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Unity Hill

United Church of Christ “Where God’s Love Grows a Family”

364 White Plains Road, Trumbull, CT 06611

Web site: www.unityhillucc.org

E-mail: unityhillucc@gmail.com

Phone: 203-374-8822 Fax: 203-374-1120

The Reverend M. Todd Shipley, Pastor

The Reverend Harold C. Smith D.D., Pastor Emeritus

Carole J. Fanslow, Music/Choir Director

Dorothy W. Pickens, Soloist

Louise Evans, R.N., Parish Nurse

Lucille Baver, Moderator

Diane Henderson, Vice-Moderator

Carol Dunn, Treasurer

Dawn Brezina, Financial Secretary

David Brezina, Church Clerk

Joanne Wickson, Office Administrator

Calap Brown, Sexton

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OUTLOOK DEADLINE ~ We welcome contributions to our monthly newsletter

and invite you to share information, or even something more creative!

The DECEMBER 2015 Outlook will be published at the end of November.

All submissions, special announcements, articles or events provided on, or

before, the DEADLINE of Wednesday, November 18 will be included.

NOVEMBER 2015 Outlook

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A SPIRITUAL PERSPECTIVE ~ By: Pastor Todd Shipley

WHEN A CHILD LEAVES Oct 01, 2015 by M. Craig Barnes

We just took our son Karl to St. Olaf College for his freshman year. It was hard for me, scary and exciting

for him, and wounding for his mother.

I’ve been his stepfather for ten years, and he’s been woven into the fabric of my life. But my grief at his

leaving is different from his mother’s. I think of this transition as a necessary loss of which I am proud.

He got into a good school and will embark on a series of challenges that will help him find his life.

“That’s the way growing up in our society works,” I think. His mother agrees, but she already acutely

feels the loss of not having his dirty socks to pick up.

Part of what fascinates me about this dynamic is that she took the lead in helping him find the right

school. Two years ago she bought copies of books like America’s Best Colleges and went to the

seminars offered by Karl’s guidance counselors on college preparation. I went on a couple of the

college tours, but she hauled him around the country for most of them and did a second round after he

was accepted into his top schools. The evening he decided to go to St. Olaf, she eagerly took a picture

of him wearing a new St. Olaf T-shirt. She made a long list of things he would need for college,

accompanied him on countless trips to Target, shipped his new stuff to school, and helped him prepare

his dorm room after we arrived. All of it was a deeply satisfying, joyful experience of being his mom.

The last couple of weeks before he left, Karl was nervous that he would not perform well at college, that

everyone there would be smarter than he, and that he’d have to work too hard, go on to grad school, and

never again have any fun. These are the feelings of a 19-year-old. Through it all his mother consoled

and reassured him. He had no idea she was nudging him to rip out her heart and take it halfway across

the country.

She held up pretty well as we made our way through the various events of new student orientation. It

was particularly helpful that St. Olaf had a worship service for parents and students just before we drove

to the airport. We sang a hymn that began with the notation that all should sing in harmony on the first

verse. I was confused by the ordering of the verses, but my wife said that she appreciated beginning

with harmony, which is an entanglement of voices, and then moving on to have the parents sing a verse

alone, followed by students singing alone on the third verse. Finally, on the fourth verse, we found our

unison voice, no longer entangled.

The hard part for her came when we returned home. I was eager to get back to the safe place of

sanctuary and normality, but she dreaded it. She suggested that we go to a restaurant before returning

to the house. She was buying time. When we got home she loaded the family dog into her car and

drove around town for a while because it hurt too much to be in a house where she couldn’t find Karl.

After she posted some of her feelings on Facebook, she received many responses from other mothers

who have a child in college. One mother told her that she slept on the sofa while her son was a freshman

but would return to her bed when he was home for a visit. Another said it was important to leave the

light on in her son’s bedroom.

As a fumbling husband I asked my wife, “How can I help you through this?” She quickly responded,

“Please don’t try to rescue me from this hole.” It’s where she needs to be. It is what she signed up for on

the day she first cradled Karl in her arms.

She always knew this day was coming, but the knowledge waited in a dark corner of her heart,

distracted by the light of birthday candles, bedtime stories, Little League games, piano recitals, cross

country meets, high school prom, and teary conversations when he made a bad choice along the way.

And there were all of those delicious ordinary dinners, where Karl would take his turn saying the

blessing over the meal she made. She filled each of these moments with as much love as she had in her

heart. Now that she’s seen the fruit of her labors, how can she not be in a hole?

