(802) 442-2559 | Worship every Sunday @ 10 a.m.
(802) 442-2559 | Worship every Sunday @ 10 a.m.
Check out what you missed and what’s happening now!
We had a fun crafting day for the Snowball Bazaar on October 14th! Many people came and helped us make pet items and crafts for the bazaar.
Greens can now be preordered from the church website, bennscc.org, by visiting the Snowball page at https://bennscc.org/78th-annual-snowball-bazaar/
This is the last call for items for out Snowball Bazaar’s Silent Auction.
We are looking for your donations of the following: Gift Cards to any business, services, new items for the kitchen/for her/for him/for friends, small electronic devices or accessories, special jewelry, handmade items, antiques, maple, chocolate and honey items for our themed baskets. You may drop your items at the church office ( Monday through Friday 9:00 – 1:00) or bring to church on Sunday 11/8. We would like to have everything collected by 11/8. If we are unable to use your selected it we will find a place for it elsewhere in the bazaar. The auction goes live Thursday, November 19th at 12:00 noon. More info coming soon. Thank you for your support. Questions: Contact Lee Jacobs.
Volunteers Needed- There are many opportunities to join the fun! Stay after church the previous Sunday and help move furniture; come to help clean up Saturday after closing, Volunteer for a slot during the week before to accept contributions and help set up. (Great company, laughter and lunch provided!), Sign up to work the event, Friday evening and/or Saturday. (time slots will be divided so you’ll have time to shop and eat, too!), Setting up greens on Friday afternoon, Serendipity, food table, greens, jewelry room, petpurri, treasure chest, books or cafe. If you can help out, please contact Nora Parsons after church on Sunday or call or email her. You can also leave a message for her at the church office 442-2559.
Serendipity Items Needed Please set aside donations of clean pre-owned goods for the Serendipity Tag Sale. We’ll try to sell just about anything! There are a few things we cannot accept because they don’t sell and cost us money to dispose of afterwards. These include: CDs, VHS tapes, large electronics, TVs, large mirrors, large paintings or picture frames over 10×12 inches, tablecloths, bedspreads, linens, clothing, shoes, boots, furniture, skis, medical devices such as crutches or walkers, car seats, encyclopedia sets, magazines, sets of dishes, used plastic pet dishes, used dog collars, or used dog or cat toys unless they are like new. Questions? See Normal McShane or call the church office and leave a message for her.
Crafting Day is Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10-12 in Webster Hall— Join us as we finish up pet items, crafts, and other necessities for the Snowball Bazaar Petpurri Section. No experience needed- come for a snack and lively conversation for all of a portion of the morning as we make items for the bazaar! All are welcome.
Accessible to All Taskforce
At the Access Sunday Service on October 11th, I spoke about the formation of the Accessible to All (A2A) taskforce. I also encouraged anyone who has interest or a passion on the taskforce to reach out to me.
There is a group forming at this point to look at the audit materials and begin the work involved with this initiative. If you are interested, it’s not too late. Contact Eric Webster or call the church office and leave a message for him 442-2559.
Over the next year, on the 3rd Sunday of each month, we will hear from a different part of this church on what your generosity has brought to bear in changing lives and living into community. Following worship today, we will be handing each of you an envelope with which to consider your level of generosity for the year to come.
May you discern your giving with a generous heart. Below use the buttons to read the letter and see the pledge card for 2027
Read this year’s stewardship letter: Stewardship Letter
View the Pledge Card : Pledge Card
Sunday Service Flowers
Thank you to all of you who provided flowers for our Sunday Service over the Summer.
Now, that the summer gardens have been put to rest, flowers for our Sunday Service are still welcomed and appreciated.
Please sign up to donate a flower arrangement for a Sunday Service on the Flower Sign Up sheet posted in Webster Hall
Thank you for your contributions.
The Flower Committee
Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
Many in our congregation have never heard our church’s own handbells. We are now trying to reorganize to play our handbells this Christmas Eve!
Any and all beginners are invited to join our former ringers. After a few weekly rehearsals, you will be able to basically play and then learn other cool techniques!
By November 7th, please contact David Haley in person or by, phone or email to indicate your interest (or curiosity! Take the opportunity on Sunday October 25th or Nov. 1 to ring one or two handbells yourself. You do not need to be a musician or previously play an instrument – just stand, use your shoulders and wrists and count to four!
Remembrance Sunday
Service of Memory and Hope – November 22, 2026
A Time to Remember
On Sunday, November 22, 2026, we gather for our annual Service of Memory and Hope. This day is set aside for us to reflect on the lives of our loved ones who have passed away — including members of our church family who have died this past year, as well as others we have lost, whether recently or in years past.
During this service, we honor the memory of those who were important to us. We remember the ways they influenced our lives, the love and wisdom they shared, and the unique contributions they made not only to us but to everyone whose lives they touched.
If you have family members, friends, or church members you would like to have remembered during our Remembrance Sunday service, please send their names to [email protected] by Thursday, November 20th.
Your participation helps us celebrate the lives and memories of those we cherish. Together, we create a space to honor their legacies and find hope in the community we share.
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