Adult Ministries
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Bible Study
When: Wednesdays, September – June, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Where: Bible Study will be at Jim Goodenough's home for the month of January. Addresses can be found in our Church Directory or by calling the church office.
Join Transition Minister Howie Tobak for our seminar-style Bible study. Each week a set of passages is explored using the tools of modern Biblical scholarship, including literary and historical criticism. Through presentation and group discussion, the relevancy of each passage for modern life is examined. All are welcome — no prior experience is necessary.
Photo courtesy of United Congregational Church of Tolland
Prayer Shawl Ministry
We make shawls filled with loving and healing prayers for anyone who is experiencing a difficult period in their lives, or for special celebrations. It is a joy to knit a prayer shawl, a joy to give one, and a joy to receive one. If you know of someone in the congregation or related to someone in the congregation who is in need of this special form of prayer, please let the church office know.
The Saugatuck Men’s Group
When: Thursday mornings
Saugatuck Men’s Group meets every Thursday morning to discuss matters both secular and spiritual in a spirit of fellowship and without judgment. Together we help spirits grow, so we all can become stronger, more caring people.
Since we are unable to meet in our church, Elwood has graciously agreed to host our group at his home. His address can be found in our Church Directory or by contacting the church office.
For more information, contact Craig Matheson
EarthCare / EarthShare
When: First Wednesday of each month*
Saugatuck’s EarthCare/EarthShare group, which usually meets on the first Wednesday of each month, sponsors discussions and panel presentations pertaining to environmental responsibility and the church’s stewardship of the earth.
EarthCare/EarthShare sponsors Earth Day celebrations each year, and involves the Christian Education group in hands-on activities, including taking part in the annual International Coastal Cleanup for the Saugatuck River.
*For more information, contact Cece Saunders at hpix2@aol.com or Russell Brenneman at rbrenneman@optonline.net.
Heating Bills High? Considering Installing Insulation?
Have a $75 CL&P-sanctioned Home Energy Solutions (HES) visit and you will qualify to apply for insulation rebates. (Income-eligible residents may have a free visit and may also qualify for free insulation.)
This rebate program expires on December 31st for oil-heated homes, but continues for electric- and natural gas-heated homes while funds last. So don't delay!
If you have questions, or want to sign up for a Home Energy Solutions visit, call New England Smart Energy at 203-292-8088. And don't forget to tell them that you were referred by Saugatuck Congregational Church — for every completed HES visit, we receive $25!
Saugatuck Reading Group
The Saugatuck Reading group reads books both secular and sacred, most recently The Heretic's Daughter by Kathleen Kent, a book singled out by The New York Times' editors as "a powerful novel of the Salem witch trials."
All are welcome! If you're interested in joining us, please contact:
William Morse, wmmorse@aol.com
Russ Brenneman, rbrenneman@optonline.net
Tuesday Morning Crafters
When: Tuesdays, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
The Crafters group will resume in March. Stay tuned for more updates!
This dedicated group works on crafts throughout the year for the pre-holiday sale, with all proceeds going to the church. Their talents include wonderful handcrafted note cards, wreaths, jewelry and Christmas ornaments. Through the years the Crafters have been able to purchase many lovely "extras" for the church, including new carpeting, a freezer and re-upholstering furniture. New crafters are always welcome! Join us 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Tuesday mornings.