We all live with a variety of callings in our lives. All of them—including a mother’s calling to prepare her

child to leave her—are costly.

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PASTORAL CARE If you, or someone you know, is hospitalized, please call the church

office (203-374-8822) to let us know. Hospitals do not notify us when a parishioner is

hospitalized.

Please remember our homebound in your prayers or with a note:

Erika Aanensen, Barbara Bailey, Hazel Berger, Dolores Colaiacomo,

Danielle King, Elsie Rapposch, John Ray, Katie Schneider,

Ruth Schuler, Mitch Wein and Nellie Wirth.

PASTOR TODD’S NEW OFFICE HOURS: Thursdays from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

CONFIRMATION CLASS (schedule below) DECEMBER 6 IS CONFIRMATION SUNDAY.

CHURCH UPDATES

TURN CLOCKS BACK 1 HOUR! Daylight Savings Time is ending so it’s time to

turn your clocks back one hour on Saturday night, October 31.

It’s also a great time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors/fire alarms.

HUNGER AWARENESS LUNCHEON Sunday, November 8 following worship.

Adults $6; Children under 12 are $2.

Sponsored by Fellowship of Unity Hill. We need at least 2 of these

hunger awareness luncheons per year to help pay for the meals we

cook and serve at Golden Hill Community Suppers Program 6 times

per year. On average, the cost of dinner for 1 night is $200+.

For more than 30 years, Golden Hill UMC has offered a free supper every Wednesday evening, never

missing a meal. The Community Supper, what might be known as a soup kitchen to some, provides a

meal to anyone who joins us between 5 and 6 p.m. on any Wednesday. Our supper is part of the larger

efforts in the greater Bridgeport area to help alleviate hunger. Golden Hill UMC provides the space for

the over 6,500 meals served through the Community Supper Program.

November 4 6:30-8:00 pm “Confirmation” November 25 ~ OFF

November 11 6:30-8:00 pm

Work on “Statement of Faith” December 2 ~ OFF

November 17 6:30-8:00 pm Presentation of

“Statement of Faith” December 6 ~ CONFIRMATION!

Baptism & Church Membership ~ Anyone who is interested in scheduling a baptism,

or who would like information on joining Unity Hill UCC, please contact Pastor Todd Shipleyat 203-374-8822 or mtoddshipley@outlook.com

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UNITY IN LOSS GROUP (Meetings are on the Fourth Sunday of each month)

Next Meeting will be at 12 noon on Sunday, November 22.

NEW ALTAR FLOWERS ORDERING AND BILLING PROCEDURE

The billing procedure for Altar flowers has changed. When the Church Office orders

Altar Flowers for you, the bill will be sent directly to you from Langanke’s Florist in

Shelton. The cost for flowers will remain the same - $30.00 for 1 and $50.00 for 2

arrangements. It will be up to you to remit payment directly to Langanke’s.

Thank you.

CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP SERVICES ~ We will be having services at 5:00 pm and 11:00 p.m.

Communion by intinction will take place at the 11:00 service. Poinsettias will be available. We will be

looking into having luminaries decorating the front of the church for Christmas Eve.

HOLIDAY SPECIAL ~ by Carol Dunn and Dawn Brezina

“A Taste of Heaven”. We have a limited number of cookbooks left for anyone that may want

to take home a treasured collection of recipes from many outstanding UHUCC cooks. This

attractive cookbook makes an ideal gift or keepsake! During the months of November and

December, we will sell the Cookbook for $15.00 while they last. If there are any left in

January, the price will go back up to $18.00. See Carol Dunn or Dawn Brezina if you would

like to purchase a book.

GEORGE’S HILL ~ by: Carol Dunn and Dawn Brezina

George’s Hill First Year Anniversary Luncheon was held on October 8th. Hard to believe a

year has already gone by. The Luncheon was well attended by outsiders from the Community

as well as all of our monthly attendees. Jeff Aube emceed the Program and led the group with

the Pledge of Allegiance. Our guest, Cecilia Burns from Vitas, played the guitar leading us all

in God Bless America, later following up with a Sing-A-Long. And what a great job Diane

Henderson did reading the poem “Beatitudes for Friends of the Aged.” Pastor Todd concluded the

program with an explanation of just who we are and what we do every month. Pastor Todd let all

attendees play one of the “mind activity” games we play each month so that everyone could get a feel

for how the program works.

Thank You Pastor Todd for all your time and energy you put into George’s Hill each month.

