Church Calendar

NOTE: Events in bold are CUMC events - all others are community groups using our facility

Tuesday, Sept. 15: CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: 10AM-2PM
9AM-3PM Happy Time School, EW

Wednesday, Sept. 16: CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: 10AM-2PM
9AM-3PM Happy Time School, EW

Thurs., Sept. 17: CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: 10AM-3:30PM
9AM-3PM Happy Time School, EW

Friday, Sept. 18: CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: 10AM-3:30PM
9AM-3PM Happy Time School, EW

Saturday, Sept. 12:
10AM-5PM PM Olan Mills Photography Sessions, Rm. B, Rm. A, EW

· Rally Day Picnic! Today, after worship, Sept. 13^th:
A church cookout on the church grounds. Hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks and desserts provided. All are invited to join!

· Children’s Chimes & Merrillee Ringers:
Anyone new or interested in chimes (gr 1-6) & gr. 7-adult Merrillee bell ringers meet in the sanctuary at 1:00 today.

· Church Photo Session Signups for Pictorial Directory Continue:
Olan Mills will be returning on Fri. Sept. 18( 3-9:30 PM) & Sat. Sept. 19 (10AM-5PM) to complete the photo session phase of the directory (and you’ll receive a free 8x10 and opportunity to purchase more portraits!). See the signup sheets in FH to reserve your spot!

· New Member Classes being offered:
Please speak with Pastor Steve if you are learning more about the Methodist Church and Cheshire Untied Methodist Church. Classes are Thurs 9/29 & Tue 10/6 at 7:00 PM. Attendance to both is required.

· Explorers Adult Group: 9:30 AM, Room A --
explore how Christian faith and health care reform intersect through exploring scripture, video, faith principles, the Wesleyan principles of scripture, tradition, experience, and reason, news articles, group exercises, and more in order to experience a safe place for considering issues where faith and life come together. Len Mecca, Carolyn Hardin Engelhardt, and Sergio Deganis, coordinators have planned experiences that will enable us to consider in the church's environment which is respectful of all persons and welcomes all, the opportunity to become more comfortable talking about national issues as they relate to our roles as faithful Christians and citizens. You are invited!

· Financial Statements:
Unless you have already done so, please be sure to stop by the table in the church narthex to pick up your copy of your financial statements.

· Home Energy Audits that Help CUMC:
The Home Energy Solutions Program: Approved by CUMC Church Council: For $75, Connecticut Resources Incorporated (CRI) will analyze your home and install energy efficiency improvements and offer specific recommendations. CRI will donate $25 to CUMC for every home that receives this service. Please see the church literature rack for an application/form. Application deadline: September 30.

· Women’s Book Club:
Any and all interested are encouraged to attend the Sept. 17th women's book club (The Life of Pi) meeting, 7:30 at the home of Carolyn Kelly.

· Men’s Book Club:
Thurs., Oct. 1^st, 7:30PM at the Ray's home.“The Master and Margarita” by Mikhail Bulgakov.

· Church Sing, October 4 at 4:00 PM:
at the Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main St., Middlefield, CT- the Central Cluster of the Connecticut District will gather their choirs together for a powerful time of song and blessing A freewill offering twill be taken to benefit Unity House in South Meriden. Each church is asked to bring five platters of finger food- please let Pastor Steve know if you can help. Call the office for directions.

· CUMC Fundraising:
Fair Trade Coffee and Chocolate Bars: Purchase “fair trade” coffee and chocolate bars: coffee for $8.00 and chocolate bars for $4.00 each or 3/$10. See the table in fellowship hall.

· Help Run in the Hartford Marathon Sat. Oct. 10^th:
Last year CUMC raised money for the missional projects of the New York Annual Conference. Each Marathon Relay Team can have between 2-5 runners who will run the entire marathon course of 26.2 miles in 5 legs. If anyone is interested in participating in Marathon Team Relay and raise money for the mission, please contact Chris Driscoll at church or Bruce at bruce.cha@snet.net.

· “Change for the World”: Your money supports Unity House- the apartment in South Meriden Trinity UMC’s former parsonage- and the refugee families that live there. The “collection jar” is on the coffee table at fellowship hour each Sunday.

· The Marini Family will be participating in the Buddy Walk on Sunday October 11th at Cheshire Academy.The goal of the event is to raise awareness about Down Syndrome. Anyone interested in making a contribution or participating may contact our web page www.buddywalk.king/cheshirectbw or call Wendee at 272-6088

· Paper Copy of E-mails Sent to the Congregation:
If you do not have access to receiving e-mails from the church visit the notebook on the table outside the church office for keeping up to date.

