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IMPORTANT UPCOMING SUNDAY WORSHIP INFORMATION:
Sunday, May 3rd:
9am ~ Traditional Worship
10:30am ~ Confirmation Service
Dogwood Festival Sunday, May 10th:
Mother’s Day Service at 10:00am (one service only)
Blessing of the Animals on the steps of the Sanctuary at 12noon.
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!
5th Annual Tails and Tulips: THIS Sunday, April 26th at 2pm, join us for a walk starting at Fairfield Country Day School , walking through the GHCC Memorial Garden where yellow tulips were planted for Mental Health Awareness, and ending back Fairfield Country Day School where there will be live music by the band Sasco Dead, food and drinks, and reps from several mental health resources. Ellie Haney from “Here For You” is sponsoring and speaking at the event. No pooch? No problem! Just grab a friend! Click here to register ($20 suggested donation). Thank you for supporting our mission and helping us smash the stigma and bring hope!
Our next Support Group meeting will be on Wednesday, April 29th 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.
Join us for: “The Awakened Brain”, Thursday, April 30 (note new date), 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM, Hosted by Trinity Spiritual Center at 651 Pequot Avenue, Southport, CT…. NY Times bestselling author, Columbia professor, and clinical psychologist, Lisa Miller will explore the decades of research that now confirms that our brains are innately hard-wired for spirituality. The data also confirm that our best defense against the anxiety, depression, and the trauma that we sometimes experience in our daily lives is to have an active spiritual life, however you define it. Registration required. EventBrite link: https://TheAwakenedBrain.eventbrite.com
Dogwood Festival Presents: Top Hats and Tea, a delightful afternoon to slow down and connect with friends. Enjoy teas, luncheon fare, and finger desserts accompanied by an enchanting Juilliard trained harpist. May 8th ~ 11:30am in the GHCC Memorial Room, $30 per person Purchase your tickets by 5/1 at: dogwood2026.givesmart.com (tables of 6 and 8 are available to reserve for group seating) Or you can call or email the Church Office at 203-259-5596 or info@greenfieldhillchurch.com
The Town of Fairfield Holocaust Commemoration will be held on Tuesday, April 28th at First Church Congregational (148 Beach Road, Ffld). The commemoration will begin at 7:30 pm with a candlelight procession. The Fairfield First Selectman’s Office, The Town of Fairfield Police Department, Fairfield County Children’s Choir and Fairfield Ludlowe High School Chamber Orchestra will be among the many town organizations participating in the ceremony. Registration required: Click here to register and please arrive early to secure seating.
Upcoming Events from the Adult Education Committee:
FRIDAY, MAY 15 (live-stream available): “The Future of Peace,” part of The New York Public Library’s cultural series, at 7pm. Tickets are currently available for both the live and live-streamed event at https://events.leapevents.com/tickets/sarah-inon/tag/guest Palestinian author Aziz Abu Sarah and Israeli author Maoz Inon, lifelong peace activists and cultural guides who both lost family to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, will discuss a life-changing journey across their countries and the mythic, political, and personal histories that divide—and bind—them and their peoples.
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.
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): Food Delivery Drivers Urgently Needed; Faith in Action Initiative, and a few other events coming up. Also, Sunday, April 26th at 7:00 p.m. in the Parlor, join our “Christ’s Hands” Committee for an informative and important presentation: Project Rescue, the Anti-Human Trafficking Program at the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI), serves survivors of human trafficking within the state of Connecticut and raises awareness about the issue of trafficking in persons. In cooperation with the U.S. Attorney’s Office and law enforcement, Project Rescue was established to serve trafficking victims through comprehensive case management, advocacy, immigration legal aid, and referrals to community service providers. CIRI staff and leaders of the Project Rescue team will share with us the impact of this program in our community, and discuss ways we can participate to help. Please go to our Christ’s Hands page to learn more!
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 .
