Our next service is

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 9:30

Click on the icon below for live webstreaming of our worship service @ 9:30AM and a viewable archive of past services!

THIS WEEK AT PRESTON CITY

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

TUESDAY	DECEMBER 3	EVENING BIBLE STUDY Dudek Hall	7:00P
WEDNESDAY	DECEMBER 4	AA Dudek Hall	7:30P
WEDNESDAY	DECEMBER 4	Sunday School Pageant Rehearsal	5:30P
THURSDAY	DECEMBER 5	MORNING BIBLE STUDY Halls' Hall	10:30A
THURSDAY	DECEMBER 5	Choir Rehearsal	7:00P
SATURDAY	DECEMBER 7	Mens' Group	10:00A
SUNDAY	DECEMBER 8	SUNDAY SCHOOL	9:15A
SUNDAY	DECEMBER 8	SUNDAY SERVICE	9:30A

DECEMBER EVENTS
WEDNESDAYS ~ Christmas Pageant Rehearsals ~5:30 -6:30P
TUESDAY December 10 ~ Senior Lunch ~ Noon
SATURDAY December 14 ~ Jean Miller Memorial Cookie Sale ~ 9A-1P
SUNDAY December 15 ~ Church Vote Disbursement of Mission Funds
SUNDAY December 15 ~ Christmas Pageant ~ 2P
SUNDAY December 22 ~ Christmas Sunday Service ~ 9:30A
TUESDAY December 24 Christmas Eve Children & Families Service ~ 4P
December 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service ~ 7P

VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS proposed by the Pastoral Search Committee and recommended by the Standing Committee were adopted at the Church Meeting Sunday September 10, 2023.

Vision Statement

In this sacred place, as Congregationalists we welcome all on their spiritual journey to grow their faith in God, discover their purpose, and make a difference through service and fellowship.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Preston City Congregational Church is to welcome all who are seeking a Christ-centered church home. This happens through inspiring worship services, thought-provoking Bible study, continual fellowship, close ties with the local community, and foundational Sunday School programs. Our daily goal is to share a church life that encompasses the Preston City Congregational Church motto of “Where Friends Become Family.”

PROCEDURE FOR FLOWERS IN CHURCH

To place flowers in church on Sunday morning, please call the office to see if your date is available. Your information will be taken to be included in the worship folder and a Flower Committee representative will be contacted to ensure your flowers are on the altar for Sunday morning. Floral arrangements are $50, and payment (cash or check payable to PCCC) is due in the office as soon as possible after you make your request.

You may also supply your own arrangement. We have vases which may be borrowed for you to fill!

Please remember that flowers are always welcome!

NEED TO REACH US?

OFFICE: 860.887.4647 or 860.886.7200

Open 9 A.M. — Noon Monday - Friday;

Leave a message at anytime

Minister

Pastor Thomas Burke, Jr.

203-297-0254

pastortompccc@gmail.com

PASTOR'S ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

SANDY DUDEK

Home: 860-376-4388

Cell: 860-608-9266

Email: pccc@snet.net

SENIOR DEACON

KIM LANG

Cell: 860-908-7599

Email: krmlang@sbcglobal.net

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

LISA VAN ALST

Cell: 860-710-1262

Email: dre.prestoncity@gmail.com

Rev. Stan White, Minister Emeritus - 860-303-9622

sewhite3022@gmail.com

Do you need any help?

In trying times like these, often the best is brought out in people and so it is at Preston City Congregational Church. Some of our congregation have been in touch, offering to pick up groceries and deliver them, or perhaps, make a meal if needed for our shut-ins and/or elderly.

You may call Sandy at the church office from 9 AM - noon, Monday-Friday if you could use this help and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

You're in the thoughts and prayers of your church at this time.

We must remember "He's Got The Whole World In His Hands."

Please Note

The Food Pantry is open the third Wednesday of each month, 10A - noon, except when noted.
The Pantry is open for church family following services on the fourth Sunday of the month, unless otherwise announced.

The Clothing Shed in the lower parking lot is open!

Please place donations in bags and tie them.

We accept all soft goods: clothing, shoes, blankets, curtains, towels, stuffed animals, etc.

A Book Bin has been added to the lower parking lot next to the clothing bin. Bay State Books recycles your book contributions through donation programs, book sales, and recycling programs. Their aim is to get books into the hands that need them and to reduce waste. On November 15, 2023, the six-month trial period was extended by the Standing Committee.

Thank you

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Welcome to the Preston City Congregational Church's home on the web. We're so glad you stopped by to visit us.

The present House of worship is the fourth building in the church's

325-year history, being built in 1886. The church, formerly named The First Congregational Church is the town's first church.

If you are seeking a church home, we invite you to consider uniting with us in worship. A pamphlet explaining the various programs and activities of the church may be found in the Information Center (mid-level) or by calling the church office.

WHO ARE WE? We are Congregationalists. The Congregational Church began with the landing of the Pilgrims in 1620. We are often referred to as "The Church of the Pilgrims." WHAT DO WE BELIEVE? We believe that Jesus Christ is the Head of this church, and that each individual is free to follow Him according to his/her conscience. Each church is self-governing in all matters; there is no hierarchy. Each church, while autonomous, may choose to be part of a fellowship of churches. We belong to the Fellowship of Northeast Congregational Christian Churches and The National Association of Congregational Christian Churches (NACCC.org). Please visit these websites to learn more.

Click the Donate Now button above to connect with our

on-line giving.

The Clothing Shed is open.

Please place donations in bags and tie them.

We accept all soft goods: clothing, shoes, blankets, curtains, towels, etc.

Thank you

The BOOK BIN has been placed in the lower parking lot, next to the Clothing Bin. Help us recycle your unneeded books and get them into hands that can use them and keep them out of landfills!

The Food Pantry is open Wednesday, December 18th 9A - Noon and Sunday, December 22nd for our church family and friends following our service.

INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELLATIONS
TUNE IN to Television Channel 3 (WFSB) or you may check our Facebook page or this
website, or call the office

(860 887-4647). A message
will be announced on the answering machine.

When Sunday School is
cancelled, church is NOT CANCELLED unless specifically
announced. We have been assured that when we post on Channel 3, they notify all the local radio stations.

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The newsletter has returned to a monthly newsletter.