Sunday, March 24, 2024

Palm Sunday Service 9:30A

Sunday School 9:15A

 

COVID UPDATE 3/16/2022

The Standing Committee has determined the wearing of masks is optional.

Updates will be posted as circumstances warrant.

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
 
MARCH 19
 

BIBLE STUDY

Dudek Hall

   7P
WEDNESDAY MARCH 20 FOOD PANTRY   10A - Noon
WEDNESDAY MARCH 20 STANDING COMMITTEE    7P
WEDNESDAY
 
MARCH 20
 
AA    7:30P
THURSDAY MARCH 21 CHOIR REHEARSAL    7P
SATURDAY MARCH 23 CHURCH GROUNDS CLEANUP    8:30A
SUNDAY MARCH 24 SUNDAY SCHOOL  

 9:15A

SUNDAY MARCH 24

SUNDAY WORSHIP

   9:30A
SUNDAY MARCH 24

TOUCAN

FOOD PANTRY

for church family & friends

  10:30A following worship

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

March 24 - 31

WE hope you will plan to attend these Holy Week events as you are able:

PALM SUNDAY – Worship service at 9:30 A.M.

MAUNDY THURSDAY – 6:30 p.m. in Halls’ Hall (coffee hour room)   We will have a seder meal (Passover) meal with communion. Everyone is invited, but you must sign up on the mid hallway bulletin board. You may call the church office as well. Children are invited to attend.

GOOD FRIDAY – Service at noon. A Children’s Message will be offered.

ECUMENICAL EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE –6:30 A.M. at Amos Lake, Hollowell Road, Preston. In case of inclement weather, it will be held in our Sanctuary.

EASTER WORSHIP SERVICES – 9:30 A.M. The choir will be singing and Memorial Easter lilies will adorn the church. Rev. Stan will be here!

 

 

 

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.”

 

 

ANNUAL MEETING UPDATE

 

At our Annual Meeting on February 12, 2023, church members voted that Rev. Dr. Mark Porizky and Rev. Stanley White, Minister Emeritus, serve as Interim Co-Ministers.

 

Members voted to change the alternate weather-related day of the Annual Meeting to the following Sunday, instead of Tuesday evening.

 

It was also voted to eliminate the April Semi-Annual meeting; the Standing Committee will meet the third Wednesday in April.

 

We will continue with one service at 9:30A beginning in September.

 

The 2023 budget passed and nominees were elected to various boards and committees.

 

A Pastoral Search Committee is being established by the Standing Committee.

 

 

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

Rev. Mark is available for appointments on Wednesday evenings. Please call or email him to make an appointment.

 

 

To reach our interim co-ministers directly at any time:

Rev. Mark Porizky – 860-705-1262

porizky@gmail.com

Rev. Stan White - 860-303-9622

sewhite3022@gmail.com

 

PASTOR'S ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

SANDY DUDEK

Home: 860-376-4388

Cell: 860-608-9266

Email: pccc@snet.net

 

SENIOR DEACON

KIM LANG

 

 

 

 

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

LISA VAN ALST

Cell: 860-710-1262

Email: dre.prestoncity@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.
 
 

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

Gathered 1698

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.

WE ARE CELEBRATING OUR

325th ANNIVERSARY

1698 - 2023

The memorial in the garden at the annex was dedicated on November 12th and

the winning slogan was announced:

"Gathering in Faith since 1698".

Join us as we celebrate throughout the coming year!

 

A Ladies' Tea will be held on Saturday, May 11th at 11A. There will be a special guest:

"Her Majesty:

Queen Elizabeth II.

 

A day trip to

Plimoth Patuxet

Museums is planned for Wednesday, June 26th.

Members & Friends:

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, March 20th

10A -Noon and Sunday, March 24th following our service, for our church family.

 

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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Contact Us

Preston City Congregational Church

 

321 Route 164

Preston, CT 06365

 

Office: (860) 886-7200 

Phone: (860) 887-4647

Fax: (860) 887-4647

 

email: pccc@snet.net

 

Office hours are 9A -12P, M-F

 

"Where Friends

Become

Family"



Sunday Worship: 9:30A

 

We are handicap accessible.

Click on the icon above for live webstreaming of our worship service and a viewable archive of past services!

Website contact:

Northeast Fellowship Website:nefellowship.org

 

National Association website: www.naccc.org