Sayville Congregational United Church of Christ » Mission Support http://www.sayvilleucc.org a progressive anti-racist LGBT-friendly multi-generational Christian covenant community Thu, 17 May 2012 20:45:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Facilities News http://www.sayvilleucc.org/2012/05/10/facilities-news/ http://www.sayvilleucc.org/2012/05/10/facilities-news/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 18:30:28 +0000 Pastor Gary http://www.sayvilleucc.org/?p=589 FlowersPat Mahar, whose flower arrangements grace the tables of the Victorian Tea each year, has continued to keep the planter in the front of the church looking beautiful. It is now filled with wonderful Spring flowers. It looks lovely!
I am having a tree specialist look at the Norway maples in front of the church. They have many rotted branches which could hit the stained glass windows in a bad storm. Branches have been removed already from these two trees.  The Japanese maple next to the driveway looks to be in excellent health and only required a little trimming back by the walkway.
Alex & George Geiger-Martinez plan on re-painting the white post holding the seasonal banners by the driveway when the weather gets drier.
Anyone wishing to donate spring or summer flowering bulbs, contact me.
]]> http://www.sayvilleucc.org/2012/05/10/facilities-news/feed/ 0 A Thanks from Deacon Claudia http://www.sayvilleucc.org/2012/04/26/a-thanks-from-deacon-claudia/ http://www.sayvilleucc.org/2012/04/26/a-thanks-from-deacon-claudia/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:57:54 +0000 Pastor Gary http://www.sayvilleucc.org/?p=566 On April 22 Sam Lent, Alex Martinez, George Geiger, John Dean, Mark Ziobro, Chris Lypen Jr. and I planted the Chancel Hydrangeas and Tulips from Holy Week. With the predicted rain we have every hope that they’ll be blooming next spring. Alex has his eye on a painting project, as well. I hope that everyone who has fixed, painted, planted, tidied, washed and wiped knows how grateful we are. This Church and its missions are truly the work of many hands and hearts.

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World Wildlife Fundsite.

]]> http://www.sayvilleucc.org/2012/03/22/earth-hour/feed/ 0 Coalition Welcomes ONA Church #1000! http://www.sayvilleucc.org/2012/02/22/coalition-welcomes-ona-church-1000/ http://www.sayvilleucc.org/2012/02/22/coalition-welcomes-ona-church-1000/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:17:13 +0000 Nancy Thomas http://www.sayvilleucc.org/?p=421 The UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns joins with the 200,000 members of ONA churches in the United Church of Christ in a big welcome to the newest member of our ONA family. Pillar of Love Fellowship,

an African-American congregation in Chicago is Open and Affirming Congregation #1000.

 

]]> http://www.sayvilleucc.org/2012/02/22/coalition-welcomes-ona-church-1000/feed/ 0 To a tea http://www.sayvilleucc.org/2012/01/26/to-a-tea/ http://www.sayvilleucc.org/2012/01/26/to-a-tea/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:29:26 +0000 Pastor Gary http://www.sayvilleucc.org/?p=333 Queen VictoriaThanks to the contributions of more people than can be mentioned here, the 20th Victorian Tea was a great success this past weekend, despite the snow. Sincere thanks are due to all who helped in any way. It could not happen without all of you. In fact, several large pieces of furniture will need to be moved after church this Sunday, so there is still opportunity to be of assistance. If you are willing to help transport the dozen or so boxes to the Sayville Food Pantry, please let Connie or Roger Kauffman know. Cheerio!

Her Majesty Has Left The Building.

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]]> http://www.sayvilleucc.org/2012/01/11/helpers-needed/feed/ 0 The Queen Says Reserve Now! http://www.sayvilleucc.org/2011/11/03/the-queens-says-reserve-now/ http://www.sayvilleucc.org/2011/11/03/the-queens-says-reserve-now/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:37:58 +0000 Pastor Gary http://www.sayvilleucc.org/?p=253 Queen Victoria[SOLD OUT!] 20th Victorian Tea Reservations: There are still a few tables left at each seating. Reserve now to insure your happiness in January. We don’t want to miss you! Our 20th Anniversary Victorian Tea will be presented on January 20 and 21, 2012. There will be four seatings: 1 & 4 on Friday, 12 & 3 on Saturday. Prices will remain at $28 for adults and $25 for seniors (65). You may reserve your tickets NOW, by calling Connie at 567-9411 or snagging her in church. All reservations must be paid in full by December 1. The remaining tickets will go on sale to the public on December 4. We look forward to your joining us for this very special event!

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10am – 2pm
Please sign up during our fellowship time after service or contact the church office. There are many areas of work needed to maintain our beautiful and historic facilities. Something for everyone!!!

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