July 15, 2022

Simon’s Says

Have you checked out the United Church of Chester’s web page lately?  It boasts a brand-spanking new feature on the right margin:  a “Donate” button!  Having (relatively) successfully managed the transition from in-person worship to virtual worship to hybrid worship, we have taken another small but significant step into the 21st century by making it possible for you – for anyone – to contribute to the UCC’s mission and ministry with a simple click of a button.  This is a project that has been underway for some time, and thanks go to our Trustees, Treasurer, Financial Secretaries, and our past and present Parish Administrators.  You may make a payment on your pledge, an additional gift to the church, or honor a loved one with a tribute or memorial gift.  Take a look for yourself: https://www.uccchester.org

In fact, feel free to take it for a test drive: make a donation and see for yourself how it works.  (See what I did there?  )

A huge word of thanks to all of you who helped make Anne Easton’s Memorial Service such a wonderful celebration of life.  More than 200 souls filled the sanctuary last Saturday to honor her.  The entire family was so pleased, the music was stupendous, and it was a gift to worship with our brothers and sisters from First Church in Essex.  And while Sunday’s graveside service was a private one, the aura of the previous day still lingered in the hearts of those closest to Anne.  Her memory will indeed be a blessing.

Our summer sermon series, “Overlooked and Underpreached,” (autocorrect does not like it when I make up words like that)  continues this weekend as we take a look at two brief epistles, II Peter and Jude.  The links to the bulletin and service are below, and we’ll see you at 9:00!

Link to Bulletin

Link to Service