NOTE: Events in bold are CUMC events - all others are community groups using our facility

●Monday, July 27: CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED
9AM-12 noon VACATAION BIBLE SCHOOL, EW,S,FH,CG

●Tuesday, July 28: CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: 10AM-2PM
9AM-12 noon VACATAION BIBLE SCHOOL, EW,S,FH,CG

●Wednesday, July 29: CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: 10AM-2PM
9AM-12 noon VACATAION BIBLE SCHOOL, EW,S,FH,CG

●Thurs., July 30: CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: 10AM-3:30PM
9AM-12 noon VACATAION BIBLE SCHOOL, EW,S,FH,CG

●Friday, July 31: CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
9AM-12 noon VACATAION BIBLE SCHOOL, EW,S,FH,CG

· Signups for the August 12 Church Directory Photo Session at CUMC: Stop by the table in the narthex to schedule an appointment to be photographed. This is an especially great time to have your family photographed together if you have someone going off to college/away in the fall or groups that may find their fall schedule hectic.. Appointment times are from the hours of 3-9:30 PM. All those groups being photographed will receive a FREE 8x10 photo. NOTE: You can help the church earn more credits for more pages in the directory or CUMC brochures by inviting friends or neighbors to sign up for a photo session at the church (Although they will not appear in our church directory they will receive a free 8x10.) You may also call or e-mail the church to schedule an appointment.

· Childcare relocated to Rm. B for the summer: during the hot summer days your children and the childcare providers will be more comfortable in the air conditioned Room B which is the room located in the hallway connecting the education wing to the church narthex.

· VBS 2009-July 27-31, 9AM-NOON: Vacation Bible School. There is still time to sign up if you have not done so! Join the fun! Contact Janet Ray for more info. 203-272-3843.

· Summer Music: There are still opportunities for adults and children to sing or play an instrument for a Sunday worship service during the summer. Contact Lucy Earley for more information (272-1923)

· CUMC Courier Church Newsletter: Next Newsletter: Sept. issue- 8/17 deadline. E-mail articles to Sue Volpe at greenymom3@sbcglobal.net

· Women’s Book Club readings & meetings and host home: Aug. 20th - 7:30 pm Home to Holly Springs by Jan Karon (Renee Poet)

· “Change for the World”: Your money supports Unity House- the apartment in South Meriden Trinity UMC’s former parsonage- and the refugee families that live there. The “collection jar” is on the coffee table at fellowship hour each Sunday.

· CUMC Fundraising: Fair Trade Coffee and Chocolate Bars: Purchase “fair trade” coffee and chocolate bars: coffee for $8.00 and chocolate bars for $4.00 each or 3/$10. See the table in fellowship hall.

· Paper Copy of E-mails Sent to the Congregation: If you do not have access to receiving e-mails from the church visit the notebook on the table outside the church office for keeping up to date.

· Access to the Church when offices are closed: PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE: Please make arrangements ahead of time with the church office for access to the building all other times.

· Caring for Bill’s property at 300 Sorghum Mill Drive: Bill extends his thanks to those from the church that have helped care for the property. For all donations regarding the property please contact Chris Gilleylen (203-250-8106,or cgilleylen@cox.net). This will help keep the property organized and neat. Thank you again for helping remember Jennifer, Hayley, and KK.

NOTE: Events in bold are CUMC events - all others are community groups using our facility

●Tuesday, July 21: CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: 10AM-2PM
8:30-11:45 AM Weight Watchers, FH

· Signups for the August 12 Church Directory Photo Session at CUMC:
Stop by the table in the narthex to schedule an appointment to be photographed. This is an especially great time to have your family photographed together if you have someone going off to college/away in the fall. Appointment times are from the hours of 3-9:30 PM. All those groups being photographed will receive a FREE 8x10 photo. NOTE: You can help the church earn more credits for more pages in the directory or CUMC brochures by inviting friends or neighbors to sign up for a photo session at the church (Although they will not appear in our church directory they will receive a free 8x10.) You may also call or e-mail the church to schedule an appointment.

· Childcare relocated to Rm. B for the summer: during the hot summer days your children and the childcare providers will be more comfortable in the air conditioned Room B which is the room located in the hallway connecting the education wing to the church narthex.

