An note concerning the passing of Bill Griswold and Rev. Al's health  

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Our dear friend and devoted member and former President "Bill" Griswold passed away early last Sunday morning after a massive stroke. Bill's keen insights of the world never let up even as he approached 96 in June. His strong heartfelt hugs and wonderful sense of humor will be so missed. Bill was always the first to arrive Sunday mornings, and had welcoming greeting for all. Sitting in the middle of the first row, he was always there with a quick response to the sermon of the day. You could not get anything past Bill's keen observation and analysis. He had traveled the world and experienced war as a WWII pilot in the Pacific. He worried about his own children in the military and tenderly shared those concerns as well as concerns about friends when they were ill and the world in general. He was a devoted member serving many years on the Parish Committee and as President. Bill was a wonderful steward of the church and the beautiful land he preserved for all to enjoy on Lampblack Rd. On line guest book link for sending remembrances of Bill is www.vet-trans.com/memorial    

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Sunday Mornings- Coffee at 11:00, Service at 11:30

Friday, June 7th we host the Deerfield Valley Art Association for a pot luck picnic.  Meeting at 4:30, pot luck picnic at 5:30.  Meetinghouse Artists talk about their work.

June 9, 2013  11:30 Rev. Steve Wilson has arranged to have lay pastor Grady Deaton speak on “The Drama of Family” Managing Relations with those nearest and Dearest.

June 16, 2013   Beverly Phelps will lead the service.  Topic:  The Guinope Honduras Children’s Project update.  This is a heart warming program of which we and the other local churches are participants. The collection will go to this wonderful project with our continuing commitment.

June 23, 2013  A Still Life Oil PaintingWorkshop with Genevieve Abate.  11:30-4:30  $40 fee  contact Annette to register- limit 10 Genevieve is well schooled in the old masters tradition and will help you achieve those techniques. This is a hands-on workshop.

June 30, 2013  Rev. Steve Wilson.  Topic: “What Makes Us Tick”
What Makes Us Tick asks and answers the question of what really drives us. Beyond and behind why we do things. This sermon based on the book by Australian social commentator Hugh Mackay asks, then reveals, and most importantly invites each of us what this tool might reveal.

VOTE JUNE 25! Don’t be part of the apathy statistic.  The balance of power in Congress is important!  The June 25th election  determines who will represent Massachusetts in the Senate.  Markey and Gomez vie for Kerry’s seat.  Get informed and Please Vote!



Continuing thoughts and prayers to Rev. Al Ciarcia and Jane Ciarcia. We miss you! Address for sending cards and messages of love and support is 119 Angel Drive Apt. D,  Waterbury, CT  06708