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Baptism, Nursery Care, Youth Fellowship, Confirmation, Vacation Church School, Sunday Worship, and Adult Education are all a part of our never ending education at CCB. Click here for more info.
Yankee Fair!
The Yankee Fair and Barn Sale at the Congregational Church of Brookfield will be Saturday, October 19 from 9:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. at the crossroads of Routes 25 and 133 in the Brookfield Historic District.
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
Jeannine McCullough, Church Office
Barbara Crandell, Church School Coordinator
Debbie Marquardt, Nursery Care Provider
Click the tabs below to read about each committee.
Purpose
To oversee all matters concerning all church properties which include the church building, parsonage, barn, cottage, and grounds
What does the Church House Committee do?
- Maintains church building and grounds
- Approves and oversees facility/property use by outside organizations
- Equips church kitchens with basic supplies
- Oversees decorating and renovations of church buildings
- Complies with local and state regulations
When do you meet?
4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 in the upstairs kitchen
2013-2014 Church House Committee Members | |
| Ken Arifian | Chair |
| Larry Ruschmeyer | Council Rep |
| Jack Brown | |
| John Mangold | |
| Keith Stewart | |
| Steve Sullivan | |
| Walter Ostrom | |
| Lori Capobianco | |
| Melanie Shapiro | |
| Jim Degen | |
| * - Indicates non-voting committee member | |
CIS is responsible for communicating to the congregation local and worldwide social issues, outreach concerns or programs through events or education opportunities. The CIS Committee consists of 9 members of the congregation with one member on Church Council.
The programs that CIS supports and encourages involvement by the congregation are, but not limited to:
- Refugee Resettlement Program
- Mission Trips of the Men’s, Women’s and Youth groups
- Pie making of which the proceeds assist the Women’s Mission Trip
- Thrift Shop
- Donate food or participate in preparing sandwiches for Loaves and Fishes in New Milford
- The Blanket Fund
- The Giving Tree
- Food Drive in February
- Yankee Fair
- Dining for Women programs
- Alternatives Gift Fair
- SERVV
- 5 for 5 Donation opportunities
Church in Society allocates the budgeted and special monies raised for outreach concerns through some of the programs listed above.
Some of the ways you can you help CIS by working together to help serve our local community and the worldwide outreach programs -
You can volunteer to assist the family living in our cottage for Refugee Resettlement.
Purchase a pie or two for the holidays made to raise money for the Women’s Annual Mission Trip. Donate your gently used clothing items to the Thrift Shop.
Donate towards the Annual Blanket Fund.
Purchase items from SERVV and the Alternatives Gift Fair
Take a tag or two off of the giving tree to purchase a gift or item on someone’s wish list
Donate Food in February to help fill the shelves at the local Food Pantry
Attend the Dining for Women monthly group
Participate in the Yankee Fair
If you have any questions, would like to suggest other outreach opportunities or to get involved. Please reach out to someone on the CIS committee.
Lyn Lyon (Chair), Linda DeLucia, Luke Duval (Council Representative), Sue Duval, Jack Brown, Olivia Quinsland, Jennifer Wurst and Karen Underhill
Church Council
Purpose
To serve as the Policy and Planning body of the church.
What does the Church Council do?
Plans how we can best be a Church of Jesus Christ.
Formulates Policy of the church.
Is responsible for the ordinary business of the church between congregational meetings.
Serves as the legal trustees of the church.
Prepares, recommends, and oversees the church's operating budget.
Is responsible for all personnel matters relating to church staff and pastoral relations.
When do you meet?
