Racism Seminar on Wednesday, Mar. 24
On Wednesday, Mar. 24, at 7:00 p.m., the Health Improvement Collaborative of Southeastern Connecticut is holding a panel discussion focused on the impacts of racism on public education and the ways local organizations are fighting for change. Register...Outdoor Services To Return Sunday, Apr. 11
The church is currently planning to resume holding live, outdoor worship services at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings (weather permitting) starting Apr. 11, the Sunday after Easter. NOTE: After this was published, the church decided to begin outdoor services on Easter...Palm Sunday Observance
This coming Sunday (Mar. 28) is Palm Sunday: The Meetinghouse is open for quiet meditation throughout the week from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (The maximum number of people allowed at one time is 12; masks and social distancing must be used.) Palms will be available on...Second “Wheels of Justice” Listening Forum on March 28, 2021
On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 12:30 p.m., FCCOL will hold a second listening and feedback forum on Zoom, continuing the conversation about our recent sermon series, “Wheels of Justice: Stories from the Deep North.” (This forum will replace the Sunday coffee...Book Club to Meet Tuesday, Apr. 13
The Book Club will meet on Tuesday, Apr. 13, at 11:00 a.m. on Zoom, to discuss “Jesus and the Disinherited” by Howard Thurman. For more information, please contact Martha Beaudoin at...“Wheels of Justice” Listening Forum on March 21, 2021
On Sunday, Mar. 21, at 12:30 p.m., FCCOL will hold a one-hour listening and feedback forum on Zoom, facilitating a conversation about our recent sermon series, “Wheels of Justice: Stories from the Deep North.” (This forum will replace the Sunday coffee...Blood Drive in Fellowship Hall on Mar. 10
On Wednesday, Mar. 10, the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in the Fellowship Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. To schedule an appointment to donate, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter the zip code for Old...FCCOL Encourages Residents To Support Old Lyme’s Adoption of Racism Resolution
Old Lyme’s Board of Selectmen (BOS) is currently considering passage of a resolution acknowledging racism as a public health crisis – similar to resolutions that have been passed by other Connecticut towns, including New Britain, Windsor, Hartford, West Hartford,...Easter Worship Schedule Announced
The church is planning the following Easter worship schedule: Apr. 1, Maundy Thursday – A livestreamed worship service from the Meetinghouse, starting at 7:00 p.m. Apr. 4, Easter Sunday – A videotaped Easter Sunrise service available online. Apr. 4, Easter...Book Club to Meet Tuesday, Mar. 2
The Book Club will meet on Tuesday, Mar. 2, at 11:00 a.m. on Zoom, to continue its discussion of “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Zoom details here. For more information, please...March 2021 Newsletter Published
The March 2021 issue of the church’s printed newsletter has been published. View or download...Adult Forum on Food Insecurity February 28 on Zoom
On Sunday, Feb. 28, at 5:00 p.m., on Zoom, we will hold an Adult Forum featuring representatives from FRESH New London, who will speak on the issues of food insecurity and food sovereignty. Zoom details here. UPDATE: A video recording of the forum can be viewed...Grief Support Group Meets Feb. 25 on Zoom
Our Grief Support Group will meet on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom. Zoom details here. For more information, please contact Senior Associate Minister Laura Fitzpatrick-Nager...Invitation To Virtual Journey to New Orleans
Video Message: Please enjoy this important message from Senior Minister Steve...Upcoming Events
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White Elephant Sale
White Elephant Sale
Jul 12 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
For more information on the sale please visit the WES page.