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Click here for media coverage of the 11/20/2011 Fire at our church…
From Pastor Alison, after the bombings at the Boston Marathon:
Today, we join hearts to pray for all those who have been affected by the bombings at the Boston Marathon. Every time something like this happens, it rocks our world. We weep with those who experienced the terror directly; we share their grief and their fear. We feel a little more vulnerable today, and perhaps a little more connected to strangers. May that rawness lead us not to shut down but to live from a place of deeper compassion. In the words of a colleague, Rev. John Gage, "Let us pray... for people wherever bombs are falling." And may we feel and share the assurance that Christ stands in every broken place.
“Rebuild! Renew! Rejoice!” – Capital Campaign Launched
On Sunday, March 24, 2013, our congregation approved the launch of a capital campaign to support the construction of our now-and-future Church.
Sixty-three years ago, our ancestors made a literal leap of faith… right across the Post Road! With Life Magazine on site to document the event, they rolled the church down the hill and across the Post Road to rest at its current location… Read more…
Response to Newtown Shootings
December 15, 2012
Message from the Pastor
Dear Friends and Members of Saugatuck Church:
Our hearts are broken today. There's no sense, no logic, to violence. It yanks the rug out from underneath our feet. It leaves us disoriented and breathless. We look for our loved ones. We hug our children tighter. We weep. In the midst of today's pain and confusion, I've been holding on to the promise, so vivid during this Advent season, that God shows up right in the middle of the dark and despair… Read more…
Saugatuck in the News
“Saugatuck Congregational Rises as a Church without Walls”
Hurricane Sandy: How You Can Help
- Pray for the people and communities across the Caribbean and United States impacted by the Hurricane Sandy.
- To assist people impacted by this disaster, please…
- Make a gift payable to your congregation marked for “Hurricane Sandy Response” with the request they be sent through your Conference office on to Wider Church Ministries.
OR - Send gifts, made out to United Church of Christ and marked in the memo portion “Hurricane Sandy Response” to United Church of Christ; Financial Services; 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115.
OR - Make a secure online donation
- Make a gift payable to your congregation marked for “Hurricane Sandy Response” with the request they be sent through your Conference office on to Wider Church Ministries.
Bring Your Old Eyeglasses to Church!
In April, Saugatuck Congregational Church shipped 24 pounds of old eyeglasses to Africa via New Eyes for the Needy. The eyeglasses were collected from church members as well from the Y’s Men of Westport. [ Read more… ]
Donors and Supporters
A Special “Thank You” from Saugatuck Congregational Church
Since a fire devastated our church on November 20, 2011, the depth and breadth of the outpouring of offers of help and support across our faith and secular communities have truly been inspirational. [ Read more… ]
A Show of Support for Saugatuck Nursery School
While our congregation has been facing the challenges presented by the fire that devastated our church, our friends at Saugatuck Nursery School have likewise been facing many challenges of their own… [ Read more… ]
Past Events
2013
What I Wish Others Knew About My Faith: A Rabbi, a Pastor, and a Muslim Scholar in Conversation
Sunday, April 28, 2013, 4:00PM
Temple Israel, 14 Coleytown Road, Westport
Rabbi Robert Orkand, Rev. Edward Horne, and Professor Hossein Kamaly will share what each would like us to understand about the background and critical elements of their religious communities… Read more…
Good Riddance Day
April 27, 2013
Hazardous Waste Day, also known as Good Riddance Day, is scheduled for our area on Saturday, April 27. Citizens of local towns may bring their household hazardous waste items to the transfer station at the Weston Public Works garage at 78 Old Hyde Road, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. It is a free collection service but proof of residency is required… Read more…
Notice of Congregational Meeting
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Notice is hereby given of a Congregational Meeting to be held on Sunday, March 24th, immediately following the 10:00AM worship service at Temple Israel to conduct the following business… Read more…
Westport Loves Bill Meyer!
On Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Christ & Holy Trinity Church, Saugatuck Church and the Westport community gathered to celebrate Bill Meyer. Reverend Alison, Craig Matheson, and Larry Aasen were a part of the planning committee representing 17 organizations through which Bill has served our church and community… Read more…
2012
A Celebration of Alison’s Ministry at Saugatuck
October 28, 2012
On October 28th, there was a very special celebration of Alison’s ministry with us as she was officially installed as pastor of Saugatuck Congregational Church in a service held at Green’s Farms Congregational Church.… [ Read more… ]
Interfaith Panel Discussion: Prayer and Healing
October 14, 2012
Healing through prayer and understanding how aligning your thoughts with God’s love have become more accepted by medical science as both curative and a helpful aid to healing ailments both minor and serious. This panel will provide insights and examples of how each faith’s way of recognizing God’s hand in healing has provided the path to a more robust and healthy life… [ Read more… ]
Blessing of the Backpacks!
September 9, 2012
10 am Worship and Picnic on our church lawn at 245 Post Road East in Westport. [ Read more… ]
Prayers for the communities impacted by wildfires in the western United States
More than 220 wildfires are burning across the western part of the United States. In the UCC Rocky Mountain Conference, 14 fires are burning in Colorado, and 2 in Utah. Thousands of people have been evacuated and hundreds of homes have burned… [ 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.
Happy 180th Anniversary, Saugatuck Church!
Tuesday, June 5th marks the founding of this congregation, nearly two centuries ago. This afternoon, I read the following quote in an article by Christine Pohl titled, “Our Life Together” in the Christian Century magazine (March 7th, 2012)… [ Read more… ]
A Conversation with Our Architects
Informational Meeting Sunday, June 17, 2012
There will be a Congregational Informational Meeting on Sunday, June 17th immediately following our 10AM worship service. This will be an opportunity for the congregation to meet our architects… [ Read more… ]
PASSIVHAUS: An Interactive Lecture
Friday, June 1, 2012
Saugatuck Congregational Church is collaborating with the Westport Home Energy Challenge (WHEC) and Doug Mcdonald to host an interactive lecture highlighting the first Passivhaus retrofit in Connecticut on Friday, June 1st. [ Read more… ]
Update from Doug Johnston, Board of Deacons
February 23, 2012
On behalf of the entire membership of Saugatuck Congregational Church, the Board of Deacons is pleased to welcome the Rev. Cynthia E. Robinson. Cynthia will be joining us as our minister to bridge the period between the departure of our Interim Minister, Howie Tobak, and the arrival in May of our settled Pastor, Alison Buttrick Patton.
Cynthia is from Massachusetts, attended college there, and graduated from the Andover Newton Theological School in Newton Centre, MA. She was ordained in 1991 by the Pilgrim Association, Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ. Cynthia is married with 2 daughters, and is a member of the Monroe Congregational Church, United Church of Christ. She has had numerous interim pastoral assignments supporting other UCC churches in the roles of worship leadership and pastoral care.
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… ]
Thank You to Rev. Howie Tobak
The congregation wishes to extend special thanks to Howie Tobak for his service as our Interim Pastor these last two years. [ Read more… ]
Saugatuck Prays
All-Night Prayer Vigil for 2012
Begins Maundy Thursday, April 5, 2012
While we cannot be in our SCC sanctuary, we will continue our tradition of an all-night prayer vigil. [ Read more… ]
When Do You Feel the Presence of God?
March 4, 11, 18 & 24 , 2012
Jesus says, “The Kingdom of God is within you.” (Luke 17:21) When in your life have you experienced something like this? When might you experience the indwelling of the Holy Spirit or what the Apostle Paul calls the “gift of God that is within you”? What actions or practices move you into greater consciousness of God? Being in prayer? Meditating? Praising or worshiping? Listening to or singing music? Walking? Skiing? Cycling? [ Read more… ]
Annual Congregational Meeting
March 18, 2012
Notice is hereby given of the Annual Meeting to be held Sunday, March 18, 2012… [ Read more… ]
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… ]