by FCCofOldLyme | Outreach
(Journey to Eastern Cuba, March 13-23, 2025)Rev. Steve Jungkeit One of the many projects we’ve undertaken at FCCOL over the past several years has been to explore how the history of Old Lyme, and of Southern New England more broadly, has been shaped by contact with...
by FCCofOldLyme | Outreach
The Green Grass Partnership is planning for a trip this June 22-29 and is interested in hearing from anyone who would consider joining us. The trip this year will be small – we are looking for a chance to reboot and reimagine what the partnership might become moving...
by FCCofOldLyme | Outreach
Walk for Gaza CT: On May 23, 24, and 25, residents in and around Connecticut will walk the length of Gaza in solidarity with those suffering from the ongoing violence against the people of Gaza. The 25-mile walk -planned and prepared by a group of individuals and...
by FCCofOldLyme | Outreach
Join us for a Haitian Dinner! If you would like to learn more about our work in Haiti, please join us Sunday, May 19th at 5:30pm at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme for a presentation and an authentic “Haitian Dinner” prepared and catered by...
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, 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, 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, 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, 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, Ministry, Outreach
The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL) announced today that, in celebration of Juneteenth, it would feature performances by the Román Díaz Rumba Ensemble, Lázaro Galarraga and Sandy Perez during its Sunday, Jun. 18, 10:00 a.m. worship service. The entire...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements, Ministry, Outreach
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...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements, Outreach
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...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements, Outreach
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,...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements, Outreach
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...
by FCCofOldLyme | Announcements, Outreach
On February 15 – a day after Valentine’s Day – 30 travelers will embark on our next Tree of Life Journey to Palestine/Israel with many traveling on for an extension in Saudi Arabia. I’m very pleased and grateful that our Senior Associate Minister, Laura Fitzpatrick...