Many people have made this Program a success during the first year through donations and we would

like to give them a special thanks.

Jane Bitzer John Rossi

Dawn Brezina Ruth Schuler

Florence Brezina Pastor Todd Shipley

Lori Brezina Dot and Courty Vars

Carol Dunn Rose Vars

Louise Evans Bob Woodward

Diane Henderson Kathy Yalof

Raelene Miller Edward and Wally Yeager

Thank you Mary Przybylowiz, Marilyn, Danielle & Marsha for food provided during the first year.

Please join us on the second Thursday of the month from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm to see what the program is

about. A light lunch is served from 12:00 – 12:30. Our next get together is on Thursday, November 12.

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MUSIC MINISTRY ~ By: Carole Fanslow, Minister of Music

News of our choirs … The members of the Handbell Choir will play during the All Saints Service

on Sunday, November 1 and will be rehearsing on Saturday, October 31 at 1:30 pm.

Additional ringers are always needed and appreciated, as well as members needed for

the Senior Choir – the Senior Choir rehearses on Sundays before worship.

CHURCH COUNCIL ~ By: Moderator, Lucille Baver

Church Council Meeting will be on Monday, November 9 at 7:00 pm.

Committee Reports to Council are due in church office by Monday, November 2.

DIACONATE ~ By: Louise Evans, Chair

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, November 4 at 1:30 pm.

At our October 7th meeting we discussed and reviewed the following:

Confirmation will take place on December 6th. Confirmands will present their "Statement of Faith" on

November 17th at 6:30 p.m. The confirmands will light the Advent candles this year. Deacons will be

there to listen.

The new purple altar cloths will arrive in time for Advent.

Christian Education Coordinator job description has been reviewed. Pastor Todd will begin advertising

the position on the U.C.C. and Unity Hill web sites.

Pastor Todd will be guest pastor for November 15th at First Church Congregational Fairfield for their

November stewardship program. We will have Kate McCormick, a 3rd year Yale Divinity School intern

from Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport, as our guest speaker that Sunday.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ~ By: Pastor Todd Shipley

Our confirmands have been learning about the core of Christianity during

confirmation class. They will be presenting their Statements of Faith on

November 17th at 6:30 pm and they’re REALLY looking forward to their

confirmation service on Sunday, December 6th.

WE STILL NEED TEACHERS! Please sign up on the Christian Ed board as an

elementary or junior high teacher. All materials will be provided the Sunday

before.

TRUMBULL THANKSGIVING INTERFAITH SERVICE Monday, November 23 at 8:00 p.m.

(Snow date Wednesday, November 25) at the Armenian Church of the Holy Ascension

1460 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull Sponsored by Trumbull Interfaith Council

Those attending are asked to bring non-perishable food items for Trumbull Social Services. A reception will follow.

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BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE ~ By: Sharon Brezina, Chair

BASKET BONANZA EVENT Sunday, November 15th at Unity Hill UCC Fellowship Hall

Preview 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm; Raffle following immediately after. $15.00 per person (a sheet of raffle tickets, lite snacks and grand prize

ticket) Children under 12 are free If you would like to donate a basket to the cause – for every $15 or more valued themed basket you bring for the raffle you get an additional 25 tickets!! That’s twenty extra chances. If you would like us to do the

shopping for you and create a basket we will give you 1 ticket for every dollar donated – so extra chances are unlimited!!

ALL baskets and dollars have to be to Building & Grounds by November 13.

If you would like to buy your items and have us put together the basket for you – just

notify us – we’d be happy to help.

Please come out and support Unity Hill UCC’s Building & Grounds Capital fund.

Please contact Sharon Brezina or Joanne if you would like donate a basket or have any questions. Hope to see you there!!

Was that snow we saw last week?? Get ready for a long winter … so they say.

B&G is looking for some volunteers for one time tasks that are better off being done during the week when unfortunately B&G members are either at school or work.

We are in need of a person/persons to:

Dispose of all the old flammable items that have been in storage for years.

Make a dump run

Volunteer to clean the carpet in the sanctuary (we provide equipment) If you can help – please contact B&G.

We will be adding mums to the outside for a nice fall look!! Church is looking good.

We are in process of getting quotes for both the repaving of the back drive (will also make the back entrance handicap accessible) and a bathroom remodel. Once the figures are in hand they will be presented to Council and the Congregation.

Here is your 12 point checklist to prepare your home for winter:

Get your mind in the gutters. Inspect and clean gutters and downspouts.

