Good Morning Congregational Church of Union, UCC,

Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour Saturday night!  It's Daylight Savings Time.

It's that time of year again when we work on the Holly Fair.  The Holly Fair is November 16th, from 10AM to 2PM.  So far, the craft area is set up, and the Dollar Tree is complete.  We have plenty of baskets for the tea cup raffle, and Barbara, Ellen Sedlak's sister, made a beautiful Christmas quilt.  Don't forget to make cookies for the cookie table.  We set up a white elephant area in the room next to the bathrooms at the bottom of the stairs.  The room is full of excellent items for sale..  We need help with the auction.  If you have any items for the auction, please drop them off at the church.  We have some items, but need lots more, so please help if you can.  This year, we are doing soups, chili, salad, and hot dogs for the kids.  We still have our greens for sale, and Steve is coordinating the vendors.  All in all, we have the makings of a very successful fair.

Lastly, we need volunteers!  Many of our volunteers are unable to help this year, so if you are able to help, please let us know.  The more the merrier!  Please let Rev. Tim know if you are able to help in any way.  

As you may know, the church had new windows installed in the sanctuary.  They are beautiful, and have a tint to protect the fabrics from fading.  In the Spring, we will be having an open house to thank all the people who donated towards the windows, as well as those who are just curious, and want to see the windows.  We will be planning the open house after church, and will have a reception with different foods to enjoy.  It will be our way to say thank you to the community for helping us with the windows.. More news to come on this....

The church is having its annual food drive for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Donations can be dropped off at the church, library, or town hall during their operating hours.  Rev. Tim will be working with area contacts to get the food to families in need.  

Recently, the church sold the parsonage with 3 acres of land.  The church decided to keep the rest of the land for now.  With the parsonage sold, the church recently voted to have a new roof put on the church and education building..  it's part of the church's five year plan to bring the church buildings up to snuff.

That is all for now.  Thank you for helping the church with your prayers and support.  Blessings be with you and your loved ones during the seasons to come.

Peace,

Rev. Tim