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1 August 2018 Vol. 11 Issue 7

• 1. Pastor Lauren’s note

• 2. Prayers for our church , fam-ily and the larger community.

• 2. Worship Notes

• 3. Birthdays and Anniversaries

• 3. Giving Update

• 4. Honors and congratulations

• 5. Parish Nurse note

• 6. Parish Nurse note cont. and Colchester Giving Garden note

• 7— 10 Sunday School and VBS News

• 11. CFC’s Summer Mission 2018 and Pew Cushions

• 12. Silver Lake Award Invite

• 13. Sponsor Carol Bagshaw and vaccination information

• 14. and 15. The Rev. Ramos’ story

• 16. Church Calendar

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The CRIER No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey,

you are welcome here!

Colchester Federated Church

60 Main St. Colchester CT 06415 August 2018

I have come to learn that August at CFC means—Vacation Bible School! I will be away while you’re reading this, and yet clari-fied dates months and months ago with Nicole to be sure that I will return from my own vacation to help with VBS. (My mother [Debbie] will even be joining me in helping out this year, coming all the way from Ohio to be part of the fun.) It’s one of the biggest community events that we offer as a church, open to anyone and everyone. It’s a chance for us to come together and have a blast!

We are truly blessed to have such dynamic children’s and youth ministries at our church. It’s amazing during the program year to see all the children gathering near the chancel for the Children’s Moment some Sundays. Sometimes we nearly run out of room up there! From what I hear from parents and kids themselves, Sunday School is a terrific experience all around. Thank you to every-one who makes it happen, especially our Sunday School teachers who teach our kids week in and week out.

It’s good to celebrate children’s programs, and Vacation Bible School provides an op-portunity to do so this month. The truth is that I have long thought that the sound of a dead or dying church is silence. Hearing the sounds of children echoing throughout a church can be celebrated! And those sounds are certainly joyous and sometimes a little loud during VBS! Remember that kids aren’t just the future of the church. They are the present of the church too, and always wel-come.

In the end, August will be a month of activity to prepare for and run our successful Vaca-tion Bible School. Even if we can’t take off work and volunteer, we can spread the word for registration and purchase needed supplies to keep the program free and open to anyone. We can be encouraging of all the hard work that goes into making VBS a success. We can support our fearless leader, Nicole, as she somehow makes it all happen! It will be great, as usual. And I will look forward to seeing you later this month.

Blessings,

Pastor Lauren

INSIDE this issue


Those who are ill and or recovering:

Chester and Alberta Anderson

Evelyn Barr

Austin Christiansen

Jason Clarke

Jeanie Cullen’s sister

Sadie Dombrowski (M. Howard’s aunt)

Nancy Dooley

Linda Glenn (Deb Howard’s sister)

Maureen Granato

Joseph and Mary Hamel (parents of Shelly Hirsch)

Eleanor Keller

Wildred Marvin

Susan Mausteller

Claire McCune (Mike’s mother)

Cindy Michaelson (Nancy Dooley’s sister)

Tiffany Nielson, her father Bobby and their families

Teri Sawchuk

Susan Skoglund’s brothers, Greg and Paul Secon

...Friends in Assisted Living, Rehabs, and Convalescent Homes: Alberta Anderson

...Prayers for Hanmok Church, our Korean partnership church

… for all those who grieve. Especially the family and friends of Charlotte and Hattie Turner, Nancy Knapp and

Betty Falco.

… for all those who are separated from their family.

We share prayers for and with each other.

We will celebrate worship weekly on Sundays at 9 a.m. until September 9th, Rally Day when we will resume our 2 services, at 8:30 a.m. and 10

a.m.

Communion will be served on August 12th at 9 a.m.

