FCCOL To Hold “Rhythm of the Saints” Concert Saturday, Nov. 5, at 5:00 P.M.
On Saturday, Nov 6. at 5:00 p.m., in the Meetinghouse, FCCOL will host a “Rhythm of the Saints” Concert featuring Dr. Michael White and his New Orleans Jazz Ensemble. In announcing the concert, Senior Minister Rev. Steve Jungkeit said, “During the final days of...FCCOL Invites Old Lyme to Nov. 5 “Rhythm of the Saints” Concert & Nov. 6 Sacred Jazz Worship Service Featuring Dr. Michael White & His New Orleans Jazz Ensemble
During the weekend of Nov. 5 and 6, the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme will hold a free Rhythm of the Saints” Concert on Saturday night followed by a Sacred Jazz Worship Service on Sunday morning – with both events featuring the return of Dr. Michael White...FCCOL Honors Juneteenth with Screening of Film “Tierra Sagrada”; Performance by Afro-Cuban Ensemble on Saturday, June 18
Public is Invited to “Gathering on Sacred Ground: A Celebration of Afro-Cuban Culture in Old Lyme” The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme (FCCOL) announced today that, in honor of Juneteenth, it would hold a public screening of Tierra Sagrada (Sacred Ground – or,...Author Tom Dewolf Hosts Public Workshop on Racial Justice & Healing Saturday, Jun. 11
Noted author Tom DeWolf will host a workshop on racial justice and healing called “Coming to the Table: Beyond the Legacy of Enslavement” on Saturday, Jun. 11, at 5:00 p.m., in the FCCOL Fellowship Hall. Tom is the author of the 2008 book, Inheriting the Trade, the...FCCOL To Hold Bell-Ringing Vigil & Call To Action in Memory of 32 Individuals Killed by Gun Violence In Buffalo, Laguna Woods & Uvalde on May 29 at 5 p.m.
FCCOL and the Lyme-Old Lyme Partnership for Social Justice announced today that the organizations would hold a bell-ringing vigil and call to action on the front steps of the church on Sunday, May 29, at 5:00 p.m. – ringing the bell in the church steeple 32 times,...Tree Of Life Journey: March 2022
I was very proud and grateful that Alex Pinkowish (on left in blue jacket), son of Tom Pinkowish and Mary Boone, members of our church community, took part in our recent Tree of Life Journey to Palestine, Israel and Turkey. Here is a message I sent to Alex just before...Witness Stones Clean-Up
Please consider joining us after church on Palm Sunday, April 10, as we clean and polish the brass plaques of the Witness Stones found along Lyme Street. Materials provided. Contact Laura at lfitz.nager@gmail.com if you’d be willing to spend an hour with us in...Habitat Build Day
We’re gathering volunteers for a day of home construction with Habitat for Humanity. Our next build day is March 12th. We’ll be working on a project in Norwich, where 10 homes are being constructed concurrently. We need a team of 10 to 12 volunteers who...Church World Service Blanket Drive
The LBS started the CWS Blanket Drive in 1982. Over the decades the generosity of our congregation has donated thousands of blankets. Last year 65,260 blankets were distributed domestically and 3,500 were shipped internationally. Each blanket costs $10. Please make...Next Habitat Build Day is Saturday, Feb. 12
The church is continuing its project with Habitat for Humanity in Norwich. We need a team of 10-12 volunteers on Saturday, Feb. 12, who are willing to swing a hammer or help in other relevant ways. No construction expertise is necessary. If you’re interested,...Board of Missions 2021
Many of you may have seen the December 12th edition of 60 Minutes on CBS, which featured a long segment entitled “Negotiating With The Taliban.” While the international community has had little success so far in negotiations that would alleviate Afghanistan’s...Ladies Who Stitch
We will reconvene in the Sheffield Auditorium on Monday, January 10th, returning to our pre-COVID hours of 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. We welcome visitors and shoppers while we work and the Partnership Store will also be open during that time. Due to the generosity, time,...Habitat for Humanity Build Day on Saturday, Jan. 12
We’re gathering volunteers for a day of home construction with Habitat for Humanity. Our next build day is January 8th. We’ll be working on a project in Norwich, where 10 homes are being constructed concurrently. We need a team of 10 to 12 volunteers who...Habitat for Humanity Build Day on Saturday, Dec. 11
Our next Habitat Build Day is Saturday, December 11th. We’re gathering volunteers for a day of home construction with Habitat for Humanity. We’ll be working on a project in Norwich, where 10 homes are being constructed concurrently. We need a team of 10 to 12...Upcoming Events
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