Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord

The Springboard Monthly Newsletter Spring Glen Church, UCC 1875 Whitney Avenue, Hamden CT 06517 December 2013 Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord Sunday, December 1 First Sunday in Advent Lighting of the first Advent candle The theme is Hope Communion Thursday, December 5 An Advent Service of Centering and Reflection; Sanctuary, 7:30 PM Sunday, December 8 Second Sunday in Advent Lighting of the first two Advent Candles The theme is Peace Craft and Bake Sale 11:30 Advent Festival: Crafts 3:30, Pageant 5:00, Potluck Supper 6:00 Tuesday, December 10 A Night of Contemplation and Mindfulness Pastor Clare will lead a workshop on meditation and emptying the mind in preparation for the coming of Jesus; Fellowship Room, 7:00 PM Sunday, December 15 Third Sunday in Advent Lighting of the first three Advent candles The theme is Joy Thursday, December 19 Longest Night/Blue Christmas service; Sanctuary, 7:30 PM Sunday, December 22 Fourth Sunday in Advent Lighting of the four Advent candles The theme is Love Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve 5:00 PM Family Service 11:00 PM Traditional Service of Lessons and Carols, including Holy Communion 1

page 1...Advent Season page 2...Parish Joys and Concerns page 2...Pastor Clare page 3...Christian Education Update page 3...Youth Group Update page 3..Happy News page 4...Angel and Mitten Tree page 4...NeedleArts page 4...Open Door page 5...Advent Festival page 5...Bake and Craft Sale page 6...Mindfulness in Advent page 6...Quodlibet Concert page 6...Christmas Offering page 7...Columbus House Meals page 7...December Worship Schedule In This Issue: page 7...Fellowship Hour Schedule page 8...October Financial Update page 9...Giving Stocks to SGC page 9...Adult Christian Ed Book Discussion page 10...Lunch and Learn page 10...Prayer Chain page 10...Women's Retreat page 11...Abraham's Tent page 12...Covenant to Care page 12...Diaper Drive page 12...AIDS Project New Haven page 13...New Haven Home Recovery page 13...Looking Ahead page 14...SGC December Calendar page 15...Staff Info Parish Joys and Concerns Sympathy to Hannah Leckman on the death of her mother, Harriet Crawford Hone, on October 9, 2013 Sympathy to Barbara Hobbs on the death of her brother, Ed Wilson, on November 16, 2013 Sympathy to Mimi Houston on the death of her mother, Thelma Fritzell, on November 17, 2013 Thank You! A very BIG thank you to all who helped make the installation such a special day, from the music, to preaching, prayers, gifts, flowers and cake! And to Karen Swann, who worked so hard behind the scenes on the worship bulletin and many other details. Thanks to all of you for the many good wishes and kindnesses. I was glad that so many of you could participate in worship that day, and the Laying on of Hands was especially meaningful. I felt surrounded by your support and believe that the Spirit was mightily present as we prayed together. We were blessed by the words of the Rev. Tod King who shared many insights about the Congregational Way. The Rev. Harry Adams gave the Charge, reminding me to continue to Learn, to remember to Listen. And make God s Love the center of my ministry. Pertinent words, which I will endeavor to remember, on a day which I will not forget. In thanksgiving, Pastor Clare 2

Christian Education Update Our fall Sunday School session is coming to a close and the winter term begins on December 1st. Many thanks to our fall teachers who committed their time, talents and energy to working with our young people. They were: Jasmine Brownell, Bree Giovagnola, Zoeanne Day, Betsy Barker, Teresa DelVecchio, Cynthia Licata, Fred Jackson, Alex Roman and Karlee Etter. Thank you! This winter our teachers will be: Kathy Kew Lee with the Pre-k/K Class; Jennifer Heath with our 1/2 graders; Cynthia Licata with our 3/4 graders; Carl Legere with our 5/6 graders; and Alex Roman and Karlee Etter continuing with our 7/8 graders. We look forward to a great winter session and thank those teachers! The Advent Festival is coming December 8th!! Please join us in the Great Hall at 3:30 for crafts, festivities, cookie and pretzel making, live music by Carl Legere and lots of warm fellowship. All ages will find something special to do, and friends and neighbors are welcome to join in. Our craft time is followed by a pageant in the sanctuary at 5:00 and then a potluck dinner in the Great Hall at around 6:00. For more information about the Advent Festival, please see the Dick Smith s write-up in this issue of the Springboard. We could still use a few helpers in the kitchen, before and after the potluck dinner, so please contact Jennifer McCleery if you are able to help out. ~Jennifer McCleery, Christian Education Coordinator Youth Group Update The Spring Glen Church Youth Group has had a fantastic month! We collected about 15 pounds of canned food at our Halloween party, which we donated to the Connecticut Food Bank. We had a Q&A session on Christianity, Religion and Spirituality, in which the youth brought their own questions to youth group for discussion. We also had a discussion on Sacred Texts, particularly the Torah, Bible and Quran. Last, we were invited to an evening of fellowship with First Church of Christ in Bethany, and look forward to hosting them at Spring Glen sometime in the Spring of 2014. Our theme for December will be the season of Advent. We will be hosting cookie decorating for all ages at the Advent Festival on December 8th, and will also be lighting the Advent candle during worship on December 15th. As always, we invite all high school-aged youth of the Spring Glen community to join us on Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:30 in the Fellowship Room for snacks, games and discussion. On behalf of the Spring Glen Church Youth Group, a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you and yours! ~In Christ's peace, Kristen Provost Switzer Happy News Former Youth Minister Kara Scroggins was recently honored with a Yale Jefferson Service Award for her volunteer leadership activities as a graduate student at the Yale Divinity School. She sends greetings to her SGC friends. 3