August 5 Avis Hull

August 12 John Johnson August 19 Jen Clarke

August 26 Kurt Franzen

August 12th: Avis Hull and Tom Evans

August 5 Mitch & Lori Koziol

August 12 Steve Bradstreet & Chris Wink August 19 Sara McCarvill & Lynn McCune August 26 Richard Hosford & Tom St Louis


Celebrations

June/July Anniversaries that were missed in the last Crier:

John and Evelyn Barr, 6/2 Jeannette and Frank Tomlinson, 7/10

Charlie and Anne Dente, 6/8 Heidi and Tim Marvin, 7/12

Doug and Sara McCarvill, 6/9 Tom Evans and Ray Wagoner, 7/17

Marycia and Neil Malloy, 6/10

George and Laurel Aronstramm, 6/10

John and Shelly Hirsch, 6/17

Robert Delzell and Karen Sundin-Delzell, 6/20

Barbara and Jan McKelvey, 6/23

Ted and Sue Sanford, 6/26

Alvan Simmons, 8/1

Morgan Bingham, 8/2

Elliot Lewis, 8/2

Luke Sanford, 8/4

Tyler Kwolek, 8/5

Emily Trigueros (Malone), 8/6

Connor Wotus, 8/6

Ethan Moores, 8/7

Leah Voiland, 8/7

Garrett Chella, 8/8

Pastor Lauren Lorincz, 8/8

Theodore Ball, 8/10

Timothy Ashley, 8/11

Luca Rago, 8/11

Nathaniel Alexan-der, 8/14

Tiffany Nielson, 8/16

Chelsea Cushman, 8/20

Jack Stillwell, 8/21

Kim Lewis, 8/26

John Dooley, 8/28

Andrew Morozowich, 8/30

Megan and Brady Stillwell, 8/4

Nicole and Rich Hosford, 8/10

Victoria Bjorbekk, 8/16

Cheryl and Al Letendre, 8/16

Kim and Dave Lewis, 8/17

Jim and Cheryl Caronna, 8/20

Steve and Jude Bradstreet, 8/21

Barbara and Mark Bosse, 8/24

Thanks

...to all our parishioners who close doors and windows, pick up gar-bage, turn off lights, help people who come to our building, etc.

… to Bea Bradstreet for her ongoing generous donations of paper goods to the church.

… to all who have been donating time and service to VBS.

… to all who have and continue to give.

… to all of the generous persons who assisted in preparing and serv-ing at Charlotte and Hattie Turner’s receptions.

...also to the Girl Scouts for their recent donation of paper goods.

June input is complete:

June Year-To-Date

Total Pledged $8,216.50 $50,516.29

Total Rec’d $7,552.00 $49,781.62

Difference $(664.50) $(734.67)

Percent Received 92% 99%


Apologies to Rachel Marvin, Colin Maynard, and Anna Sullivan as we missed adding their names to the prior Crier as graduates from Bacon Academy this year. Honor roll for the 2017-2018 4th quarter: ~High Honors with Distinction, Collin Maynard, Maddie O'Neil, Jakob Misbach, Luke Maynard. High Honors: Luke Sanford, Rachel Marvin, Anna Sullivan, Jonathan Mau-rice, and Joseph Ringuette.

WJJMS Honor Roll for the 2017-2018 4th quarter: High Honors, Neil Malloy, Olivia Teller, Matthew Ashley, Ava McCarvill, Ryan Moores, Evan St. Louis, Victoria Stevens, Gianna Duckworth, Tyler Gagnon, Maya Good-

win, Samuel Ringuette, James Chiaverini, Sophia Goodine, Elliot Lewis, Julius Totten, Kelly Goodwin, Jordan Malloy, Heather Marvin, Matthew McCune, and Maryanne Ringuette.

We are keeping all of the youth and their families in our prayers for a joyous transition to

college life and life after high school.

Good Luck to our High School grads who are headed off to college!

Rachel Marvin, Collin Maynard, Madeleine O’Neil, Luke Sanford and Anna Sullivan!

NOTE: Please notify the church office if we have missed anyone; we generally obtain our information parishioners or from the Rivereast

paper.

Congratulations to Cassidy Tellar for making the Dean’s list for the Spring 2018 semester at the University of Hartford.

Congratulations to Kristen Delzell for making the Dean’s list for the

Spring 2018 semester at UCONN.

