A Special Children Moment on December 24 Last year and this year on the Sunday before Christmas, we at Copper Hill Church have shared in a special version of The 12 Days of Christmas. The children love leading the congregation and lifting their sign at the proper time provides animation. The lyrics for…
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Christmas Decorations Up, Plans Made
CHILDREN HELPING DECORATE FOR CHRISTMAS Today, (Dec. 3) is the first Sunday of the traditional Advent season, the pre-Christmas season of preparation that begins the church year. Several of the children helped us to decorate our church for Christmas last Sunday after church. A couple of the men got out the big step-ladder and Griffin,…
Excitement building as “A Place to Belong” Sunday approaches
Attendance at our church last Sunday was up indicating a new level of interest as we head into a very special Sunday. Volunteer groundskeepers have been busy too. There is anticipation in the air. Copper Hill Church is cooperating with the National Back to Church Sunday movement to encourage friends, neighbors and loved ones to…
Our New Carpet
At Copper Hill Church, we are rejoicing because the new carpet has been installed. Robert Loomis had reported that the old carpet dated to the 1980s. We are thankful that it lasted so well, but it was time to replace it. Our United Methodist Women’s group had been saving money for…
We’re changing carpet!
Our church has been working and raising funds for new carpeting in our sanctuary. This week, the installers are busy making it happen. As of today, the old carpet which dates from the 80’s has been removed. Things look a little empty without it. Notice the old plank flooring in the…
“A Place to Belong” Day
Copper Hill Church is planning a special Sunday in cooperation with the National Back to Church Movement. On September 17, the theme for the morning for the 9:30 AM service is “A Place to Belong.” All of us want to be a part of an authentic community. Here at Copper Hill Church, we believe that…
Flower Arranging event was a big success
Our flower arranging class was sold out days before it happened. Young and old had a great time. Thanks to Sarah Oliver and Sheri Mandirola of Oxen hill Farm Flowers who lead the class and to JoAnne Jones who organized it and Judy Holcomb who organized refreshments.
Lenten Bible Studies series to start
Bible Study Series on 1 John Announced Pastor Kelvin will be leading Bible studies during the Lenten/Easter season on the Letters of the Apostle John. This is a great series to announce during our February Valentine’s sermon series as the book of 1 John is noted for its emphasis on practical love. Studying 1…
Coffee Hour this week; Valentines series continues
One of the quiet joys each month at Copper Hill church is coffee hour, that time usually on the second Sunday of the month when we bring in light refreshments and stay after service to chat and get to know each other better. The weather caused cancellation of coffee hour last Sunday so…
East Granby Firemen’s Dinner 2017
Monday, January 9, 2017, Copper Hill Church hosted its annual dinner for the East Granby Firemen. The tradition of serving the firemen in this way has been going on annually since sometime in the 1950’s. Pastor Kelvin Jones opened the meal with a prayer for the safety of the firemen as they go about their…