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Welcome to the
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The
Rev. Dr. John Clarke
Pastor
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62 Colony St.
Meriden CT 06451
203-235-5704 |
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Sunday service at 10 a.m.
(9 a.m. in summer)
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First Congregational Church
is a Christian Community
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Grow
in faith, knowledge and spirit,
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Share
the love of God by our time, talents and treasure,
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Celebrate
our faith with courage, creativity, joy and love,
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Embrace
our neighbors in this community.
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Spring flowers at side
entrance |
Entrance to the Thrift
Shop |
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A Reminder
Members from Center Congregational Church will join us at 62
Colony St. for worship services
on Aug. 8 & 15 at 9:00 am. We so enjoyed the welcoming
hospitality that they extended to us last month and we look
forward to their visits here. |
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Meriden's Back to School EXPO
7th Annual Book Bag Drive
Click for details |
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During the Scholarship Sunday service at the
First Congregational Church of Meriden on June 20, 2010, Nikki
Woodtke (left) and Sara Murphy (center) were each presented with
a scholarship award of $1750 by the Rev. Dr. John Clarke. Nikki
is attending Unity College and Sara is attending Middlesex
Community College. In addition, four camperships of $425 each
were awarded to children attending Camp Claire in Old Lyme, CT.
Congratulations to all the recipients! |
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Lois McMahon Retirement Party
May 23, 2010 - Click on invitation for story and photos |
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106th Annual May Breakfast
May 5, 2010 - Click on photo for details |
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Food Pantry Sunday
- 790 lbs collected! |
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On Sun. March 21,
2010, the Christian Outreach Committee sponsored a food drive to help
restock the food pantries at the Meriden Soup Kitchen and New
Opportunities of Greater Meriden. Four years ago, a total of 173 lbs.
of non-perishable food were donated by our parishioners, three years ago 309 lbs, two
years ago 419 lbs, and last year
662 lbs. were
received. This year, 790 lbs. were donated during the church service.
Thanks to all who donated! |
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Riverboat
Ramblers
Jazz
Concert
Sun. Feb. 14, 2010 @
3:00 pm |
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Celtic Christmas concert
Fri. Dec. 11, 2009 @ 7:30 pm
Tom Callinan and The Morgans -
Great concert, with 98 guests attending. |
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Thanksgiving 2009 cornucopia
arranged by Stu Young and Jean Wheaton - photo by Marion Kelly
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Mercy
Touch
Luncheon
Nov 22, 2009 |
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Putting
Memorial
Plates
on
our
New
Hymnals
Nov 8, 2009 |
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Cupcake
Sunday
Nov. 1, 2009
Children decorating cupcakes for
hospitality hour |
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Rally
Day
Picnic
Sept. 27, 2009
Click for more photos |
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Ordination
Anniversary
June 13-14, 2009, a weekend to remember!
Details
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Rev. Clarke - apparently not a NY Yankee fan |
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Toward a
Hope-Filled Life |
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A new book written by
Rev. John W. Clarke |
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Proceeds to benefit the
Mercy Touch Orphanage
(Ndola, Zambia) |
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Details |
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Thank you note from Mercy Touch children
Received Jan. 7, 2008 |
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Mercy Touch
Orphanage |
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The Children
of Mercy Touch
Click the photo for details |
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Card from
Patricia Mulenga
Click on card for details |
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