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HAPPENINGS:

Welcome to our 2025 Angel Tree!            

Please click on this link  Angel Tree Sign-Up and browse the gifts needed. Select one (or more) children that you would like to buy for by choosing the corresponding tag.  Please make sure and note the number on the “tag” that you are choosing. Wrapped gifts with the numbered “tag” on it, need to be delivered to the church office anytime on or before Friday, December 5th. In addition to putting the numbered “tag” on the gift, please also attach a list of what is being given and any receipts for clothes and shoes. This will help the parents know what their children are receiving and be able to return an item if it does not fit. If you have any questions, please call Lisa McClave at 860-309-1443.

Thank you for making this Christmas a special one for local children!

Norfolk Food Pantry:

A New Way to Support the Pantry: Don’t know what to buy? Don’t want to leave the house? No problem! Click our link, choose items directly from the Norfolk Food Pantry’s Amazon Wishlist, and they’ll be delivered straight to the Pantry. It’s the simplest way to give back!

Change to Days of Service and Service Area: The Norfolk Food Pantry, housed in Battell Chapel at Church of Christ UCC is now open each week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (not Fridays) from 10 AM to 1 PM. Service Area Change: Starting Tuesday, November 11th, the Food Pantry will only be able to serve residents of Norfolk, Winsted, Winchester, Canaan, Falls Village, and Colebrook. For more information, please call the UCC Norfolk office 860-542-5721

Listening Circles – We next meet on Wednesday December 3 at 4:00 PM in Battell Chapel. These gatherings are open to all who may be dealing with the loss of a loved one, overwhelmed by global issues, saddened by a significant life change, or grieving in any way. During our time together, we resist the temptation to offer advice or “fixes” for each other. We strive for deep listening, we maintain confidentiality, and we practice revelatory speech (using “I” statements). Please contact Pastor Erick if you wish to take part or if you have questions. We plan to meet in Pastor Erick’s office, though we may move if the group grows. Thank you!

“Breakfast with Santa” Saturday Dec. 6, 7-10 AM in Battell Chapel – We are thrilled to host the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department’s Breakfast with Santa, featuring: Scrambled Eggs, Homefries, Pancakes, French Toast, Bacon & Sausage, Orange Juice & Coffee. Tickets at the Door: Adults: $13, Seniors: $10, Children under 12: $8, Children under 5: Free (Cash, debit, and credit accepted.)

The Norfolk Lion’s Club Wreaths Across America– December 13^th is National Wreaths Across America Day. Wreaths are $17 and sign-up forms are located on the bulletin board in Battell Chapel

Christmas Angelicus at Church of Christ – Chorus Angelicus will present their concert of seasonal music and readings in the Meetinghouse on Saturday, December 20^th at 4pm. Chion Wolf of CT public radio will be the narrator, and our own Andrew Thomson will be on percussion and Irish bagpipes. Tickets can be purchased here.

Book Lites – next meeting January 11th – Our next book is Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan.  A synopsis of the book, as stated by Jodi Picoult reads: “MAD HONEY has all of the things: alternating narratives, suspense, courtroom drama, and a love story at its core. It’s about authenticity, identity, and it explores the secrets we keep and the risks we take in order to become our true selves.”  You can read a more detailed description of the book on her website. We will meet on January 11^th after church to discuss the book.  There are a couple of copies circulating among members, if anyone would like to borrow one. Please join us!  Call the office at 860-542-5721 with any questions or book suggestions!

The Wreaths on the Church Doors are Given in Memory Of: Our parents, Robert & Dolores Wolff, and Rev. B.F. Anderson; and our grandparents, the Wolff, Wellman, Moller, and Anderson families by Eric and Sue Anderson. Our parents Stanley and Marian Civco and Robert and Louise Tangarone by Stan and Marie Civco. Ted and Elisabeth Childs and Darrell and Elaine Russ by Betsy Gill. Kenneth Satherlie and Karen and Jimmy Davidson by the Satherlie Family. Eve Thew by John Thew. Kathalene White and Bud White by Nels and Phyllis White

Memorial Flowers – To give Poinsettias in loving memory or in honor of a loved one, please contact the church office at 860-542-5721 or office@cofcucc.org Poinsettias are $15 each and made available through the greenhouse at NW Regional 7. 

Save the date: Robert Burns Celebration – Saturday, January 24^th at 7pm
Enjoy an Evening of Music, Poetry and Mayhem As we celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns in a relaxed, coffee house setting. Coffee and Desserts Provided. Musical Guests: Andrew Thomson & Kenneth Storrs. Free Will offering – Or – Coffee donation for Food Pantry

Check out our Recurring Events Page for Wellness and other activities, as well as the church calendar.

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A Special Past Event: A Very Successful Silent Auction. Click the picture below to see more.

“No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.”

Please walk through our doors and give yourself the gift of discovering that you belong here.
May you find a faith that works; may you know God’s love!