Celebrating 250 Years2007 Schedule of Events

250th Anniversary

Click here for a larger image.CCB 250th Anniversary Year 1757-2007

What a year it was!  If you missed the scrapbook and video and would like to see them, contact Leslie Sands.  

250th Anniversary Celebration Schedule of Events

 January 1, 2007

Ringing of the Church Bell 250 times by church members. Reading of the town proclamation commemorating our 250th anniversary.

Early February

Re-enactment of the Winter Privileges meetings held in the parish during the 1750’s - as part of our Stewardship Campaign as well as providing an opportunity for parishioners to meet and greet our new settled Pastor – The Rev. Bryn Smallwood-Garcia.

March 3, 2007

Annual talent show sponsored by the youth to begin this year with a pasta dinner.  Click here for photos

March 25, 2007

Presentation of the 250th Anniversary Quilt handmade by members of the congregation. Click here for pictures

April 22, 2007

Missionary Sunday. Honoring all Missionaries past and present.

May 27, 2007

Colonial service reenactment followed by a CCB float in the town Memorial Day Parade. Lemonade & cookies served on the lawn of the church during the parade.

June 10, 2007

Special All Church Picnic with an Ice Cream Social, Barbershop Quartet, and old fashioned games on the lawn.

Summer 2007

Lands End Cemetery tour. Barbecue with guitar sing along.

September 28, 2007

Actual Anniversary Date. Friday evening candlelight prayer service

September 29, 2007

Saturday evening dinner at the church. Meet & Greet in the courtyard, program in the Sanctuary followed by a catered dinner in fellowship hall.

September 30, 2007

Special Sunday morning service to include all available past and present Pastors of CCB.

October 20, 2007

Annual Yankee Fair & Barn Sale. “If They Could See Us Now”. 250th Anniversary theme. Decorations will involve 50 year increments of time throughout the church. Brooks Hall will have a display of CCB history.

November 21, 2007

Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service to be held at CCB

December 31, 2007

Noon time ringing of our church bell 250 times to end our anniversary celebration year.

Ongoing Sale of our Congregational Church of Brookfield 250th Anniversary History Book – written by Marilyn Whittlesey

 

 

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