Holiday Craft Fair: Saturday November 1st, 9am-2pm

Mark your calendars for our annual craft fair on November 1st.

Blessed Bowls: Pet Food Drive and Blessing of the Animals

On Sunday October 12th from 11am to 2pm, FCCV will be holding a pet food drive (unexpired, unopened food only) to benefit Vernon Pet Pantry!

At 12:00pm, Alisa will be doing a Blessing of the Animals for all who are present with their pets. 

Besides volunteers from our church, other people who will be there:

Lazy Dog Nail Salon: will have a raffle and discounted nail trims (proof of rabies vaccine required).
Tails of Joy: a representative will come with information about their therapy dog program.
Tony Bedlack from the Vernon Pet Pantry will be coming dressed in his mascot costume.

We invite anyone with a pet to attend and enjoy some time outside together, to benefit a great cause!

For more information, email Sarah Roman Greaves.

Neighbors in Need, Sunday October 5th

The Neighbors in Need offering supports ministries of justice and compassion, with one-third of the offering given to the Council for American Indian Ministries and the remaining two-thirds supporting UCC justice ministries.

In 2025 the Neighbors in Need Offering supported 26 grant recipients across the UCC who were engaged in projects of direct service and advocacy.

On Sunday, October 5th there will be a special collection during worship for Neighbors in Need. You may also mail in checks made payable to FCCV with Neighbors in Need written in the memo line or give online by clicking here.

World Communion Sunday, October 5th

To celebrate World Communion Sunday, our table during worship will display items collected from around the world. If you have any neat items we can borrow for our table that Sunday, please bring them to the church office by Thursday, October 2nd with your name and contact information attached. Please take your item(s) home after service on October 5th. Thank you for helping bring the world to our sanctuary!

Saturday Crafters

On Saturday Oct. 4th, from 9am-12pm, we will be cutting out and sewing some fleece items for the fair including dog coats and stadium blanket quillows. Bring your sewing machine, or just a good pair for scissors! Muffins and coffee/tea will be served.

Wednesday Crafters

Starting Wed. Sept 24th, the Wednesday Crafters will meet each Wednesday evening from 6:30-8pm until Oct. 22nd to make some crafts for the fair. No skills required and fellowship is encouraged. Stop in!

On Saturday Oct. 4th, from 9am-12pm, we will be cutting out and sewing some fleece items for the fair including dog coats and stadium blanket quillows. Bring your sewing machine, or just a good pair for scissors! Muffins and coffee/tea will be served.

Mum and Bake Sale

Don’t miss our Mum and Bake Sale!
For further information, please contact the Church Office at 860-875-7580.

Innings and Outings: Cassidy Hill Vineyard, Friday, September 12th

For anyone interested, a group of us will gather at Cassidy Hill Vineyard in Coventry (454 Cassidy Hill Rd, Coventry, CT) on Friday September 12th (5:30pm) to listen to "Jaded". Bring a blanket or lawn chairs to sit on- we will sit together. Friends welcome.  Alcohol is available- no one under 21 y.o. is allowed at the concert and no outside alcohol, but you can bring food. They have recently upgraded their parking area, but it wouldn't hurt to carpool. You can contact Sarah Roman Greaves for more info: sromangreaves@gmail.com

Wednesday Craft Night: September 10th at 6:30pm

Women’s Fellowship meets every Wednesday at 10am to make crafts for the fair. Wednesday night crafts will start again on September 10th at 6:30pm. Come join the fun! No skills required and snacks are provided! Craft ideas are always welcome.

Rally Sunday – Sunday, September 7th 

Get ready to kick off our program year in style! Join us for worship at 10am in the sanctuary, then come downstairs for lunch, church program and service sign-ups, and a whole lot of fun — including a bounce house!

Bring your friends and family and celebrate the start of a fantastic new church year together! Lunch is provided and all are welcome to join!

Monday Morning Bible Study Spring and Summer Updates

On June 16th, we will be taking a field trip to Lavender Pond Farm in Killingworth CT. (We will carpool from the church. For more information, please call the church office.

We will be on break and won’t be having classes in July or August. However, on August 4th, Karen Prewo has offered to have our group over to her lovely home again.

When we return in September, we will be doing Adam Hamilton’s 6-week study entitled “Making Sense of the Bible”.

Monday Morning Bible Study Spring and Summer Updates

On July 14th, we will be taking a field trip to Lavender Pond Farm in Killingworth CT. (We will carpool from the church. For more information, please call the church office.

We will be on break and won’t be having classes in July or August. However, on August 4th, Karen Prewo has offered to have our group over to her lovely home again.

When we return in September, we will be doing Adam Hamilton’s 6-week study entitled “Making Sense of the Bible”.

