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April 2021 - The United Church of Christ, Southbury
April 2021

 The Reverend Susan Murtha, Interim Senior Pastor              The United Church of Christ, Southbury
  Corinne Brewer, Director of Music and Organist                        283 Main Street North
    Carla Preiman, Bridge Leader of Pastoral Care
                                                                        Southbury, CT 06488
       Kyle Davis, Bridge Youth Group Leader
                                                                            203-264-8807
         Bonnie Havery, Bell Choir Director
                                                                E-Mail: churchoffice@uccsouthbury.org
  Susan Belknap, Bridge Christian Ed Administrator
        Carla Preiman, Office Administrator                          Website: www.uccsouthbury.org
             Open, Nursery Coordinator                Call-In Telephone Ministry: 203-405-2448, Passcode 315391#
                                                                          Sunday Worship Services
Amy Hannon, Teaching Director, The Preschool Center
                                                                               9:30 a.m. - Worship
  Deborah Bennard, Teacher, The Preschool Center
                                                                      Fellowship after 9:30 a.m. Worship
  Katie Keane, Teacher Aide, The Preschool Center
           Bruce Kennedy, Church Sexton

A note from Pastor Susan:

Dear members and friends of UCC Southbury,

My son prepped the bed and room and I was tasked to put my grandson down for his afternoon nap.
(He’s pretty much outgrown it, but the parents still need a pause in the daily noise!) After a back
scratch and as many verses of the lullaby as the lad wanted, I reached to turn off the closet light.
“No”, he cried out. “You keep the closet light on when you sleep?”, I asked. “Yes,” he said, “I’m
afraid of the dark.”

I was reminded of a story in Barbara Brown Taylor’s book, “Learning to Walk in the Dark” about the
famous WWII resistance leader in France, Jacques Lusseyran. At a young age, he was blinded in
both eyes in a schoolroom scuffle. “The best thing his parents did for him,” Taylor writes, “was never
to pity him.” Lusseyran never saw himself as a poor blind boy, but as “a discoverer of a new world.”
Taylor reflects, “The light outside of him moved inside, showing him things he might not have ever
seen.” Indeed, his autobiography, entitled “And There was Light”, is an astonishing testimony to the
power of cultivating a Christian faith that connects inner sight and outer events.

Easter reveals that darkness is not to be feared. Not even the grave can contain the power of God’s
work. Heaven is stirring in darkness. As Dorothy Bass describes it, “God is outside growing the
crops even before the farmer is up, and knitting together the wound before the clinic opens.” Or
going back to how I opened my Easter sermon – by the time we see the light of dawn, Christ is already
risen. The spiritual work of the Easter season is to learn how to navigate the darkness using the light
within, learning to trust that God’s light will dawn. When we can’t see the Lord, when we are afraid
as the women were, Luke gives us a big spiritual clue: “Remember how he told you ….”. If you
don’t remember what Jesus told us or don’t know what he told us, you’ll have only the darkness. But
for those who know and trust what he told us, light begins to dawn in even in the darkest
circumstances.
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In this Easter season, may we remember what Christ told us; may we cultivate a faith-filled
connection between inner sight and outer events; may we hold up light for one another; and may our
lives and our church community be a testament to what it means to live by faith.

Easter blessings,

Pastor Susan

                                                           MAY

               COME TO CHURCH!

    IN-PERSON OUTDOOR SERVICE

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UCC Southbury Update: News from Council
Pastor Susan and the Staff are keeping in touch with all of us via regular emails on Tuesday and
Friday, and we want to make sure that you feel connected to all that is going on in our
congregation.

      SMILE -- It was difficult to say good-bye, but after church on March 14 we celebrated Sue
       Belknap and her ministry with the children of UCC, and her friendship over many years of
       membership. Sue and her husband Bob have moved to New York State. Emmi Ostar will
       assume responsibility for the SHINE newsletter and the ever-growing tradition of Kids
       Chapel on Sunday mornings at 9:00. Welcome Emmi!

      JPF/SPF — The fundraisers continue for this year’s mission trip - a Rubber Duck Race in
       May for which they are selling Rubber Ducks for $10 each now; and a Spring Clean-up for
       our church members (planned for late March or April). Get your reservations in now for
       both!

