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.
GOOD THINGS FOR SUMMER
Sometimes it is easy to get caught up in the flow of things. If everyone is having a second piece of pie, or more strawberry shortcake, why not? If everyone in my circle of friends has a brand new and fashionable jacket, somehow I feel left behind if I don’t have one just like it, too. What about the newest cell phone? It seems as if they come out with a new one daily. Do you have the best plan that goes with it? Do you have a big flat screen TV?
OPEN HOUSE AT THE ALDERMANS
Rev. Keith and Penny cordially invite our church family and friends to our annual Open House at our home. Please see the December bulletins for directions.
THANKSGIVING PAGEANT
THANKSGIVING PAGEANT
Children in grades Pre-K through 4 will participate in a Thanksgiving mini-pageant during the Children’s Moment on November 22nd. They will proceed up the aisles wearing pilgrim hats and carrying canned goods to donate to the food pantry. They’ll then perform a song they’ve been rehearsing during Sunday school and a prayer will be read by members of the Confirmation class.
Women's "Sweet Life Cafe" Retreat
Planning is in its last stages for the annual Fall Women’s Retreat at Craigville Conference Center. Please call Beth Ortega or e-mail her with any questions. The women will leave Friday afternoon, Nov. 20 and will return on Sunday, Nov. 22nd.
FRIENDSHIP SUNDAY
FRIENDSHIP SUNDAY
Sunday, November 29, has been selected as Friendship Sunday. What better time of the year than the Advent season to invite a friend to experience the anticipation and beauty that we at Pilgrim Church behold on the Sunday designated as “The Hanging of the Greens Service.” Please begin to plan now to invite a colleague, a neighbor, a friend, or a relative to be embraced by the spiritual family here at Pilgrim.
Ministering in His name: Growth Committee
THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY ECUMENICAL SERVICE
Sunday, Nov. 22nd at 7:00 P.M. here at Pilgrim Congregational Church. The Diaconate will be serving refreshments after the service, but would gladly welcome any other committee or individuals to assist them. Please contact Sandra DeRienzo if you are able to do some baking or set up, clean up that evening.
HONORING OUR MILITARY
NEWS FROM THE RAINBOW RINGERS
On Sunday, Nov. 8th, we will be playing “A Salute to Our Military” to honor all those men and women who have, and continue to serve, in the military. Please come and join us as we say “Thank You”. Let us all show our support and salute our military.
Nat Keogh, Director
TRAVELING FOR TEA
TRAVEL FOR TEATIME!
The Tea Ladies of the Church Growth Committee are going out for tea and everyone is invited to join us. We will be traveling to FLORABUNDA TEAROOM in Rutland. It is an elegant setting and the food is delicious. Join us on Saturday, November 14, 2009. Meet at the church at noon for tea at 1:00 P.M. It would be nice if you wanted to ask a friend to join us. Tea, tax, and tip makes the cost $20.00. Please sign up in Fellowship Hall or talk to one of the Tea Ladies by Sunday, Nov. 8, as we need to confirm reservations.
The Tea Ladies
PCC Scholarships
PCC Scholarships will be made available, sponsored by the Missions Committee. Only applications by Pilgrim Congregational Church members going to college or other post-high school programs will be considered. Applications will be made available during office hours in November, and applicants will be chosen by December for the Spring Semester. Thank you.
Missions Committee, Deb Maillet
WOMEN'S BOOK BASH
Fall finds us busily scurrying around preparing for the upcoming holidays while trying to read our books in time for the Book Bash. November’s read is a heartwarming story about a woman and her losses and gains by another of our previous authors. The book we will discuss is "Home Safe" by Elizabeth Berg.
We will meet at the home of Deb Peretti from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Come join us on Sunday, November 15, 2009 to share your thoughts and feelings with other women of the church. Call Beth Lyle if you have any questions or need a ride.
2nd Annual Antiques Appraisal
Pilgrim Congregational Church is pleased to announce that Wayne Tuiskula, Appraiser, will again be at our church on Saturday, Oct. 17th to appraise your antiques. Those who came last year can expect the same exciting experience.
Cost of one item to be appraised is $10, with a limit of three items, cost $20.
Snacks and lunch will be available.
