Walk For Gaza, May 23, 24, 25th, 2024
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...Crosby Fund for Haitian Education Presentation and Authentic Haitian Dinner, May 19th at 5:30 pm.
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...This Weekend: Michele Rosewoman & New Yor-Uba Jazz Ensemble
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...Reminder: Jazz Ensemble Coming All Saints Weekend
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...Congregational Conversation
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...Ladies Benevolent Society Luncheon
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...FCCOL Announces All Saints Weekend Concerts
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...Where the River Meets the Sound: A Celebration of Sacred Afro-Cuban Music in Old Lyme
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...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...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...Tree of Life Journey!
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...Tree of Life Journey to the Holy Land
February 15 to 25, 2023 Optional Extension to Saudi Arabia – February 25 to March 3 In the year 621, the Prophet Mohammad, Peace be upon him, made a journey by night from the Great Mosque in Mecca to what is now The Dome of the Rock, Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. On...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.