Button up your overcoat. Seal gaps and cracks around windows and doors with weather-stripping

and caulk.

Get on top of roof problems. Inspect your roof for damaged or curled shingles, corroded flashing,

or leaky vents.

Walks the walks (and drives). Take steps to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways, and steps.

Chill out. Drain and winterize outdoor faucets and irrigation systems.

Freshen your filter. Clean or replace dirty furnace filters.

Give your furnace a physical. Have a professional inspect your heating system.

Gather round the hearth. Check fireplaces for soot or creosote build-up. Better yet, schedule a

visit from a reputable chimney sweep.

Keep the humidifier humming. Clean the plates or pads to ensure efficient operation.

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Head-off gas problems. If you have a gas-fired room heater, have it inspected by a pro. Also,

perform any routine maintenance recommended by the maker.

Keep the wood fires burning brightly. Wood stoves are making a comeback. To avoid a deadly

situation, be sure to inspect yours before firing it up.

Keep your family safe at home. A home safety check should be an annual ritual in every

household. Test smoke and CO monitors, inspect (or install) fire extinguishers, review fire escape

plans, and rid your home of old newspapers and other fire hazards.

Be safe, Keep warm, God bless - Sharon

MISSIONS COMMITTEE ~ By: Brenda Finizio, Chair

THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKETS

Please see the table set up in Fellowship Hall and take a feather and indicate what

you will be contributing for the Thanksgiving baskets we give to members in need.

MISSION TRIP TO HAITI ~ We have set a date for our Haiti trip to help build the Church of the

Apostles. It will be the last week of July and we are still looking for skilled workers, such as electricians,

carpenters, masons, plumbers, painters, nurses and doctors. We encourage teenagers who can assist

with special projects with the church and school as we plan to set up a camp for the children during our

stay there. We also need pencils, crayons, pens, colored pencils and note books.

Current needs for the building: floor leveling (option: tiling); Electricity: Generator or equivalent; chairs

for the sanctuary.

We plan to have five fund raisers to raise money for the trip. More details to follow.

To get more information about the organization, visit www.haitianhelpinghands.org.

If interested, please contact Brenda Finizio at 203-536-1010.

FOOD DRIVE ~ Thank you again for all your food donations for the food pantries. Please continue to

donate food in the basket by the door into the sanctuary.

NEIGHBORS IN NEED - Currently the committee is finishing up this UCC special mission offering.

FELLOWSHIP GROUPS

FELLOWSHIP OF UNITY HILL ~ By: Dot Pickens, President 2015

~ Our next turn at Golden Hill United Methodist Community Supper will be Wednesday, October 28.

Extra help is always needed and appreciated at 2:00 pm to cook or at 5:00 pm to serve. Please let

Carole Fanslow or Dot Pickens know if you can help!

~ We will be cooking on Sunday, October 25 after church for Community Supper.

~ FUH will hold their semi-annual Hunger Awareness Luncheon on Sunday, November 8 after worship

service. $6 Adults; $2 children under 12. We need support as the profits from this lunch will allow us

to pay for the Community Supper. Thank you to those that supported our dinner on October 17! If you

were unable to join us, but would like to support the efforts of FUH, please come to this luncheon.

Enjoy a great meal and at the same time help FUH meet the needs of feeding the hungry at Golden Hill

United Methodist Church.

~ FUH will have their annual Christmas Party on Friday, December 11 at 5:30 pm at Blue Goose

Restaurant in Stratford. Don’t forget a grab bag gift. Open to all! Reserve with Carole Fanslow.

MIDDLEBROOK FARMS

Worship Service will be held at Middlebrook Farms on Thursday, November 5 at 2:00 pm led by

Deacons Carole Fanslow and Waltraud Yeager.

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WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP ~ By: Carole Fanslow, President

~ Pick up a new 2015-2016 Program Schedule on the table in Fellowship Hall. Many thanks to our great

secretary, Joanne, for preparing the 21st century flyer for us.

~ Thursday, November 5 the Executive Board will meet at 12 noon. Louise Evans is hostess.

~ Join us for a Covered Dish Luncheon on Thursday, November 19 at 12 noon and

we will be decorating a ceramic turkey napkin holder with Dawn Brezina (her

shop is All About Ceramics in Stratford.) Cost of ceramic is $6.50. Hostesses are

Renate Krakovich, Rose Vars and Louise Evans; devotions led by Louise Evans.

Bring your favorite dish to share or pay $7 at the door. All are welcome.

~ Our annual Christmas Tea will be on Thursday, December 3 at 1:00 p.m. with

the Serendipity Chorale performing for us.

COMMUNITY GROUPS AND HAPPENINGS

TRUMBULL INTERFAITH COUNCIL

The annual Thanksgiving Service hosted by Trumbull Interfaith Council will be held on Monday,

November 23 at 8:00 pm, at the Armenian Church of the Holy Ascension, 1460 Huntington Turnpike,

Trumbull. Snow date is Wednesday, November 25. Those attending are asked to bring non-perishable

food items for Trumbull Social Services. A reception will follow.

The monthly meeting will be at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, November 4 at St. Theresa Church, 5301 Main

Street, Trumbull.

GOLDEN HILL COMMUNITY SUPPERS PROGRAM

Our next turn at Golden Hill Community Suppers Program is on Wednesday, October 28 – Cook at 2:00

pm; Serve at 5:00 pm at Golden Hill United Methodist Church, Bridgeport.

THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER TO FEED THE HUNGRY NEEDS HELP!

Help is needed to feed the many people that attend the Thanksgiving Day dinner at the United

Congregational Church in Bridgeport (corner of Park Avenue and State Street) A flyer is on the church

bulletin board advertising this need for volunteers.

COUNCIL OF CHURCHES OF GREATER BRIDGEPORT

Unity Hill will be host for the November 5 Council of Churches Board Meeting beginning at 4:30 pm.

Bridgeport Rescue Mission is trying to collect 15,000 gently used coats in all sizes for men, women and

children! (We are especially low on children’s' (all sizes) and adult men's (2X-5X) coats.

Deliver coats in large bags by November 9th to our Donation Center at 1069 Connecticut Ave,

Bridgeport, Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

Email Donna at DRomano@BridgeportRescueMission.org for more info.

FAIRFIELD EAST ASSOCIATION

Fall Meeting on Wednesday, October 28 at First Church Congregational, Fairfield

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HEALTH REMINDERS: SPACE HEATERS AND FLU SHOTS ~ By: Louise Evans, R.N.

"KEEP SAFE, WHILE YOU KEEP WARM THIS WINTER"

Space heaters can be a quick way to heat up a room. However, they can be as dangerous as they are

convenient if used improperly. Space heaters cause 25,000 home fires a year, and 6,000 emergency

room visits, according to the Harvard University Environmental Health & Safety group. Approximately

one third of all house fires nationwide happen during the cold home heating months between December

and February. Equipment that is intended to add a little extra warmth, such as space heaters, is the

leading cause of these fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPE).

As part of its Teach Learn Care TLC campaign, Safe Electricity urges everyone in the home understand

the importance of using space heaters safely. Some cities have banned the use of many types of

portable space heaters. Before purchasing or using any type of space heater, check with your local fire

department to find out if it is legal in your community.

Safe Electricity offers the following precautions when using electric space heaters and electric blankets:

Purchase only space heaters that have been safety tested and UL approved. Make sure the unit is

equipped with an emergency tip over shutoff feature and heating element guards. Read and follow

all of the manufacturer’s instructions for operation and care.

Before using a space heater, make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in good

working condition.

Check to make sure the heater is clean and in good condition, and have all problems professionally

repaired.

Place heater out of high traffic areas and on a level, hard, nonflammable floor surface—NOT on

carpets, furniture or countertops.

Space heaters have one purpose —to provide supplemental heating. Never use them to thaw pipes,

cook food, or dry clothing or towels.

Remember to keep space heaters at least three feet from combustible liquids like fuel, spray cans

and paint, as well as flammable items such as draperies, blankets and sofas.

Never allow pets or children near an electric heater. Accidental contact could result in serious shock

or burns.

Do not overload circuits. Never use extension cords or multiple plugs with a space heater, and make

sure the unit is not plugged into the same circuit as other electric appliances.

If your space heater is plugged into a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) and the GFCI trips, don’t

assume there is something wrong with the GFCI. Immediately stop using the heater until it can be

checked by a professional— if not, a serious shock could occur.

Never leave space heaters unattended. Turn off your space heater and unplug it before leaving the

room or going to bed.

Replace older space heaters with newer, safer models.

Many people also use electric blankets to keep warm during cold winter nights. Before plugging in

electric blankets, check for any damage and inspect cord for frays, cracks or cuts. Electric blankets

should not be tucked under the mattress and nothing should be placed on top of the blanket while it’s

in use, including comforters and bedspreads.