      Based on the success of Michelle and Allie Benish hosting BINGO on Friday nights, and the
       enthusiasm and money that has been raised for the church, a new group has been born to
       entertain some of our new neighbors in Southbury. New homeowners have been invited
       and given free Bingo cards to encourage them to come on to Zoom and meet our church
       and some new neighbors. The games will take place on one Friday night each month, as
       long as there is interest. So if you have new neighbors, please invite them to come!

Stay well and stay safe, and we look forward to seeing you outside, or on Zoom, or
around town!

John Bacigalupi, Anne Westerman, and the entire Church Council

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Neighbors in Need – Spring Plantings
                             Thank you to all who donated some of their favorite snacks to those in need at
                        the Greater Waterbury Soup Kitchen. This month we will be planting some flowers
                        that will be delivered to our homebound church members. We hope to do that at a
                        fun Spring Break gathering on the Church Green on April 15th.

Sunday Hike – Sunday, April 18th from 1:00 – 2:30 pm
                     Families are asked to join us on a hike of a different part of the Larkin State Bridle
                    Trail on Riggs Street in Oxford – keep in mind that our location may change due to trail
                    conditions. Everyone who signs up will be notified on any location changes.
                       This is a great hike for all levels and abilities.
                       Dress for the weather and bring your own water and snacks.
                       Come and enjoy the great outdoors!!!
                       Sign up on Signup Genius.

Spring Break Plant & Play on the Green –
Thursday, April 15th from 1-2:00 pm
      Come to the Church Green where we will plant some spring
       flowers for us and our homebound members.
      Then join us for some games and activities on the Green.
      Check your weekly S.H.I.N.E. or Church Announcements for
       more information and how to sign up.

            Kids’ Chapel – Sundays from 9:00 am – 9:20 am
            The Easter season is an important time in the Christian Church. We will continue to learn more
            stories of Jesus and God’s love for all of us. Check your weekly S.H.I.N.E. for each week’s
            topic, activity pages and Zoom invitation from Emmi.

Please note that our next Board of Christian Education will be held on Tuesday, April 6 th at 7:00pm
via Zoom.

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Hello Readers,

The Youth Group had a wonderful nature hike on 03/07/21. We were able to hike the entire outer
trail at Southford Falls State Park. The youth group members were shown the differences between
trees and how to identify them by their bark and leaves.

The Youth Group will have a Spring Clean-up Fundraiser on 03/28/21. If you would like your yard
to be cleaned-up by the Youth Group this spring, please contact Youth Leader Kyle Davis at
kyledavis675@yahoo.com or 203-586-8220. We are requesting donations towards our 2021
mission trip for spring yard cleanups.

On Wednesday, 03/31/21 the Rathskeller Restaurant, located at 88 Main St. S in Southbury, will
host a Youth Group restaurant night fundraiser. From 1130AM to 830PM a portion of every meal
ordered will go towards funding our 2021 mission trip. You can eat in the restaurant or order take
out! Please support this wonderful local business as well as our Youth Group!

On 04/10/21 from 11:00am-2:00pm the Youth Group will have a carwash and bottle/can drive on
the church green. Please stop by and get a car wash or drop off your bottles/cans.

04/25/2021 The Youth Group will have its first spring mission project. The Youth Group will meet
at the church and then convoy to the location of the spring mission project. The Youth Group will
be building a raised garden bed for a Southbury resident in need.

The Youth Group is selling rubber ducks for a rubber duck race on 05/23/21. You can purchase a
rubber duck from a Youth Group member for $10.00. You get to keep your duck, which will be
numbered. On 05/23/21 a second set of rubber ducks, with correlating numbers, will be raced down
the Pomperaug River at George Bennett Park. 1st place wins $200, 2nd place wins $50, and 3rd
place wins $25!

Thank you,

Kyle Davis

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Greetings All,
April showers, May flowers and in person worship here we come.
It has indeed been a long journey and will continue for a while
longer but we can take heart that we are moving forward.
Thank you to all that volunteered their time and talents during
the month of March, Holy Week and Easter. Thank you to our
soloists and all the work it takes to prepare, practice and record
music for our services. Thank you to our choir for volunteering to
sing & record music for Easter on Zoom and for rehearsing and
presenting live in the Maundy Thursday service.

The Hymn study group has found a day and time, Thursday
evening at 7:00pm. We are having a great time and have decided
to continue in April. Thank you for sharing your insight and
passion for our Hymns. We are always glad to have more join us,
either as a presenter or to listen. Please reach out to Pam or
myself for more info.

