Nehantic Land Acknowledgement
We, the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, acknowledge that we occupy and benefit from the Indigenous land upon which our church and our homes are standing. For thousands of years, this has been, and continues to be, the traditional territory of the Nehantic...Witness Stones Installation
On Friday, June 2, 2023, at 10:00 am, all are invited to the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library for the third installation of Witness Stones honoring the lives of eight enslaved individuals who once lived and labored in Lyme and Old Lyme. The program will include music,...Youth Sunday
On Sunday, May 21st God’s Neighborhood leads the Congregation in Youth Sunday at the 10 am service. Each class will take part in the liturgy sharing some of their learning and experiences from the year. Come share in the enthusiasm of our students and be inspired by...Family Gathering
The Board of Youth Ed Invites families of children elementary age and younger to join us for an afternoon playdate at Cross Lane Playground on May 7th at 3pm. Come join us and meet families with similar aged children! Light snacks will be provided. The Playground is...New Member Orientation
Interested in learning more about FCCOL and church membership? Join us for a welcome orientation after church on Sunday, May 7th, at 11:30 am in the library. We’ll have a chance to get to know one another over coffee and answer questions about FCCOL and this...An Invitation to Sacred Ground
Following Sunday’s service, we’re all invited to McCook Park in Niantic, at 12:00, where David Brule, one of the elders of the Nehantic People, will help us to understand the sacred significance of that land for his community. Foremost among the places on...May 2023 Newsletter Published
The May 2023 issue of the church’s printed newsletter has been published. View or download it...Members of the Nehantic Community to Visit Old Lyme
While most churches will be celebrating Earth Day on Sunday, April 23, our own recognition of that event will occur a week later, on Sunday, April 30th. That’s when representatives from the Nehantic tribe will join us in worship, as we learn about those who...Senior Choir Schedule
To all members of the Senior Choir – Thank you for your wonderful singing in April and particularly at Easter! It is very much appreciated!! Here is the May schedule: Wednesday, May 3: Rehearsal at 7:30 pmSunday, May 7: Singing at the 10:00 am service with a...The Lyme/Old Lyme Refugee Resettlement Committee
The Lyme/Old Lyme Refugee Resettlement Committee is looking for people to help with new refugees coming to our community in the near future. We offer help in many ways to get the family settled in Old Lyme at a home owned by FCCOL. If interested, please call Joe...Letter from the Lyme/Old Lyme Refugee Resettlement Committee
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Have you looked at the price of housing, lately? Just imagine the cost to put a roof over a family of seven! That’s the real challenge for the Popal family from Afghanistan, sponsored by the Lyme Old Lyme Refugee Resettlement Committee,...Haitian Dinner
The LBS will once again host the annual Haitian Dinner on Sunday, April 23 at 5:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. The authentic Haitian Dinner is catered by Mommy’s Restaurant in Norwich. After the dinner at 6:30 pm, Becky Crosby will offer an update on their work in...We Welcome Our Long-Time Partner, The Rev. Paul Verryn
Paul, our Theologian in Residence, is visiting us from South Africa from April 5th through April 24th. This is a chance to visit and catch up on the state of affairs in South Africa, and also an opportunity to study with Paul in a few of his Bible Study sessions...We Invite You to Celebrate Easter With Us
We invite you to celebrate Easter with us at one or all of our worship services and special events. Everyone is welcome! There are 2 services on Sunday, April 9, at 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. To watch the livestreamed 9:00 am service, please click...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.