Angel Tree and Mitten Tree Season's Greetings! The Christian Action Committee is collecting gifts for our Covenant to Care and Christian Community Action Apartment families. Angel Tree*: Please come up to Great Hall and choose an ANGEL off the tree, and provide a wish come true for a child in need. The sign up for the Angel Tree begins 12/1/13, and we ask that the gifts be wrapped and returned to the church by Sunday 12/15/13. Mitten/Hat/Scarf Tree: Please also look for our Mitten/Hat/Scarf Tree in the Narthex and consider donating some new warm gear for the mothers and children served by New Haven Home Recovery. Questions? Contact Lee Laster at 203-248-4119 (leelaster@outlook.com) or Cynthia Licata at 203-287-9302 or (cynthia.licata@peoples.com). *Special need this year: Our Angel Tree needs to be replaced. If anyone has an old artificial Christmas tree that you do not need, please contact Lee. NeedleArts 12/02/13 The December meeting of the NeedleArts Group is Monday, December 2 at 7:30 PM, at the home of Peg Limbacher. All crafters are welcome! Questions? Please contact Connie Rogers at 203-248-2629 (crogers403@yahoo.com), or Jean Davis at 203-248-6685 (jqdavis42@gmail.com). Open Door Program On Wednesday 12/4/13 Pizza Party! Founded in 1970, Open Door is in its 43rd year. Out of our Christian concern for our neighbors, the Open Door program welcomes older members of the community, of all faiths, to get together in fellowship at Spring Glen Church. We meet at 12:00 noon on the 1st Wednesday of the month, with members enjoying a luncheon and program. Our December meeting is a pizza party! Please join us! Contact Program Director Laura Carlson with any questions at 203-288-0618. 4

Advent Festival 12/8/13: Isn t time we had a Savior? Yes, it is time to prepare for Christmas! So mark the date, Sunday, December 8th on your calendar. That is the date of our Annual Advent Festival at Spring Glen Church. The festival will begin at 3:30 p.m. with hands-on activities in the Great Hall and throughout the church. Our Youth Group will once again be doing some cookie baking and help us decorate them. Under the guidance of Tara Barrett and Jennifer McCleery, there will be many craft areas which include an opportunity to create Christmas cards, grapevine wreaths, bake a pretzel, make chains and holiday decorations, as well as many, many others. Background music will be provided by our own Carl Legere! At 5:00 p.m. we will gather in the sanctuary for a worship service and a Christmas Pageant, entitled Isn t it Time We Had a Savior?. Christmas music will feature the Non-Prophets, and carols with Marilyn Hauck at the piano. The pageant is impromptu, and anyone wishing to take part may find a costume in the narthex. So if you would like to be a shepherd, a Wise man, an angel or an animal, you may join right in. No experience is necessary. Our confirmation class will serve as leaders. At 6:00 p.m. we will gather once more in the Great Hall for one of those delicious pot luck suppers to be served under the guidance of Goeff and Debra Ramsey. So be sure to sign up in the walk way or speak to any member of the CE Committee: Dick Smith, Karlee Etter, Jennifer McCleery, Maureen Munzner, Alex Roman, Eric Summerer and Debra Tangarone. Of course, bring your favorite dish. You will find this event full of fellowship, fun, love and worship. ~Dick Smith for the Christian Education Committee SGCW Craft & Bake Sale Sunday ~ 12/8/13 Great Hall after worship (11:30) Bob Greiner ~ Original Watercolors Sarah White ~ Origami Owl jewelry & charms Dick Smith ~ Hand Crafted Wooden Boxes Sue Spight ~ Art and Calendars from Fellowship Place Ahna Johnson ~ Craftswoman for Stone Throw Away organic cheeseboards Susan Liddell ~ Gemstone Jewelry, painted glass, natural stone and of course, polymer clay goodies! Remember! We will be delighted to accept your Home-Baked Goods: cakes, cookies, pies, soup, or other delights, before Church on that Sunday so they can be packaged and priced for sale. 15% of your sales goes back to SGCW (Spring Glen Church Women) Thanks! ~Nancy Whitney, 203-679-2157 5

