Church of Christ Congregational News
Mark your calendar!
Please join us on September 11th at 10:00 am as we begin a new year of Church School. Our theme is “Rolling with God” and children will learn how to keep God an active part of their life through a variety of activities. On Rally Day we will have copies of the Church School Registration Form. Please complete the form online or bring to church and give it to Tonya or Melanie, or to your child’s teacher. Hope to see you there! Board of Christian Education
Help us support Ukraine!
Got Lunch Food Drive – July 16, 2022, from 9:00 am- 1:00 pm
We are asking for donations of the following items: Jelly in 18 or 20 oz. jars, Tuna in 12 oz. cans, Chicken in 5 or 12 oz. cans, Mayonnaise in 12 or 25 oz. jars, Cash to buy fresh produce. As always, thank you for your support, generosity and kindness in making this program possible!
Tag Sale, June 4th, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
It’s time for the ASP Tag sale. How can you help? Donate: Drop your donations off at Fellowship Hall – Tuesday, May 31 to Friday, June 3 from 3-8pm. We will pick up larger items that same week. Contact Tom Porell to have items picked up. We can accept: un-upholstered furniture, small appliances, tools, household goods, etc. We CAN’T accept: clothing, upholstered furniture, large appliances or television sets. Volunteers: We are looking for a few volunteers to help with the cleanup on Saturday, June 4 from 1:30-3:30pm. Questions: Contact Tom Porell at 860-416-8965.
Gentle Yoga, Tuesdays at 9:15 am, May 24th – June 28th
Pause and soothe your soul with this gentle yoga practice. Relax and enjoy an empowering, accessible and inclusive practice which aims to meet students where they are physically, mentally, and emotionally. The intention is to offer a meditative, breath-focused practice which will calm and ground while lifting the spirit. Through skillfully presented options, all levels can receive a rich and satisfying experience. This practice concludes with a sumptuous, restful Savasana. This one-hour free practice will be offered to all church members on Tuesday mornings from 9:15-10:15am, beginning May 24 through June 28. You do not need to attend all six weeks; you’re welcome to come whatever dates suit your schedule. Please call the church office for more information at 860-666-4689 or to sign up for a class. Feel free to bring a friend! Please wear comfortable clothes, bring a mat and any props (blocks, blanket, cushion, etc) which may help support your practice. * A couple of extra mats are available on a first come, first served basis for those that may want to experience the practice but don’t own a mat. 
Carrie is a Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher, she earned her 200-Hour Kripalu Yoga Teacher Certification from Kripalu School of Yoga and is certified in Dynamic Gentle Yoga. She has received training on Guiding Trauma-Sensitive Yoga as well as training on Leading Savasana/How to Guide Deep Relaxation. Carrie is also an IIN (Institute of Integrative Nutrition) Certified Health Coach and is Certified in Reiki Level II. She incorporates these aspects of her background into the yoga practice that she guides.
Join us for Parade of Palms this Sunday, April 10th at 9:55AM
Gardening Activity (Church Parking Lot), April 3rd, 11AM
Are you a flower person or someone who uses herbs or maybe you have a great spot for a tomato plant? Come to our Plant Where You Are activity on Sunday, April 3rd from 11-1pm in the North Parking Lot. Bring you own container; we will have the soil, seeds or seedlings of flowers, herbs and vegetables and you can choose to plant them in your own pot. We all have enough pots to fill and starting a new seedling is good enough.