Congratulations to the following students for making the honor roll for the

Spring semester: Jeremy Sanford, Matthew Thorpe and David Wyatt.


GREETINGS FROM YOUR PARISH NURSE Sleep Tips: 6 steps to better sleep

Think about all the factors that can interfere with a good night's sleep, from work stress and family responsibilities to unexpected challenges, such as illnesses. It's no wonder that quality sleep is sometimes elusive.

While you might not be able to control the factors that interfere with your sleep, you can adopt habits that encourage better sleep. Start with these simple tips.

1. Stick to a sleep schedule

Set aside no more than eight hours for sleep. The recommended amount of sleep for a healthy adult is at least seven hours. Most people don't need more than eight hours in bed to achieve this goal.

Go to bed and get up at the same time every day. Try to limit the difference in your sleep schedule on weeknights and weekends to no more than one hour. Being consistent reinforces your body's sleep-wake cycle.

If you don't fall asleep within about 20 minutes, leave your bedroom and do something relaxing. Read or listen to soothing music. Go back to bed when you're tired. Repeat as needed.

2. Pay attention to what you eat and drink

Don't go to bed hungry or stuffed. In particular, avoid heavy or large meals within a couple of hours of bedtime. Your discomfort might keep you up.

Nicotine, caffeine and alcohol deserve caution, too. The stimulating effects of nicotine and caffeine take hours to wear off and can wreak havoc on quality sleep. And even though alcohol might make you feel sleepy, it can disrupt sleep later in the night.

3. Create a restful environment

Create a room that's ideal for sleeping. Often, this means cool, dark and quiet. Exposure to light might make it more challenging to fall asleep. Avoid prolonged use of light-emitting screens just before bedtime. Consider using room-darkening shades, earplugs, a fan or other devices to create an environment that suits your needs.

Doing calming activities before bedtime, such as taking a bath or using relaxation techniques, might promote bet-ter sleep.

4. Limit daytime naps

Long daytime naps can interfere with nighttime sleep. If you choose to nap, limit yourself to 30 minutes and avoid napping late in the day.

If you work nights, however, you might need to nap late in the day before work to help make up your sleep debt.

5. Include physical activity in your daily routine

Regular physical activity can promote better sleep. Avoid being active too close to bedtime, however.

Spending time outside every day might be helpful too.


6. Manage worries

Try to resolve your worries or concerns before bedtime. Jot down what's on your mind and then set it aside for to-morrow.

Stress management might help. Start with the basics, such as getting organized, setting priorities and delegating tasks. Meditation also can ease anxiety.

Know when to contact your doctor

Nearly everyone has an occasional sleepless night, but if you often have trouble sleeping, contact your doctor. Iden-tifying and treating any underlying causes can help you get the better sleep you deserve.

I hope the above information is useful. If you have any questions about the above article or other health related issues, please contact Parish Nurse Cheryl Letendre RN, BSN, CPN at (H) 860-537-6516 or (C) 860-334-3342

Source: Mayo Clinic

6. Manage worries

Try to resolve your worries or concerns before bedtime. Jot down what's on your mind and then set it aside for to-morrow.

Stress management might help. Start with the basics, such as getting organized, setting priorities and delegating tasks. Meditation also can ease anxiety.

Know when to contact your doctor

Nearly everyone has an occasional sleepless night, but if you often have trouble sleeping, contact your doctor. Iden-tifying and treating any underlying causes can help you get the better sleep you deserve.

I hope the above information is useful. If you have any questions about the above article or other health related issues, please contact Parish Nurse Cheryl Letendre RN, BSN, CPN at (H) 860-537-6516 or (C) 860-334-3342

Source: Mayo Clinic

The

Colchester Giving Garden

The Colchester Giving Garden is an all volunteer driven vegetable garden here in town where everything we grow is donated to those in need through our town food bank, the town free lunch program , other town programs and local soup kitchens. We are starting our sixth season of growing and donating fresh produce right here in town. The garden is located behind the senior center at 95 Norwich Ave. I am writing to extend an invitation to anyone who might like to volunteer at the garden and help other Colchester citi-zens. You do not have to be a gardener to join in, just show enthusiasm to help others! We have all ages and abilities who help at the garden and we are always ready to welcome new volunteers.

