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Community Groups we host:
Mommy & Me (Danbury Hospital) (203) 797-7777
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Please contact these groups directly to confirm schedule. |
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46 Main St. Bethel, CT 06801 (203) 743-1877 Reverend Laura Westby, Interim Pastor Jane Ellingwood, Licensed Parish Associate |
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The First Congregational Church of Bethel |
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United Church of Christ gathered 1759
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To contact us:
First Congregational Church of Bethel 46 Main Street, Bethel, CT 06801
Church office hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 12pm phone: (203) 743-1877 Fax:(203) 743-1890
Email our Pastor, Rev. Laura: fccbpastor@firstchurchbethel.org Email our Youth Director, Ashley: fccbyouth@firstchurchbethel.org Email our church secretary, Melissa: fccbsecretary@firstchurchbethel.org Email our Director of Music, Tina: fccbmusic@firstchurchbethel.org Email our Webmaster, Sandy: fccbwebmaster@firstchurchbethel.org
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Site Updated 6/11/2013 |
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Never place a period where God has placed a comma.
Gracie Allen |
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A few words about our worship service Whether you are here for the first time or have been coming for years, we want you to feel at home at Bethel Congregational Church. Here is some general information about our worship service which you will also find in the Sunday Bulletin. The parts of the prayers that the congregation says are in bold. This symbol means “please stand.” If standing is difficult for you, feel free to remain seated. The songs we sing can be found in the blue Chalice hymnal. Large-Print Bulletins and Hymnals are available from the ushers. Children from infants to age five may go directly to the nursery. Ask one of the ushers how to get there. Visiting children are welcome to remain with their parents or go to church school- just follow the crowd after the children’s message. We ask that you silence all cell phones and other electronic devices before church begins, but feel free to check in on Foursquare, Facebook, Twitter, or other social media sites. Tell your friends that you’re worshipping God at the First Congregational Church of Bethel and it’s great! |
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We would like to extend a warm welcome to all, especially those who are new to our faith community or who have returned after an absence. Your presence is a blessing to us. No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey- you are welcome here! |
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A prayer for our friends and neighbors in Newtown,
May God Bless you and be with you, even when the darkness is overwhelming. Please know that we are praying with you.
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“Dear God, we can hardly speak, our minds are so full of questions that we can barely think. We are even angry Lord. In this tragic moment we ask that you help us feel your warm embrace. We ask that you give a special blessing to those who are now in your care, and those who are in pain. In the midst of their sorrow we know that you will share their burden so they do not have to journey alone. Father, you taught us how to love one another. May this love sustain us in the days to come and help us to be ever gentle with each other. Amen.” Adapted from Chaplain Melissa Roberts |
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Bethel Summer Festival July 13 Come to help out and/or visit us there! see Jackie Penyak for more info. |
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June 21, our GOLF FUNDRAISER To raise money for our trip to South Dakota with Simply Smiles. The tournament will be held at Candlewood Valley Golf Course in New Milford. There will be a dinner afterwards for both golfers and non-golfers. See Kie for more details or email him at kie@snet.net. |