by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements, Outreach
FCCOL and the Lyme-Old Lyme Partnership for Social Justice announced today that the organizations would hold a bell-ringing vigil and call to action on the front steps of the church on Sunday, May 29, at 5:00 p.m. – ringing the bell in the church steeple 32 times,...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements, Ministry
The June 2022 issue of the church’s printed newsletter has been published. View or download it...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements, Ministry
The May 2022 issue of the church’s printed newsletter has been published. View or download it...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements
Zoom Link here. Explore Yoruba culture, which originated in present day Nigeria where, through the violence of the slave trade, it was exported to the Americas. It’s a beautiful system of music, dance, healing, and resistance that has helped to uphold the spirit of a...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements, Ministry
We will meet on May 5 and May 19th. We will begin with the Pentecost and look at the early church in the book of Acts. I hope you will join us! All are welcome. We meet on Zoom every Thursday at 11 am. After May 19th, Bible Study will pause until the Fall. If you are...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements
This year’s sale dates are Friday 7/8 & Saturday 7/9 – from 9:00 to 2:00 and 8:00 to 12:00 respectively. A detail calendar is included in the newsletter with intake dates. With such a large organization, there is a turnover each year with folks ‘retiring’...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements, Outreach
I was very proud and grateful that Alex Pinkowish (on left in blue jacket), son of Tom Pinkowish and Mary Boone, members of our church community, took part in our recent Tree of Life Journey to Palestine, Israel and Turkey. Here is a message I sent to Alex just before...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements, Community News
This is the Old Lyme mural being created through the work of PARJE (Public Art for Racial Justice Education). The mural (image right) is being painted on a large canvas which can be displayed in a few different places in our town – first, most likely, on the side of...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements
Our Winter Sale has been so successful that we are letting it morph into our Spring Sale. Many of our creations remain on sale and are available in the Partnership Store after the church services, on Mondays during our working hours of 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements
As in years past, you can make a donation to our Easter Memorial Music and or Flowers. Please email the church office (fccol@fccol.org) or include a note with your check, with your name and the names for whom you would like a memorial or honorary dedication. We really...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements, Community News
Our very own Cara Cheung was named Executive Coordinator for the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra (ECSO). Cara is a conservatory trained cellist who plays as a member of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra and the New Haven Symphony Orchestra and on occasion graces...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements, Ministry
Maundy Thursday April 14, 2022 @ 7:30pmA 7:30pm service of sacred music and communion. The music offering will include “Hear my Prayer” by Felix Mendelssohn featuring Lisa Feltes as soprano soloist. Good Friday April 15, 2022Meetinghouse open for prayer and...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements
This will be our 84th WES which began back in the 1930’s. It has been a great success over the years thanks to the support of all the volunteers and those who donated. Prior to Covid cancelling the last 2 years we had the BEST 2 day sales ever and are looking...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements
In case you missed the latest updates from the pulpit, last month we had the largest distribution of diapers since we opened our doors to serve. 70 children received diapers. Why the increase? Conversation with Audrey Brainerd from the SSK Old Lyme Pantry offered...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements
Walt’s Studio at FCCOL is back and ready to go. (Located in the church basement.) Open house on April 24 and May 1 after Sunday Services from 11:30am to 2:00pm. Come on down and wedge some of your old clay, start throwing or just say hi and check out the studio....