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IMPORTANT UPCOMING SUNDAY WORSHIP INFORMATION:
Summer Worship Schedule, beginning June 21st:
8:45 am outdoor worship, led by church members.
Traditional worship will be at 10 am in the Sanctuary.
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.
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!
Upcoming Events from the Adult Education Committee:
SUNDAY, MAY 31: “Insights on the War in Ukraine” will be presented by Olena Lennon, Ph.D. at 11:30am (after the 10:30am service) in the Parlor. Dr. Lennon is a Practitioner In Residence of National Security at the University of New Haven, where she teaches such courses as the U.S. Foreign and Defense Policy, International Relations, and Comparative Politics. An Eastern Ukraine native, she is co-editor of an online scholarly forum at the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute. Dr. Lennon has dedicated her research to domestic and international politics of Ukraine, as well as Eurasian geopolitics and security writ large.
MONDAY, JUNE 1: “Raising Techno Sapiens: Helping our Kids Thrive in a Digital World” will be presented by Jacqueline Nesi, Ph.D., at 7pm in the Memorial Room. As a clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor at Brown University, Dr. Nesi studies how technology use affects kids and how parents can help. She is the author of the popular Substack newsletter, Techno Sapiens, and a member of our church! She will share the science behind young people and screens, and offer practical tips for raising our kids in a world of smartphones, social media, and AI.
A Return Engagement of the engaging play Cheese Fries and Chili Dips: Tuesday, June 9th at 7:00 PM in the Memorial Room. Shared exclusively with our congregation, this special evening offers a first look at the show before its upcoming performances at the Fairfield Theatre Company and the Triad Theater in New York City. Now reimagined as a two-person play, Chris Fuller’s deeply personal and often humorous journey through bipolar disorder toward healing and hope is brought to life alongside his Inner Voice—Gary Betsworth — who rides a scooter and, at best, is only right about 60% of the time. Honest, heartfelt, and uplifting, this play reminds us of the resilience and light within. (The play’s topic makes it best suited for older teens and adults).
Spring cleaning for a great cause! Troop 90 Scouts will be collecting gently used clothing and shoes to raise funds. Clothing and shoes can be men’s, women’s or children’s. Please drop off your bagged items at the Barn on Sunday May 24 from 9:30 to 10:30 (between the church services). We will also be accepting clothing donations on Wednesday May 27 at the library in the Church School building or the Barn between 7:00 and 8:30 pm. Any questions please reach out to Kara Snyder at karawhoolery@yahoo.com. Thank you for supporting Troop 90!
It’s time to say ‘Thank You’!! On Sunday, June 14th, 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!!
On Sunday, June 21st we will commission all our ASP participants (300+ of them!!) and send them off to West Virginia with our hugs, love, and blessings! They leave for Appalachia on June 27th!! Please join us to wish them safe travels and Godspeed.
Got a high school soon-to-be-grad at home?? Please plan on being in church with us on Sunday, June 21st, at our 10 a.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 2026!! AND June 21st is a special PIE Sunday (best treat in town after both services)!!
Summer Church School Program… Our summer church school program will begin on Sunday, June 21st. 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.
GHCC Men’s Golf Outing ~ Back by popular demand the GHCC Men’s group will be having their 4th annual golf outing at Smith Richardson Golf course on Friday June 12th at 12noon with cocktails after. This is open to all GHCC members. Please contact Greg Bambach at gregbambach@yahoo.com if interested.
Our next Support Group meeting will be on Wednesday, May 27th 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.
Registration is now open for this summer’s Vacation Bible School “Snowball Mountain Challenge – Find Your Strength in God!” which will be held August 24-28, 2026 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 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 2026). The cost is $75 per child. To register, go to: greenfieldhillchurch.com/childrens-programs
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!
The Fairfield County Children’s Choir (FCCC) is having auditions! FCCC is a community-based choral program made up of nearly three hundred children in grades four through twelve from communities in Connecticut’s Fairfield County and beyond. The FCCC was founded in 1995 to provide children the opportunity to participate in a musical experience that is challenging, rewarding and enjoyable. The FCCC program provides instruction in vocal technique, choral technique, music literacy and the appreciation of music through the practice and performance of great choral repertoire. Email manager@singfccc.org to sign up for an audition!
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 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 .
