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May 2008

Worship

Sundays:      10:00 am in the Sanctuary
                    The Sunday Bulletin and Chronicle Plus are posted on this website each Friday


UPCOMING EVENTS...

PLEASE SEE MORE DETAILS ON THESE EVENTS BY GOING TO THE CHRONICLE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER PAGE ON THIS SITE

 

Saturday, May 3          5:00 pm                   Green Church Potluck

All are invited to participate in a potluck dinner on Saturday, May 3 at 5:00 pm in the Activities Room, to celebrate all the ways in which the Community Church families practice reduced energy use and resource conservation. 

It is requested that each dish be accompanied by a description of the ingredients, with an
estimate of the number of miles traveled to bring the materials to your kitchen (or other green qualities).  Prizes will be given for the most innovative ideas.



Sunday, May 4               10:00 am                  Volunteer Appreciation Sunday

Volunteer Appreciation Sunday is May 4.  Mark your calendar and plan on attending a special worship service dedicated to the many hands and efforts it takes to make the Community Church of Durham a wonderful place to be a part of!  Lunch for all will follow in the Activities Room.  Come share the joy!
 

Sunday, May 4               7:00 pm                    Joe Uveges Concert

Joe Uveges is back!  Tickets are $10.  Call Helen Mason at 868-7871 for tickets.
 

Tuesday, May 6               10:00 am                 Seniors Social

All seniors are warmly invited to a morning of music, fellowship and refreshments on Tuesday, May 6, 10:00-11:00 am in Fellowship Hall.  Please join with old friends and new, as we enjoy the delightful sounds of our local Middle School Chorus.  Hosted by Pastor Mary and church volunteers.


Tuesday, May 6               7:00 pm                   Gift Bags for Mothers in Need

Come enjoy dessert and put together gift bags for mothers in local shelters.  Bring donated items that women would feel pampered by.


Saturday, May 17             8:30-11:30 am         Leadership Event

The entire Leadership Team of our church will be meeting on Saturday, May 17, 8:30-11:30 am in Fellowship Hall.  This group of elected leaders will be goal setting for the coming year, working on the budget, and spending time in shared planning before many people disperse for the summer. All members (and soon-to-be-elected members!) of Boards, Council and the Executive Committee are encouraged to attend this important, lively and engaging morning.  Coffee and refreshments will start the day. 
 

Wednesday, May 21         12:00 pm                 Women's Guild Spring Luncheon

All women are welcome!
 

Thursday, May 29            4:30 pm                   Dover Friendly Kitchen

We will be preparing and serving the evening meal at this community soup kitchen.

 

COMING UP...
 

SUNDAY, JUNE 1              11:15 am (after worship)      Annual Congregational Meeting

Members will vote on the budget for 2008-2009.


Sunday, June 22                1:05 pm          NH Fisher Cats v. Portland Sea Dogs in Manchester

Buy your tickets at Fellowship Hour by May 25th!!


CHOIRS

Chancel Choir:    Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm 

Rejoice Choir (children up to grade 3):  Mondays 3:30-4:30 pm   

Alleluia Choir:

All children in grades 3-8 are invited to join the Alleluia Choir.  We meet approximately once a month

during Sunday School, and then sing during the worship service the subsequent Sunday.  On days

when choir meets during Sunday School, children should go to the Chapel instead of to their regular

classrooms. If you have any questions, please call Lorna Ellis at 868-5831.  Our schedule for this

spring is:                                      


May 4:               Rehearse during Sunday School
May 18:             Sing in service.  Arrive at 9:30 am.
June 8:              Sing in service.  Arrive at 9:30 am.


Bible Study

Adult Bible Study:  8:45 am every Sunday morning in the Library (except June, July and August)

Board/Committee Meetings     

Christian Education Cabinet          6:00 pm          First Thursday of the month
                                                              
Stewards                                     7:00 pm          First Thursday of the month

Council                                       7:00 pm          Third Thursday of the month

Diaconate                                   7:00 pm           Second Thursday of the month
                                   
Mission Board                             7:00 pm          Fourth Thursday of the month

Visiting Committee                     11:30 am          Second Tuesday of the month

Music/Arts Committee                  7:30 pm          Third Sunday of the month

Library Committee                        7:00 pm          Second Wednesday of the month

 

Fellowship Opportunities

Women's Guild                                 Second Wednesday of the month at 10:00 am 

Men's Community Fellowship:          First and Third Thursdays at 7:30 am

Quilters:                                            Every Thursday, 9:30 am


Youth Groups

Confirmation Class for students in 8th grade
 

May 4          Sunday        2:30-4:30 pm

“Peace, the Environment and Our Lives”
Spend an afternoon ‘sprucing up’ our peace garden—learning more about the role of environment in our faith and the work of planting, nurturing peace in our lives and world.

May 30-31   Friday into Saturday

“Overnight Retreat and Service Project”

Sleeping at the church on Friday… Working together part of Saturday (playing, too!), dinner with families.

June 8          Sunday        10:00 am

Confirmation Celebration!

 

Pathfinders Middle School Fellowship Group

School Sunday Meetings:   4/27, 5/25 at 10:30 am in the Library

 

High School Fellowship Group    

The high school and middle school groups will meet on the last Sunday of the month during Sunday School time.

 

For both high school and middle school students:


 

 

Community Church of Durham
17 Main Street, P.O. Box 310
Durham, NH 03824
Telephone:  603.868.1230  Fax: 603.868.1260
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