Pancake Dinner

The season of Lent is fast approaching! Join us at 6pm on February 17th, Fat Tuesday, for a free community Pancake Dinner hosted by our Advisory Team. We had great fun and a good turnout last year; you won’t want to miss it! 

Life is Like a Box of Chocolates…

Come join Women’s Fellowship on February 11th, 6:30-8pm in making an easy craft, create and share treats, and of course, go home with a box of chocolates. 

CHILI COOK-OFF
Our Chili Cook-off has been postponed, as we were unable to meet for worship due to snow!

Now on February 8th after worship, come vote on your favorite chilis! Each person will be able to cast 3 votes, by putting dry beans in the corresponding jar for each contestant. If you aren't a fan of chili, there will be cornbread, chips and coffee hour goodies still available. 

Good luck to all who are competing!

Christmas Eve Service

We will have a traditional Christmas Eve candlelight service at 7pm. All are welcome.

Christmas Eve Services

We will have two services for Christmas Eve. One at 4pm which will be our family service and one at 7pm which will be our candlelight service.

This will be the third Sunday of Advent - Joy

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!