Second Congregational Church, UCC*
Hillside Street, Bennington, Vermont (802) 442-2559
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Pastor's Welcome

We are young and old and in-between . . . . .
We are young and old and in-between, musical and mission-minded, seeking to grow in our faith and faithfulness. The love of God in Jesus Christ is the tie that binds us together, connecting our various gifts and graces, our interests and passions, our experience and our dreams. We welcome all persons of faith and those seeking faith, regardless of race, social or economic status, physical abilities or sexual orientation.

We invite you to join us... [Read More]


We gather for Worship each Sunday morning at 10 am

Sunday's Scriptures:


March 7, 2010
The lessons for the Third Sunday in Lent are Isaiah 55:1-9, Psalm 63:1-8, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, and Luke 13: 1-9.


Announcements
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ANNOUNCEMENTS for the week of March 7th
Birthdays and Celebrations this week Today, March 7th - Jennifer Turner - Ocie Tucker - Pat... [Read More]

First Wednesday Fellowship Lunches
Next luncheon is Wednesday April 7th. Mark you calendars, come and join friends for lunch, conversation, and companionship in Webster Hall. Lunch... [Read More]

Lent 2010 at Second Congregational Church
Wednesdays throughout March, 5 p.m – Evening Prayer– –a midweek opportunity to be quiet and join with others in Taize chants, Scripture readings, and... [Read More]

Upcomming Youth Group Activities
Sunday March 14th Potato Brunch. YUM! Bring your appetites! Saturday March 27th 30 hour Famine leading into Sunday March 28th Supper... [Read More]

Recent Articles

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Two Horses
Author Unknown Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in it. From a distance, each horse looks like any other horse. But if... [Read More]

A letter from Sandra and Letha
Last Sunday, Valentine’s Day, my partner, Letha, and I were married by Rev. Mary Lee-Clark at your wonderful church. Other than a couple of... [Read More]

OGHS for Haiti update:
A total of $1430 has been raised to date, not including all the donations of hygiene kit items.

There are Sundays in March for anyone to place a
plant on the Altar. During lent instead of flowers, we are placing a green plant on the Altar. The plant can be brought in on Sunday morning as... [Read More]

Youth Group News
As noted previously, the Youth Group will be preparing a Potato Brunch on March 14th, please bring your appetites! The youth group is doing a... [Read More]

Looking ahead to Holy Week–
Maundy Thursday, April 1, Agape Meal and Service of Communion and Tenebrae, 6:30 p.m. in Webster Hall Good Friday, April 2, noon-3 p.m. Vigil... [Read More]

If you have not filled out your census cards
please do so. You can either mail them to the office or drop them into the purple box! Thanks.


Disclaimer

As a service to our community we post events on our calendar and in the Community Events Section. These postings are for informational purposes and do not constitute an endorsement by Second Congregational Church.

  Upcoming Events

   Fri Mar 12 9:30am  Exercise for Seniors
   Sat Mar 13 8:30am  ALANON (Webster Hall, Clayton Rm, & Rm 2)
   Sat Mar 13 12:00pm  AA - (All Purpose Room)
   Sat Mar 13 7:30pm  AA - (All Purpose Room)
   Sun Mar 14 10:00am  Worship
   Sun Mar 14 10:15am  Children and Youth Good News Hour
   Sun Mar 14 11:30am  Reading Group
   Sun Mar 14 11:30am  Potatoe Brunch
   Sun Mar 14 4:00pm  Supper
   Sun Mar 14 7:00pm  Bible Conversation at the Lee-Clarks
   Mon Mar 15 9:30am  Exercise for Seniors
   Mon Mar 15 7:00pm  NA- ( All Purpose Room)
   Tue Mar 16 10:00am  Yoga (Rm 2)
   Tue Mar 16 10:30am  Questers - (Clayton Room)
   Tue Mar 16 1:00pm  Bereavement Support Group (Clayton Room)
   Tue Mar 16 1:30pm  Bennington School (Webster Hall and All Purpose Rm)
   Tue Mar 16 3:45pm  DKG ETA Chapter (Webster Hall)
   Tue Mar 16 6:30pm  Board of Christian Education Rm 6
   Tue Mar 16 7:00pm  AA - (All Purpose Room)
   Wed Mar 17 7:00pm  St. Patrick's Day
   Wed Mar 17 9:30am  Exercise for Seniors
   Wed Mar 17 5:00pm  Evening Prayer
   Wed Mar 17 7:00pm  Choral Society Rehearsals (Sanctuary)
   Thu Mar 18 10:00am  Bereavement Volunteer Training (Rm 6)
   Thu Mar 18 10:30am  Parkinsons (Clayton Room)
   Thu Mar 18 1:30pm  Bennington School (Webster Hall and All Purpose Rm)
   Thu Mar 18 5:00pm  NA (All Purpose Room)
   Thu Mar 18 6:00pm  Grief-Clayton Room
   Thu Mar 18 6:00pm  Handbell Rehearsal
   Thu Mar 18 7:00pm  Quiltfest (Webster Hall)
   Thu Mar 18 7:15pm  Choir
   Thu Mar 18 7:30pm  AA - (All Purpose Room)
   Fri Mar 19 9:00am  Commodities (Parking Lot)
   Fri Mar 19 9:30am  Exercise for Seniors
   Fri Mar 19 6:00pm  Relay-Life (rm 6)

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Community Events

Gentle Yoga
Tuesday at 10 am. New Session Starting March 16. $65/person. Second Congregational Church, UCC. Hillside Road, Bennington. Teresa King (802)... [Read More]

Food Drive for BROC
In these tough economic times, the food shelves of our community make a real difference in the lives of families struggling to put food on the... [Read More]

Vermont 3Squares Helps with Grocery Needs
Vermont 3Squares is the new program to help more Vermont families (of any size) buy food and so have other money freed up to pay for other monthly... [Read More]

Bennington County Resources
For help with heating your home, call: 1) BROC - 447-7515 OR 1-800-717-2762, 2) STATE FUEL OFFICE 1-800-479-6151 or 3) SENIOR HELP LINE... [Read More]

The Dove Program
is a monthly food collection project in which local faith communities collect specific foods and other household items each month for clients of the... [Read More]










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