Sunday, April 2, 2023

Palm Sunday

Services at 9:00A & 10:30A

Sunday School at 8:45A

 

 

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 AM and a viewable archive of past services!

THIS WEEK AT PRESTON CITY

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

 

Monday March 27 Bible Study 10:00 AM
Tuesday March 28 Bible Study 7: 00 PM

Wednesday March 29

 

AA

Dudek Hall

7:30 PM
Saturday April 1 Church Grounds Clean-up 8:00 AM

Sunday April 2

 

Worship Services

Palm Sunday

 9:00 AM

10:30 AM

Sunday April 2

Sunday School

 8:45 AM

 

 

 

 
     
     

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  your flowers are always welcome!

NEED TO REACH US?

 

OFFICE: 860.887.4647 or 860.886.7200

Open 9 A.M. — Noon; Leave a message at anytime

 

Rev. Dr. Mark Porizky is in the office

most Tuesday afternoons.

Please call the office to schedule an appointment.

 

PASTOR'S ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

SANDY DUDEK

Home: 860-376-4388

Cell: 860-608-9266

Email: pccc@snet.net

 

SENIOR DEACON

ANDY KUVENT

 
Cell: 860-884-4950
 
Email: kuventag@gmail.com
 

 

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 and friends December 18th following services.
 
 

The Clothing Shed in the lower parking lot is open!

Please place donations in bags and tie them.

We accept clothing, shoes, blankets, curtains, towels, etc.

 

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

324-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.

Did you hear Rev. Mark's challenge on March 26, 2023 for funds to purchase a new wireless microphone? (The Live Streaming button above will bring you to the link for our service.)

The Donate Now button below will bring you to our online donation page where you may choose Special Events - New Microphone. Click on the Donate Now button, enter your donation, and complete the registration form.

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.

Members & Friends:

BIBLE STUDIES

 

Monday Morning Bible Study

The Monday Morning Bible Study will be getting together at 10am. Please contact Chris Burden for any questions.

 

TUESDAY EVENING group will continues through March 28.

The class will also be available on Zoom by contacting Pastor Scott VanAlst at 860-237-7964 or scottyv916@gmail.com.

 

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

We are so excited to be planning for a 2023 Scarecrow Festival. The date is set for Saturday September 23, 2023. 10 AM till 4 PM. This will be our 15th festival. The festival is going to probably look a little different but it is still going to be all about fun for the whole family and community.

We are looking for a coordinator for the Scarecrows. We need many volunteers and coordinators to make it successful. A list of areas that need coordinators is posted on the bulletin board outside Dudek Hall.  PLEASE add your name, phone, and e-mail to the list if you would like to help. Meetings will begin in January via Zoom on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM.

Questions call Shari Purcell 860-917-9011 or e-mail shariLpurcell@gmail.com or call the church office at 860-887-4647.

The Food Pantry is open Wednesday, April 19,

10A -Noon.

 

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Please send an email to the church office at pccc@snet.net to let us know that you would like to be added to the email mailing list. Thank You and Welcome!

The newsletter comes out on the first and third weekends of the month.

Click the Donate Now button above to connect with our

on-line giving.

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 A, 10:30 A

 

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