Our weekly work night is Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. There is always work to be done....weeding, planting, harvesting, main-tenance around the gardens etc. Our policy is to come when your schedule allows and so you are not locked in to com-ing unless it works for you. For more information about the Giving Garden you may write to [email protected] or call Peg @ 860 267 8067. Thank you. Hope to see you at the garden! ~Peggy Filloramo

mailto:[email protected]


Happy Summer!

VBS prep is in full swing and this is sure to be a fun and exciting week for all! VBS will be held Aug 13th – 17th 9AM to noon. There are many amazing activities planned for that week! There is still time to sign your child. Visit our website and look in the “UPCOMING EVENTS” to find the link! Speaking of

VBS, August 12th , following worship, I am in need of help with moving items and decorating the differ-ent classroom areas. If you are able to help, please stay after worship service. Many hands make light

work!

Blessings, Nicole Hosford

Looking ahead… VBS Volunteers~ I have set 2 dates for our volunteer meetings, you only

need to attend one. The first is Sunday Aug 5th at 10:15 AM and the sec-ond is Monday Aug 13th at 8 AM. If you have a youth that would like to

volunteer and have not received the registration link via email, please let me know. Also, please complete the background checks if you haven't

done so already.

September 9th – Rally Day!

This is the official kick off to the Sunday School year! Registrations forms will handed out on this date. Please make sure you see your child’s Sunday School

teacher for a form.


Colchester Federated Church 2018 Vacation Bible School Preschool thru 5th grade; Aug13th – 17th, 9 am – 12 Noon

FREE PROGRAM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

To register your child, please fill in the form below and return to the Colchester Federated Church office by July 31, 2018. For more information, contact VBS Director

Nicole Hosford [email protected]

Child Name DOB (must be 4 by 12/18) Grade Entering Allergies/Special needs

I give permission for my child(ren) to be photographed and possibly have his/her photo and name printed in the local newspapers and posted on our website or Facebook page (without names): YES____NO____Signature_______________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name_________________________________________________________

Address_____________________________________________________________________

Email________________________________________Cell Phone _____________________

Emergency Contact Person/Phone ______________________________________________

Does your child attend church school? yes__no__ If so where? ______________________

**EACH CHILD IS ASKED TO BRING IN A WHITE TEE SHIRT ON MONDAY 8/13, THESE SHIRTS WILL BE TIE DYED DURING ONE OF THE CRAFT PROJECTS. If help with this is needed please contact Nicole Hosford

Check us out on Facebook! CFC_VBS

Please mail or return registration form to:

Colchester Federated Church 60 Main St, Colchester, Ct. 06415

VBS is FREE for everyone but donations to help defray costs are greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to CFC and put VBS on the memo line.


Wii Game, was it you?

We have found some additional parts to a Wii game set that was purchased at the

Tag Sale. If you are the person who now

Our choir will be back in worship starting on Rally Day, Sep-tember 9th.

The first rehearsal will be Thursday, September 6th, from 6:30-8 pm in the sanctuary.

If you've ever thought you'd like to give choir a try, now is your chance!

Come check it out!

We always welcome new members!

If you have any questions please see Kim Lewis, or email her at [email protected]..

CFC’s annual Holly Fair will be held on Saturday, Novem-ber 10th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

We are currently seeking persons willing to run/organize a booth. Some of the great booths we have had in the past included:

Gift Booth, the Used Book Booth, the Vintage Jewelry Booth, and the Christmas Décor Booth, and the Bakery and Deli Booth, with goodies courtesy of the members and friends of Colchester Federated Church. Also returning to the Fair are the White Elephant Room, the Children’s Room, and the Si-lent Auction.

Anybody wanting to participate please contact Deborah Howard. Phone: 860-537-5609 or [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


CFC’s Summer Mission 2018

Help Fill the Backpacks!