The ukulele group continues to advance we are close to completing
two new songs! Learning a new instrument is an adventure and
these folks are well on their way. We will continue meeting on
Thursday evenings, both in person and on Zoom.

The Bell Choir is looking forward to in person rehearsals again and
have been preparing music on zoom. They will be recording soon.
If you would like to offer talents singing, playing an instrument or
supporting our music program as a volunteer please reach out to
me. We’d love to have you join us!

Keep Singing,
Corinne

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A Stewardship Moment
                         From Empty Tomb to Empty Nest

“But forget all that – it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something
 new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I
                    will create rivers in the dry wasteland.” Isaiah 43:18-19 (NLT)

When I moved to Connecticut in 1997, I joined North Congregational Church in Woodbury, and that
was where I got married and where Allison was baptized. I thought we were content there but then
one day of Allie’s first or second grade, she caught me off guard and said she wanted to try out other
churches. She wasn’t satisfied with Sunday school and wanted to go to a church in Southbury. Woah!
Out of the mouth of babes and into uncharted territory I found myself asking where she wanted to go
first. She quickly replied, “I want to go to the church with the strawberry festival.” So, a few weeks
before Easter we found ourselves in the balcony of UCC Southbury. Following the most engaging
baptism I had ever witnessed I then saw my daughter joyfully head off to Sunday school. After the
service I met up with Allie in the social hall carrying an empty tomb made of modeling clay and heard
her excitedly tell me what she had learned. When I asked what church we would try next she looked
aghast and said we wouldn’t go anywhere else. Obviously, the rest is history and many of you have
witnessed her grow up in her faith journey. Through Sunday school as a student, shepherd, and
teacher; holiday fairs; youth groups; confirmation; nursery care provider; mission trips; and now as a
presenter of children messages. Wow! I’m so grateful we took that leap of faith!

Thanks to the time, talents, and treasures of our UCC family, my daughter has had a blessed church
experience. I so wish I knew who her teacher was that day that sparked her light again. Or who
served her that first strawberry shortcake? Who gave up a treasured baby doll and blanket that she
bid on in her first silent auction and then proceeded to bring it with her to church for many following
Sunday services?

As Allie began to prepare herself for college during unprecedented times, I found myself dreading
those empty nest days. Did I shed a tear the day she left? Of course! But surprisingly I didn’t have a
full-blown meltdown like I anticipated. By making this transition about her and not about me made all
the difference. I couldn’t focus on what I was “losing” and instead pay attention to how exciting this
new phase of life was going to be for her. I found myself just having to trust God’s plan. That is what
we are on now . . . a new UCC journey of Faith. We find ourselves caught in a whirlpool of circumstance
and sometimes feel we are unable to control our destination. But like heading toward my empty nest,
we can’t panic. This will certainly be a journey that can change our lives forever. You never know how
you can touch someone’s life. What will be your gift to UCC this year? The opportunities are endless
and I look forward to seeing where our journey as a faith family will take us!

              “Don’t long for the ‘good old days.’ This is not wise” Ecclesiastes 7:10 (NLT)

Submitted by Michelle Benish on behalf of Your Board of Stewardship: Randy Bowles, Brian Jones
(chair), Amanda Morgante, Maria Platt, and Bill Wolf.
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GWIM: A big change for Food Donations over the next few months!
Over the next few months with falling, freezing temperatures, we will be changing
what we collect for the GWIM Soup Kitchen behind the social hall. What we will be
collecting items that DO NOT have a liquid base and please consider donating items
such as crackers, cookies, granola bars, fruit roll ups, rice, instant mash potatoes,
powdered milk, dry cereals and soups, pancake mix, coffee, tea, jello, pasta, parmesan
cheese in a container, mac and cheese, dried beans, etc... Any questions please call
Jandi du Bois at 203-405-1640.

               Beginning now, and throughout the colder winter months, we’re asking that
               donations for the Southbury Food Bank be taken over to the bins, either at Stop
               & Shop or ShopRite in Southbury. The bins are located just
               inside the doorways of both stores. Our Church collects cans
               of soup and stew for the Southbury Food Bank, but any non-
               perishable food donations would be gratefully
               accepted. Also, gift cards to Shop Rite or Stop & Shop
would be very much appreciated. Gift cards may be sent to UCC, then will
be passed on to the Southbury Food Bank.

