Sunday, January 25, 2015
“Fish Stories”
Rev. Bryn Smallwood-Garcia preaches on the call of the fishermen-disciples in Mark 1, followed by a panel discussion with active church volunteers to talk about our call to service in the world today.
Caution: Please use your best judgment on driving on Sunday, as roads may remain icy in the morning.
Sunday Worship in the Meetinghouse
8:30 a.m. -
Family worship with
weekly communion
Nursery care and one-room Church School for pre-K
through grade
8.
10:30 a.m. - Family worship with choirs
(communion on 1st Sundays)
Nursery care and age-graded Church School for pre-K through
grade 8.
Sunday PM Adult Study
5-6:30pm in the
Parsonage Library
The new book for our CCB Sunday Night Adult Study --
for the study beginning Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015 -- will be:
"Climbing the Sycamore Tree: A Study on Choice and Simplicity,"
by Ann Hagmann
The book is from the 1990s, and can be ordered for somewhere around $1 to $8
used on Amazon.
The group will resume our Sunday 5-6:30pm meeting schedule -- in the
Parsonage -- on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015.
Click here for more info.
In case of inclement weather:
On snowy or icy Sunday mornings, please use your best judgment about driving to church. We will cancel Sunday Worship when officials advise non-emergency vehicles to stay off the roads.
Our policy for cancellation of mid-week activities is to do what Brookfield Public Schools decide, on their website at www.brookfield.k12.CT.us or on their phone message 203 775-7700 (x3). If there is power, weekend event cancellations get posted on this website and/or answering machine (203 775-1259).
Community Access
Our Worship Service is broadcast on Charter Cable TV channel 192 Tuesdays from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Fridays from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
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| There's a Baby in my Breakfast (12/28/14) | Christmas Eve 2014 11pm Sermon (12/24/14) | Blessed by the Light (1/11/15) |
Drawn to the Light (1/4/14) |
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| Cantata 2014 | Bells Dec 2014 | “Jesus, What a Wonderful Child” (Dilworth) | "Lost in the Night" (Haugen) |
The above clips and many more from Outreach Video are available free online. Search "uccbvideo" at YouTube.com or click on the images.
In this time of change, the Reach Booth will also be reorganizing and rebranding. The new group will be named “The Media Team” and will be getting to work soon preparing to upgrade with equipment that will work more smoothly in this digital age.
If you have technology skills or interest in working behind the scenes to help support your church, this is a great opportunity for you to give something new a try. Please email webmaster@uccb.org or speak to John Smallwood-Garcia for more details.
Candlelight
Christmas Eve
Dec. 24, 2014, 5:00pm
Watch Video of our 2014 Family Christmas Eve worship in the Meetinghouse, with special music from the Cherub and Alleluia Choirs, a story for children from Rev. Jennifer Whipple, and our traditional Christmas Eve carols and candle-lighting. Children of all ages are always welcome in our worship.
Photos
Visit our photo page here to see photos from life at the church.
CCB in the News
Click here for local news coverage of CCB and it's members
We have some great Adult Education Opportunities. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the church office at office@uccb.org.
Click on the image to the
right for photos of the
2014 Yankee Fair.
Worship at CCB
We invite
you to attend every week, and to invite your friends to join you.
YOUR QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME HERE!
- Would you enjoy the guidance of fellow seekers to help you support your children's growth into strong and compassionate moral thinkers?
- Are you looking for a place where you can bring your deepest joys and sorrows and find real companionship in celebration and suffering?
- Do you long for a place where you and your family can learn to love one another and care for the world in a compassionate faith community?
We hope our little white-steepled meetinghouse will become a weekly refuge for your soul -- where you can join us to share gratitude and wonder for your life, and learn to use ancient spiritual resources to wrestle with your questions about the greatest mysteries of the universe.
No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey,
YOU (and your questions) ARE WELCOME HERE.
Sacraments
We offer Communion every week at 8:30am
& on 1st
Sundays each month at 10:30am.
Programs for Children & Youth
Nursery is open for both Sunday services. During the summer, we have one-room Church School at 8:30 and 10:30am services for grades K-6. At 10:30 during the school year, there are age-graded classes for Pre-K through grade 8. Young people usually leave for their classes during a hymn early in the service, but all children are welcome to stay in adult worship if they prefer.
Mission and Outreach
Faith in Action...
Click below for a copy of the full speech.
"From Central America to Africa:
Answering God's
Call"
(10/19/14)
Click below for a copy of the full speech.
"Moment for Mission" Kierstin Quinsland (10/19/14)
Want to revive your soul? Try some Spiritual Renewal
Thursday Morning Prayers & Bible Study
9:00 to 10:30am in the Church Library
Begin your day with a time of quiet contemplation in a simple ministry of prayer, as we lift up the names of those who are sick or grieving, who are in discernment, or have thanksgiving or celebration to share. We will have a brief Bible study of our weekly lectionary scripture texts, led by Senior Pastor Bryn Smallwood-Garcia. Join us every Thursday, or drop in as you have a need for prayer or a morning free for study.
If you would like more information, speak to one of our pastors at 203-775-1259 or e-mail the church at office@uccb.org.
Clergy and Staff
The Rev. Bryn Smallwood-Garcia, Senior Pastor
The Rev. Jennifer L. Whipple, Associate Pastor
Toni Sullivan, Director of Music
The Rev. M. S. Desmond, Pastor Emeritus
Sue Ronan, Coordinator of Membership Care and Involvement
Jeannine McCullough, Church Office
Barbara Crandell, Church School Coordinator
Debbie Marquardt, Nursery Care Provider