2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm, Brooks Hall
Members are always welcome to attend and observe the Council meetings. To be added to the agenda of the monthly meeting, please contact the Vice Moderator
| Committee Chairmen and Church Council Reps | |
| Moderator: | Mark Lyon |
| Vice Moderator: | Sue Waschak |
| Clerk: | Kathy Wandelmaier |
| Treasurer: | Greg Dorrell |
| Assistant Treasurer: | Kristi McPadden |
| Investment Treasurer: | Audrey Himebaugh |
| Committee Chairs | |
| Christian Ed | Amy D’Alessandro |
| Church House | Ken Arifian |
| Church-in-Society | Lyn Lyon |
| Deacons | Marie Immohr |
| Fellowship | Kelly Kelly |
| Nominating | Tom Young |
| Stewardship | Susan Dodd |
| Welcome | Sharon Santi |
| Worship | Kim Downey |
| Church Council Representatives | |
| Christian Ed | Wendy Elsen |
| Church House | Steve Waschak |
| Church-in-Society | Luke Duval |
| Deacons | Leslie Sands |
| Fellowship | Elayne Schwartz |
| Nominating | Carolyn Lindroth |
| Stewardship | Tom Brown |
| Welcome | Linae Wutzl |
| Worship | Eileen Koch |
| Historian | Bob Brown |
| Church Safety Committee: | |
| Rodger Wutzl (chair) | Bryn Smallwood-Garcia |
| Tina Crepeau | Kathy Taylor |
| Walter Ostrom | Linae Wutzl |
| Long Range Planning Committee | |
| Maurice Downey (chair) | Sian Hunter |
| Barbara Crandell | Larry Ruschmeyer |
| Michael Matson | Rick Hardin |
| Deseré Edwards |
| Pastoral Relations Committee | |
| Carol Eagan (chair) | Larry Ruschmeyer |
| Gordon Markiewicz | Linae Wutzl |
| Bob Lambert |
| Personnel Committee | |
| Mark Lyon (chair) | Bill Robertson |
| Sue Waschak | Monica McInerney |
| Bryn Smallwood-Garcia | |
| Olivia Quinsland |
| Pastors | |
| Senior Pastor | Rev. Bryn Smallwood-Garcia |
| Associate Pastor | Rev. Jennifer Whipple |
Purpose
To nurture and care for the members and friends of the church, and to nurture the congregation's spiritual growth and actively pray for its members and their concerns.
What do Deacons do?
- Maintain contact with their deacon branch through letters, calls, group activities, prayers and visits
- Provide meals and transportation for those going through difficult times
- Assist with baptisms, serve communion, deliver flowers, bread visitation, wedding coordinators and help at some funeral receptions
- Welcome new members through dinners and conversations
When do you meet?
1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm in Room 4, Noah's Art
Deacon Branches 2019-2020 | |
| A-Bo | Leslie Sands (Stephen Ministry) |
| BR-CO | Martha Parvis |
| CR-DO | Jan Labas |
| DR-GI | Jeanine Hanewicz |
| GL-I | Pete Lane |
| J-LI | Sue Boughton |
| LO-MA | Alex DeLucia |
| Mc-O | Mary Gallagher DeLucia |
| P-RI | Ed Insull |
| RO-SC | Marie Immohr |
| SE-TE | Greg Labas |
| TH-Z | John Pondiccio |
| Youth Deacons: Chris Wutzl Catie Coneybear | |
Purpose
To provide educational opportunities for people of all ages in the congregation
What does the Christian Education Committee do?
- Provides nursery care
- Provides Church School
- Coordinates Confirmation
- provides Adult Education opportunities
- Arranges "Time for Children"
- Oversees youth groups
- Supports Vacation Bible School
- Coordinates special programs such as Annual Pancake Breakfast, Advent Wreath Workshop, Christmas Pageant, and Year End Family Picnic
When do you meet
2nd Wednesday of Each Month
2013-2014 Christian Education Committee Members | |
| Bob Purssell | Chair |
| Dave Honeyford | Council Rep |
| Sian Hunter | |
| Kate Matson ** | |
| Melanie Shapiro | |
| Susan Dodd | |
| Madeline Honeyford ** | |
| Emma Gianoplus ** | |
| Kathy Taylor | |
| Jane Brown | |
| Jennifer DiLorenzo | |
| Wendy Elsen | |
Purpose
To provide the congregation with opportunities to share in fellowship
What does the Fellowship Committee do?
- Coordinates Sunday morning coffee hours
- Oversees Serendippers
- Oversees Church Fair
- Coordinates Christmas dinner for Pageant
- Provides reception for grieving families
- Provides reception for Special Chorus and other events (TBD)
- Mails "Get Well Cards"
- Book Club, Buccaneers and Saving Graces also fall under our umbrella
When do you meet?
