Pastor Doug’s Office Hours for the Remainder of December:

Wednesday, 12/31, 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Please feel free to call me at 913-387-9947 if you need to schedule other times to meet.

Thank you

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the spur-of-the-moment “Santa Club” fund to assist Sharing Cupboard families with Christmas.  After hearing how many in our Sharing Cupboard client list were not able to participate in the Warren Police Department’s Toy Drive, either because their children were over 13 or because they did not attend Warren Elementary school, we were able to raise funds to purchase gift cards to assist parents.  I heard many expressions of gratitude from parents who were struggling with the financial dilemma of rent, heat, food, and a little something for their children for Christmas.   A little here and there adds up to a lot, and our church and Sharing Cupboard volunteers raised just over $2500 to help 18 families with children.   Thank you all for sharing your blessings with others!

Here’s an excerpt from an email from a grateful mom:

When I got home and opened the card I was completely blown away, and I cried. Here I am almost negative in my bank account trying to figure out how I will make Christmas happen for my boys and here you come an angel. You didn’t have to do this and I know you already know that but, please know that this family will be very happy waking up on Christmas thanks to you and what your church has done for us. Please also thank all involved for me. I hope one day that I am able to give back like you do for so many. Merry Christmas to you and your family and God bless.

Thank you everyone!

Dee Blanton

Church Moderator

President, Sharing Cupboard Board of Directors

Funeral – Joan Dirlam

At the church on Monday, December 29, 2025 at 11:00am

Memorial Service -Lynn K. (Collings) Lettieri

Saturday, January 3, 2026,  11 a.m. at the Ellington Congregational Church, 72 Main St., Ellington, CT.

Snow Cancellations:

With last Sunday’s snow having been a bit more than was predicted in some areas, we weren’t able to make a timely decision about whether or not to hold our worship service.  Going forward, we will make such a decision by 8:30 and if we decide the safest decision is to cancel the service we will send out an e-mail message announcing the cancellation.  If you would prefer to receive a telephone call regarding such cancellations, please let Karen Murphy know.

Sharing Cupboard Needs:

The Sharing Cupboard always needs  mayo, mustard, ketchup, canned carrots, cookies, crackers cereal and coffee. Thanks to the wonderful community outreach, our shelves are well stocked with other items. Please leave all donations in the donation box at the church entry.  Thank you.

1. Brookfield Farmer’s Market

NOTE: The market will be taking a hiatus on 

December 24th and December 31st due to the holidays.

The W. Brookfield Farmer’s Market that is held on the town common during the spring and summer months, has returned to our Fellowship Hall for another season. The market is held on Wednesdays from 3 pm – 6 pm and offers a bountiful selection of wonderful fresh foods, farm products and handmade items from local artists and farmers.  Check it out!

Meetings This Week

There are no meetings scheduled for this week.

DEADLINE

The deadline for submissions to the next Glad Tidings newsletter is Monday, December 29^th.