We are a home of extravagant welcome, learning, living and serving love.
Featured Picture: Creation Stories and Open Table Luncheon
Who we are
We are Church of Christ Congregational, an Open and Affirming Church of the UCC.
We are a welcoming, seeking, serving, loving collection of folks from many faith backgrounds.
What we do
We serve our community and beyond, building the Kingdom of God on Earth.
Food pantry, clothes closet, community dinners, wellness events, mission trips and work camps, fellowship and small group events.
Where we live
We are located in Norfolk, CT in the Northwest Corner of the state.
With Torrington to the South, Winsted to the East and Canaan to the West, Norfolk is a beautiful, peaceful and friendly place to live, even if it is known as the ”Icebox of Connecticut.”
HAPPENINGS:
The sky is not falling, but the church sanctuary ceiling might.
Fortunately we have a beautiful worship space next door in Battell Chapel. Here’s an article on the Norfolk Town Website that explains.
Creation Stories – listen to last week’s service (October 18th) to hear a beautiful comparison or two creation stories, one from our Judeo-Christian heritage and one from our indigenous friends and neighbors as told by Darlene Kascak of the Schaghticoke Nation.
Join us for Dance Class with Kristin, each Saturday at 9am in Battell Chapel! No experience necessary. Fee: $10
Listening Circles Next Mtg: Thursday October 29th
We next meet on Thursday October 29th 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. 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!
Relax, Release and Renew – with Lisa Pepino and Nancy Monk
November 4 at 5pm in Battell Chapel
$20 Fee
Please email nancyamonk@gmail.com to register or just show up!
Red Cross Blood Drive
Monday, October 26 1-6pm at Battell Chapel Register here.
The Food Pantry is now distributing sign-up forms for Thanksgiving Baskets and Angel Tree Gifts.
Both Forms are due back to the Pantry by October 29th.
Please visit the Pantry Tuesday-Thursday between 10am-1pm to sign up, or call the office at 860-542-5721.
Mending Café
Saturday, November 14
10am-1pm at the HUB
Bring your simple mending needs.
Complimentary mending will be offered on a first come, first served basis.
Donations to support the work of Church of Christ, Norfolk are gladly accepted.
Norfolk Food Pantry:
The bears have found (and destroyed) the donation box outside of the Norfolk Food Pantry! Until we can come up with a “bear proof” donation box, we encourage folks to either drop their donations off when the pantry is open (Tuesday through Thursday, 10-1pm) or to use any of the following donations boxes around town — Library, HUB, Berkshire Store or the Catholic Church.
Thank you for your patience.
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. The Food Pantry serves residents of Norfolk, Winsted, Winchester, Canaan, Falls Village, and Colebrook. For more information, please call the UCC Norfolk office 860-542-5721
Norfolk Clothes Closet:
The Clothes Closet is accepting donations of gently used men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. Winter clothing and coats are greatly needed. We are always looking for sweaters to upcycle too. (Sweaters with moth holes or other damage? No problem!) Items can be dropped off at the Food Pantry Tuesday – Thursday 10am – 1pm, at the church office Tuesday – Friday 10am to 2pm or at the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department. For more information, please call the church office at 860-542-5721.
Check out our Recurring Events Page for Wellness and other activities, as well as the church calendar.
Worship
10 AM Sundays
Come as you are to join us in person or via Facebook live stream.
Opportunities for Service and Giving
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Events
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Our Mission, Values, Goals, Calling and History
Open & Affirming
We welcome and affirm the value of all of God’s children.
Learning Love
We are a community of seekers of all ages. We’re not interested in washing your brain. We’d rather engage it and hear from you about your beliefs, struggles, joys.
Living Love
We strive to express God’s love with joy. Join us any Sunday at 10 AM to find out just what this means: music, prayer, support, preaching, fellowship –and more.
Serving Love
We take care of others, living our faith. Through our Food Pantry, Clothes Closet, Minister’s Discretionary Fund, Work Camps, and weekly Light of Service, we seek to make a positive impact on others, particularly those in need
“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!