· Church Picnic/Swim at the Deganis home, Sat. July 25^th, 1:00-7/ 8:00 PM: Hot dogs and hamburgers will be supplied. See the signup sheet in fellowship hall to sign up to bring a dish.

· VBS 2009-July 27-31, 9AM- NOON: There is still room to sign your children up if you have not already done so. See the registration forms in the literature rack. Contact Janet Ray for more info (272-3843)

· Summer Music: There are still opportunities for adults and children to sing or play an instrument for a Sunday worship service during the summer. Contact Lucy Earley for more information (272-1923)

· CUMC Courier Church Newsletter: Next Newsletter: Sept. issue- 8/17 deadline. E-mail articles to Sue Volpe at greenymom3@sbcglobal.net

· Women’s Book Club readings & meetings and host home:
Aug. 20th - 7:30 pm Home to Holly Springs by Jan Karon (Renee Poet)

· CUMC Fundraising: Fair Trade Coffee and Chocolate Bars:
Purchase “fair trade” coffee and chocolate bars: coffee for $8.00 and chocolate bars for $4.00 each or 3/$10. See the table in fellowship hall.

· Paper Copy of E-mails Sent to the Congregation: If you do not have access to receiving e-mails from the church visit the notebook on the table outside the church office for keeping up to date.

· Access to the Church when offices are closed: PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE: Please make arrangements ahead of time with the church office for access to the building all other times.

· Caring for Bill’s property at 300 Sorghum Mill Drive:
Bill extends his thanks to those from the church that have helped care for the property. For all donations regarding the property please contact Chris Gilleylen (203-250-8106,or cgilleylen@cox.net). This will help keep the property organized and neat. Thank you again for helping remember Jennifer, Hayley, and KK.

NOTE: Events in bold are CUMC events - all others are community groups using our facility

●Tuesday, July 14: CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: 10AM-2PM
8:30-11:45 AM Weight Watchers, FH

●Wednesday, July 15: CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: 10AM-2PM
High School UM ARMY Week at Tom’s Rock, New Jersey

●Thurs., July 16: CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: 10AM-3:30PM
High School UM ARMY Week at Tom’s Rock, New Jersey

●Friday, July 17: CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: 10AM-3:30PM
High School UM ARMY Week at Tom’s Rock, New Jersey

· Signups for the August 12 Church Directory Photo Session at CUMC: Stop by the table in the narthex to schedule an appointment to be photographed. This is an especially great time to have your family photographed together if you have some going off to college/away in the fall. Appointment times are from the hours of 3-9:30 PM. All those groups being photographed will receive a FREE 8x10 photo. NOTE: You can help the church earn more credits for more pages in the directory or CUMC brochures by inviting friends or neighbors to sign up for a photo session at the church (Although they will not appear in our church directory they will receive a free 8x10.)

· Church Picnic/Swim at the Deganis home, Sat. July 25^th, 1:00-7/ 8:00 PM: Hot dogs and hamburgers will be supplied. See the signup sheet in fellowship hall to sign up to bring a dish.

· CUMC Courier Church Newsletter: Next Newsletter: Sept. issue- 8/17 deadline. E-mail articles to Sue Volpe at greenymom3@sbcglobal.net

· Women’s Book Club readings & meetings and host home: Aug. 20th - 7:30 pm Home to Holly Springs by Jan Karon (Renee Poet)

· Summer Music: Adults and children alike are invited to sing or play an instrument for Sunday’s worship service during the summer. Contact Lucy Earley to sign up.

· CUMC Fundraising: Fair Trade Coffee and Chocolate Bars: Purchase “fair trade” coffee and chocolate bars: coffee for $8.00 and chocolate bars for $4.00 each or 3/$10. See the table in fellowship hall.

· Paper Copy of E-mails Sent to the Congregation: If you do not have access to receiving e-mails from the church visit the notebook on the table outside the church office for keeping up to date.

· Access to the Church when offices are closed: PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE: Please make arrangements ahead of time with the church office for access to the building all other times.

· GE Road Race-July 19, 2009 to benefit the Petit Family Foundation: If you are interested in volunteering at the event please contact Sue Trumbo (699-8827)

· Caring for Bill’s property at 300 Sorghum Mill Drive: Bill extends his thanks to those from the church that have helped care for the property. For all donations regarding the property please contact Chris Gilleylen. This will help keep the property organized and neat. Thank you again for helping remember Jennifer, Hayley, and KK. Chris can be reached at 203-250-8106,or cgilleylen@cox.net