Category: Activity blog
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Advent/Christmas Plans Made
Each year, we look forward to the Advent/Christmas season. Technically, Advent covers the four Sundays prior to Christmas while the liturgical Christmas season goes from Dec. 25 until Jan. 6 which is Epiphany (12 days of Christmas). The Advent season is intended to be a time of spiritual preparation leading into our Christmas…
Church dedicates new technology for worship
Thanksgiving worship was especially exciting on Sunday, Nov 22, 2015 as Copper Hill Church dedicated three new advances in technology to God for use in the worship services; a video projection system, a new sound system and a new keyboard. The congregation is deeply indebted to Christian Robison who planned the system, oversaw installation for…
Grassroots Community Prayer Service Was Exciting
Three area churches united together for a joint service of prayer for our nation and the needs of our churches. The congregation also stopped for moments of prayers for the Country for France after the recent terror attacks there. Participating pastors were Al Royal of Life Church, Peter Preiser of West Granby United Methodist Church…
Interest Grows in Grassroots Prayer Service
With the tragic events in France of the last day, it becomes all the more evident that the service of prayer that Copper Hill UMC is hosting is very timely. Three local pastors will be leading the Grassroots Prayer Service starting at 6 PM Sunday Nov. 15 at Copper Hill UMC. A combined…
Our Hearts Turn to Thanksgiving
At Copper Hill UMC the Thanksgiving season has begun. It is one of my favorite times of the year. The emphasis in mid November will be on giving thanks for our spiritual blessings as well as for our material blessings and for the riches of our family relationships, friendships and church family ties. Special events…
Harvest Party 2015 was a Joy
All kinds of costumes adorned those coming to the Children’s Harvest Party this past Sunday afternoon at Copper Hill UMC. There were bunnies, a cat, a mermaid, a witch, two mighty men at least, a chemist, a flower or two, a reindeer, and more in the costume parade. It made for quite a job…
Pot Luck Dinners are a Happy Part of Church Culture
A friend whom I have known for many years, Evelyn Bence has written a thoughtful article about an institution that we take for granted in the church, the pot luck dinner or supper. I highly recommend her posting. http://www.buildfaith.org/2015/10/21/why-church-potlucks-are-here-to-stay/ Evelyn is an accomplished author with a recent book called Room at My Table: Preparing Heart…
Children’s Harvest Party Features a Hayride
Children of the church and community are invited to Copper Hill United Methodist Church for our annual Children’s Harvest Party to be held Sunday, October 25, 3:00—5:15 PM. Children are invited to dress in a costume (no scary costumes, please) and we will be awarding prizes for things like “funniest,…
Display Booth at Suffield on the Green Is Fun
Some of you stopped by and saw us at Suffield on the Green Saturday or Sunday afternoon. It was great to meet you and chat. This is the second year that Copper Hill Church has put together a booth in order to have a…