UPCOMING EVENTS 

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​MEN'S BREAKFAST AT LANDMARK DINER
TUESDAY, APRIL 14 - 9:00 AM

All men are invited to our monthly breakfast gatherings at the Landmark Diner. Let Rev. Only know if you plan to attend.

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NAME THAT TUNE: A NIGHT OF MUSICAL MAYHEM!
FRIDAY, APRIL 17 - 6:00 PM

Think you can tell your Beatles from your Beach Boys in three notes flat? How quickly can you tell your Elvis Presley from your Elvis Costello? Your Johnny Cash from your Johnny Be Good? Your K-pop from your Hip Hop? Your Queen of Disco Donna Summer from your Queen B Beyonce? Have some fun, some food, and some great memories of favorite tunes when we gather in the South Lounge on Friday, April 17, at 6 PM for Name That Tune: A Night of Musical Mayhem! We’ll bring the pizza and salad and you bring your favorite dessert to share—extra credit if it’s sweet enough to make James Taylor sing, “How Sweet It Is.” Bring your friends, your family, and your air guitar!

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COLLEGE CARE PACKAGE STUFFING
SUNDAY, APRIL 19 - 10:30 AM

On Sunday, April 19th, youth will meet during Sunday school to help stuff care packages for our college kids. I’ll purchase lots of treats and fun items to stuff in the boxes. Our current youth will make cards, notes of encouragement and positive quotes to include in their care package. We’ll stuff them during Sunday school and I’ll ship them off the following day so that our college students receive them in time for finals. If you have a college kid that would enjoy a care package, please let Rev. Burgess know their address ASAP.

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WOMEN AT THE WELL
SUNDAYS, APRIL 19 & 26 - 11:30 AM

WATW will meet on Sunday, April 19th and 26th to celebrate Women’s History Month, one month late! The meetings will center on the achievements of great women in our world over the last century. All women are welcome. WATW meets at 11:30AM in the North Lounge.

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ADVENTURES IN LEARNING HOMEWORK HELP
WEDNESDAY, APRIL  29 - 3:45 PM

​On Wednesday, April 29th we will head over to AIL to help tutor the kids at Adventures in Learning. If you have a youth who might be interested in this opportunity, please let me know. The afternoon usually wraps up around 5:30PM. Let Rev. Burgess know if you have a youth who needs a ride. Youth may also meet us at Adventures in Learning if works better for their schedule.​

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SPRING CHOIR CONCERT: CHANCEL CHOIR & ADELPHI UNIVERSITY CHORALE

SATURDAY, MAY 2

The Chancel Choir and the Adelphi University Chorale will hold a combined spring concert in our sanctuary.

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KIDS KITS (EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES) COLLECTION FOR CHURCH WORLD SERVICE

MAY 3-JUNE 14

The Missions and Outreach Board IS collecting Kid Kits (educational supplies) for Church World Service (CWS). CWS Kid Kits are small packages of school supplies that we will collect and given to CWS. The supplies will be shipped to children in need, both domestically and internationally. Additional supplies collected will go to Adventures In Learning.

Kids Kit Collection:

• One box of 12 colored pencils

• One 2-pocket folder

• One glue stick

• One pair of blunt scissors (rounded tip; remove packaging

• One 70-page spiral notebook (no loose-leaf or filler paper)

• One 12" / 30 cm rulerOne hand-held pencil sharpener (remove packaging)

• One large eraser (no pencil-cap erasers)

• Six new, unsharpened pencils with erasers (remove pencils from packaging; secure with a rubber band)

• One box of 24 crayons (must be 24-count)

• One cotton or lightweight canvas bag with handles (12"x14" to 14"x17"; solid color or kid-friendly fabric; no logos, reusable shopping bags, or backpacks)

 

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO SORT USPS FOOD DONATIONS
MONDAY, MAY 11, 5:30-8:30 PM
Every year, the US Postal Service's "Stamp Out Hunger" Food Collection is the largest one-day food collection in the country. On Saturday, May 9, your letter carrier will pick it up and deliver it to a sorting location (this is when we can volunteer). We are sorting on Monday, May 11 from 5:30-8:30 PM. The location is TBD. 

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MOTHER'S DAY SUNDAY & FAMILY SUNDAY
May 10 - 10:00 AM

Our next Family Sunday is Mother’s Day, May 10th. Our youth will serve as ushers and read scripture. Our children will come forward for a special Mother’s Day message. During Sunday school, our children will do a special project to celebrate and give thanks for their moms! We hope that families will bring their moms and grandmoms to a meaningful day of worship together.

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YOUTH SERVICE TRIP MEETING
SUNDAY, MAY 17 - 11:30 AM

We will have a brief youth service trip meeting on Sunday, May 17th at 11:30AM in the South Lounge. We’ll discuss logistics of the trip, flight times, service work opportunities and fill out necessary paperwork. If you can’t make the meeting, please let Rev. Burgess know, and she will get you the paperwork ahead of time.

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MEMORIAL SUNDAY
SUNDAY MAY 25 - 10:00 AM

On Memorial Sunday we will give thanks for those who perished defending our country. This is a moving service and the perfect way to remember what Memorial Day is all about. During the service, we will recognize all veterans who have joined us for the service.

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CONCERT/DANCE FOR A CAUSE
FRIDAY, JUNE 5 - 7:00 PM

Mark your calendar for a fun-filled evening of music and dancing (if you like)! On Friday, June 5th, at 7 PM, we are hosting our 4th annual Concert for a Cause in our Parish Hall. The night will feature award-winning 6-piece band, from New Jersey, Face2Face. The band will play Billboard toppers from the 1960’s through today’s hits. All proceeds for the event will go to Betherainbowinc.org. Be The Rainbow is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to celebrating love, self-affirmation, dignity, and equality while increasing visibility for the LGBTQ+ community. Donations at the door of any size are welcomed and appreciated. Venmo, check or cash accepted. Come and enjoy great music for a great cause!

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COMMUNION SUNDAY

SUNDAY, JUNE 7 - 10:00 PM

We will partake of communion together. Please note that we practice open communion, and everyone, no matter who they are or where they are on life's journey, is welcome to Christ's table.

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SUNDAY
JUNE 14 - 11:00 AM
PICNIC, PONY RIDES, PETTING ZOO, GAMES, & PRIZES

June 14th is CE Sunday! During worship, we will recognize our Sunday school teachers, hand out Bibles to our children graduating 2nd and 5th grade. Our children's choir will perform as well as our youth bell choir. Following worship, everyone is invited to join us for our annual CE picnic in the courtyard and Parish Hall. We'll have burgers, dogs, salads, pastas and more. There will be crafts, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, games and prizes! Join us for this fun day of celebrating another wonderful program year as a Church Family.

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FATHER'S DAY SUNDAY

SUNDAY, JUNE 21 - 10:00 AM

We will celebrate fathers during worship and keep with our tradition of lay speakers on Father’s Day.