The Villager Voice
This Sunday is the first Sunday in Lent, and true to Ash Wednesday’s scripture reading Isaiah 58.3-9, rather than giving things up, we’re doing more! (If you weren’t there to hear the reading, we will be using it again Sunday morning.)
Besides welcoming the Lenten season, we are also welcoming Catherine Haugh of Covenant to Care, who will be sharing with us the ways our congregation is partnering with the organization in their mission to, in their own words, “provide a safety net for abused, neglected or impoverished children in Connecticut by providing essential support in moments that are critical for a child’s ability to thrive and a family’s ability to stay together.” Covenant to Care is the organization we have worked with at Christmas time to provide gifts and essential items for area children and families in need. We look forward to learning more about them, and to hearing Catherine describe the good work we do together.
Sunday is also our annual Unbirthday Party, one of those “just because” opportunities for fellowship and cake. No matter when your birthday might be (and the Uniter tells me none of you has one this Sunday), come celebrate with us just because you are you, an important part of our church family and community. Thanks to the Outreach Committee for putting the party together for us, and to Margie Warner for being our Maestra of Ceremonies!
Links to Sunday’s service and bulletin are here: