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Bristol Federated Church

Bristol Federated Church

A Community of Faith Where You Matter

August 16, 2023

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It is with mixed emotions that I write this message to you all. After 4 years of serving the Bristol Federated Church as your Family Life Coordinator, I have decided to take on more time in the schools teaching and working with students. My last day serving you all will be August 31.

While I know I am making the best choice for myself and my family, this decision was not made lightly and does not come easily. I have shed many tears since making this announcement to our Leadership Team on Monday. I care deeply for the people of this church. I will always cherish the impromptu visits and countless conversations that have been had in my office.

Thank you for humoring me when I suggested we haul in oodles of pine greens and make advent wreaths during our church service. Thank you for allowing me to bring glitter into the sanctuary so we could all decorate Christmas ornaments. Thank you for helping to fill and hide hundreds of Easter Eggs. Thank you for putting up with my crazy suggestion that we intentionally make a mess in our league room and sanctuary in hopes that if we called something Messy Church we might be able to share God’s word with more people and families. Thank you for the love, for the laughs, for the tears, for the time together.

My family and I are appreciative of the opportunity this church gave me to serve all of you. God knew I needed this job before I was even aware that I needed it. I will be forever grateful for these last four years.

With much love, appreciation, and adoration for each of you,
~Jennifer

 

Lectionary Readings for this Week

August 20:
Genesis 45:1-15; Psalm 133; Isaiah 56:1, 6-8; Psalm 67; Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32; Matthew 15:10-20, 21-28

 

We are full steam ahead on our next Messy Church! Volunteers are needed. If you are able to volunteer your time to help out with this next event, sign up here.

See Jennifer if you need assistance signing up.

 Messy Church Volunteer Opportunities 
 

Friday Night Porch Chat

Our porch chats have been lots of fun! Come and chat with us each Friday evening this summer. Bring a friend!

WHEN: Fridays at 6:30 pm
WHERE: the parsonage porch

Bring your own chair, beverage, and a snack to share (not required!)

Hope to see you there!

 

Calendar

August 19, 2:00pm-5:00pm- Worship Music in the Park, Bridport Town Green

August 26, 9:00am-1:00pm- Red Cross Blood Drive at BFC

September 16, 4:00pm- Messy Church

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ONGOING EVENTS:

Sundays, 4:00PM- AA Meeting here at BFC
Fridays, 6:30PM- Friday Night Chat on the parsonage porch

 

Sunday Worship

You can find the recordings of recent sermons on our website at www.bristolfederated.com and click on “The Sermon Archives” in the top right hand corner of your screen.

You can visit the Donate page on our website at any time to give electronically using a credit/debit card or bank account.

The Zoom link for our Sunday Worship Service can be found by going to our website. If you will be accessing worship using a phone:
Dial: 1(929)205-6099
Meeting ID: 940 7036 0317
Passcode: 559314

Click here to go to our website at Bristolfederated.com

 

Conference Communication UMC & UCC

Check out the different conference publications by clicking the links below.

Green Mountain District Update
UMCatalyst
CONNECTED
eKit

 
 
 
 

Bristol Federated Church, 37 North St, Bristol. VT 05443, USA

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