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...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements, Ministry
This fall we’ll begin our study with the Book of Ruth from the Old Testament. Considered one of the most beautiful pieces of literature in the bible, the Book of Ruth is hardly a simple story. In just four short chapters, there’s calamity, exile, gender issues,...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements
Middle and high schoolers, join us at the home of the Brant Family, 67 Whippoorwill Road, Old Lyme, from 4-6 pm on Sunday, September 24th. We’ll have some fun, eat pizza and plan our service projects for the coming year!...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements, Outreach
Join us on Sunday, September 24th for a congregation wide conversation after the worship service. We’ll gather in the Fellowship Hall at 11:30, and spend time reflecting together on the nature of our community. Among the topics we’ll discuss will be...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements, Ministry
Join us on Friday, September 22, 10:00-11:30am, as we meet to write pages together. Using informal writing prompts, participants give voice to memories and the stories that make up our lives. No writing experience necessary…just a willingness to pay attention...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements
Novelist Tom Piazza to visit FCCOL on Sunday, September 17th. Tom Piazza has been a long time friend of FCCOL. His novel City of Refuge helped to inspire our refugee resettlement efforts, and he visited us in 2018 during our Sanctuary project, as we helped Malik,...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements
We are very pleased to announce that Sean McCarty will be joining the church staff as our new Sexton. Sean and his family have been members of the church for almost 15 years and we are blessed to know each other well! Sean brings with him a wealth of experience and...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements, Outreach
The first LBS Luncheon of the season will be on Tuesday, September 12, noon to 2 pm. The luncheon meal and dessert will be followed at 1 pm by a program on Connecticut women who have shattered the glass ceilings long sheltering men working in science and health...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements, Sunday School
We are delighted that church member Jolene Brant has joined our staff as our new Coordinator for Sunday School and Youth Group! She and her husband, Philip Brant, have two boys—Noah is 13 years old, and Anderson is 8 years old. They have lived in Old Lyme for six...
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
Homecoming Sunday is Sunday, September 10th at 10:00 am! God’s Neighborhood Sunday School program begins, and there will also be an Open House for families downstairs following the service. Our theme this year is called, Everyone’s Invited: Stories and Songs of...
