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First Congregational Church of Guilford, CT

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NEED A SPIRITUAL ‘TUNE-UP’ AFTER THE HOLIDAYS?

Forgive the “mechanical” metaphor, but after Christmas we sometimes find ourselves and souls exhausted and depleted.  If you could use some time and space to nurture your soul and your relationship with God, the Music and Transformation classes offer such a place.  Through music and other creative expressions, and various spiritual disciplines: journaling, meditation, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, we explore our spiritual landscapes, feed our spirits, and connect with God. 

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Open Forum on Health Care, Jan. 7

Senator Tom Daschle of SD is the new Department of Health and Human Services secretary designee.  In his effort to address healthcare reform during this holiday season, Senator Daschle is seeking to gather citizen groups all around the nation to give input from different segments of the population.  These gatherings will be held in many different places. 

First Church in Guilford (122 Broad Street) will host such a group on Wednesday, January 7 at 7 p.m.  It is non-denominational and open to everyone who wants to give input. 

The moderator for this gathering will be Dr. K. J.  Lee, who has lectured nationally and internationally on surgeries as well as on health policies and has worked in the Obama Healthcare Advisory Group.  The forum is non-partisan and informal.  It is an opportunity for people who have an interest and care about healthcare in our nation to express their thoughts.  Dr. Lee will see that ideas expressed are passed along to the new administration through Senator Daschle.  We are extending this opportunity to everyone in our communities. 

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January Landmark Online!

The January issue of the Landmark newsletter is available online in two forms:

  • Easy to browse "blog" format.  Select Landmark at the left of your screen, and then select the monthly issue you wish to view.
  • Easy to print PDF (Acrobat) format.  Select Landmark, as above, but then select "PDF Archive".

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CHRISTMAS HOSPITALITY

Advent is the time when we begin our spiritual journey to the manger. It’s a journey that is most often filled with nostalgia, hope and joy. However, the first Christmas was not quite as romantic as we’ve made it. The world was not very hospitable to Mary and her child—no warm bed or bath, a mad dash to Egypt to escape Herod’s evil plans, and ultimately a cross.  Except for the years in Nazareth, the Gospel tells of a homeless existence of a man relying on the temporary and tentative hospitality of friends and strangers.

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Concert Schedules

Organ PipesUpcoming Joyful Noise! Concert Series at First Church:

The remaining events of the program year:

Sunday January 11, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. The Shoreline Ringers. Incredibly talented community hand bell choir from Southeastern Connecticut ringing five octaves of hand bells and five and a half octaves of hand chimes in a concert of both holiday and non-holiday music. A "must see to believe" concert!

Sunday Jan. 25th at 4:00 p.m. – The Taubl Family, nine gifted musicians who have traveled and performed together for over ten years. Trained at such prestigious institutions as the Juilliard School, Yale School of Music, and the Hartt School, these award winning musicians will present a concert of music ranging from gospel to show tunes. The Taubl Family was seen on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” in the summer and fall of 2008. A perfect concert for all ages.

Saturday March 7th at 7:00 p.m.– Nick Cutroneo, Hartt School of Music trained classical guitarist in a varied program sure to enthrall.

Sunday April 26, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. -- The Yale Cellos -- a glorious concert featuring 20 cellists conducted by the world renowned Aldo Parisot from the Yale School of Music.
Sunday May 17th at 4:00 p.m. – The ConnArtists– a return engagement of the seven-man a cappella group featuring First Church’s own Charlie Dear in a concert of wildly entertaining music for the whole family.

 

Annual Memorial Concert:

(Postponed until 2009.) Concert featuring the musical stylings of Mo Pleasure in loving memory of his father, Bob Pleasure, and grandmother, Celeste Pleasure, long-time members of First Church. Everyone is also invited to attend the reception in Fellowship Hall following the concert. Free will donations will be accepted. Click for more information.

 

 
 
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