                                            On February 23rd, Lee DiCorpo and Donna Ryan, Co-
                                            Chairs of the Board of Missions and Fellowship,
                                            presented a check for $11,750 to Michaela Blain,
                                            Volunteer Coordinator at the Connecticut Food Bank.
                                            At the Church's Annual Meeting in January, the
                                            congregation voted to award the food Bank with the
                                            Endowment Fund Award due to the marked increase
                                            in food insecurity occurring in the state due to the
                                            COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the award, church
                                            members will also have the opportunity to volunteer
                                            sorting food at the food bank's headquarters in
                                            Wallingford later this spring.

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FILL A DIAPER BAG FOR A MOM IN NEED

Due to covid-19 the annual diaper bag collection was done in a different manner in
2020.
With supplies that we had leftover, Barbara Butler put the bags together and
delivered them to the hospitals.

Since we still have COVID restrictions, this year we would like to include the
congregation in this most meaningful activity in a different manner. We are asking
for volunteers to fill a diaper bag with supplies. The Board of Missions,
will deliver the bags to the maternity wards at Waterbury Hospital and St. Mary’s
Hospital and will also donate to Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries.
The Board will provide the diaper bags and the diapers. Volunteers will fill the bags
with suggested supplies. This can be done as a family, with a couple of friends or
individually.

The suggested supplies are:

      Socks
      Bibs
      Baby toiletries (soap, shampoo, lotion, baby wipes, etc.)
      Baby towel and wash cloth
      Receiving blanket
      Infant pajamas (3-6 mos.)
      Outfit (3-6 mos.)

Last year we filled 50 diaper bags and hope to do the same this year.
Look for the signup genius in the UCC Friday messages.
How it will work is, let us know if you want a diaper bag delivered to your home or
pick it up from Donna Ryan or Bob Langley. When it is filled we will pick it up or you
can bring it to us.
This is a most important and rewarding mission and we thank you in advance for
your generosity.

Donna Ryan and Bob Langley, Board of Missions and Fellowship

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UCC Southbury
                             Seeks Artists/Artisans/Vendors
                                 for Strawberry Festival
                                      June 12, 2021
                                        10am – 4pm
      Applications are now available for the 45th Annual Strawberry Festival for
      booth space for Saturday, June 12, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the
      UCC Southbury green, 283 Main Street North, Southbury, CT. Rain date is
      Sunday, June 13, 2021, same time and place.

      Download your registration form from the UCC website or pick up at the
      church office.

      For more information, email UCCstrawberry@uccsouthbury.org, or contact
      Amy Gulick @ (203)267-1791 or Anne Westerman @ (203)262-6981.
      Please share this with your creative friends – it is a low cost way to show off
      their art, crafts or products!

This year's Strawberry Festival will once again include a Potted Plant Sale, which involves
the products and donations of our UCC Members and friends. Almost all kinds of plants
are welcome - flowers, vegetables, ground cover, excess plants from your garden, etc.,
but no weeds. You have to keep those yourselves. All sales revenue will go directly into
the Strawberry Festival Fund.

We are reaching out to all who like to garden and are willing to share the fruits of their
efforts. As you go forth in your gardens this Spring, please consider what you can share
with our Church. Our goal is to keep things simple - we are open to your ideas and
suggestions, but want to keep the prices low for buyers so they will make this their annual
stop for buying plants. We do ask that you clearly label each plant (type of plant,
sun/shade, etc.) to help the buyers. Individuals may also contribute if they are out of town
for the Festival - just coordinate with Bob.

Since we won't have our usual weekly sign ups after Sunday service, we are asking you to
communicate with Bob to let us know what you think you will be able/willing to
contribute. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Bob
Langley at boblangley170@aol.com or 203-217-4949.

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Thanks for all your green thumbs.

             Senior & Associate Pastor Search Committees
                               UPDATE

In an effort to keep our Congregation informed during the search
process, the search committees will provide an update in the monthly
newsletter.

Senior Pastor Search Committee
Our Committee has concluded two rounds of interviews and started
reviewing online sermons and worship services for a selected group
of candidates. By the end of March, we will have also concluded
checking on references for these same candidates and preparing for
the next steps in the process. It is hard to believe that we are 7
months into our search. It has been a long journey but a very
worthwhile one at that.

