by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements
Interested in learning more about FCCOL and church membership? Join us for a welcome orientation after church on Sunday, November 12th, at 11:30 am in the Sheffield Auditorium. We’ll have a chance to get to know one another over coffee and answer questions about...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements
Join us on Friday, November 10th 10:00-2:30 pm. “Take time to celebrate the quiet miracles that seek no attention.”- John O’Donohue As the leaves change and light grows precious, join us for a day apart as we enter a sacred rhythm for storytelling, friendship and...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements, Ministry
The November 2023 issue of the church’s newsletter has been published. View or download it...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements
A March in Washington D.C. is planned for Saturday (November 4) in support of a cease-fire in Gaza and Israel, and urging a rapid response of humanitarian aid. The march will be from 2 – 5pm in D.C. and a bus will be running from New Haven for those who want to...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements
Following our church service on Sunday, November 5th, all are invited to an Adult Forum in Sheffield Auditorium. Come and hear the voices and stories of people with trans and gender-diverse experience in a conversation moderated by Kathryn Tierney, APRN, Medical...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements
FCCOL Youth Group Night at the Kate Theater in Old Saybrook!! On Wednesday, November 1st, at 7 pm, we’ll meet for pizza and see the new musical, Stand Up & Speak Out, featuring our own high school student, Ace Bairos. The musical addresses the effects that...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements, Outreach
In keeping with our recently established practice of finding creative ways to celebrate All Saints Weekend – known variously in different parts of the globe as All Souls, Dia de los Muertos, Fete Gede, etc. – FCCOL will welcome Michele Rosewoman and her New Yor-Uba...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements
In keeping with our recently established practice of finding creative ways to celebrate All Saints Weekend (known variously in different parts of the globe as All Souls, Dia de los Muertos, Fete Gede, etc.), the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme will welcome...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements
Our Winter Clothing Drive is ongoing until Nov. 17th. If you have any donations to drop off on a day other than Sunday, please put them on the stage in the Sheffield Auditorium. You will not miss the location, but it’s the bags and boxes to the left on the stage...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements
On October 28th at 6:00pm we will have an ancestral potluck supper with Michele Rosewoman and her New Yor-Uba Jazz Ensemble. Bring a dish to share from the story of your family’s...
by FCCofOldLyme | Adult Forums, Announcements
Following the service on Sunday, October 15th, as part of our Brave Voices series this year, we’re looking forward to hosting Viacheslav “Slavik” Lytvynenko, Slavik of Ukraine. He’s currently at Yale Divinity School this year continuing his research through the...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements, Ministry
We’re deepening our study of the Book of Ruth from the Old Testament. In just four short chapters, there’s calamity, exile, gender issues, scandal, and sexualized stereotypes. Read on! Through her words and actions, the protagonist, Ruth, leads us to think beyond...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements, Outreach
Mark your calendar! In keeping with our recently established practice of finding creative ways to celebrate All Saints Weekend – known variously in different parts of the globe as All Souls, Dia de los Muertos, Fete Gede, etc. – FCCOL will welcome Michele Rosewoman...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements, Ministry
The October 2023 issue of the church’s printed newsletter has been published. View or download it...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements, Ministry
“Hope” is the thing with feathersThat perches in the soul,And sings the tune without the words,And never stops at all- Emily Dickinson This monthly support group is for those who have lost a loved one and those struggling with other losses. Next meeting: Wednesday...
