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Lenten Luncheon - February 21
Join the Christian Education team for a special event after worship. Enjoy a pancake lunch and fellowship with everyone in the congregation. There will be crafts and activities in addition to the lunch.
Ash Wednesday Service - February 17
The Ash Wednesday Service will take place at 7:30 PM on Wednesday February 17.  The service will include scripture readings, silence, songs, and communion. This service is designed as a time of quiet reflection and prayer as we begin the Lenten journey towards Good Friday and Easter. Plan to come before the service for a simple supper of homemade soup and bread at 6:00 PM.
Youth Group Calendar
Middle School Youth Calendar
• Friday February 5, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Prepare for Souper Bowl of Caring.
Making bread, posters, and discussing hunger. Will there be a skit?
• Sunday February 7, 11:00 AM. Collecting money and food for the hungary. We will also be hosting coffee hour and serving three kinds of homemade soup and bread.
• Sunday February 7, Noon - 2:00 PM. Scavenger Hunt. We will divide into two teams and travel around New Fairfield collecting non-perishable food items for points. The team with the most points will win.
• Friday February 26, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Game night. Join us for fun and games from Apples to Apples, life sized Wii, Scattergories, Outburst, and more. Bring along your favorite games as well. You are welcome to ask a friend to attend. Bring a drink, dessert, or snack to share with the group.
Senior High Youth Calendar
• Sunday February 28, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Mission Training. Are you going on the mission trip this summer? If yes, then you need to be at this meeting to learn more about those in need and the trip. Dinner will be provided.
• Friday March 5, 9:00 PM. Glow Bowling.
• Saturday April 10. Barbecue dinner to benefit the mission team.
"Field of Flags"
The "Field of Flags," which graced the front of the church between August 17, 2008 and September 7, 2008, is a memorial and prayer chain honoring those men and women who have given their lives serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.  There is a flag for each life lost. The memorial began on October 23, 2005 at the Somers, CT Congregational Church with a display of 2,231 flags. It has since traveled to six states and seventeen churches and there are now over 4,700 flags as part of the memorial today. The flags were dedicated on August 17, 2008 at the Congregational Church of New Fairfield with help from the New Fairfield Veteran's Association. They remained until Sunday, September 7, 2008 when there was a brief closing ceremony. [Read more...].
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Scout Sunday - February 7
Dorothy Day - February 5
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Junior Choir
The Junior Choir is looking for children in grades 2 through 8 who would like to participate in singing and ringing bells. They meet on Sundays from 11:15 PM - Noon and will welcome you if you try! If you have any questions, please speak with Betsy Anderson.
Looking for volunteers
The Fellowship Committee has a new sign-up sheet in Pilgrim Hall  next to the kitchen door looking for volunteers to host Fellowship Hour on Sunday morning. It typically takes three people to host, but it can be done with fewer. The directions explaining what is needed are right under the sign-up sheet. Please sign up!
Inclement weather policy
Though we rarely cancel worship services on Sunday, there are a few occasions when storms come on Saturday evening or Sunday morning that make driving treacherous making it prudent to cancel.  Our Inclement Weather Policy calls for the Chairperson of Worship and Ministry along with the Pastor to make a decision by 7:30 AM in order to allow time for choir members, church school teachers, and others to be notified. If there is a question about a cancellation, listen to WLAD or tune into WTNH 8 or WFSB 3.
Receive the Candlelight Electronically!
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