(updated 06/25/09)
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For the current church cleaning schedule (through 11/09) in Adobe Acrobat , click here.

Sunday, 30 August, Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Lectionary readings
9:30 AM Holy Eucharist with Food Gathering-The Rev. Curtis Metzger presiding.
Parish Family Sunday

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Parish Announcements

OLD HOME DAY FAIR: Our next fundraiser is July 18 during Pittsfield's Old Home Day celebration. We need donations of baked goods and food for the raffle baskets. See the sign-up sheets on the bulletin board in the foyer, or tell Marion Knox (baked goods) or Carole Brown (raffle baskets). If you can help staff all or part of the day, see Connie Mitchell.

BALLOON RALLY FESTIVAL: The hot air balloon crews gave rave reviews about the dinner St. Stephen's served to them last year, so we were asked to feed them again this year on Saturday evening, August 1. If you can help with food, cooking, or waiting table, see Sabra Welch.

FOOD GATHERING: June is vegetable month! Canned vegetables provide essential nutrients. The last Sunday of the month gives us the opportunity to collect food items and monetary donations for the local food pantries. Non-food items--not covered by food stamps--are welcome as well, such as paper towels, toilet paper, toothpaste. Envelopes for donations are available at the back of the church. A basket is available at the front of the church for your donation. You may place your gift in the basket to the right of the altar rail before the service begins or during the Offertory Thank you for your generous support!
  The next date for food gathering at the church is Sunday, June 28^st.

BORROWING SOMETHING?: If you would like to borrow something from the church, please make sure your coordinate this with the Sr. Warden, Jr. Warden, or the Building and Grounds Team Leader.

DIOCESAN LIBRARY: Take advantage of this valuable resource that our diocese shares with the NH United Church of Christ at its Conference Center, 140 Sheep Davis Road (Route 106) in Pembroke. For open hours and inquiries, call 225-6647.

BECOME A HOST: We need volunteers to provide refreshments when we gather together for fellowship on the last Sunday of each month. No need to be fancy: donut holes and bagels will do. The church keeps a supply of coffee and tea on hand. Add your name to the sign-up sheet in the foyer!

WORSHIP SERVICE MINISTRY:If you need to make a schedule change, please email Keith (not Fr. Curtis) or phone him at 244-2793.

CHURCH CLEANING: For the latest cleaning schedule in Adobe Acrobat format, click here. A copy will be posted at church. Thanks to all who have volunteered for this important ministry.

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Parish Information

PASTORAL CARE: If you have a pastoral care requirement, please contact Curtis Metzger, Priest-In-Charge, at 209-0755 or curtismetzger@yahoo.com.

HOMEBOUND VISITS: Our lay Eucharistic Visitors are available for regular visits to homebound parishioners. If you would like a visit or know someone who might, please contact Curtis Metzger, Priest-In-Charge, at 209-0755 or curtismetzger@yahoo.com.

VESTRY MEETING MINUTES: Approved Vestry Meeting minutes are posted on the bulletin board in the Undercroft.

FORWARD DAY BY DAY BOOKLETS: The May through June edition can be found in our resources rack at the back of the church. Please feel free to take one!


PARISH FAMILY SUNDAY: Held on the last Sunday of the month throughout the year. Parishioners are invited to volunteer to take the gifts of wine and wafers to the Altar Rail during the Offertory for consecration. They are also invited to host the fellowship coffee hour in our Undercroft following the service. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board at the back of the church. You are encouraged to participate in this ministry!

PRAYER CONCERNS: Please contact Fr. Curtis, Grace Holden, or Connie Mitchell to add names to the prayer concern list. Information received by Wednesday will be published in the following Sunday bulletin. Please note that permission must be granted from the individual before a name is published, and in all cases, confidentiality must be a major consideration. Once the prayer concern is satisfied, please ask that the name be removed.

ALTAR FLOWERS: If you would like to make a donation for flowers in remembrance or celebration, request forms can be found at the back of the church. Requests must be received two weeks in advance of the specified Sunday.

CHURCH DIRECTORY: Please pick up a copy of the latest list, available at the church.

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