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For 34 years, The Congregational Church of New Canaan has had a mission to create a community in which youth can experience and share the love of God.
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Bible 101
Begin the new year by diving into your faith with Bible 101, a four-week introductory Bible study designed to help you engage Scripture in a meaningful and approachable way.
Paddle Party and Chili Cookoff
New format and new location! The evening begins with fast-paced, round-robin paddle play, and we’re looking for players of all skill levels to fill the courts.
MG Pivot Breakfast
The Men’s Fellowship Group (MG) will host our brothers from Pivot Ministries for our annual Winter Breakfast on Saturday, January 31, at 8:00am in Smith Hall.
Women’s Fellowship Winter Service Event
Please join us this February for a meaningful service opportunity with Filling in the Blanks.
Movies for a Mission
Three dates remain to take advantage of a night out while you support our YG mission trip with Movies for a Mission!
Winter Bible Study The Gospel of Luke
Join us Mondays 7:00-8:00am, or 9:15-10:15am (Women’s) beginning January 26 to read The Gospel of Luke, a must in a strong Christian Education.
Daily Devotion
Read: Genesis 32:22—33:20
So Jacob called the place Peniel, saying, “For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life is preserved.” Genesis 32:30
Jacob said to Esau “. . . for truly to see your face is like seeing the face of God—since you have received me with such favor.” Genesis 33:10
There are many disturbing images and actions attributed to God that are written down in the book of Genesis. From a casual reading, it would seem that “In the beginning,” God was quite an angry character who was ready to dole out swift and…