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A Message from the Pastor Search Committee
January 26, 2012
Dear Friends and Members of Saugatuck Congregational Church,
We are delighted to let you know that Saugatuck has a new Pastor! Reverend Alison J. Buttrick Patton was called and unanimously approved by the members who attended the Congregational meeting following the worship service on Sunday, January 22, 2012… [ Read more… ]
Volunteer to Help Saugatuck Church
We are gratified and humbled by the outpouring of support we have received from the community since a devastating fire struck our church. Many of you have asked, "How can I help?" or have offered specific donations or skill sets to assist us as we move forward in our rebuilding process. So that we may keep track of these many wonderful offers, we've established a form so that you can 'officially' register your offer of help with us.
Thank you so very much, and God bless.
Blood Drive at Temple Israel
14 Coleytown Road, Westport, CT
Sunday, March 4, 2012
9:00am – 1:45pm
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Working with Your Anxieties and Stress with Frank Basler
Four 1½ hour sessions
This four week series will use three resources to help you work with your stress and anxiety: the Bible (especially the Sermon on the Mount), insights from the literature on stress, and — especially — what you already know works for you and the “best practices” of other participants… [ Read more… ]
SCC Yoga
Tuesday Evenings
Please join Meredith Lederer, certified Yoga instructor (RYT-200 Level) for gentle form/flow Yoga classes at Saugatuck Congregational Church.… [ Read more… ]
Howie Tobak, Saugatuck Congregational Church Interim Pastor
The Reverend Howard (Howie) Tobak joined Saugatuck as Interim Minister effective February 15, 2010. Howie has more than 20 years experience as an Interim Minister. He comes to us from Norwich Congregational Church in Norwich, Vermont where he served as their Senior Interim Minister… [ Read more… ]
Past Events
The United Church of Christ — Pacific Earthquake & Tsunami Relief Fund
7th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration
January 15, 2012
Honor Dr. King and Celebrate African-American History… [ Read more… ]
David Beckmann
January 16, 2012
Christ & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church will host David Beckmann, a leading advocate for the hungry and poor and President of Bread for the World. Bread for the World is one of the largest Christian, bipartisan organizations dedicated to building the political will to end hunger. Under David Beckmann's leadership, they have garnered an impressive record of achievements.… [ Read more… ]
We welcome Bruce Ill as our new Director of Christian Education and Youth Ministry!
The Board of Christian Education is thrilled to welcome BRUCE ILL to Saugatuck Congregational Church in the role of Director of Christian Education and Youth Ministry… [ Read more… ]
We welcome Dr. Heather Hamilton as Director of Music!
The Board of Deacons is thrilled to welcome Dr. Heather Hamilton to Saugatuck Congregational Church as Director of Music beginning with the fall season. Heather is bursting with enthusiasm and ideas for the music program at Saugatuck… [ Read more… ]
Congregational Meeting
October 30, 2011
Notice is hereby given of a Congregational Meeting to be held on Sunday, October 30, 2011 in the Meeting House following the 10:00 AM service to take action on the following… [ Read more… ]
Doreen Birdsell: Without Faith: A Motherless Child Redeemed by a Determined Spirit
October 20, 2011
On a path that was leading to destruction, Doreen and her friends drive to a suburban nightclub. When asking directions of an old man, he points the way and tells them, “You see that road? You take that road 'til you can't take it anymore…” Without Faith takes that road… [ Read more… ]
Female Soldiers: Forgotten Heroes
Sat., Oct. 15, 2011, 10:00AM – 2:00PM
66 Elmwood Avenue, Bridgeport
During our Field of Flags event in June/July of 2010, we placed 5,543 American flags on our great lawn in honor of each American casualty in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our goal was to raise awareness and funds for the Homes for the Brave and the creation of Female Soldiers: Forgotten Heroes — a new transitional home for some of Connecticut's homeless female veterans and their young children. The ribbon-cutting will be Friday, October 21st at 10:00AM… [ Read more… ]
Sunday Farmer's Market at SCC
Saugatuck extends our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful 2011 vendors — we hope to see you all again in the future! Featuring farm fresh CT Grown fruits, vegetables, organic produce, annuals, perennials, potted and fresh-cut herbs, vegetable plants, beef and pork products, eggs, honey, maple syrup, breads, pies, pastries, pestos, soups, salsas, mozzarella and more! [ Read more... ]
Commemorative Walking Tour & Fellowship Hour
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Commemorating the 175th Anniversary of our historic Evergreen Cemetery, and the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, please join in a celebration at the Evergreen Cemetery after the 10:00AM Worship Service on September 25, 2011… [ Read more… ]
