Announcements

• Annual "River Service" - June 16 at 10 am

  Our Annual River Service (Sort of), Youth Sunday and Strawberry Shortcake Social will indeed take place!

  WHEN:  Sunday, June 16 at 10 am

  WHERE:  at the Pavilion near Washington Primary School on School Street, Washington Depot.

  The service will celebrate our youth and bless our graduating seniors this year: Abby, Caroline and Alyssa.

  The Strawberry Shortcake Social after the worship service is hosted by our Deacons.

  Come! Bring a friend, too!
• What's In? What's Out? Trash Talk - June 20
  

  Managing waste and knowing what to Recycle can be confusing.  Come to this family friendly event at the First Congregational Church, UCC, to learn where our garbage and recycling really goes after leaving the Town of Washington. 

  What is the State of Connecticut’s universal recycling guide. What happens when you put the wrong thing in your recycling bin.  What does China have to do with recycling in Connecticut.  How can managing your waste save you money and how it effects your taxes. Jennifer Heaton-Jones the Executive Director of the regional governmental solid waste and recycling authority, HRRA, will give a one hour presentation followed by a half hour Q & A.  You’re guaranteed to learn something new.

  WHEN:  Thursday, June 20 @ 7 pm

  WHERE: Parish House/ Church Hall

  Click here to download the flyer
• Pride Sunday - June 30
  

  WHEN:  10 am in the Meeting House

  It’s been 50 years since the Stonewall Inn riots, and while many victories have been won, there is still work to do. First Congregational Church of Washington will mark this Golden anniversary with a special service honoring LGBTQ+ Pride, Sunday, June 30th at 10 am. Whether you celebrate Pride in drag, rainbow colors, or your everyday fabulousness, you are welcome to join us as your whole self at First Congregational Church!

  Share/invite your friends:  (Instagram) #explorewashingtonct   (FB) #ONA   #GodLovesEveryone
• Calling all BAKERS . . .

  Dig into your recipe files and fire up those ovens --

  The 2019 Green Fair Bake Table crew is looking for lots of goodies to stock our tent this year!

  Especially:

  • Pies, Breads, and hand-held treats that can be eaten alongside a delicious cup of coffee (big cookies, small coffee cakes, brownies, donuts, muffins, etc.).

  Even if you can't bake, feel free to purchase treats from your favorite bakery and donate to the table. We're also in need of volunteers to spend an hour or two selling.

  Reach out to Kate Vengrove at kvengrove@gmail.com or 203-788-9900
  to let her know what you can provide/donate. BAKE ON, my friends!
• Come to the Green Fair - Sat July 13 - 10am-2pm
  

  The Go-To source for all things GREEN FAIR can be found at:

  www.WashingtonGreenFair.org

  Donations are now being received and this year's fair schedule is being put together.  Bookmark it and check back frequently for latest updates!
• Summer Theater Camp at St. John's Church -Jul 8-27
  

  Summer Music Fun at St. John’s!
  
  St. John’s Episcopal Church in Washington, CT, is offering a three week summer theater and musical camp for area children this July. The children will be introduced to the magic of theater arts– acting, dancing and singing. The camp culminates in two joyous performances of an original work based on the story of Noah’s Ark in the beautiful Ehrick Rossiter designed church. The play is written and directed by Tom Dulack specifically for this event. Mr. Dulack is an award-winning playwright and director who worked for years with the New York Philharmonic’s Young People’s Concert series.

  What: “The Rainy Days & Nights of Mr. and Mrs. Noah.”
  Who: Children ages 6-11; no experience necessary
  Where: St. John’s Parish Hall, 80 Green Hill Road, Washington, CT 0673
  When: Monday July 8 through Saturday July 27, Monday – Friday, 9 am – noon. Snacks provided.

  The days leading up to the performance might require additional rehearsal time.

  Tuition: $50 (Some camperships are available, if needed;  ask Sarah.)

  Register Today! For more information please call Sarah Eyre at St Johns 860-868-2527  or visit http://stjohnswashington.com/the-rainy-days-nights-of-mr-mrs-noah/