Welcome to Pilgrim Church! Visitors are always welcome. Our family service is held every Sunday at 9:30 AM. Sunday school is available during the public school calendar. Communion is performed on the first Sunday of every month.
THE THREE DAYS....WHICH MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD.
There are some days which seem different than others. For American people, The Fourth of July is such a day. Memorial Day is such a day, too, with its parades and speeches. Labor Day means the end of summer. Thanksgiving is a day in which we often have a gathering and a good meal. Christmas Day is one in which the culture stops and perhaps is peaceful for a few hours. Perhaps your birthday is a special day for you, or your anniversary, or the day in which you graduated from school. There are other days which seem to be weightier than others.
WOMEN'S BOOK BASH
Following on the heels of the emotional discussions generated by Sarah’s Key which was set in WWII Paris, we return to the same topic – dealing with the “Jewish Problem” -- this time from the perspective of the German people during the same time period. Our April selection, The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak, is a heart-warming yet disturbing story that will trigger many emotions in the reader. It’s a book that at first may be difficult to grasp, but once into it you won’t want to put it down.
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS GOD?
This is the title of a booklet of devotions which will be used in this year's Lenten Study. Join Rev. Keith as he helps us answer the questions we often have about how our God meets us on this path we call life.
The Lenten study is on Tuesday evenings during Lent. The first session was well attended, with 10 people in attendance. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. Feel free to come to any of the sessions.
PILGRIM CHURCH'S ANNUAL SPRING FAIR, SATURDAY, MAY 8
Start thinking of spring cleaning and what you can bring in – either new or gently used items – for our giant yard sale. Items may be brought in AFTER March 20th. Please wait until after that date before dropping items off.
Thank you. Deb Maillet
CONFIRMATION CLASS RETREAT
The Confirmation Class is making final preparations for their annual retreat to the Craigville Conference Center in April. While they are there they will study and discuss scripture, and build upon their already strong friendships.
CHILDREN'S EASTER PAGEANT
On March 28th, the children will be performing an Easter pageant called, "The Easter Tree". This innovative program has as its centerpiece a cross tree made from three leafless limbs. Children will decorate the tree with symbols of Easter to celebrate Christ's resurrection.
CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE SUPPER, IRISH STEP DANCERS
Pilgrim Church will offer its traditional church supper of corned beef and cabbage with all of the fixings
(including Lisa's homemade hot cross buns) to celebrate the Saint Patrick's Day holiday. Dinner tickets will be available after church beginning February 28th, 2010.
We will be entertained again this year by the Irish Step Dancing Troupe which features the grandchildren of church members Bev Stone and Sandra DeRienzo.
Dinner will be served from 5 - 6:30 p.m. with the performance occurring around 5:45pm.
ORGANIST/MUSIC DIRECTOR SOUGHT
Pilgrim Congregational Church is seeking an organist/music director/choir director.
ORGAN: Steere & Turner, Op 70, 1873, possibly the largest Steere and Turner instrument in existence today. 28 stops, 2 manuals, and 33 ranks. Piano: Baby grand in sanctuary.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE OF HEALING
Rev. Dr. Keith C. Alderman will lead a service of healing on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17th. Worshipers are urged to write their problems/guilts/worries on slips of paper, which are then folded and placed in the collection plates. Later in the service, the papers will be burned and those ashes, as well as ashes from last year's palms, will be mixed with oil. Worshipers are then invited forward to receive the sign of the cross on their hands.
The Senior Choir will be singing an anthem during this very meaningful service.
All are welcome to attend.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
The CE Committee will hold their annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper in the Mardi Gras style on Tuesday, Feb. 16th. Join us for some good food, and most of all, fellowship and fun! Face painting and mask-making activities will be available for the children. It's sure to be a fun family event! Tickets are $5.00 per person with a $20 family cap.
TWO CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
Pilgrim Congregational Church will be hosting a Family Christmas Eve Service beginning at 5:00 P.M. Several members of the congregation will be singing, playing various musical instruments, and doing readings.
At 10:00 P.M., the traditional Candlelight Service with Communion will be held.
All are cordially invited to join us in either or both of these inspirational services.