International Coastal Cleanup
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Saugatuck Church is excited to be part of the International Coastal Cleanup campaign again this year. We'll be responsible for the Saugatuck River along the town's Riverside Park. Wear old clothes/gloves/boots… [ Read more… ]
Special Guest Speaker, Dr. Henry Grayson
May 22, 2011
A psychologist, psychoanalyst, energy healer and pastoral counselor, Dr. Grayson is a nationally renowned speaker and the author of such books as Mindful Loving. [ Read more… ]
Congregational Meeting
May 8, 2011
Notice is hereby given of a Congregational Meeting to be held on Sunday, May 8, 2011 in the Meeting House following a 9:30AM service to take action on the following recommendations of the Church Council… [ Read more… ]
Neighborhood Energy Workshop
Offered by Westport Home Energy Challenge
Monday April 25th at 7:00PM and
Tuesday April 26th at 10:00AM
Town Hall Auditorium
At this workshop, you will get to know the energy-saving potential in your home. Learn about simple things you can do to decrease your energy bills and energy consumption and increase your home comfort… [ Read more… ]
Cooking Dinner for Homes for the Brave
Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 4:00pm
Join us as we prepare 4-5 turkeys and all the fixings (for 40) in the church kitchen and transport the meal to the Homes for the Brave in Bridgeport. … [ Read more… ]
Frank Basler’s Ecclesiastical Council
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Congratulations to Frank Basler on his unanimous approval during his Ecclesiastical Council! Your friends at Saugatuck wish you the best of luck as you seek a call on your path to ordination… [ Read more… ]
Annual Congregational Meeting / High School Youth Group Brunch Fundraiser
Sunday, February 6, 2010
On Sunday, February 6th, there will be only one worship service, at 9:00AM… [ Read more… ]
Hospitality in the Church: Hallmarks of the Welcoming Congregation… What Are We to Do?
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011
A Program to Help Guide Us into the Future… [ Read more… ]
EarthCare/EarthShare: Come and Eat and Talk
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
We are gathering this Wednesday at 6:00 pm at the church. Sandwich supper served as we discuss plans for Saugatuck's Earth Day celebration this spring. (Stay tuned for an update on meeting location within the church.) After a sandwich, those who want can attend the following program at the Westport Library… [ Read more… ]
Community Christmas Day Feast
Saturday, December 25, 2010
More than 300 Christmas Day meals were served at our church for our 40th annual Christmas Feast. More than 100 volunteers, led by our amazing Saugatuck Feast Team, helped plan, shop, prepare, cook, welcome guests, serve, deliver meals to shut-ins, arrange transportation and clean up… [ Read more… ]
An Invitation: Coffee &…
Wednesday, December 15, 2010, 4:00PM
Our Thanksgiving Feast this year saw 300+ attendees, and we expect similar numbers at our 40th annual Community Christmas Feast on Saturday, December 25th at 1:00 PM. We are one of the only sites serving dinner on Christmas between New York City and New Haven… [ Read more… ]
Saugatuck Church Christmas Festival 2010
Thank you to everyone who helped out with our Second Annual Christmas Festival — a good time was had by all! Special thanks go out to Michele Coppola-Ames for her tireless work and endless cheer… [ Read more... ]
Community Thanksgiving Day Feast
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Saugatuck Congregational Church hosted its 40th Annual Community Thanksgiving Day Feast on Thanksgiving Day for more than 275 people. This celebration, like our Christmas Day Feast, was open to people in the area from all walks of life, including the homeless, members of our congregation, and folks who simply want to share a meal with others… [ Read more… ]
Cameron Bruce: 1992–2010
The Three Interfaith Amigos at SCC
Sunday, September 26, 2010, 4:00PM
Sheikh Jamal Rahman, Pastor Don Mackenzie, and Rabbi Ted Falcon — the Three Interfaith Amigos — were brought together by the events of 9/11. Since then, they have brought their message of deep hope.… [ Read more... ]
Field of Flags
Friday, June 18 – Monday, July 5, 2010
augatuck Congregational Church was honored to have hosted Field of Flags, a silent, patriotic and poignant reminder of the cost of war. Each flag represented not simply one casualty, but all the family members and friends who have been touched by that life now gone… [ Read more… ]
Environmental Day
Sunday, June 6, 2010
The Westport-Weston Interfaith Council hosted its annual Environmental Day on Sunday, June 6th, at Saugatuck Congregational Church. Families of all faiths celebrated the Earth on this day with wonderful music and art, and healthy produce… [ Read more… ]
Celebration of Pastor John’s Ministry
On Sunday, January 24, 2010 Saugatuck Congregational Church celebrated the ministry of John Danner as Senior Pastor of Saugatuck Congregational Church to thank him for his eight years of service. [ Read more… ]