Associate Pastor Search Committee
This committee is still conducting the first round of interviews. We
want to make sure we have enough a large enough pool of first round
candidates before we go the second round of interviews.

Please continue to keep both committees in your prayers as we continue
on this journey together.

Faithfully,
Doug Boyd (Associate) & Craig Perry (Senior)
Chairpersons of the Pastor Search Committees

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Directions for Joining Worship Service

                         Joining Worship by Phone (audio only):
                         1. The toll free phone numbers: 877-853-5247 OR 888-788-0099

       2. Enter the Meeting ID: 802 855 502 followed by #

Join Worship by Live Streaming - If you already have a Zoom account:
       10 minutes prior to worship, click on this link: https://uccsouthbury.zoom.us/j/802855502
       OR open your Zoom program on your computer or your App,
       Press the “Join” icon/button
       Enter the following Meeting ID: 802 855 502
       Press the “Join” button

Directions for Joining the Social Hall Experience
AFTER WORSHIP: Hang up / leave Zoom              Five minutes later join the Social Hall Experience

Join the Social Hall Experience by Phone (audio only):
       1. The toll free phone numbers: 877-853-5247 OR 888-788-0099
       2. Enter the Meeting ID: 954 790 337 followed by #

Join the Social Hall Experience by Live Streaming - If you already have a Zoom
account:
5 minutes AFTER worship, click on this link: https://uccsouthbury.zoom.us/j/954790337
OR open your Zoom program on your computer or your App,
      Press the “Join” icon/button
      Enter the following Meeting ID: 954 790 337
      Press the “Join” button

           Live Streaming – Creating a UCC, Southbury Zoom Account
       1. If you do not have a UCC, Southbury Zoom account, you will be receiving a separate email
       from Zoom. Please register right away in order to avoid last minute glitches / get technical
       support if needed.
       2. In the email from Zoom, Vinny Antezzo from Church
       Council (v.antezzo@uccsouthbury.org) will be inviting you to join the Church’s Zoom account
       for free.
       3. Click on the “Activate Your Zoom Account” button and follow the directions.
       4. If you need help registering, please email Vinny at v.antezzo@uccsouthbury.org.

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Thank you!
Thank you to my church family for all the food donations that went up to the Soup Kitchen for the
month of March.

Thank you to Holly Patrick for all the food that went up to GWIM.

From Barbara Dublin:
"Let us be grateful to people who make us happy" Marcel Proust
To the United Church of Christ Southbury,
Thank you all ! The food donations are so awesome and so plentiful! We are so grateful for your love,
support, generosity, and steadfast hearts!!!! The prayer shawls are exquisite and extraordinary. They
are so beautiful and I gave 3 out today and they are being treasured at this very moment. God bless
you, thank you, stay well and be safe.
Thank you for all you do.
Love and gratitude,
Barbara Ann Dublin
Executive Director, GWIM

Thank you to Diane Antezzo for her bang up job being the emcee for newcomers Bingo, to Vinny
Antezzo for the tech support, for Ellie Boyd for her countless hours of work putting together a
welcoming invitation, to Anne Westerman for working wonders with the data base, and Julie Pope and
Heidi Kossakowski for getting mailings and prizes organized.

Thank you to Patti Kahl and Lisa-May Cleary-Cast for the well planned Palm Parade/Easter egg
scavenger hunt. The kids all had a wonderful time making crosses out of palms and seeing farm animals
up close. And the parents enjoyed watching their kids :) Thanks to Pastor Susan for leading a great
parade and a cartwheel contest on our green.

To my UCC family,
I want to thank all of you for your cards, notes, messages and kind words during this difficult time for
me.
Being a part of UCC is truly an extension of my family and all of you have brought warmth to my heart
and has made this period in my life a bit easier to get through. Losing my mom, Parker’s Grandmother,
will take time for us to heal, but with the heartfelt words from all of you, have made this journey a
lighter one.
Love,
Janet Antilla

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Thank you!
Thank you UCC Southbury for the privilege of serving as your Bridge Christian Education
Administrator for these past 17 months. I was so moved by your kind and thoughtful words at my
“virtual farewell” gathering; thank you! This church is truly something special! Its spirit shows in our
children, our families, our tireless volunteers and dedicated staff. As saddened as my family and I are
to leave, I am so very excited by what the future holds for UCC Southbury! The enthusiasm and love
that emanates from our congregation is palpable and exactly what we will be looking for in our next
church in our new home. Thank you for your flexibility, support and most of all for allowing me to work
with our amazing children and families!