Using local mission funds, the Ministry of Mission & Witness has purchased 20 new Eastsport backpacks. These will be given to Colchester Social Services to distribute to local

students in need.

Instead of collecting school supplies this year, we will be collecting non-perishable, single serve snacks (preferably peanut free) to fill these backpacks. These items will be donated to CES and JJIS snack pantries for social workers to give to students (grades K-5th) unable to bring a snack from home.

Some suggested items include Goldfish crackers, Teddy Grahams, popcorn, fruit cups, juice boxes and shelf stable milk (regular or chocolate).

We are also sponsoring several Colchester children through Social Services by purchasing needed clothing for back-to-school. Look for the “clothesline” coming to our sanctuary later this month and consider taking a tag to purchase an item.

Donations can be dropped off in the sanctuary on Sundays or in the church office during the week. We will also be collect-ing items during VBS week, Aug 13-17.

Thank you! If questions, please see Shelly Hirsch, Susan Sanford or Kathy Landry.

Pew Cushions- there will be sample cushions for you to “try out” in the front of the sanctuary on a Deacon’s bench.

The next project to be completed as part of our Capital Campaign is getting new pew cushions. When the Capital Cam-paign was announced a few years ago the following projects were part of the $150,000 goal: new roofs, new carpet and pew cushions in the sanctuary, and addressing some of the deferred maintenance around the church. Thus far, the flat roof has been completed (which allowed for necessary repairs to happen in the Jerusalem Room below it now that the roof won't leak!) And next up---pew cushions! Do you know when our current pew cushions were installed in the church? 1929!

Can you believe it? So yes, needless to say we have gotten very good use out of our current pew cushions and they are beginning to disintegrate to the point that they can't be repaired and sewn back together any longer. Stewardship has authorized purchasing new pew cushions to vastly improve our sanctuary. We can cover the cost in what has been raised for the Capital Campaign thus far. Though we are asking for you to help as you are able in offsetting the purchase of cushions to keep getting us closer to our $150,000 total goal! It ends up that the cushions are $200 apiece. Every lit-tle bit collected helps. Maybe you can even look to those who share a pew with you on Sunday and split the cost? Get creative if you'd like! As always, it will be great to come together as a church family to keep getting closer to our goal. "The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." (2 Corinthians 9:6-7)


From Carol Bagshaw--Tour de Force Memorial Ride

On Sept. 7-10, I’ll be riding a bicycle from West Point to Annapolis (275 miles!) with Tour de Force New York. Tour de Force (TDF) is a group

that formed in response to the events from 9/11/2001. Their mission is to raise funds for families of first responders killed in the Line of Duty

each year. The families receive these funds with no strings attached.

I only learned of this group last year when I was asked to join them on this ride. Once I learned of their mission, I signed up. As you know, I

personally understand the daunting financial hurdles families go through immediately following a Line of Duty Death. This bike ride hits home

for me. Would you please help me help these families? I thank you in advance for your consideration of this request.

With gratitude and sincerity,

Carol

To make an online donation, use the link below:

https://grouprev.com/tdf2018ride-carol-bagshaw

To donate by check, make check out to TDF and send to:

Carol Bagshaw

10 Dutton Rd

Colchester, CT 06415

There Are Many Things We Want to Pass on to Our Loved Ones—Illness Is Not One of Them

You want to pass on certain things like family tradi-tions, a grandmother’s quilt or dad’s love of books—but no one wants to pass on a serious illness. Take charge of your health and help protect those around you by asking about vac-cines at your next doctor’s visit.

Vaccinating our children is commonplace in the United States. But many adults don’t know which vaccines they need, and even fewer are fully vaccinated. Every year, thousands of adults in the U.S. become needlessly ill from infectious diseases. Many adults are hospitalized and some even die from diseases that could be prevented by vaccines.

Not only can vaccine-preventable diseases make you very sick, but if you get sick, you may risk spreading certain diseases to others. That’s a risk most of us do not want to take. Babies, older adults and people with weakened immune systems (like those undergoing cancer treatment) are espe-cially vulnerable to infectious diseases. You can help protect your health and the health of your loved ones by getting your recommended vaccines.