1st Tuesday of each month
Current Committee Members
| Eleanor Loesch | |
| Sarah Cline | Council Rep |
| Kim Downey | |
| John Smallwood-Garcia | |
| John Pondiccio | |
| Kim Paduano | |
| Kelly Kelly | |
| Elayne Schwartz |
Purpose
To provide the congregation with opportunities to share in music ministry
What does the Music Committee do?
When do you meet?
1st Tuesday of each month
Current Committee Members
| Sarah Dykes | Diana Anastas |
| Laurie Madeux | |
| Jean Dorrell | Karen Garren |
Purpose
To fill the positions of the standing committees and leadership positions
What does the Nominating Committee do?
- Fills slate by Annual Meeting
- Fills positions that open during the year
- Develops church leadership
- Supports and nurtures volunteers and committees
- Provides an "Opportunity Fair"
- Recognizes and celebrates volunteers
When do you meet?
4th Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the upstairs library
Current Committee Members
Robin Montgomery
Dave Honeyford
Jean Dorrell
Robin Murphy
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Purpose
Providing year-long church wide programming to educate the congregation about stewardship and to conduct an annual campaign to support the budget
What does the Stewardship Committee do?
- Establishes a program for raising money in support of the budget
- Arranges for the counting, recording, and depositing of monies received
- Furnishes quarterly statements of giving
- Coordinates all types of giving including gifts of time, talent, and monies
When do you meet?
3rd Tuesday of each month
Current Committee Members
| Sally Markiewicz | Chair |
| Deseré Edwards | Council Rep |
| Alan Peck | |
| Thom Grogan | |
| Sissy McKee | |
| Tom Brown | |
| Richard Nyers | |
| Dan Smolnik | |
| ** - Indicates youth member | |
Share, and see God’s spirit spread!
The Stewardship Committee celebrates your decision to enter into covenant with us as members of the Congregational Church of Brookfield, and we thank you for all you are able to SHARE with us just by your worship attendance and participation in our church life. We always ask members to complete a financial pledge so that we can make an estimate of our church’s annual income to our Church Council for their preparation of a responsible and accurate budget. With the financial support of each of our members, giving from the blessings God has shared with each of us, our church is able to carry out the work and ministries Christ has called us to do.
We offer 3 ways to turn in pledges:
- in the offering plate
- by mail to:
Jeannine McCullough, Church Office
The Congregational Church of Brookfield
160 Whisconier Road, Brookfield, CT 06804 - by E-mail
Pledging by E-mail is now an option, even if you are not an on-line giver. You can respond to Jeannine McCullough, Church Office, office@uccb.org
Name ________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________
Phone ________________ E-mail :_______ __________________
Pledge per week, month or year (please circle one) _________
Amount of total annual pledge _________
Envelope number (if you have one) _________
NOTE: Our pledge year begins April 1. New envelopes become available in March. If you have any questions about pledging, please contact Sally Markiewicz, Stewardship Chair@ 203-775-6789 or speak with one of the pastors.
Purpose
To oversee all matters involving worship
What does the Worship Committee do?
- Responsible for all services including Sunday, outdoor chapel, campfire, wedding, and memorial services
- Responsible for the physical aspects of services including lighting, sound, and appearance
- Subcommittees:
- Music
- Flowers
- Ushers
- Media Booth
- Lay Readers
When do you meet?
3rd Tuesday of each month at 4pm outside of Bryn's office
Current Committee Members
| Bob Brown | Council Rep |
| Patty Moran | |
| Sarah Cline | |
| Eileen Koch | |
| Martha Parvis | |
| Karen Garren | |
| Barbara Sikorski |
Purpose
To attract and welcome all and create a sense of openness
What does the Welcome Committee do?
- Informs the community about the church
- Welcomes all newcomers
- Arranges for the joining of new members
and hosts the new member breakfast - Provides a list of those wishing to join the church to the Deacons
When do you meet?
4th Tuesday of each month, 7:30 pm, Library
Current Committee Members
"If you could have seen the tearful eyes and heard the grateful words of thanks from the families as your donations were picked up, you would realize how deeply you have touched them"
Brookfield Social Services
