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All-Church-Member Vote Meeting

Please mark your calendars for an all-church-member vote following worship on Sunday, August 2nd. This vote pertains to the funding of a renovation to our front entryway. More details are forthcoming, but please mark your calendars and plan to attend.

Terry Hall, Clerk

Pastor Doug / Office Hours

• Friday, July 10 – 9:30 – 12:00, and 1:00 – 2:00
• Friday, July 17 – 9:30 – 12:00, and 1:00 – 2:00
• and by appointment

Prayer Request

Please keep Millie Gushue in prayer for good results from the PET scan she will have today and for a reduction in the swelling in her leg so that she can be fitted for a new boot. 

Sharing Cupboard Needs:

The Sharing Cupboard currently needs mayo, mustard, ketchup, 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.

 Meetings This Week

Sunday, July 12 – Church Council

All-Church-Member Vote Meeting

Please mark your calendars for an all-church-member vote following worship on Sunday, August 2nd. This vote pertains to the funding of a renovation to our front entryway. More details are forthcoming, but please mark your calendars and plan to attend.

Terry Hall, Clerk

Coffee Hour

Oh, how we love our time of yummy snacks and conversation!

We thank everyone who volunteers to bring it to us each Sunday. It is truly appreciated.

As you chat with your fellow coffee hour volunteers in planning for your scheduled Sunday, please keep in mind that you are only providing a small snack to tide us over until we get home and have our lunch there. A couple of sweets and a couple of savory items are all that is expected. If you and your team want to get a bit elaborate, that is an option, but please understand it is not an expectation. Coffee hour should be a relaxing time for all, even for those who prepare it.

See Karen Andersen if you have any questions about what to bring – and thanks again!

Pastor Doug / Office Hours

• Friday, July 10 – 9:30 – 12:00, and 1:00 – 2:00
• and by appointment

Prayer Request

Please keep Angela Carville’s sister, Sharon, and brother-in-law, Joseph, in prayer as Joseph recovers from quadruple bypass surgery.

Sharing Cupboard Needs:

The Sharing Cupboard currently needs mayo, mustard, ketchup, 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.

AED Training

On Sunday, June 28th at approximately 11:30 am an AED training will be conducted by a West Brookfield EMT.  An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is a portable, life-saving medical device used to treat sudden cardiac arrest. It automatically analyzes a person’s heart rhythm and, if it detects a dangerous or stopped rhythm, delivers an electrical shock to help restore a normal heartbeat. The one in our church is located on the wall in the Fellowship Hall. This is a very important training, so please consider attending.  Questions, contact Karen Murphy – Kmurphy718@charter.net

 Small Town Pride

On Saturday, June 27th, Rural Justice Network is sponsoring Small Town Pride at Ogara Park in Spencer. Small Town Pride is a celebration of all things LGBTQIA. The event includes live performances of bands, dancers, singers, and speakers. The field is full of vendors distributing their own creations and information about our surrounding towns and communities. Volunteers tour the grounds to help answer questions and make this a fun and memorable experience for everyone. Food and Porta-Potties are also available. Nonprofits are welcome to attend. Our church will have a presence this year, sharing with others that we are now an open and affirming church and that all are welcome. Small town pride runs from 12 pm to 5 pm.

The address for Ogara Park is 99 Valley St., Spencer, MA 01562.

Please see Terry Hall for more information.

Coffee Hour

Oh, how we love our time of yummy snacks and conversation!

We thank everyone who volunteers to bring it to us each Sunday. It is truly appreciated.

As you chat with your fellow coffee hour volunteers in planning for your scheduled Sunday, please keep in mind that you are only providing a small snack to tide us over until we get home and have our lunch there. A couple of sweets and a couple of savory items are all that is expected. If you and your team want to get a bit elaborate, that is an option, but please understand it is not an expectation. Coffee hour should be a relaxing time for all, even for those who prepare it.

See Karen Andersen if you have any questions about what to bring – and thanks again!

Pastor Doug / Office Hours

• Friday, July 3 – 9:30 – 12:00, and 1:00 – 2:00
• and by appointment

Meetings This week

Church Council Sunday, June 28 following coffee hour and the AED training.

Sharing Cupboard Needs:

The Sharing Cupboard currently needs mayo, mustard, ketchup, 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.