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Summer Worship Schedule, beginning June 15:
8:45 am outdoor worship, led by church members, on the playground.
Traditional worship will be at 10 am in the Sanctuary.
Bible Study led by David: Come try it out! All are welcome. Give it a try. Come when you can. No attendance required. No pressure. Just learn and enjoy. Thursday mornings at 10am in the Parlor.
Religion in the News, our popular adult discussion class, meets most Sunday mornings, following the 10:30 worship service, in the Parlor. Led by David – great conversation provided by you!
“What’s Happening with Refugees Now?” A special presentation following 10:30 worship Sunday, 6/8. Our Refugee Resettlement Committee has organized a panel with representatives from The Connecticut Institute for Refugees & Immigrants (CIRI), Make the Road Connecticut, and the Trust Act Coalition – to speak with us about what is happening in the immigrant and refugee communities now, and what is currently being done by non-profits to support these communities. We’ll also be joined by Claire Hanciles, whose family was sponsored for arrival by our church almost three decades ago. Do join us for this important discussion!
Our Support Group will meet Wednesday, May28th at 1pm in the Church House Library. This informal group is open to anyone and maintains confidentiality in all matters and seeks to provide support through shared conversation for persons dealing with loss in its many forms. For further information, please contact the Rev. Dr. Brian Bodt, Pastor of Community Care at bbodt@greenfieldhillchurch.com 203.747.1781
It’s time to say ‘Thank You’!! On Sunday, June 8th, an annual GHCC tradition: Thank You Sunday!! We’ll be thanking the ‘unsung heroes’ of our church life, who serve God and our community, often quietly. Come help us show our gratitude! (p.s. please let Alida know if you think there’s a church friend you’d like us to express thanks to!!)
Got a high school soon-to-be-grad at home?? Please plan on being in church with us on Sunday, June 15th, at our 10a.m. service, which will include a presentation of gifts to our high school graduates. If you have a graduate in your household, please encourage them to be in worship that day! This is a special time for us to celebrate the wonderful class of 2025!! AND June 15th is a special PIE Sunday (best treat in town after both services)!!! You won’t want to miss out!
Summer Church School Program… Our summer church school program will begin on Sunday, June 15th. All children ages 3 years through early elementary are invited to participate. We will begin each week in the Sanctuary for worship with their parents, following which the children will be dismissed to the Church House to meet for a special program of Bible stories and related activities. Dismissal will be from their classrooms at the end of the adult worship service.
Do you like to bake? Looking for about 6 pie bakers to honor our high school graduates and dads on Father’s Day Sunday. Our Fellowship Board will be serving pies after both services on Sunday 6/15. Please email Michelle Moore at michelle_moore@me.com and let her know if you are willing to bake a pie and what kind. A little note about the ingredients would also be helpful to identify any allergies. Pies can be dropped off in the Church House kitchen on Saturday 6/14 or brought with you on that Sunday morning. Thank you in advance for all the tasty treats!
GHCC Men’s Golf Outing ~ Back by popular demand the GHCC Men’s group will be having their 3rd annual golf outing at Smith Richardson Golf course on Friday June 27th in the early afternoon with cocktails after. This is open to all GHCC members. Please contact Greg Bambach at gregbambach@yahoo.com if interested.
From our new ad-hoc committee Christ’s Hands: GHCC has been a longtime partner with CIRI, the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants, helping to settle arriving families. The federal funding that CIRI would normally receive to support the refugees they settle has been halted. CIRI is doing its best with private funds, but some of the arriving families are now without enough money to buy the food they need. Additionally, proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will mean even less money for food. Families also need help with diapers and cleaning supplies, as SNAP funds cannot be used for these items. As Christ’s Hands, we want to help! Please help us help by donating foods and cleaning supplies from this from this list (Click here) and diapers. You can bring items to the Church House bin marked “For Refugees.” Thanks for your help! And, if you are interested in joining the Christ’s Hands group, please email Kathy Rafsky, Brenda Maggio, or Pam Dies.
Registration is now open for this summer’s Vacation Bible School “Road Trip – On the Go with God” which will be held August 18-22, 2025 from 9:30 to noon each day. Each day the children will gather to share the daily Bible story skit and puppet show, music and movement. They will also participate in a variety of engaging activities including centers for science, story, arts and crafts, games and outdoor play. The program is open to all children entering kindergarten through 5th grade (as of Fall 2025). The cost is $75 per child. For additional information or to register, visit our website at: greenfieldhillchurch.com/programs/childrens-programs/
2025 is GHCC’s 300th anniversary year!! We’ll be celebrating all year long, continuing with special events throughout the year. Click here for a list of events throughout the year!
Donating flowers on the communion table on Sundays is so easy… you can donate in memory or celebration of someone, or even for a special occasion. Following worship, you may take the flowers, or our Member Care Board delivers to those hospitalized or shut-in. All you need to do is contact Bonnie Pfann
Help us with our monthly dinners at Operation Hope! We provide meals on the first Wednesday of every month and are looking for six volunteers each month to prepare the main meal, salad, or dessert. Click here to sign up!
Our GHCC Men’s Group is on a roll! Under the leadership of church member Glenn Horine, this program continues to offer GHCC men a chance meet for fellowship and friendship, with outings, breakfasts, and general get togethers. If you’d like to join us, get involved, or just see what we are about, please be in touch with Glenn at gjhorine32@gmail.com with any questions!
An open invitation to all who enjoy knitting and other handcrafts to join us on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Church House Library. The group is open to all skill levels from beginner to expert. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Francine Jacques (francinejacques13@gmail.com or Beth Schaefer bethschaefer@optonline.net
Make it Your Mission: Laundry Love Bridgeport! GHCC recently joined an interfaith group of congregations to sponsor the newest Laundry Love location in Bridgeport. Laundry Love is a national organization that has been washing the clothes of low/no income families and persons across the U.S. for 20 years. If you would like to get involved, on the third Tuesday of each month volunteers are needed to pay for client’s laundry loads, using a debit card provided by our organizer, at the Super Saver Free Dry Laundromat at 1020 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Click here to sign up to volunteer.
