The Family Biweekly Newsletter of The New Room Parish |
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As we enter another beautiful week together, we’re pleased to present this supplemental newsletter. Typically, we send out our newsletters on the first and third Thursdays of the month. However, with this month featuring three Thursdays and a fifth week, we wanted to make sure you have all the important upcoming events from our five campuses at your fingertips. This newsletter focuses solely on those events, so please take a moment to read through and mark your calendars. We hope it helps you stay connected with our vibrant community! May your week be filled with faith, joy, and growth as we continue this journey together. |
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REMINDER: Set Your Clocks Back One Hour this Saturday Night! |
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October 2024 Events: Thursday October 31st: Upper Room Bible Study - Middletown UMC at 4 PM November 2024 Events: Sunday November 3rd: All Saints Sunday Church Services - Each Campus Sunday November 3rd: 1st Meriden Concert by Tom Martin - 3 PM Thursday November 7th: 'Know Your ABCDs' Bible Study - 1st Meriden Campus at 5 PM Saturday November 9th: Church Fairs - Higganum and Middletown Campuses 9 AM - 2 PM Thursday November 14th: 'Know Your ABCDs' Bible Study - 1st Meriden Campus at 5 PM Thursday November 21st: 'Know Your ABCDs' Bible Study - 1st Meriden Campus at 5 PM Saturday November 23rd: New Room Women's Retreat Mercy by the Sea: 167 Neck Road, Madison, CT 8:30 AM - 4 PM (The final date of registration is Sunday, November 3rd) Wednesday November 27th: Thanksgiving Eve Worship & Pie Event - 1st Meriden at 7 PM December 2024 Events: Sunday December 8th: Christmas Concert Program "Glory in the Highest!" - KUMC at 3 PM Saturday December 21st: Blue Christmas Service - HUMC at 6 PM |
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Next Upper Room Bible Study: October 31st at Middletown UMC | | It is a time of reading and reflecting on the Scriptures and stories and sharing our stories/experiences to grow in the knowledge of God’s Word and God’s Love. For the Month of October, we will meet at 4 pm as follows: |
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All Saints Sunday – November 3rd |
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On Sunday, November 3rd, we will celebrate All Saints Sunday, a special time to honor and remember the lives of loved ones, family members, and friends who have passed away in the last 12 months. During the service, we will lift up their names in remembrance, acknowledging their lasting impact and presence in our hearts. If you would like a loved one to be remembered during this service, please send their name, along with the campus they were connected to, to communications@thenewroomparish.com by November 1st. Let us come together as a community, sharing in the love and memory of those who have gone before us. We look forward to this meaningful time of reflection and prayer as we honor the saints who have touched our lives. |
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First UMC Meriden Presents "Solo Piano Recital" |
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Thomas Martin, Pianist November 3, 2024, at 3:00 PM 159 E. Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450 |
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Thomas Martin, FUMC organist and pianist, will present a “Solo Piano Recital” featuring works by Adams, Schubert, and Debussy. The concert benefits the Music Fund at First United Methodist Church of Meriden (FUMC). Tickets: Become a sponsor of this event. All proceeds will benefit the church's First UMC Music Fund. Minimum donation: $100
Donors will be listed in the program. Please make checks payable to FUMC Meriden and specify “Music Fund.” |
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| | For more information, contact: firstumcmeriden@gmail.com. |
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Know Your ABCDs Bible Study |
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Dear Beloved People of the New Room, As my journey to ordination as an Elder in Full Connection continues, I am required to implement a series of Bible studies with the people of the New Room. I invite you to join me for Session 2 of the Bible Study Series titled “Know Your ABCDs,” where we will explore the lives of five individuals from the Bible. Each week, we will focus on a different person whose name begins with A, B, C, D or s. Our next 'Know your ABCD's' bible study is scheduled for Thursday, November 7th at FUMC Meriden at 5:30 pm. Fellowship will start at 5:00 pm. To God be all the glory! Additional dates in November are scheduled for Thursday 11/14 and Thursday 11/21. (Please note, the usual Thursday 4:00 PM Bible Study will be canceled on these dates to accommodate this special series.) Thank you, New Room Family! Pastor Chinma |
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| | Here’s what you can expect during these sessions: Interactive Group Activity: Participants will sit in groups of four and try to identify the chosen person for that week, starting with a name beginning with the week's letter. Clues and projected images will guide the discussion, leading to a general discussion on why the selected individual is relevant to us as 21st-century Christians. Bible Passages & Reflections: I will share Bible passages related to each person, accompanied by images to help deepen our understanding of their significance. Fellowship with Food: After the study, we will share in fellowship with pizza and water provided. To ensure enough food for all, please complete the attendance form and feel free to invite family and friends.
