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321 Route 164
Preston, CT 06365
(860)887-4647

E-mail: pccc@snet.net






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OUR WORSHIP SCHEDULE

We have two services of worship; one at 9:00 a.m. and one at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School sessions have resumed.





SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES

Are held each Sunday morning with sessions at 8:45 and 10:15 a.m. for children who turn age 3 (by September 30th) through high school (10:15 a.m. session only). If you are new to the church and have children, we would welcome enrolling them in our program. Please speak to Sandy Dudek, DRE or call the church office to register them or get more information. A Teachers meeting is planned for Wednesday, September 3rd at 6:30 p.m.





MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Are hled each Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Meeting Room. The class will be studying the book, "God Questions." The class lasts one hour and is led by Rev. White.





A GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Will be meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month in Room 18 from 10:30 a.m.-noon. This group is open to anyone who would like to come. For further information, contact Bev Moulson (886-0775).





THE SCRIP PROGRAM

Debit cards will be available for purchase after worship services. All the details including places of business participating are available on the Information Center table. This oncoming fundraiser which will be of no extra cost to the purchaser will greatly benefit our Youth Missions Fund.





AN UPDATED INFORMATION PAMPHLET

Has been printed and is now available in the Information Center and as you enter the lobby stair tower. Please pick up a copy for yourself and a friend.





THE MEN'S GROUP

Has begun a new GPS program. The group plans to meet on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. For all sessions, the Bible will be our guide. We will use it as our GPS-God's Positioning System. At each meeting, we will select a topic, person, or question for our next meeting. Please mark your calendar and plan to join a great group of great Christian men as they tap into the Power to change your life. All men are welcome to attend. We meet in the lower level of the church. Call Jack Smiley if you have any questions.





ONE HUNDRED & ELEVEN QUESTIONS & ANSWERS CONCERNING THE PILGRIMS

Is the name of an interesting and informative book written by William P. Muttart. Six copies are available for purchase ($15) at the church office. All proceeds from the sale of the book will go to the church. We thank Bill for this donation. Bill is the great-grandson of The Rev. William L. Muttart, who served as Pastor of this church from 1922-1925.





WEIGHT WATCHERS

Meets at the church on Tuesdays in the Sunday School Hall. Weigh-in is between 5-5:30 p.m. Priscilla Danielson is the leader. We look forward to seeing you. If you have questions, call 1-800-651-6000.





A PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP

Has started up and you are invited to join the group. The next meeting is scheduled for October 29th at 7 p.m. The subject: Fall photos. Chuck Norris (886-5613) is the group coordinator.





THE SENIOR P.F.

Is selling Preston City Congregational Church shirts. They are available in all sizes S-XXL; long sleeves are $22.00 and short sleeves are $20.00. Orders will be taken downstairs or by calling Jerry Guiliano (376-8901). Shirts that have previously ordered may be picked up downstairs.





VOLUNTEERS

Are needed to occasionally prepare and deliver a meal to someone in the church family on the loss of a loved one, the birth of a child, or someone home recovering from surgery. There is a sign up sheet on the Information Center bulletin board. If you were on our past list and are still willing to help with this, please sign the new sheet. We thank Jennifer Gileau for coming forward to work with the church office in the coordination of this outreach ministry of our church.





SOLOISTS

Are needed for upcoming worship services. If you would like to help with this, there is a sign up sheet on the Information Center bulletin board.





RUMMIKUB ANYONE...

The group is up and running! Regular meeting nights are scheduled for the second and fourth Monday evenings of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Coffee Hour Room. Call Barbara Perry (535-1016) if you have any questions. Anyone is welcome to attend and join the fun. Bring your game (if you have one). If you don't know how to play the game, we'll be happy to teach you!





INTEREST GROUPS

Sign up sheets are now posted at the Information Center. Stop by and see what groups are presently being offered. Stay tuned for meeting day and time. Any questions, contact Jack Smiley (889-7820).





PRAYER CONCERNS

Monthly prayer concerns are listed on our church web site! Why not check it out periodically and offer a prayer for those listed?





ADULT CHOIR

Rehearsals are held Thursday evenings at 7 P.M. in the Sanctuary. New singers are welcome to join us as rehearsals resume in the fall.





HOSPICE SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT

Is actively recruiting individuals for their Volunteer Corps. Please call 848-5699 and speak to Patricia Anderson with any questions about services and training.





CHILDREN'S CHOIR

Rehearsals are held on Sundays from 9:45-10:15 A.M. in Room 13. Call Lee Ann Fessenden (886-2348) if you have any questions. Children in grades 2-6 are encouraged to attend. Rehearsals will resume in the fall.





YOUTH CHOIR

Rehearsals are held in the Meeting Room on Sunday mornings from 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Youth in grades 7-12 are encouraged to attend. Rehearsals will resume in the fall.





JUNE-JULY NEWSLETTERS

Have been mailed out. If you signed up to pick yours up at church, it is on the Information Center table. Newsletters are there for those who are not yet on our mailing list. Please take one and sign the sheet on the bulletin board to receive future mailings.





GREETERS NEEDED

If you could help by handing out the bulletins on Sunday morning this summer, please call Mary Lou Jensen.





IS YOUR CHURCH PLEDGE UP TO DATE?

We appreciate your efforts at doing so during the summer months. If you have any questions about your pledge, please call the Financial Secretary, Mary Ann Coughlin (376-0568).





COLORFUL NOTECARDS

Designed by Tracy Rosiene for the occasion of Sandy Dudek's 15th anniversary are on sale now at $7.50 for a package of five. All proceeds will benefit the children's ministries of the church.





THE GIFT OF MUSIC

Once again we are looking for people to purchase an anthem (selected by the choir director) in honor or in memory of someone. The cost is usually no more than $50. If you are interested, please contact Joyce Costner (889-6164).





THE ANTIQUE PUMP ORGAN

Is available for purchase. Please contact the church office.





COPIES OF THE 2007 ANNUAL REPORT

Are available on the Information Center table. Pick up a copy. At the Annual Meeting, those present approved of an ad hoc committee being formed to explore the feasibility of starting a Christian School (K-5). If you would like to serve on this committee, please sign your name on the sheet posted on the Information Center bulletin board. For more information about this exciting possibility, speak with Rev. White or Joan Racicot (886-1656) who will serve as chairperson for the committee.





USHERS NEEDED

We are looking for volunteers to collect the offering at Sunday services. If you are interested in serving your church in this capacity, please sign your name on the sheet posted outside the Sanctuary and on the Information Center bulletin board. Be sure to indicate at which service you would be available.








SOLOISTS, DUETS

Are needed. There is a sign-up sheet posted on the Information Center Bulletin Board if you can help. Performances will be for the 9:00 service, except on the first Sunday of the month, they will be needed at the 10:30 service.





IMPORTANT

To ensure the safety of vehicles entering the upper parking area on Sunday mornings, we ask that family members be dropped off in the lower parking lot whenever possible. This will keep the driveway clear for incoming traffic.





INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELLATIONS

Tune into WICH, WCTY, WNLC, WKNL, television channel 3 or check our website. When Sunday school is cancelled, church is not cancelled unless specifically announced. When Sunday School is cancelled, a Children's Message will be presented during the church service.





MEETING TIMES OF BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:


Trustees

3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

Room 18

Deacons

3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

Meeting Room

Board of Religious Ed.

Monthly as scheduled

Room 18

Standing Committee

3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

S.S. Hall