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Our Summer Worship Schedule, through Labor Day:
8:45 am Outdoor worship on the Grandin Patio (next to the Church), creative, fun, brief, led by fascinating church members. Chairs are provided, and if it rains we meet in the Sanctuary.
10:00am Traditional worship led by the usual suspect clergy with wonderful music in the Sanctuary. Old Fashion one room Sunday School for young children AFTER starting their morning with their families at the 10am service. Child Care will be available during both services.
Confirmation Class Registration is underway now! If your child is in 8th grade, this is their Confirmation year! David and Alida lead the class, which will take place on Monday evenings, 6:30 to 7:30, beginning in October, and concluding on Confirmation Sunday, May 2, 2027. Information and registration at greenfieldhillchruch.com/confirmation !
Bible Study led by David: We meet on Thursdays at 10 a.m. in the Parlor, open to all, anytime! It’s great conversations with great people, all led by David. While we aren’t meeting during the summer, we will resume right after Labor Day on September 10th!
Religion in the News, our popular adult discussion class, meets most Sunday mornings, following the 10:30 am worship service, in the Parlor. Led by David – great conversation provided by you!
Our next Support Group meeting will be on Wednesday, September 9th at 1:00 pm in the Church Parlor. This informal group maintains confidentiality in all matters and seeks to provide support through shared conversation for persons dealing with loss in its many forms. Participation is open to anyone for as long or short a time as desired. For further information, please contact the Rev. Dr. Brian Bodt, Pastor of Community Care, at 203.747.1781 or bbodt@greenfieldhillchurch.com.
Summer Church School Program… All children ages 3 years through early elementary are invited to participate. We will begin each week in the Church in worship with their families, following which the children will be dismissed to the Church House (Room 111, located on the main level) to meet for a special program of Bible stories and related activities. Dismissal will be from the classroom at the end of the adult worship service.
Interested in joining Alida on this year’s trip to India? This small-group trip is an immersion experience, visiting the projects and people supported by our church through Friends of Christ in India (FOCI) in the cities of Hyderabad and Khammam. The trip dates planned are Saturday Jan 16 (early departure from JFK), returning on the morning of Tuesday Jan. 26. Please contact Alida to receive a packet of information! (award@greenfieldhillchurch.com)
Mark your calendars now for Sunday, September 13th and our “All Church Deacons’ Picnic at 11:30! We’ll have hotdogs & hamburgers, music, Bounce House for the kids, and a whole bunch of fun! Everyone is invited and it’s FREE!
UPCOMING FALL EVENTS at GHCC:
Sunday, September 13th ~ Deacons’ Fall Kick-off Picnic! Picnic for all at 11:30 am with hotdogs & hamburgers, music, Bounce House for the kids, ice cream, and a whole bunch of fun! Everyone is invited and it’s FREE! Worship in the Sanctuary at 9:00 and 10:30 am and Sunday School at 10:30 am (for this week only)
Sunday September 20 ~ Full Regular Schedule with Worship at 9:00 & 10:30 am – It’s Appalachia Sunday! And Sunday School at 9:00 am.
Junior Choir first practice (ALL Welcome!) at 8:30am in the Memorial Room
Thursday, Sept. 10th ~ First SPF (high school youth group) In the Len Morgan Youth Barn… bring friends! 6pm – 7:30pm with pizza for dinner first!!
Thursday, September 10 ~ Bible Study Reconvenes!
10 am in the Parlor! Led by David, All Welcome!
Sunday, Sept 20th: More youth group fun! YPF (for 4th/5th grades) kicks off a new year at 2pm in the Barn, JPF for middle schoolers meets at 4pm in the Barn!
Sunday, Oct 4: GHCC Penfield Party! Save the date! Sunday, October 4th, 6 pm-10 pm, At the Jacky Durrell Pavilion (Penfield Beach), Amazing Caribbean food, a FUN Band, and wonderful fellowship! Open to ALL GHCC Adults!
Join us for a festive Caribbean-themed Penfield Party with GHCC! Our annual party, “An Evening By the Sea,” will take place on Sunday, October 4th at 6pm at the scenic Jacky Durrell Pavilion on Penfield Beach. Get ready for a relaxed night of fellowship featuring a delicious dinner, live steel drum music, and gorgeous waterfront views. Tickets are $40 per person, and you can grab your spot by sending a check to the church office, giving online, or via Venmo to @GreenfieldHill. Make sure to reserve your spot no later than September 30th so you don’t miss out on this wonderful event!
Youth Groups are starting up soon! Senior Pilgrim Fellowship (SPF), for all high school teens and friends, gets underway, Thursday, Sept. 10th, 6 to 7:30 in the Len Morgan Youth Barn at 1053 Old Academy Road. Junior Pilgrim Fellowship (JPF), for middle schoolers, kicks off on Sunday, Sept. 20th, from 4-5pm … and our youngest group, Young Pilgrim Fellowship (YPF) for 4th/5th grades also gets underway on Sept. 20th, from 2-3pm.
Come Hear the Stories! Appalachia Sunday will be Sunday, September 20th! Teens and adult participants in the 2026 ASP mission trip will share their reflections on serving God in Appalachia, through stories, scripture, and prayer. We’ll be celebrating at both services, 9 and 10:30. – come listen, celebrate, and be inspired!
We are looking for kids of all ages who like to sing, all are more than welcome! We will rehearse starting on Sunday, September 20th from 8:30-8:55 in Memorial Room (while parents can enjoy a cup of coffee before worship while your children sing!) We have online practice tracks and access to sheet music and words to look at if you can’t make it to every rehearsal. Flexibility in scheduling and enjoyment of singing are the cornerstones to how we operate! If you are interested, please contact Sara Hoefer at saramhoefer@gmail.com
Save the Date… Alida is planning a Fall Women’s Retreat! The date will be Saturday, November 14th! Look for more info to come in September!
Service Opportunity alert from our “Christ’s Hands” committee (working with refugees and immigrants): We invite volunteers to join us every Friday, working with SNUI (Stamford Norwalk United with Immigrants). Please go to our Christ’s Hands page to learn more!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th it’s the BIGELOW TEA COMMUNITY CHALLENGE | RUN. WALK. EAT & DRINK. GIVE BACK. Whether you’re racing for a personal best or enjoying a leisurely walk with family and friends, the Bigelow Tea Community Challenge is a great way to give back to our community while having fun! The 39th Anniversary for BTCC will help benefit these local charities: Bigelow Center for Senior Activities, Sandcastle Playground, Wakeman Boys & Girls Club, YMCA of Fairfield, Mercy Learning Center, Cardinal Shehan Center, Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County, Center for Family Justice, Connecticut Food Bank, Operation Hope, Burroughs Community Center, Grasmere by Park, Caroline House, Bridgeport Rescue Mission, Norma Pfriem Breast Center, Bridge House, Taylor YMCA, Camp Hi Rock, Horizon’s at GFA, McGivney Community Center, Pivot Ministries.
Location: Wakeman’s Boys and Girls Club: 385 Center Street, Southport, CT
Time: Saturday, September 26: Early registration/pick up @ Bigelow Tea from 9 to 12Noon. Sunday, September 27: Registration Begins 8am, Race Begins 10am
For more information visit here for the RunSignUp: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Southport/BigelowTeaCommunityChallenge
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. Please contact the church office to be connected to Flower Chair Bonnie Pfann.
Help us with our monthly dinners at Operation Hope! We really need help in November and December!!! 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 contact the church office to be connected with Glenn!
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 contact the church office .
