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Congregational Church of New Fairfield (Picture Taken:  May 30, 2004)Welcome to the online home of The Congregational Church of New Fairfield, Connecticut. We have been an active congregation since our church's founding in 1742. Since that time, we have sought to care for each other spiritually and commit ourselves to regular worship and prayer. We seek to grow in the knowledge and love of God by carefully attending to the scripture and by striving to hear and fulfill our mission to love and serve others.

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Getting to Know You Dinner - January 23

Please join us for a delicious Christmas Eve Servicescatered buffet and fun activities for adults and children alike on January 23 between 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM in Pilgrim Hall. Come to make new friends or renew old friendships. Childcare will be provided for young children following the meal. RSVP to the Church office.

If you have any additional questions, please contact Betsy Schalkham.

Christmas Eve Services

As in past years, there will be two Christmas Eve services this year.Christmas Eve Services The first service, at 5:30 PM, will be a traditional service of carols and candlelight. It will include performances by our Junior and Senior choirs. The second service, at 7:30 PM, will also be a traditional service of carols and candlelight. It will include a performance by the Senior choir.

Christmas Pageant - December 13

This Christmas Pageant - December 13year's Christmas Pageant will be on December 13, 2009 during worship. After the pageant, members of the Christian Education team will be hosting coffee hour.

Youth Group Calendar

Middle School Youth Calendar

Sunday November 29, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Deck the Halls. Children's Ministry We will be helping with the Deck the Halls activities. This is a church wide time of fellowship. Bring your family and enjoy the start of Advent!

Sunday December 6, Noon - 3:00 PM. Lunch and Digital Scavenger Hunt. We will travel to the Danbury Fair Mall for lunch, window-shopping and fun. We will have a scavenger hunt for items at the mall.

Friday December 18, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Cookie Factory Night. We will be making and decorating Christmas cookies for our church shut-ins and some to take home.

Sunday December 20, 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Annual Christmas Caroling. We will meet at the church and then head out to sing. After caroling, we will return for a short worship and time of fellowship with hot chocolate and cookies.

Sunday January 10, Noon. Ice skating and lunch.

Friday January 15, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM. Movie night.

Sunday January 24, Noon - 2:00 PM. Lunch and Souper Bowl Prep.

Senior High Youth Calendar

Sunday November 29, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Deck the Halls with the MSYG.

Sunday November 29, December 6, 13, and 20 following church. Candy Fundraiser. Sign up to work at the table in Pilgrim Hall and help to keep our candy inventory moving.

Friday December 11 4:00 PM - Saturday December 12, 11:30 AM. Nightwatch at the Cathederal of St. John the Divine.

Sunday December 20, 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Annual Christmas Caroling with the middle school youth group.

Sunday January 17, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Mission trip training and dinner.

"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. Field of FlagsThere 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...].

Scout Sunday - February 7

All Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts,Venture Crew members, Scout Sunday - February 7, 2010and registered Boy Scout leaders are encouraged to wear their scout uniforms to church on February 7 in celebration of Scout Sunday and the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Any scouts interested in participating in the service should contact Bob Plate.

Longest Night Christmas Service - December 20

A Longest Night Service is so named because of its proximity to the winter solstice—the longest night of the year. Longest Night Service - December 20, 2009 at 7:00 PMThis service is designed as a time to take a setp out of the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season. Take just one hour, let go of the lists and demands, and focus on the "real reason for the season." The service will be on December 20, 209 at 7:00 PM

Dorothy Day - December 4

we will be helping to serve the hungry on Friday, December 4.Hospice BreakfastFull shifts (from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM) or partial shifts (from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM or 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM) are available. Sign up sheets are in Pilgrim Hall. Please contact Laura Baird at 203-746-2134 if you are interested.

Women's Ministry

The Women's Ministry will be attending a Holiday Tea at Boscobel in Garrison, NY on Sunday, December 20, 2009. Women's Ministries Completed in 1808 for the States Dyckman family, Boscobel House is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of Federal architecture in the country. We will enjoy a festive afternoon tea in the exhibition gallery, merrily decorated for the season. Prior to the Tea, a guided tour of the house will be offered. Cost will be $40.00 per person and you need to be signed up by Sunday, November 29, 2009. For more information, contact Mary Carniero.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

The Prayer Shawl Ministry group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month (except for December) from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Prayer Shawl Ministry Join us on Tuesday December 29, 2009 and on Tuesday January 26, 2010. Knitters and crocheters are needed! Our prayer shawl ministry is a blessing to our church. The gift of a prayer shawl is always very much appreciated. Right now, with being away for the summer months, our supply is extremely low. If you have any questions or want to request a prayer shawl, please contact Sue St. Hilaire at 203-778-1474 or Dot Bass at 203-746-2855.

Thursday Morning Bible Study

Bible Study meets in the Choir room from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM each Thursday morning. Bible StudyFor December and January, the dates will be 12/3, 12/17. 1/3, 1/14, and 1/21. We are exploring "The Great Themes of the Bible." Materials for the study are free and available in Pilgrim Hall. You can come to one or all of the sessions.

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 Fellowship 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!

Electronic giving

Contributions are now easier and you don't even need a computer! Electronic givingHere's how it works: You authorize a specified amount to be electronically transferred from your checking or savings account to the church account or use a credit card. You specify the frequency of the transfer. It's fast, safe, easy, and secure. To sign up, fill out the Electronic giving form and return it to the church office.

Welcome! Please join Worship Scheduleus for worship every Sunday at 10:00 AM (Between July 5, 2009 and September 6, 2009 worship will begin at 9:30 AM). Communion is held on the first Sunday of each month. Come and begin your week in worship!

Contact information

The Reverend Dr. Patricia A. Nicholas, Pastor

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Other links

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 link CT UCC Web Site
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Disaster Response

 link UCC Disaster Response
 link Church World Service
 link Red Cross



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