Pets should never be allowed to sleep on the electric blanket.

ANNUAL FLU SHOT REMINDER It's time to get your annual flu shot. Get it

from your doctor, the flu clinics that are advertised or from your super market

or pharmacy. They are easy to get and are covered by Medicare and most

other insurances.

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NOVEMBER 2015

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1

MEMORIAL

SUNDAY

Daylight

Savings

Time Ends

Turn

clocks

back 1

hour

2

Committee

reports to

Council due

today

3

ELECTION

DAY

4 6:30-8pm

Confirmation

Class-

“Confirmation”

5 12 pm

Women’s

Fellowship

Executive

Board Mtg 3-9pm PCCT

4:30-6pm

Council of

Churches

Meeting at

UHUCC

6 8am-

12pm

PCCT

7

8 11:30am

Hunger

Awareness

Luncheon

9 7:00pm

Church

Council

Meeting

10 11

Veterans Day 6:30-8pm

Confirmation

Class - work on

Statement of

Faith

12 11:30-1:00

George’s Hill

3-9pm PCCT

13 8am-

12pm

PCCT

14

15 1:30pm

Basket

Bonanza

Event

16 7pm

American

Assoc of

University

Women

17 6:30-8pm

Confirmation

Class -

Presentation

of Statement

of Faith 7-8:30pm

Overeaters

Anonymous

Intergroup

Meeting

18 12-3pm

Kennedy

Center

Scrapbooking

19 12 pm

Women’s

Fellowship

Luncheon 3-9pm PCCT

20 8am-

12pm

PCCT

21 12-5pm

Overeaters

Anonymous

Meeting

22 12pm Unity

in Loss

Group

23 8pm TIC

Thanks-

giving

Service

24 25

NO

Confirmation

Class

26

Thanksgiving

Day

27 8am-

12pm

PCCT

28

29 1st

Sunday of

Advent

30

BIRTHDAYS IN NOVEMBER … HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

1 Hannah Bowman 1 Ann Myrece James 3 Renate Krakovich

4 Amy Aanensen 17 Steve Pickens 18 Dorothy Pickens

21 Vanessa Sanchez 24 Sharon Brezina 29 Edward Yeager

29 Sarah Hayward HAPPY ANNIVERSARY IN NOVEMBER!

11/7 Eleanor & Bill Csire 11/8 Sharon & David Brezina

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Christmas Poinsettias 2015 Choice of White or Red potted poinsettias at $12.00 each.

Payment and order MUST be submitted to the Church Office by Monday, December 7, 2015 IMPORTANT: Please do not include any other payments or pledges in the same check.

Please check off one of these options: ( ) I will pick up my plant(s). ( ) I will help deliver the plants. ( ) I wish to donate the plant(s) to a shut-in. If you do not check off a choice, your plant(s) will be donated.

Please do not take your plant until you check with Louise Evans or one of her helpers.

Mail to: Unity Hill United Church of Christ Or you can give the form to Louise Evans

Attention: Christmas Poinsettias 364 White Plains Road Or submit form to church office Trumbull, CT 06611

Please Print. Cash ( ) Check ( )

From _____________________________________________________________________

In Memory of ______________________________________________________________

In Honor of _______________________________________________________________

In Celebration of ___________________________________________________________

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ALL SAINTS’ DAY REMEMBRANCE Sunday, November 1, 2015

Unity Hill UCC will be honoring All Saints’ Day on Sunday, November 1, when we

remember our brothers and sisters in Christ whose earthly lives have ended.

If you would like a loved one who has died to be remembered during worship,

please complete the information below and submit to the church office by Monday,

October 26.

You are invited to bring in a holder for a tea light candle or bring in your own candle in a

holder on November 1, to be placed on the communion table in memory of your loved

ones. (All candles must be in holders.)

Name(s) of Person Being Honored _______________________________________________________________

Your Name ___________________________________________________________________________________

Your Relationship _____________________________________________________________________________

QUANTITY PLANT COST EACH TOTAL

Red Poinsettia $12 $

White Poinsettia $12 $

TOTAL $

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“No matter who you are or where you are

on life’s journey,

you are welcome here!”

WE’RE ON THE WEB!

Visit us at

www.unityhillucc.org

Unity Hill United Church of Christ

The Rev. M. Todd Shipley, Pastor

364 White Plains Road

Trumbull, CT 06611

203-375-8822