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In May 1720
the General Assembly in Hartford, CT,
confirmed the prayerful request from the Town of Guilford,
especially those in habitants of Cohabit, or North Guilford,
to have their own Society,
with a Meeting House
and all other benefits and privileges allowed by law.
Come celebrate the 300th Anniversary of North Guilford all year long!
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Fashion through the Ages Afternoon Tea
January 19th - 2 pm Tea, High Tea Sandwiches and Treats were served. Servers were dressed in period costume ranging from 1720 – 2020. Guests were invited to dress in costume (not required). |
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April & May
The Sunday School will gradually create a First 300 years timeline, which be displayed around the Fellowship Hall.
May 17th – Celebration Sunday!!!
Starting at 9:45 am at the site of the first church building in the graveyard then continuing inside the church for a special service with the Rev Kent Siladi, former pastor and Bridge Conference Minister preaching. There will be several activities and refreshments after the service, together with a chance to meet returning friends. At 4:00 pm in the afternoon there will be an “All Time Religion” Concert by our Choir, augmented by past members.
June 1st
Placement of Witness Stones near the Lyman Beecher marker. This ceremony will be carried out by students from Adams School who will tell the stories of three slaves who lived in North Guilford.
July 11 – 18th
Mission has always been an important part of NGCC life, this year a group will be going Volunteer on the Lakota Reservation in South Dakota with Simply Smiles.
August 15th
Our Country Fair!!! There will be several special, extra activities: Blacksmithing; Colonial Games; Wedding Dress exhibition and more!
October
There will be a program about Slavery and Abolition in North Guilford, with speakers Dennis Culliton and the Rev John Van Epps.
The Sunday School will gradually create a First 300 years timeline, which be displayed around the Fellowship Hall.
May 17th – Celebration Sunday!!!
Starting at 9:45 am at the site of the first church building in the graveyard then continuing inside the church for a special service with the Rev Kent Siladi, former pastor and Bridge Conference Minister preaching. There will be several activities and refreshments after the service, together with a chance to meet returning friends. At 4:00 pm in the afternoon there will be an “All Time Religion” Concert by our Choir, augmented by past members.
June 1st
Placement of Witness Stones near the Lyman Beecher marker. This ceremony will be carried out by students from Adams School who will tell the stories of three slaves who lived in North Guilford.
July 11 – 18th
Mission has always been an important part of NGCC life, this year a group will be going Volunteer on the Lakota Reservation in South Dakota with Simply Smiles.
August 15th
Our Country Fair!!! There will be several special, extra activities: Blacksmithing; Colonial Games; Wedding Dress exhibition and more!
October
There will be a program about Slavery and Abolition in North Guilford, with speakers Dennis Culliton and the Rev John Van Epps.