The weather was great; the food was better; and the company was the best. Sunday afternoon, July 13,at Sunrise Park, children, young adults and grandparents from Copper Hill Church gathered for a fun-filled afternoon. Swimming was the main activity for most of the children and a few older folks as well. JoAnne intrigued the crowd…
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It was a scream
Winter Picnic a success A week ago last night, our church hosted a winter picnic. We turned the heat up in the fellowship hall so folks could dress in summer clothes if they wanted and had a great time. We ate great fourth-of July food—hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, etc. plus desserts. Somebody brought mango…
Children’s Christmas service includes Hanging of the Greens
Here at Copper Hill United Methodist, one Sunday in December, the children lead a special service that has traditionally been called “The Hanging of the Greens.” This year it was on December 8. Actually, it includes much more than just the bringing in of the greenery to decorate our beautiful curved 19th century altar rail. There…
Roast pork dinner a success
Impressions from the new guy Our fall roast pork dinner was a great success. The tables were gaily decorated for autumn with small bouquets of flowers as the crowning touch. Being a newbie, I was impressed that the plates and cups were real, not paper or Styrofoam. It makes things so much homier. To help…
Church Council meeting held
On Monday evening the Church Council held its monthly meeting. That sounds very impressive – Church Council. What exactly is the Church Council and what does it mean to us as members of Copper Hill UMC? Well, the Church Council is made up of the Chairmen of Committees that oversee the various activities of our…
Church communications via internet discussed
On the evening of October 3rd, a meeting of an informal “Copper Hill United Methodist Church Web, Facebook, and Blog” fact finding committee met at the home of Carolyn D’Annolfo. Pastor Jones and Bob Loomis were also in attendance. We discussed and tossed ideas around, coming up with possibilities and ideas for better communications…
Thank you to all our tag sale workers
Thanks to those donating items and to volunteers We want to send out a big thank you to all who contributed and worked hard to make our tag sale a success. Many people donated carloads of items for the sale and others worked in their kitchens to bring lots of homemade baked goods for sale. …
Bible study off to a great start
Bible study off to a great start Sixteen people enjoyed the first of Pastor Kelvin’s Wednesday night Bible study series at Higley Village Clubhouse in East Granby. Each Wednesday at 6:30 PM the group will enjoy a time of fellowship, learning more about God’s Word and praying together. This fall the topic is “A…
Tag sale coming September 28
Many items already donated Looking for a great spot to browse sale items? Saturday, September 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Copper Hill United Methodist Church, we will be having a big tag sale in the lecture hall at the rear of the church. Several volunteers are working hard to prepare, and many…
New blog-based web-site created
I was introducing myself to someone the other day as the pastor at Copper Hill United Methodist Church. When I had described where the church was, they exclaimed, “Oh is that church open?” I assured them that it definitely was but took note that we apparently have work to do to help people get the…