Mindfulness in Advent An introductory class on Christian Mindfulness. Learn the basics of meditation and how mindfulness practice can help us enjoy the season of Advent. All are welcome; no experience necessary. Please sign up through the church office or speak with Pastor Clare. Tuesday, December 10, 7-8 p.m. in the Fellowship Room Quodlibet Concert at Spring Glen Church 12/14/13 The highly acclaimed New York string ensemble Quodlibet will be performing a concert at Spring Glen church on Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 pm. The concert includes music by Corelli, Vivaldi and Barber s Adagio for Strings. The eight performers include Katie Hyun and Mihai Marica, who have performed at our worship services many times during the past 7 years. Those who attended last year s concert by this energetic group of rising stars in the musical world can attest to the superb mastery and passion that they bring to their performances. Admission is free and open to the public. ~Terese Gemme The Christmas Offering this year will be divided three ways: The Christmas Fund of the UCC (assists with health care costs and emergency needs for retired clergy) New Haven Home Recovery/Life Haven Church World Service Philippines Disaster Relief Fund 6

Columbus House Meals Because another group has the tradition of serving at Columbus House on Thanksgiving Day, our next opportunity to serve at Columbus House will be Thursday, December 26. Any questions, please contact Amy Lynn at 203-281-7089 or jesta5@comcast.net or Gayle Logan at 203-230-9124 or rose925@sbcglobal.net. Sunday Worship Schedule December 2013 First Sunday of Advent (Year A): December 1: Isa 2:1-5, Ps 122, Rom 13:11-14, Matt 24:36-44 Second Sunday of Advent: December 8: Isa 11:1-10, Ps 72:1-7, 18-19, Rom 15:4-13, Matt 3:1-12 Third Sunday of Advent: December 15: Isa 35:1-10, Ps 146:5-10 or Luke 1:47-55, James 5:7-10, Matt 11:2-11 Fourth Sunday of Advent: December 22: Isa 7:10-16, Ps 80:1-7, 17-19, Rom 1:1-7, Matt 1:18-25 First Sunday after Christmas: December 29: Isa 63:7-9, Ps 148, Heb 2:10-18, Matt 2:13-23 December Fellowship Hour Schedule The following families are scheduled to cover Fellowship Hour during November. Contact Stefanie Summerer at 203-230-0452 or ssummerer@gmail.com with any questions. Dec. 1 - Shelley Wheeler-Carreiro with Chris Watkins Dec. 8 - Ray & Lynn Andrewsen, Jack Fisher with Nancy Dittes Dec. 15 - Carol & Dick Shank, Bernadette Welsh with Liz Wootton Dec. 22 - Joseph & Carmen Baker, Debra Tangarone with Ginny Engelhard Dec. 29 - Phil Notaro & Pam Sletten, Alexandra Roman with Stefanie Summerer To make planning easier for everyone, the entire schedule of fellowship hosts through August 2014 is posted on the website: http://springglenchurch.org/content/fellowshiphour-hosting-schedule. What does it mean to host coffee hour? Find out on the SGC website. 7