Monday Morning Bible Study Spring and Summer Updates

On May 19th, at 10:45am, we will learn about lavender and what role this interesting ancient herb played in Biblical times while enjoying a “lavender treat”.

Then on June 16th, we will be taking a field trip to Lavender Pond Farm in Killingworth CT. (We will carpool from the church. Details will be discussed at our May meeting).

We will be on break and won’t be having classes in July or August. However, on August 4th, Karen Prewo has offered to have our group over to her lovely home again.

When we return in September, we will be doing Adam Hamilton’s 6-week study entitled “Making Sense of the Bible”.

Save the date (and your old documents!) Saturday, May 10th Shred Event/Flower Sale

Bring your boxes of items to be shredded for $10/box, the truck will be here from 9am-12pm. Shop for your flowers for Mother's Day or drop in to our bake sale from 9am-2pm. We would love help (and warm weather!) at the event. And bake sale donations would be gratefully accepted.

Memorial Garden Workday

Spring workday is scheduled for April 26th from 9am-12pm. Bring your favorite tool and join us in the Memorial Garden to clean up this beautiful area.

Fraud Prevention 101: Staying Safe in Tax Season

Join us on Sunday, April 6, at 11:30 AM for a special 30-minute presentation by guest speakers from AARP on fraud prevention. During coffee hour, they will share practical tips on how to recognize scams and protect yourself—especially during tax season when fraudsters are most active. Don’t miss this important and timely conversation!

We will be collecting an offering on Sunday, March 30th for our One Great Hour of Sharing. The theme for the 2025 One Great Hour of Sharing® is Be the Light. The United Church of Christ invites you to join this meaningful Lenten offering, which supports disaster relief, refugee assistance, and development ministries through Love of Neighbor. Please make checks payable to FCCV and put One Great Hour of Sharing in the memo line. Envelopes will be available on Sunday, March 30th or donate online under One Great Hour of Sharing.

Women’s Fellowship Crafty Wednesday

Our Wednesday night meetings to prepare for the fair were a huge hit. We've decided to meet once a month, sometimes to craft, other times for some fun fellowship. If you attend this church, you are a member of Women's Fellowship! All are welcome so stop in when you can.

Wed. 3/19- Crafty Wednesday- crafts for the next fair- snowmen perhaps?

Swing into Spring with Bible Study Resuming on March 17th

Monday Morning Bible Study will resume on March 10th at 10:45am. For Lent this year we will be watching and discussing Max Lucada’s 6-week series, In the Footsteps of the Savior. Join us and follow Jesus through the Holy Land and learn more about the places where Jesus walked. You will come to understand Jesus himself, where he came from, and why he went where he went. You will better experience his humanity and his divinity. Your faith will be enriched and your vision for your own life clarified. All are welcome to learn with us.

Sunday Night Live Returns! 

We’re excited to announce a new season of Sunday Night Live (SNL), running from March 9th through April 6th, every Sunday from 4:30–5:30 PM!

This 5-week session, "Countdown to Easter," is designed for children 12 months through 5th grade and is completely free to participate. Each week, kids will engage in fun, faith-filled activities as we prepare for Easter together.

The season will conclude with a special showcase on Palm Sunday, April 13th, followed by our Annual Easter Egg Hunt after worship—an event you won’t want to miss!

To register your child, please click here.

First Congregational Church of Vernon, UCC is having a Pancake Dinner on March 4, 2025 from 6-7pm in the Fellowship Hall. This is a free event and open to the community. It is hosted by the Advisory team.

*Gluten free pancakes are available.

Women’s Fellowship Crafty Wednesday

Crafty Wednesday Chocolate Event, Wed. Feb 12, 6:30-8pm

"Taste and see that the LORD is good." Psalm 34:8

We will enjoy the sweetness of fellowship, friendship and chocolate as we have a chocolate tasting, make Valentines, experiment with recipes for the next fair, and enjoy a hot cocoa bar. This is a great chance to stop in and see what Women's Fellowship is all about. All are welcome.

CPR/AED Class, February 2nd

There will be a CPR/AED class held at the church on February 2nd following worship. The event is free, and you can reach out to Delythe Kracke to sign up or contact the church office. Please sign up ASAP.

Innings and Outings Event-Hands on Drumming… Wednesday, January 29th from 6:30pm-8pm

Join Craig Norton of "Hands on Drumming" for a joyful, musical, danceable community drum circle! We'll play rhythms and instruments from around the world and experience fun improv games. Drum circles are a great way to bring people together to connect, get in touch with your inner musician and have a blast. Bring your own instrument or use one of ours. No experience necessary and all ages are welcome! We have enough drums for up to 30 people. To sign up please see Leanne Connolly or call the church office. The deadline to sign up is January 27th.