REMINDER: THERE IS NO IN-PERSON WORSHIP ON JUNE 27, 2021

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REMINDER: THERE IS NO IN-PERSON WORSHIP
            ON JUNE 27, 2021
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                            From the Pastor's Pen
Maybe some of you have noticed, Poetry is one of my things. Personally, I’ve been writing
poetry since high school. I love to read poetry, seeing it a wonderful practice for the soul.
And I even incorporate it into my work as a pastor.

Poetry in many ways resembles parables, which was Jesus’ primary vehicle for teaching.
In fact, in many ways parables are what are called narrative poems. Both poetry and
parables move us past the discursive brain. The intellect won’t help us understand a poem
or a parable. If we overthink them, a poem or parable’s truth will pass us by. It is better to
sit with a poem or a parable than it is to study them like a mathematician.

Here is something else related to the poem. The one who loved to teach in parables, in
John 1 is declared to be The Word. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was
with God, and the Word was God… and the Word became flesh and dwelled among us.”
What this tells me is that Christ is a one-word poem gifted to us and to the world.

Lastly, I share a bible verse that incorporates
the very word poem. Ephesians 2:10 says,
“For we are what he has made us, created in
Christ Jesus for good works, which God
prepared beforehand to be our way of life.”
The Greek word in that first phrase, is
poiema. Looks familiar? That’s because it is.
From poiema we get poem.

So, for those who say, they don’t like poetry…
well, maybe you do. For we are each God’s
poems. Do you get that? We are each God’s
living, breathing poems. And we are created
as such to touch the world and make it better.

I end this column, of course, by including a
poem, one from a poet who stands among
the greatest and humblest.

                     C.C.P. Schedule of Events

                            WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Sunday ~ June 27, 2021
10:00 a.m. Worship Service (Facebook/YouTube)
7:00 p.m. Centering Prayer Service (Facebook)

Wednesday
6:00 p.m. No Bible Study June 30th and July 7th

Thursday
1:00 p.m. No Coffee in the Courtyard July 1st and July 8th

Upcoming Vacation Schedule for Rev. Don
Rev. Don will be gone Sunday, June 27th through
July 9th. He will officiate an Online-Only Worship
service on June 27th and Rev. Suzy Rivera will
officiate July 4th's Worship service. There will be
No Communion July 4th.

Rev. Don will post a YouTube video of the
Meditative Prayer services on the 27th and 4th.

Also, please note, no Bible Study and Coffee in the Courtyard between the
week's of the 27th and the 4th.

Rev. Don will be back for July 11th's service which will include Communion.

                         Notices & Information

                             SAVE THE DATE!!

In an effort to move back to "normal", planning has been started on a few
    much loved traditions. Please mark these dates down in your calendars
      for Fall. More Information regarding each event will be forthcoming!

   Saturday, September 11, 2021 - This is the tentative date for ourMUM
   SALE! We are looking to have a pre-sale, as well as on-site sale that
   day. More to come!

   Sunday, September 12, 2021 - RALLY SUNDAY is back! Look for more
   information on this kick-off to the start of our Sunday School year.

   November 12 - 13, 2021 - The SNOWFLAKE FAIR - That's right we are
   going to attempt to bring back this much loved fair. We are going to need
   some help in the planning of this event and more information will come
   at the end of the summer. While we do have a coordinator for the event
   as a whole and Nicole G. has graciously offered to continue coordinating
   the Silent Auction portion of the event (Thanks Nicole!), we will need
   some additional help to make sure this event runs smoothly. Please
   prayerfully consider what help you may be able to offer.

              Faith Formation News & Events

                       Outdoor Movie Night
Our first Outdoor Movie Night held on June 18th was a great success with
about 40 people in attendance! We had members of the church as well as
families from the community come and enjoy watching CARS on our front
green. It was a beautiful night and it was great to see our Church Family and a
few new faces too.

Our next feature film will be July 23rd...more information to come!

In Our Community

Plainville Community Food Pantry
The Plainville Community Food Pantry has served the town
of Plainville for decades, providing not only food assistance,
but also clothing, heating assistance through the Fuel Bank,
and referrals to crisis intervention services. It has been a
lifeline for many. The pandemic has strained its resources,
and strained its staff as well, as the work of volunteers had
to be curtailed.

We can all help. Consider writing a check. Add the Food
Pantry to your weekly shopping list…it will quickly become a
habit.

The Food Pantry basket is back in the Narthex ready to accept donations of food
and other non-perishable items.

If you would prefer to make a financial contribution please send a check to The
Plainville Community Food Pantry at 54 South Canal Street, Plainville, CT 06062.

If you have any questions for the food pantry or are in need of help please contact

them at (860) 747-1919.

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