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321 Route 164
Preston, CT 06365
(860)887-4647
E-mail: pccc@snet.net
A WORD FROM THE
MINISTER…
I’m
pleased that you've found us today.
THE
PRESTON
CITY
CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH
Has stood
proudly “on this grassy knoll” at the intersection of Routes 164 and 165 since
1698.
For 307
years, people have gathered in this place for worship, fellowship, and outreach
--- to the community and the world!
I invite
you to become an active part of the church family, joining us in our many
programs and activities. They are designed to promote a better understanding of
ourselves and the God we worship.
This
web page has been created to answer some of the questions you may have about
the church. Please do not hesitate to speak with me if you have any questions.
Again, I’m glad you've found us – see you next Sunday?
Sincerely,
Rev.
Stanley E. White
Minister
SUNDAY MORNING
WORSHIP
9:00 A.M. & 10:30 A.M.
(2nd
Sunday in Sept. – 3rd Sunday in May)
SUMMER WORSHIP
9:00 A.M.
(4th
Sunday in May – 1st Sunday in Sept.)
SUNDAY SCHOOL
8:45 A.M. & 10:15 A.M.
(2nd
Sunday in Sept . – 3rd Sunday in May)
A FELLOWSHIP -
COFFEE HOUR
is held in the Sidney & Marion Hall Memorial Hall (downstairs) following
each worship service. You are welcome to remain for refreshment and
conversation.
REST ROOMS are located
downstairs in the coffee hour room. Handicapped accessible rest rooms are
located on the lower and mid-level floors of the education wing.
The
church is handicapped accessible.
AN ELEVATOR connects all three
floors of the church building. Likewise, there are designated parking places in
the upper and lower parking areas.
CHILDREN and YOUTH…
NURSERY CARE is available for
infant children up to age 3, during both services. The Nursery is located
beside the coffee hour room downstairs.
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL begins with a
brief worship service starting at 8:45 A.M. &
10:15
A.M. followed by classroom instruction. Classes are offered for students age 3
through grade 12.
A HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS for students in
grades 9-12 meets in room #18 on Sunday morning at 10:30 A.M. In addition to
classroom instruction and discussion, the class attends the church service on
the first Sunday of the month for Communion.
THE JR. HIGH
PILGRIM FELLOWSHIP meets at the church on Sunday evening at
4:30
P.M. This youth group is for students in grades 6 through 8. A variety of activities are planned for the year and Naomi Greiner
serves as the group’s leader, and is assisted by other parents.
THE SR. HIGH
PILGRIM FELLOWSHIP meets at the church. This youth group is for students in grades 9 through 12.
Jerry & Cheryl Giuliano serve as
group leaders. Please see the church newsletter and worship folder for events, dates, and times.
CONFIRMATION CLASS is available for
students in grades 9 and up. Young people interested in joining the church and
becoming voting members must complete this course which is taught by the
Minister and Director of Religious Education (DRE). The class meets on Monday
evenings from 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. in Halls' Hall (the coffee hour room).
FOR THE ADULTS…
BIBLE STUDY &
DISCUSSION GROUPS
are offered at various times throughout the year. Please read your monthly
newsletter and worship folder for classes being offered.
OUR MUSIC PROGRAMS…
Joyce
Costner, (889-6164) is the church organist and choir director. She is
responsible for arranging all music for Sunday morning worship. Our music
programs include:
THE CHILDREN’S
CHOIR rehearses
in the Room #13 from 9:45 – 10:10 A.M. on Sunday morning. Children in grades 2
through 6 are welcome to participate. The choir sings at the morning services
numerous times throughout the year.
Lee Ann Fessenden,
Director
THE YOUTH CHOIR rehearses in the
Meeting Room from 11:45 – 12:15 P.M. on Sunday morning. Youth grades 7 through
12 are welcome to participate. The Youth choir sings at the morning services
numerous times throughout the year.
Joyce Costner,
Director
THE ADULT CHOIR meets on Thursday
evenings from 7:00 – 8:00. They sing at the morning services (1St
Sunday of the month at 9:00 A.M., All other Sundays at 10:30 A.M.) New voices are
welcome!
Joyce Costner,
Director
OTHER HELPFUL
INFORMATION…
THE SACRAMENT OF
BAPTISM is celebrated during the morning worship
services. Arrangements may be made by contacting the church office.
THE SACRAMENT OF
HOLY COMMUNION is offered to children
(grade 3-8) in the Sunday School hall each month. Sandy Dudek and members of the Diaconate lead and serve the elements.
THE SACRAMENT OF
HOLY COMMUNION is observed on the
first Sunday of every month. Adults and children, regardless of their religious
affiliation, who profess a Faith in Jesus Christ are welcome at the Table.
The minister teaches a class to grade 3 students explaining this Sacrament. Please watch your worship folder and
newsletter for the time and date.
NEW MEMBERS are received into the church in the spring and fall.
People desiring to unite with the church are asked to attend a membership class
and meet with the Minister and Deacons before joining.
TO PLACE FLOWERS upon the altar in
memory of, or, in celebration of someone, please sign the flower chart located
in the hallway outside the Sanctuary. Be sure to contact the Flower Committee
member designated on the chart.
OFFERING ENVELOPES & church
expansion mortgage envelopes are
available at the Information Center or upon request. Please contact the
Financial Secretary, Mary Ann Coughlin (376-0568).
GREETERS AND
USHERS are needed on
Sunday morning. If you wish to greet worshippers coming to church, please
contact Lee Ann Fessenden (886-2348). If you wish to serve as an usher,
collecting the offering and seating worshippers, please call Sharon Breen
(376-9689).
SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND
EVENTS
Confirmation
Sunday (Spring)
Good Friday Children's Event (Spring)
Scholarship Sunday
(Summer)
Fishers Island
Camp (Summer)
Vacation Bible
School (Summer)
Family Week on
Fishers Island (Summer)
All-Church Family
Picnic (2nd Sat. in Sept.)
THE
PRESTON
CITY
CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH
“Where Friends
Become Family”
OUR CHURCH STAFF
The Rev. Stanley
E. White, Minister
Sandy Dudek,
Administrative Asst. & DRE
Joyce Costner,
Organist & Choir Director
Ed Lowe, Custodian
Telephone
(860) 887-4647,
(860) 886-7200
FAX
(860) 887-4647
EMail
Website:
prestoncitycongregationalchurch.org
Church Office
Hours
Monday – Friday,
9:00 – 12:00 Noon
Afternoons and
evenings by appointment