December 26 Announcements
Lessons & Carols Service
A thank you to David Swartling who will be the lay worship leader for our Lessons & Carols service on Sunday, December 29. Please note there will be no Saturday night worship services on December 28.
Year End Giving
2024 Year End Giving Statements will be mailed by the end of January 2025. Any donations that you would like included in your 2024 Giving Statement must be received in the office by December 30.
Office Closed
The office will be closed December 25 through January 1 so the staff can get a much-needed rest and time with their families. Pr. Erin and Debbie will both be checking email and that will be the best way to reach them for any non-urgent matters. If you have a pastoral emergency, call Pr. Erin at 860-705-8212.
Annual Meeting and Proposed Amendments to Bethany Governing Documents
Earlier this week, an email was sent to the Bethany community regarding proposed amendments to the Bethany Constitution, Bylaws and Continuing Resolutions. Click here to view the proposed changes to the governing documents, and here for a memorandum regarding the proposed changes. If you are unable to open the documents, copies are available on the counter outside the office. Please plan now to attend the annual meeting which will take place after the 10:00am service on Sunday, February 2. In addition to the proposed amendments to the governing documents, the congregation will vote on a proposed budget for 2025 and a slate of new congregation council members.
Altar Flowers: Thank you to the Altar Guild for the beautiful Christmas poinsettias that continue to grace our altar this weekend. The 2025 Altar Flower signup sheet is available now on the hallway bulletin board. Please consider signing up for a weekend to provide altar flowers in honor or memory of a special person or event. You can check column A on the signup sheet and bring an arrangement. Or check column B to make a donation and have the Altar Guild provide the flowers.
Thank You to this weekend’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Gail Christensen
Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: No 5:00pm service
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Eve & Mike Curtis; Lay Reader: Barbara Swartling; Communion Assistant: N/A; Hospitality Hosts: No Host Christmas Cookies
Next Weekend’s Worship Assistants:
Altar Duty: Nancy Wetzler
Saturday 5:00pm – Greeter/Usher: Joe Sommerseth; Lay Reader: Carol Fenner; Hospitality Host: Carol Fenner
Sunday 10:00am – Greeters/Ushers: Debbie & Andy Rimkus; Lay Reader: Linnea Chu; Communion Assistant: Linnea Chu; Hospitality Hosts: Debbie & Andy Rimkus