October Financial Update Expenses exceeded income during the month by $12078.79, reducing our operating fund balance to $524.22. Income is just below where it should be at this point in the year. For the month, our total income was $25943.38. Expenses are pretty much on target at 82.69% of the budgeted figure, when they should be at 83.33%. The $25,000 approved withdrawal from the Ministry Endowment Fund came in and has been allocated as voted on to cover costs related to the pastoral transition. The endowment funds performed well in September. Total dividends before our automatic distributions and the $25,000 withdrawal were $30,472.66. As we approach the end of the year, please note that any bills, reimbursements, etc. that should be paid from the 2013 budget must be in my box in the church office no later than Tuesday, December 31, 2013. A copy of the detailed Treasurer s Report is always available in the church office or on the Committee bulletin board for anyone to review; copies can also be emailed by contacting Sue Wilber at 203-288- 5847 or by email at spw226@comcast.net. If there are specific questions regarding the church s financial health, please contact Sue Wilber, Treasurer or Bethany Appleby, Senior Trustee. Income Pledges $ 19,202.22 All other income $ 6,741.16 Total Income $ 25,943.38 Expenses Oct-2013 Ministry/Staff $ 20,796.05 Christian Education $ 372.71 Music $ 1,713.77 Office $ 3,887.27 Building Maintenance $ 5,441.01 Deacons $ - Church Organizations $ - Other Expenses $ 5,811.36 Total Expenses $ 38,022.17 Net Profit or (Loss) $ (12,078.79) 8

Important Information About Making a Gift of Stock or Other Investments to Spring Glen Church Changes in confidentiality laws do not permit either your broker or our broker to inform us of donor names automatically when stock or mutual fund donations are made to Spring Glen Church on your behalf. For those who donate stock or other investments to the church through a broker, please remember to authorize your broker to contact Sue Wilber at the time of the transaction and provide us with the following information: Date of transaction Security name and number of shares donated Approximate market value of each stock and total if multiple companies stock are being donated Allocation of donation If you are interested in making a donation of securities to Spring Glen Church, please contact Sue Wilber for specific instructions to give to your broker. This will ensure that the donation is received accurately in our brokerage account on a timely basis. Forgiveness Book Discussion and Learning Circle Co-Facilitated by Curt Johnson, Doug Hawthone, Carolyn Cary Perhaps the most counter-cultural and challenging imperative of the teachings of Jesus is the call for us to forgive our trespassers - those who have hurt, maligned or who seem to have set out to do us harm. His spiritual directive cannot be clearer, nor the promise of rebirth and release greater than from living into this practice. Join a small group discussion and pilgrimage to grow our mutual understanding of the craft and discernment of forgiveness for three Wednesdays in January from noon to 1 pm in downtown New Haven. We will read The Way of Forgiveness, Letting Go, Easing Stress and Building Strength, by D. Patrick Miller. This short book of just over 100 pages contains meditations on the subject and guidance on the practice. We will meet at the Center Church Parish House office, at 311 Temple Street just before Elm Street and the New Haven Library. Parking is usually available on Temple Street. There is also a parking lot near the corner of Orange and Elm (South on Temple, left on Elm, left on Orange - parking lots on either side of Orange in next block). We will meet at noon on: Wednesday, January 8 th Wednesday, January 15th Wednesday, January 29th All are welcome at all, or welcome to drop in for one or two. Sherry Nieman is willing to order books for folks who want to place an order by December 8th, and reimburse her for $12. The books will be available on December 15. Email Sherry with your order at sherril.neiman@yale.edu or call her and leave a message at 203 248 3119. 9

Help and Hope for the Homeless Lunch & Learn Program for All Ages Sunday, January 12 11:30-12:30 in the Great Hall Find Your Place At The Table Join us for a Lunch & Learn Program with Alison Cunningham, Executive Director of Columbus House. Bring your children and enjoy a piping hot Columbus House meal like the meals we fix for them every 4 th Thursday of the month. Kids will have a special craft activity after lunch to make welcome gifts for newly housed shelter residents. While the kids are making their crafts: - Learn about the challenges facing today s homeless, along with initiatives that address these issues in new ways. - Understand the daily and long-term factors that are facing our homeless. - Become better informed on where our own service and financial support is being utilized as we support those in our local area who are most in need. Tickets will be on sale 12/8/13 through 1/5/14. Donation is $5 each or $15 per family. Meal will be prepared by our SGC Youth Group. Get your tickets early! Please join us! Spring Glen Church Prayer Chain Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear. Isaiah 65:24 Would you like a fellow member of the Spring Glen Church community to hold you and/or a loved one in prayer? The Prayer Chain currently consists of nine members of the Spring Glen congregation, including Pastors David and Clare. All prayer requests are kept in complete confidence. If you would like to request prayer, just contact the Church Office or Debra Tangarone at friend7434@yahoo.com or 203-815-0579. New members to the Prayer Chain are always welcome! Prayer requests are sent to members via email (or by phone, if preferred.) We meet as a group about three times per year. If you are interested in joining the Prayer Chain, please contact Debra Tangarone, friend7434@yahoo.com or 203-815-0579. Save the Date: Women s Retreat March 14-15-16, 2014 at the Incarnation Center in Ivoryton 10

