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…
Blog
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…
Fall Bible Study Series Begins
At Copper Hill Church, we’re kicking off September with a new Bible Study series called “Understanding God’s Work in Your Life.” Pastor Kelvin Jones is teaching this series at two times and locations; Higley Village Clubhouse at 1:30 PM on Tuesdays and Copper Hill Church Fellowship Hall at 7PM on Wednesdays. The focus of the…
Summer Send-off a lot of fun
The weather was good for outside games and the children made the most of it. Mr and Mrs. Mandirola had their hands full directing children in a range of ages through the over-sized clothes relay race and the sack race. Some needed lots of help and others didn’t. Then there was a ball…
Kid’s Summer Send-Off Party
It’s almost time for school, so before summer vacation ends, we’re planning one more children’s event at Copper Hill UMC. The Kid’s Summer Send-Off Party is this coming Sunday afternoon 3:30PM-5:30PM at the church. Weather permitting, there will be outdoor games like last year’s party. Supper is included at no cost. There…
Summer Picnic was lots of fun
Two grills kept everyone in hotdogs and hamburgers and there was an ample supply of great salads and desserts too. But the best part was the good company at Summer Picnic 2015. There were lots of children wading in the creek and standing under the mist shower. while the adults relaxed under the…
Summer Picnic Plans
Copper Hill Church is planning their annual summer picnic fun event for Sunday, July 19. We have reserved the pavilion at Granbrook Park in East Granby beginning at 2 PM and have planned activities for the whole family. Granbrook Park has a tennis court, ball diamond, and playground for the children. Feel free to bring lawn games…
Fourth of July Celebrated
Copper Hill United Methodist held a special service on July 5, 2015 to celebrate the 239th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of United States. the special purposes of this service were to thank God for our country and the freedoms and privileges we enjoy, to remind ourselves of the Christian…
Copper Hill Church participates in National Act of Repentance
On Sunday, May 14, 2015 after returning from the Annual Conference held at Hofstra University, Pastor Kelvin Jones showed the congregation the gray ribbon tied around his right wrist and explained its significance. He was assisted by his wife, JoAnne, who also attended the conference and by Bob Stewart, an expert in local…