Adults can get vaccinated at doctors’ offices, pharma-cies, workplaces, health clinics and health departments. Visit vaccinefinder.org to help find a vaccine provider near you. Most health insurance plans cover the cost of recommended vaccines—a call to your insurance provider can give you the

details.

What vaccines do you need? All adults should get:

*Annual flu vaccine to protect against sea-sonal flu

* Td/Tdap to protect against tetanus, diphthe-ria and pertussis (whooping cough)

Some additional vaccines you may need (depending on your age, health conditions and other factors) in-clude:

* Hepatitis A * Hepatitis B * Human Papillomavirus (HPV) * Meningococcal * Pneumococcal * Shingles

If you are planning to travel outside of the U.S., check on any additional vaccines you may need. Some travel-related vaccines are part of a series or are needed months prior to your travel to be most effective, so be sure to plan ahead. For more information about adult vaccines: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/adults.

Call Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley at 860-767-0186 with questions.

Watch our website for flu vaccine clinics starting this fall. www.visitingnurses.org

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'Love will triumph someday' – California pastor opens up about immigrating to U.S. Share10

The Rev. Rhina Ramos knows all too well the fear and the struggle facing migrants coming to the

United States, hanging on to the hope of building a better life. She lived it.

"It's very vivid in my head. I was old enough to remember everything. There was a civil war and

everyone who could flee had to leave the country."

Ramos, who pastors Ministerio Latino UCC, a Spanish-speaking open and affirming new church

start ministry in Oakland, Calif., was 14 when she, her aunt and her brother were forced to leave

their home in El Salvador in 1983. Although it has been 36 years, and she and her family have

"These days have been particularly hard because I know first-hand the experience of being a child crossing the U.S. border. I understand the fear, the

exhaustion, the pain."

It took Ramos and her family two attempts to cross the border into the United States, fleeing the violence of a bloody civil war. She describes their cap-

ture as "dehumanizing."

"We had walked for hours in the dark of the night, and the border patrol got us and put our group in a van to spend the night. We were locked in that van

the rest of the night. We were given no water and weren't allowed to go the bathroom. I remember feeling out of my body looking from above what was

happening to my aunt, my brother and me," Ramos said. "The next day we were released and put back in Tijuana."

Undeterred, with no home to return to, her aunt found a new coyote in Mexico to smuggle them into this country.

"She negotiated our transfer to a set of smugglers that finally helped us cross the border. Our second attempt was successful, and we only walked 20

minutes, lay on the grass, and then got picked by cars that took us to a safe house in San Diego. This was the beginning of our lives in the U.S."

Reunited with her mother, who was in New York, Ramos and her brother had two mothers, raised by both their mother and their aunt, who cleaned

houses to provide for them.

"My aunt adopted my brother and me to help us get a green card," she said. "That is unheard of these days. 36 years ago there were many routes to le-

galization in this country. There are not those open doors anymore."

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Ramos said growing up as an immigrant kid was hard. They were constantly reminded they didn't belong. The

associate principal of a school she and her brother attended yelled at them for speaking Spanish.

"When I came here I worked hard to do the right thing. But I learned I have be true to myself," Ramos said.

"Coming up on Long Island, I was treated like a pet because I was doing well. Now I can say don't accept people

because they are 'model immigrants.' They are humans, just like you. Period."

Faith has always been important to this UCC minister. Raised Catholic, Ramos started worshipping as a Baptist

living in New York, but was "'thrown out' when I came out of the closet." A lawyer, she audited a class at Union

Seminary and liked it. Awarded a scholarship to Pacific School of Religion, Ramos earned her Master of Divin-

ity, but didn't have a church, so didn't pursue ordination.

"I was never was part of an English speaking congregation," Ramos said. But then she found Plymouth United Church of Christ in Oakland. "I was in exile

in the church community, and the UCC became home to me." Ramos would go on to plant a Spanish-speaking ministry with Plymouth as mother church,

and in May 2012, was ordained as UCC pastor.