... Save The Date: Spring Glen Church hosts Abraham's Tent January 20-26 Spring Glen Church is one of many churches throughout the New Haven area participating this winter to provide overnight shelter for 12 male clients from Columbus House. Spring Glen Church has chosen the week of January 20 to January 26 to host these men in our Great Hall. Volunteers are needed for the following: to provide, serve, and share meals with guests; to share after-dinner activities, i.e. games, movies, and conversation; volunteers to stay overnight. Look for sign-up sheets soon. ~Alice White and Sue Spight From the interfaithnewhaven.org website: "Abraham's Tent is a cooperative effort between Columbus House and congregations of faith in greater New Haven, represented by Interfaith Cooperative Ministries. Started in 2009 when a city funded shelter was destined to remain closed for the winter due to lack of funds, the immediate purpose was to find additional shelter for homeless people during the fast approaching cold season. The Interfaith Cooperative Ministries (ICM) rallied congregations to open their facilities to house approximately a dozen men for one week during the season. The response was immediate and oversubscribed. The experience for both the homeless "guests" and the members of the various congregations hosting them was character-building and memorable. Eleven out of the twelve guests were in permanent or transitional housing the following year, at least in part due to their Abraham's Tent experience - an outcome that was never anticipated. The threatened city funded shelter did open at the last minute in 2009 and was to be open again starting in 2010. But the overwhelming success of Abraham's Tent, by every measure, during its first year compelled that the program go forward. How it works: Columbus House selects approximately twelve men that they believe are well suited to the Abraham's Tent program and who will benefit greatly from the experience. These are the men who will visit the various congregations for the winter season. Each day, the men go to Columbus House at 4:00 PM. They will wash, receive medications if necessary, see counselors if necessary, get clean linens on scheduled days, and store their belongings except for a small overnight bag. They are taken to the hosting site to arrive at 6:00 PM. The cots they sleep on are provided by Columbus House and are delivered each Monday morning to the host site of the week. Once at the site, the guests enjoy a simple but nutritious meal with their hosts. They help clean up after the meal and then settle in for evening activities. Typically, there are some board games, a television, and possibly some DVD's to chose from. Hosts join in the activities or conversations with guests. Lights are out at 10:00 PM. There are strict rules about alcohol, drugs, smoking, leaving the premises, and conduct." 11...

Covenant to Care Thanksgiving Baskets Colorful, stuffed grocery bags have filled much of the church office and will soon reach families in need. An enormous thank you to all of the generous people who have filled Thanksgiving bags and bought gift cards for families in need. Because of you, the families can have a wonderful and delicious Thanksgiving dinner. Thank you again! ~ The Christian Action Committee... Diaper Drive: Thanks for Giving! Many thanks to all of you who donated disposable diapers during October in support of Christian Community Action s families in need. Because of your contributions we were able to deliver over 600 diapers along with several boxes of baby wipes that saved parents well over $300. When I asked CCA Case Manager Janet Vanterpool (pictured right) to smile for a picture, she told me, "That is easy. I am smiling already just knowing how happy these families will be when I actually have some diapers to provide for them- and especially these larger sizes. Even the Diaper Bank can t give us what we need, because their demand from other agencies is so great. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" ~With gratitude for your thoughtfulness and generosity, Carolyn Cary, Christian Action Committee AIDS Project New Haven Gratitude Thanks to the generosity of the Spring Glen Church community, we were able to donate $625 to AIDS Project New Haven in support of their van replacement fund. Executive Director Christopher Cole reports that "the overwhelming support from the community has enabled us to secure the funds to purchase a new van for our Caring Cuisine program", and he expressed his "heartfelt thanks". ~Helen Schaefer 12

