An Open Invitation from Steve

Beginning in 2021, during the height of Covid, I began choosing three books or authors to concentrate upon during the winter months – one each for January, February and March. That year, I chose to read first War and Peace, then Les Miserables, and then Don...

Epiphany Celebration & Potluck

Join us on Friday, January 6th, at 6:00, for our First Annual Epiphany Service and Celebration. Epiphany, known also as Three Kings Day, or Twelfth Night, is celebrated in communities all around the world, as the journey of the three wise men in search of the infant...

Remembering the Haitian Earthquake

There will be a short gathering in the Meetinghouse tomorrow, Thursday, January 12th at 5pm. We will commemorate the 13th Anniversary of the 2010 Earthquake that killed over 300,000 Haitians. And we will offer prayers for the current crisis in Haiti as...

2022 Holiday Schedule

We invite you to join together with us in fellowship this holiday season at one or all of our worship services and special events. Everyone is welcome! If you would like to make a contribution to our special Christmas Eve music and flowers in memory of a loved one,...

Christmas Pageant

Sunday, December 18 Love will fill our hearts and the sanctuary as our young people lead us in worship with their annual pageant at the 10:00 am service. Performers will take center stage in the meetinghouse to delight the congregation with their rendition of the...

Christmas Pageant Rehearsal

Saturday, December 17 – 3:00-5:00 pm.As the house lights in the sanctuary dim, the players of God’s Neighborhood will take the stage for a dress rehearsal. Arrayed in their garb and demonstrating all they’ve learned, they will present their artistic...

Walt’s Pottery

Walt’s Pottery Studio continues  this Winter with Pottery throwing classes. There are two classes offered, both on Wednesdays, starting January 18th  – March 15th   (9 weeks). Morning class with Betsy Copp will be held from 10am – 12 noon and Evening class with...

Message from the Treasurer

Each year at around this time we ask all members and friends, if you are able, to satisfy your 2022 Stewardship Campaign commitments. This will enable the church to meet all of our obligations, and to end the year with our books balanced as our budget predicted. As...

Two-in-One Holiday Sale

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF OLD LYME2 Ferry Road, Old Lyme, CT   UNIQUE & UNUSUAL GIFTSHaitian Arts & CraftsPalestinian Olive Oils & SoapsLakota Jewelry & CraftsHandmade items from “Ladies Who Stitch” ELEPHANTS-IN-WINTER ITEMSChristmas...

New Member Ceremony

We look forward to welcoming new members during our 10 am service on Sunday, December 4th! Feel free to reach out to one of our ministers and let us know of your interest if we haven’t already met. We’d love to share a cup of coffee (or eggnog!) with you,...

Caregivers

Wednesday, December 14th from 5:30-6:30. The holidays can be a particularly challenging time for caregiving. We’ll offer support, shared wisdom and seasonal goodies to lighten your heart along the way. All are welcome! With Laura Fitzpatrick-Nager and Mary...