God be with you,
Sue Belknap

           Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to:
           The family of Dick Familgetti who passed away on March 15th.
                                   Our prayers are with you…

                                You can now give online by just clicking the link below.

                                 Of course we continue to accept pledges and donations from
                                  your bank by EFT, or by mailing your check to the church.

                   NEW EDITION FOR MARCH - APRIL
                          UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL online version or PICK UP
                   Type into your browser: https://www.upperroom.org/devotionals for Upper Room
                   Or         Click here for the day's devotional
                   OR Call in for the day’s devotion at: 1-877-600-7218
                   And you may also pick up your copy of the Upper Room by the Social Hall door.
                   Large print and small booklets available.

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01-Apr   Caroline Lieber      09-Apr    Don Melanson         20-Apr   Lindsey Tuttle
  01-Apr   Elin Lohmann         10-Apr    Hayden Gramolini     20-Apr   Nick Welton
  01-Apr   Scott Sniffen         11-Apr   Georgia Gehrkens     21-Apr   Alex Papanicolopoulos
  02-Apr   Donna Cassity         11-Apr   Rick Lowry Jr.       21-Apr   Kathleen Patton
  02-Apr   Shivaun Mathews      13-Apr    Joe McGillicuddy     22-Apr   Georgette Huie
  02-Apr   Charlie Solder       13-Apr    Phil Thompson        22-Apr   Judy Misiewicz
  02-Apr   Shane York           13-Apr    EvaMarie Wilson      23-Apr   Samantha Bucciarelli
  03-Apr   Emmi Ostar           14-Apr    Brooklyn Cucchiara   23-Apr   Karen Castaldi
  03-Apr   Laura Stewart        14-Apr    Tyler Mario          23-Apr   Jesse Graham
  04-Apr   Jane Hunter          14-Apr    Ryan Perodeau        23-Apr   Bonnie Mather
  04-Apr   Glenn Perodeau       15-Apr    John Bacigalupi      24-Apr   Kelley Melanson
  04-Apr   Crystal Skelly       15-Apr    Sydney Booth         24-Apr   Tracey Sniffen
  05-Apr   Marilyn DeMarche     15-Apr    Kenny Westerman      25-Apr   Deborah Mitchell
  05-Apr   Pam Gerlach          16-Apr    Meryl Bucciarelli    25-Apr   Ben Payne
  05-Apr   Patrick Jones        16-Apr    Maria Hornak-Houle   26-Apr   Logan Dachenhausen
  05-Apr   Sheryll Norris       16-Apr    Pat Metzger          26-Apr   Ben Gilbert
  05-Apr   Bob Phelan           17-Apr    Reese Bragg          26-Apr   Doug Hamm
  05-Apr   Rachel Taranovich    17-Apr    Sharon Lieber        26-Apr   Kate Wiser
  06-Apr   Zach Burstiner       17-Apr    Emily Merklen        27-Apr   Greg Cimmino
  06-Apr   Randy Namin          17-Apr    Lucy Schnyder        28-Apr   Jay Bucciarelli IV
  07-Apr   Declan Famiglietti   17-Apr    Barbara Williams     28-Apr   Ace Hornak
  07-Apr   Cherie Vanis         18-Apr    Karolyn Chamberlin   28-Apr   Terri Lewis
  08-Apr   Maureen Metcalf      18-Apr    Jenny Li             28-Apr   Suzanne Lovig
  08-Apr   Brendan O'Brien      19-Apr    Jane Schnyder
  09-Apr   Tyler Davis          20-Apr    Emmy Dielemans
Please note if you do not want your name on the birthday list please contact the
church office at 203-264-8807 or email at churchoffice@uccsouthbury.org

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UCC MEMORIAL WALL

The Memorial Wall is a columbarium, a final resting place for those
of our Church family who choose cremation, and a place for
memorializing loved ones interred elsewhere. Current and former
members of our Church and their immediate family members
(spouse, children, parents and siblings) are eligible. To have a niche
reserved for interment of an urn ($800, includes plaque) or a
“Remembering” plaque reserved for someone interred elsewhere
($400), please call Donna Ryan at 203-264-1877.

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