TransParent Group Meeting

Meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of every month 5:30-6:30. Next meeting is on February 25th. For Parents, Caregivers and Family Members of Trans Youth/Young Adults: Our group provides conversation, support  community and education for parents and caregivers around...

Confirmation Classes starting in February

Our next Confirmation Class will begin Sunday, February 22nd from 4:00-5:30 pm. at FCCOL, Confirmation is the way we offer a Confirmation Series for High School students every two years. We’ll hold monthly meetings and field trips from February-May and end our...

Reading the Bible in one year

Click HERE to download a link to the calendar The next discussion group meeting will be on Sunday, March 1st after the 10:00 am service. The Bible is probably the most frequently cited book in the world, and the least read.  It is so ubiquitous that we think we know...

Reflections on the Red Maple Tree

Farewell to our beautiful red maple that has graced the corner of Ferry Road and Lyme street for so many years. Here is an excert from the sermon on July 20th given by Rev. Laura Fitzpatrick-Nager: “Poems of Praise: On Trees, Treasures and Other Timely Gifts” “I think...

“DINE” New London Community Soup Kitchen

Members of our congregation also prepare and serve a meal on the last Sunday of each month at the urban New London Community Soup Kitchen, now called DINE.As the numbers of hungry people continue to rise at the New London Meal Center, we are finding the need to ask...

Save the Date: ARC Blood Drive

  On Thursday, August 7th from 1:00 – 6:00pm there will be a Blood Drive at the First Congregational Church in Old Lyme, CT.To pre-register click the link below: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=06371 Note: Donors get free...

The Next Summer Sing August 10th

Sunday, August 10th. Rehearsal 9:15am, 10:00 am Worship Service. Now, to everyone reading this; It’s Your Turn!! The next  Summer Sing, or better known as “Turn up to FCCOL at 9:15am and rehearse for the 10:00am service, yes, it feels like the seat of your...

White Elephant Sale

Friday, July 11th from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm and Saturday, July 12th from 8:00 am – Noon. Intake starts Thursday, June 26th. Organizing your donations prior to drop off is very helpful & Quality Please! Help wanted Small Furniture – needs workers...