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To help with the Covid-19 pandemic, members of the NGCC sewing group have been making cotton masks.
The masks have a channel to insert a twist tie or pipe cleaner over the nose and an opening to insert a filter of the wearers’ choice. They have been donated to the staff at Middlesex Hospital Emergency Room, the volunteers at Guilford Meals on Wheels, the Guilford Food Bank and the volunteer shoppers, plus the staff at Bill Memorial Library in Groton which is now closed. |
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The Crop Hunger Walk for our Shoreline area congregations is on October 6th!
We will start on the Guilford Green and walk to Jacob's Beach and back.
Registration is at 1 pm
Walk starts at 1:30 pm.
Registration is at 1 pm
Walk starts at 1:30 pm.
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Click here for the latest status report on top walkers and top teams! Donate online to boost your team!
There will be a scavenger hunt along the route to find countries and projects supported by the funds we raise, along with all the other Crop Hunger Walks - one of the people with all the correct answers will get a prize!
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Crop walks were started 50 years ago, and this one was started 25 years ago by Clyde and Betsy Work. They both died recently so this year's walk is in memory of their dedication to fighting hunger and poverty throughout the world. This includes right here on the Shoreline, because 25% of the money we raise stays here to support 4 different Local Food Banks.
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Sock Ministry
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Ah, the humble sock. It is something many of us take for granted. But for people experiencing homelessness a dry, clean pair of socks can be a small help for getting through the day. Thus, the sock ministry was born at NGCC. We continually collect socks and distribute them in various places: Chapel on the Green in New Haven, Church on the Pond in Hartford, and on the streets of New York City.
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You can read about Pastor Judith's experiences in sharing socks here: |
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Guilford Interfaith Ministries encompasses the Guilford Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, and Friendly Visiting-three foundation organizations providing support for the Guilford Community.
NGCC collects donations for the Food Bank on a weekly basis, as well as running specific food drives. We support Meals on Wheels through our missions funds and through specific collection drives. |
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Columbus House is more than just a hot meal to the homeless of New Haven. Its mission: "to serve people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, by providing shelter and by fostering their personal growth and independence." NGCC cooks, delivers and serves dinner to about 100 people at Columbus House once monthly. You are welcome to join in this life-altering experience. |
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Ask anyone who has been there.
Silver Lake Conference Center is a sacred place where children and adults alike connect with God. Located in Sharon Connecticut, SLCC provides week-long conferences for children of all ages. Our NGCC kids go to "The Lake" every summer, and our congregation is happy to have the opportunity to support it financially. A team from our church helped build one of the newer cabins. NGCC offers scholarships for campers who can't afford the full cost. |
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NGCC is a proud member and supporter of the Connecticut Conference of the United Church of Christ
and the United Church of Christ. The UCC was founded in 1957, bringing together four denominations. The Connecticut Conference provides support for individual UCC churches in a myriad of ways. Recently they have helped us revitalize our Youth Ministry, work through a period of transitional ministry, and learn about stewardship.
Did you ever wonder what the comma means in the UCC logo? It means that God did not stop talking when the Bible was first published. The comma logo was inspired by the Gracie Allen quote, "Never place a period where God has placed a comma." It reminds us to balance our rich religious past with openness to new ideas, new people, and new possibilities of the future.
Yes, God is Still Speaking, and His voice is heard very clearly through the state and national UCC ministry.
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Become a Still speaking Voice!
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North Guilford Congregational Church also supports:
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