::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: New Haven Home Recovery On behalf of the women and children we serve, the staff, and the Board of Directors Happy Holidays! Thank you for helping New Haven Home Recovery achieve its mission each and every day. The Furniture Co-Op provides gently used furniture to individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness or suffering from other hardships. We are in need of large furniture items including dressers, kitchen tables and chairs, and sofas! If you can help, please give us a call at 203-492-4866. Furniture pick-ups are available for a fee. ~Kristin McCay new haven home recovery life haven ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Looking Ahead: Upcoming Spring Glen Church Events :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: December 5, Thursday: Advent Service at 7:30PM in Sanctuary December 8, Sunday: Craft and Bake Sale during Coffee Hour December 8, Sunday: Advent Festival (3:30 Crafts, 5:00 Pageant, 6:00 Potluck Supper) December 10, Tuesday: Mindfulness in Advent, 7-8PM with Pastor Clare in Fellowship Room December 14, Saturday: Concert by Quodlibet (string) Ensemble at 7:30PM in Sanctuary December 19, Thursday: Longest Night/Blue Christmas service at 7:30PM in Sanctuary December 24, Tuesday: Christmas Eve services at 5:00PM and 11:00PM December 26, Thursday: Cook for and serve at Columbus House :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: January 8, Wednesday: Adult Christian Education; Forgiveness Book Discussion, Center Church Parish House office at 12 noon January 12, Sunday: Inter-generational Lunch and Learn Program: Keynote Speaker Alison Cunningham of Columbus House; separate programming for children January 15, Wednesday: Adult Christian Education; Forgiveness Book Discussion, Center Church Parish House office at 12 noon January 20-26, Monday-Sunday: Abraham s Tent January 23, Thursday: Cook for and serve at Columbus House January 29, Wednesday: Adult Christian Education; Forgiveness Book Discussion, Center Church Parish House office at 12 noon :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: February 23, Sunday: Youth Group Pancake Breakfast February 27, Thursday: Cook for and serve at Columbus House :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: March 5, Wednesday: Ash Wednesday March 9, Sunday: Christian Action/Benevolence Outreach/Mission Fair during Coffee Hour. Learn about the agencies/organizations SGC supports. March 14-15-16, Friday-Sunday: Women s Retreat at Incarnation Center :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: June 8, Sunday: Confirmation Class Ceremony June 15, Sunday: Sunday School closes 13

Spring Glen Church Calendar December 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 10A S Worship/Communion Sunday School/Food Bank 2 7:30-9P FR Deacons 3 4 5 6 7 11:30A CR Bell Choir 11:30A FR Info Mtg. Appalachian Service Project 7:30-9P NeedleArts @ Peg's house 7-8P FR Confirmation Class 7:30-9:00P CR Trustees 7:30-9:00P CR Adult Choir 7:30-8:30P Advent Worship 6:30P FR Youth Group 8 10A S Worship/Sunday School 11:30A CR Bell Choir 11:30A Bake/Craft Sale Advent Festival: 3:30 Crafts, 5:00 Pageant, 6:00 Potluck Supper 6:30p FR Youth Group 15 10a S Worship/Sunday School 11:30A CR Bell Choir 6:30P FR Youth Group 9 7-8:30P FR Council 7:30-9P OC NeedleArts at Peg's house 16 7:00-8:30P FR Christian Education 7:00-8:30P FR Christian Action 10 7-8P FR Mindful Advent Meditation with Pastor Clare 11 6:30-7:15P CR Soul Singers 7:30-9:00P CR Adult Choir 17 18 6:30-7:15P CR Soul Singers 7:30-9p CR Adult Choir 12 13 14 19 7:30P S Advent Worship 20 21 7:30P S Quodlibet Concert 1:45-3:00P OC Ella Scantlebury visit 22 10A S Worship/Sunday School 11:30A CR Bell Choir 6:30P FR Youth Group 29 10A S Worship/Sunday School 7:30-9P CR Benevolence 23 24 5:00 Family Christmas Eve Service 30 31 11:00 Traditional Christmas Eve Service 25 Merry Christmas! 26 4:30P OC Columbus House Meal 27 28 11:30A CR Bell Choir 6:30P FR Youth Group GH = Great Hal S = Sanctuary CR = Choir Room OC = Off Campus FR = Family Room 14

Email: springg@snet.net Website: www.springglenchurch.org The Rev. David Minnick, Interim Senior Pastor Davemintbg@aol.com The Rev. Clare Robert, Associate Pastor clarerobert@earthlink.net Jennifer McCleery, Christian Education Coordinator jennifer.mccleery@snet.net Kristen Provost Switzer, Youth Minister kristenprovostswitzer@gmail.com Dr. Terese Gemme, Organist and Choir Director gemme@sbcglobal.net Karen Swann, Office Manager/Springboard Editor springg@snet.net Ed Ercolano, Custodian cercolano14@aol.com 15

The Springboard newsletter is published monthly, with one issue for July/August SPRING GLEN CHURCH, UCC An Open and Affirming Congregation 1825 Whitney Avenue, Hamden CT 06517 Worship and Sunday School 10:00 AM Holy Communion first Sunday of the month phone 203-288-3381 fax 203 248-2070 website www.springglenchurch.org