Category Archives: Church News

Dear Congregation, September seems to have flown by and here we are on the brink of October already! In the Christian church that means that this Sunday we’ll celebrate World Communion Sunday. World Communion Sunday is one of the most venerable of the “special Sundays” in the Christian church. It has taken on even more […]

Dear Congregation, Thank you so much for remembering my birthday in such a lovely way last Sunday during our Fellowship time after worship! The cake was amazing and unique, divided into four flavors no less! The flowers are beautiful still. The balloons cheerful and affirming. The cards and their messages heartwarming! I also had “Happy […]

Dear Congregation, Just Peace Sunday is this coming Sunday, September 17th . It is celebrated in the United Church of Christ on the Sunday closest to The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) which is observed around the world each year on September 21st. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides […]

Dear Congregation, Please join me in welcoming Bianca Montenegro as our Church Program Manager! Bianca, a member of CCC, joined our staff this week. We’ll celebrate her new role which is multifaceted and focused on church growth, mission, and collaborating with community partners, with cake in Kelsey Hall after worship this Sunday. On Wednesday, Bianca […]

Dear Congregation, September greetings! In this new month it’s nice to think that fall is on its way with, hopefully, cooler temperatures. It will be good to be back in worship you this Sunday after my successful hip replacement surgery. Thank you so much for your prayers, messages, and gifts. I am very grateful to […]

Pastor Candy is on medical leave following hip replacement surgery on August 15th. Pulpit supply is being provided by Rev. Keith Scott on August 27th. Please contact Tracy Williams, Administrative Assistant, for help with any pastoral emergencies. For those that would like to send cards or letters to Pastor Candy below is her mailing address: […]

Pastor Candy is on medical leave following hip replacement surgery on August 15th. Pulpit supply is being provided by Rev. Lisa LeSueur on Sunday, August 20th and by Rev. Keith Scott on August 27th. Please contact Tracy Williams, Administrative Assistant, for help with any pastoral emergencies.   For those that would like to send cards […]

Dear Congregation,   This will be my last Congregational letter for a while. As I’ve shared with you, I will be having hip replacement surgery this Tuesday and will be out recuperating for at least several weeks. And so, I am glad that this Sunday’s Gospel lesson is Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus Walks on the Water. […]

Dear Congregation,   August greetings! I hope and pray that all is well with you. This Sunday our focus scripture is Matthew 14:13-21, Feeding the Five Thousand, a well-known story that is found in all four gospels. We will be sharing Holy Communion together. I hope you’ll be present in person in the Sanctuary or […]

Thank you to all of the volunteers and donors of the July Outreach project. We are able to supply STUFFED, new backpacks to 6 Guardian ad Litem students and 23 to be distributed by SOS in Homestead.   As always, thank you for your generosity and help.