Sunday, May 12, 2024
Seventh Sunday of Easter
"Rising Up"
8:30am and 10:30am Worship Service
(with 10:30am Live Stream)
On this last Sunday of Easter season, we are invited to wonder what Christ’s gifts of healing and resurrection might mean to us, in this life.
In two stories from Mark, we learn how Jesus restores a young girl and long-afflicted woman to community, and we consider what “rising up” to new life might look like in our own day – especially to those most excluded or marginalized in our own modern communities.
Join us for worship, with Rev. Bryn Smallwood-Garcia preaching. Communion is served at 8:30. New members join, Chancel Choir sings and Church School meets at 10:30. Nursery Care is provided at both services.
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Our 10:30am service is regularly LIVE STREAMED and RECORDED.
You can live stream our 10:30am service for May 12th from the following link: https://youtube.com/live/7iMNRb6FYAw?feature=share
Additional recordings of our worship services can be found on our YouTube page "uccbvideo".
Church School & Nursery Care are available: If you have questions about Church School, please be in touch with our Church School Coordinator, Barbara Crandell at barbara@uccb.org. The Nursery is open for both Sunday services as well.
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Mental Health Awareness Month
May is mental health awareness month across the United Church of Christ. At CCB, we will be joining in efforts to raise awareness with people sharing in worship and educational opportunities.
Did you know that the United Church of Christ has a minister for mental health and disabilities? The Rev. Sarah Lund, who holds that position, says, “We’re all concerned with the stigma that prevents people from getting resources and support. The stigma — whether shame around our bodies and being judged because of our bodies, or shame around our diagnoses or mental health challenges — can include fear of being judged or rejected because of it. I’m proud that the UCC is committed to mental health and disability justice in our common efforts to dismantle the shame and stigma, and to help liberate people and be fully embodied people made in image of God, mind, body and spirit.”
An Educational Offering: Mental Health Awareness Sunday, May 19th
At CCB, we will welcome a special guest, Benjamin Ferrie, Behavioral Health Liaison for the Town of Brookfield Department of Human Services, to worship and for an educational opportunity after both services, at 9:30am and 11:30am, on Sunday, May 19th. Benjamin collaborates closely with first responders, town agencies, and surrounding helping organizations. His mission is to provide comprehensive support for individuals facing various challenges, including mental health and substance use issues, financial instability, food insecurity, housing concerns, grief, and senior needs.
In his role, Benjamin conducts a bi-weekly grief group at the Senior Center, fostering a safe space for emotional processing. He also works to enhance access to resources and services for all community members. Prior to this position, Benjamin served as a counselor at a local substance abuse treatment center, provided case management in a transitional living program, and worked with the Department of Health and Human Services. His experience in community outreach and mental health awareness campaigns has reinforced the importance of reducing stigma, providing information, and offering non-judgmental support to empower individuals and promote well-being.
Benjamin looks forward to sharing insights on these collaborative relationships with helping agencies in Brookfield and shedding light on available mental health services.
We hope you will join us for worship throughout this month and for this special opportunity to learn more on May 19th.
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10:30am Sunday Weekly Worship Recordings:
If you are not able to watch the service live from the beginning, or if you need to join the service late, there will be an opportunity to view the entire recording in a few hours, after YouTube processes it and uploads it to our church YouTube channel. For instant notifications of Live Streams, you can also subscribe to that channel, uccbvideo, by clicking on the red "Subscribe" button on the YouTube page or click on the link above.
Our 10:30am service is inside our air conditioned Meetinghouse and is LIVE STREAMED and RECORDED. You can view the recorded live stream our 10:30am service for May 5th from the following link: https://youtube.com/live/0R3dZUF6hPI?feature=share
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Sharing to Build, Building to Share…
See the New Vision for Fellowship Hall!
Because we are CCB, we have fun whenever we gather! Even as we worship each week in our historic Meetinghouse, fellowship is at the very heart of our church life and we believe Fellowship Hall should be accessible to all. We invite you to contribute as generously as you can and help us extend God's extravagant welcome to everyone, "no matter who we are or where we are on life's journey." Whether we walk or roll, we seek to follow Jesus together!
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Pastors Fund Thanks & Information
Our pastors wish to thank you so much for your generous support of the Pastors Fund during these difficult and ever-changing times. With your help bills have been paid to cover housing costs, medical bills, and emergency repairs as well as to cover other everyday costs like food, gas, and clothing for members & friends of our church and wider community. The Pastors Fund is supported through the honorarium from the funerals/memorials that our pastors officiate, as well as through the generous gifts of members and friends of our community. The Thrift Shop has supported the Pastors Fund with gifts from sale profits, and the Pastors Fund is also one of the options for holiday support through our Virtual Giving Tree this year.If you are feeling moved to make a direct gift to the Pastors Fund, gift cards for groceries and gas are always welcome, as are donations made payable to Pastors Fund.
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Your Pastors are Here for You!
Pastoral Care Appointments
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Worship Opportunities
Labyrinth & Children's Garden:
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Church Office Hours
Monday through Thursday - 9:00am - 2:00pm
CLOSED on Fridays.
The church door will remain locked for safety reasons, but our Ring doorbell system helps us to know who is coming to the door.
We are an Open and Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ.
Know that "No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here!"
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At Home Electronic Worship Options
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Congregational Church of Brookfield
Listen to the Congregational Church of Brookfield's PODCAST.
Don't have time or an internet video connection?
Subscribe to our podcast and listen on the go to past sermons.
Click on: https://soundcloud.com/user-98392082
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Welcome! No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.
- Would you enjoy the guidance of fellow seekers to help you support your children's growth into strong and compassionate moral thinkers?
- Are you looking for a place where you can bring your deepest joys and sorrows and find real companionship in celebration and suffering?
- Do you long for a place where you and your family can learn to love one another and care for the world in a compassionate faith community?
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