
A September to Remember on God’s Acre
Sunday, September 6 – Welcome Rev. Kibbie
Sunday, September 13 – Kickoff Sunday “COVID” Style.
Come and learn about all we have in store for you this year on God’s Acre!
On Kickoff Sunday, instead of eating a meal together, we invite everyone to bring non-perishable food items to support the Inspirica Food Pantry in Stamford.
Cohort X, (last names A-L) please bring – Canned Soup, Canned Green Beans, Canned Fruit & Vegetables, Non-perishable/Powdered Milk, Pasta & Sauce
Cohort Y, (last names M-Z) please bring – Rice, Macaroni & Cheese, Cereal & Granola Bars, Baby Food & Formula
Sunday, September 20 – Confirmation Sunday
Sunday, September 27 – Farewell Eric
Looking Ahead: Children and Youth
Youth Ministries, Church School, & Children’s Choir have teamed up to create an offering built around faith, fellowship, and unconditional love. Our program year will start this October. Please be on the lookout for an email to register your child(ren) for our offerings this fall. See you soon!
Sunday
YG (High School) #1: 4:00-5:30pm
YG (High School) #2: 7:00-8:30pm
Monday
7th Grade: 3:00-4:30pm
8th Grade: 5:00-6:30pm
Tuesday
K, 1st, & 2nd Grades: 4:00-5:00pm
Quest: 8:00-9:00pm
Wednesday
5th Grade: 1:00-2:30pm
3rd & 4th Grades: 3:00-4:30pm
6th Grade: 5:00-6:30pm
Adult Formation
Wednesday Morning Bible Study with Chapin
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00am, on Zoom
Garden Meditation
Thursdays, 9:00-9:30am, Church Memorial Garden. Join Marianna Kilbride, marianna@godsacredev.wpengine.com for Lectio Divina.
Fridays with Merton
Fridays, 8:00-9:00am, on Zoom. Join Marianna Kilbride, marianna@godsacredev.wpengine.com to discuss Thomas Merton’s Thoughts in Solitude
Men’s and Women’s Small Groups
Small groups are forming now for the 2020-2021 program year.
Contact Marianna Kilbride, marianna@godsacredev.wpengine.com for Women’s Groups and
Steve Case, scase135@gmail.com forMen’s Groups.
Missions and Outreach
Inspirica
Our offering plate donations at the Sunday outdoor services in September will go to Inspirica. The Sneaker Tree Project begins on September 13. We encourage you to buy a pair of sneakers for a homeless child in need. Donate a catered meal for 30. For more details visit www.godsacre.org.
Noble House Renovation
Join us on Saturdays – 9/19 and 9/26 – to continue renovating this sober living space in Bridgeport.
Filling in the Blanks
Back to School Backpack Collection. Bring a new backpack to the outdoor worship services or drop off in the bin outside of the church office to help a child in need this fall. Contact Marianna Kilbride, marianna@godsacredev.wpengine.com for a complete list of our mission opportunities!
Music
Musical Moments
Jody Blaine Davis resumes her virtual 30 minute organ recitals each Wednesday beginning on September 2. Click here to watch.
Handbell Choir
If you are interested in being a part of the Handbell Choir contact Jody, music@godsacredev.wpengine.com to learn more!