Ramos decided to speak out, to share her story for a number of very basic reasons.

"Our immigrant brothers and sisters are deserving of the most basic humanity, dignity," she stressed. "I want to let people know nobody wants to rob

America. We want to dream, fail, be restored, and have lives in freedom. I don't think anybody wants to come here to hurt anybody. They want to come

here to contribute. To make a better life. Some people become criminals. It's a human condition; it's not an immigrant thing.

"God has been good to us and despite so much discrimination, my brother and I got advanced degrees. He is a transplant surgeon in Philadelphia. We

were fortunate 36 years ago because laws were different. Now, the anti-immigrant sentiment has made almost impossible for people to make it.

"I feel that the UCC is a very important voice right now," Ramos continued. "The statements, starting from national, are proclaiming the truth about how

we need to treat each other with basic dignity, as human beings. We love the other, not because someone is a poster child or a model minority. Don't

romanticize the immigrant community – just consider an immigrant as another human being. Open up your eyes to that – our Christianity calls us to

embrace that – period. Jesus taught us to love."

"That's it...follow God's commandment. That's it. Let's do this work because we believe that in justice. We do this work because love will triumph some-

day."


Colchester Federated Church August Calendar. Please note that events are updated on our website at colchesterfederatedchurch.org

18 9am Worship Svc and Com-munion (S)

VBS VBS Crier Deadline VBS VBS 9:15am Al-Anon CC (G)

10am Blood Pressures taken 8am VBS Staff Train-ing

12pm AA (Lib) VBS 9:45am AA 12pm AA (Lib) 9:15pm Al-Anon/AA (Lib/SR)

12pm AA (Lib) 12pm AA (Lib) 12pm AA (Lib)

25 9am Worship Svc (S)

11am Community Free Lunch (SR/K)



9:45am AA 11am Community Free Lunch (SR/K)

9:15am Al-Anon CC (G)

10am Bridal Shower - Jennifer McGill

12pm AA (Lib) 12pm AA (Lib) 12pm AA (Lib) 11am Community Free Lunch (SR/K)

12pm AA (Lib)

5-8 p.m. Steve Brad-street (G/K)

9:15pm Al-Anon/AA (Lib/SR)

7:30pm AA (Lib) 7pm Deacons (Lng) 7:30pm AA (Lib) 12pm AA (Lib)

8pm Basketball (G)

26 27 28 29 30 31 Sep 1 9am Worship Svc (S)







12pm AA (Lib) 9:15pm Al-Anon/AA (Lib/SR)

7:30pm AA (Lib) 7:30pm AA (Lib) 12pm AA (Lib)

8pm Basketball (G)

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 9am Worship Svc (S)






10am Bridal Shower - Jennifer McGill


12pm AA (Lib)

5-8 p.m. Steve Brad-street (G/K)

9:15pm Al-Anon/AA (Lib/SR)

7:30pm AA (Lib) 7pm Deacons (Lng) 7:30pm AA (Lib) 12pm AA (Lib)

8pm Basketball (G)

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9am Worship Svc and Com-munion (S)

VBS VBS Crier Deadline VBS VBS 9:15am Al-Anon CC (G)

10am Blood Pressures taken 8am VBS Staff Train-ing

12pm AA (Lib) VBS 9:45am AA 12pm AA (Lib) 9:15pm Al-Anon/AA (Lib/SR)

12pm AA (Lib) 12pm AA (Lib) 12pm AA (Lib)

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Pastor Lauren's vacation

9am Worship Svc (S)

12pm AA (Lib) 12pm AA (Lib) 12pm AA (Lib) 9:45am AA 12pm AA (Lib) 9:15am Al-Anon CC (G)

10am VBS Staff training

7:30pm AA (Lib) 7pm Stewardship Mtg (Lng)

12pm AA (Lib) 9:15pm Al-Anon/AA (Lib/SR)

7:30pm AA (Lib) 8pm Basketball (G)

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat


Colchester Federated Church

60 Main St.

Colchester CT 06415

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