choir Rehearsal: Choir rehearsals are on Thursday evenings beginning at 7:30 PM. New members always welcome!
Looking Forward to Advent:
December 1, Advent Wreath-making following fellowship. Candles and wreath forms available for purchase; please see Emily DeGroat. Bring greens and clippers or just your own wreath form and join us!
December 14: Christmas Tree Installation and Pageant Practice (more details to follow at a later date).
December 15: Christmas Pageant and pot-luck Christmas luncheon (more details to follow at a later date).
The LCN congregational retreat at Camp Calumet in New Hampshire was held October 18-20. See more photos below.
Bible Study
Saturday Bible Study:
We meet over Zoom and in person every Saturday at 9:00 AM. Call the office or see the newsletter for login details and the location for the week. All are welcome to join this lay-lead study. Sometimes we go on field trips! And there’s coffee!
Thursday Bible Study:
We normally meet in person in members’ homes every Thursday morning at 9:30 AM. Call the office or see the newsletter for the location details each week.
Blessing of the Animals 2024
Sunday Mornings – Education Time
Pre-K – Elementary School: “Children’s Church” during the morning service (@ 9:45 – 10:15 AM).
After gathering as a whole community in the sanctuary for the opening hymns and prayers (and a children’s message with the Pastor), children from pre-K – 5th grade will be invited to continue their worship with a teacher and helper in the fellowship hall, where they will explore the week’s Bible story through story-telling, song, and activities. The “children’s church” community will return to the sanctuary for the distribution of communion and closing hymn and blessing. Children who wish to remain in the sanctuary are welcome to use the materials, books, and puzzles in the Children’s Corner.
Middle School: Confirmation Class
This 2-year faith formation program focuses on accompanying middle school youth as they begin to outgrow their parents’ or grandparents’ faith and start to wonder how they might affirm the Christian faith in terms that make sense to their emerging selves. Though the program does lead up to the rite of confirmation, there is no expectation or requirement that each child will choose to affirm their faith in that way when the time comes. The class is designed to create a safe, fun, inclusive environment that mirrors God’s unshakeable embrace of each unique participant.
If you have a child in this age range and have not yet spoken with Pastor Kari Jo about their involvement, please reach out to her. All are welcome!
Teen Sunday School: Sundays after Fellowship, 11:00 – 12:00
New for Fall 2024! Join your friends for a journey of learning, growing, and living our faith together. This isn’t just any class—it’s a place where we can explore our beliefs, ask questions, and discover how to apply our faith in our everyday lives, with fun along the way!
Adult Faith Formation: Morning Forums (Occasional Sundays at 11 AM).
From time-to-time on Sunday mornings, community members will present or lead discussion around a field of their interest or expertise, or a common concern or delight. If you are interested in leading a session some time, please be in touch with Paul Eldrenkamp or Susan Batutis.