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All Campus Clothing / Household Drive |
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Fundraiser for UMARMY 2025 |
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It is that time of year again, and plans are underway for the 2025 UMARMY youth mission trip. We are once again collecting gently used soft items, including clothing, clothing accessories, shoes, home textiles (sheets, curtains, blankets), and household items. See the complete list of all items below. |
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We Are Collecting: Clothes: Men’s, women’s & children’s clothes, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, belts, backpacks, etc. Household Textiles: Bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen, tablecloths, curtains, pillows, stuff animals, books, DVDs, and even old VHS tapes. Household Items: Pots, pans, dishes, mugs, glassware, lamps, and even small kitchen appliances. For more information, visit https://www.umarmy.org/northeast-usa or contact Donna Timm at (203) 235-9620 for pick-up arrangements. All donations are greatly appreciated! |
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Harvest Fair - 1st Middletown UMC Campus |
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Saturday, November 9, 2024 9:00 am to 2:00 pm |
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First United Methodist Church - Middletown 40 Tuttle Rd., Middletown, CT |
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Saturday November 9, 2024 9:00 am to 2:00 pm |
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Higganum Campus 248 Saybrook Rd, Higganum, CT Tables will include: Baked Goods Cookies by the Pound Country Store Christmas Table Grab and Go Baskets Opportunity Baskets Tea Cup Auction
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Next Parish Council Meeting |
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Tuesday, November 12th, 2024, 6:30 PM - Middletown Campus |
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The New Room Women’s Retreat Mercy by the Sea |
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Saturday, November 23, 2024, 8:30-4:00 p.m. 167 Neck Rd, Madison, CT For women 18 and older from the campuses of The New Room Cost $55 Important Dates to Remember: Weekly Registration at each campus begins on August 25th The final date of registration is Sunday, November 3rd
Come and experience a day planned just for you. There will be fun and laughter, self-reflection, making new friends, bonding, devotions, worship, healing/communion, music, and the famous circle game. Reach out to your campus registrar for forms and an opportunity to ask questions. Don’t delay in registering—the deadline is November 3rd! Campus contacts: |
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Thanksgiving Eve Worship & Pie |
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Wednesday November 27th at 7:00 p.m. |
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First Meriden UMC Campus Parking at 35 Pleasant Street Spend some time with your New Room family giving thanks for God's great blessings. After worship we'll enjoy pie together in Rogers Hall. Please bring a pre-sliced pie to share. |
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December KUMC Music Night |
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Sunday, December 8th at 2pm "Glory in the Highest!" |
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HUMC Blue Christmas Service Saturday, December 21st at 6 pm Not everyone is up and cheery for the Christmas holidays. This worship service helps to provide some healing and hope for people who are blue at Christmas. |
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The New Room News and Celebrations |
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The New Room T-Shirts for Sale! |
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Tracy Wodatch, head of the Parish Council for all the campuses, has graciously ordered T-shirts for all participants in the Memorial Day Parade, and we still have a few left over. If you missed out on getting one, now’s your chance! If you’d like to purchase a T-shirt, please contact Tracy directly at tpwodatch@sbcglobal.net. She will arrange for pick-up with each person individually. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to show your support and represent The New Room! |
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Pastor Chuck's Day Off: Mondays |
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Please note that as of October 28th, Pastor Chuck’s day off will now be on Mondays. He will be taking this time to rest and recharge, so he may not be available to respond to messages or calls on that day. However, if you have an emergency, please don’t hesitate to contact Pastor Chuck on his cell phone. Thank you for your understanding! |
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New Room Wednesday Zoom Prayer Meetings |
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6:30 AM Join the early prayer fellowship as we pray and receive inspiration from the book Great Is Thy Faithfulness - 365 Devotions from Our Daily Bread | | |
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12:00 PM Nurture your faith and prayer life as we work through Disciplines: A Book of Daily Devotions 2024 Upper Room | | |
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November Preaching Schedule |
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This Week's Preaching Schedule: November 3rd, 2024 All Saints Sunday Kensington UMC 9 am: Pastor Chuck Higganum UMC 9 am: Pastor Nat Middletown First UMC 10 am: Pastor Nat Meriden First UMC 10:15 am: Pastor Chuck South Meriden Trinity UMC 10:15 am: Pastor Wayne |
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Next Week's Preaching Schedule: November 10th, 2024 Kensington UMC 9 am: Pastor Chinma Higganum UMC 9 am: Pastor Nat Middletown First UMC 10 am: Holly W. Meriden First UMC 10:15 am: Pastor Chuck South Meriden Trinity UMC 10:15 am: Pastor Chinma |
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Future Newsletter Submissions |
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Please help support the Family Newsletter by submitting articles and pictures from your campus to Donna at firstumcmeriden@gmail.com. Share the wonderful good news happening on your campus. Note: All submissions must be sent by Monday at noon before the newsletter is published to ensure they’re included. Submissions received after this time will not be included until the following newsletter. Thank you for contributing! Next Newsletter Submissions Due: November 4th by Noon |
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