Jul 29, 2010   Jul 29, 2010  

Our Ministries & Mission

Our congregation believes that God calls each of us to specific ministries based on gifts, opportunities, and the needs of our community and our world. We work both with the wider church and in our own mission groups. Mission groups are open to all who would like to participate. New mission groups can be started as the Spirit moves.

The Mission to the Poor and Hungry serves meals to the residents of the Beth El Center in town and plans responses to the problems of the poor and hungry in our community and beyond. Woodmont UCC is a founding church of the Beth El Center which houses a shelter and soup kitchen.



Sunshine Care Network visits people who are shut-ins either in their own homes or in nursing homes. The volunteers are often accompanied by cards made by the children of the church or baskets of goodies made by church members during the holidays.

In addition to these missions, our church has also we have sponsored several "Lost Boys" from the Sudan as they have resettled in West Haven. The young men fled their homeland and "wandered" for years seeking safety, food and shelter after having lost their families and their homes. Members of Woodmont UCC helped prepare their apartment and welcome them.

We also participate in a Korean Partnership Mission - exploring the unity we know in Christ and the difference in our unique cultures.

 
 

We work with United Church of Christ congregations in Connecticut and across the United States to provide disaster relief, to work for justice, and to care for the world.

Woodmont United Church of Christ invites you to join us for worship and to participate in any of our activities or missions. Whether you are searching for a new church family, exploring what your faith means, or striving to find your faith, we welcome you to join us and share in our journey of spiritual growth.

 
 
 


Rev. Cynthia Robinson, Interim Pastor

Debi Mastroni-Kenyon,
Director of Christian Education

(203) 878-3885

WUCC News
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15 Jul 2010
Heritage Sunday - July 18
Come celebrate our church heritage, as we honor our longtime members and commemorate those who have gone before us. 10:30 am

24 May 2010
Woodmont United Church of Christ Purpose Statement:
“Woodmont United Church of Christ dares to reveal God’s unconditional love by accepting and welcoming all people; and through joyful and creative worship, faithful service, and spiritual growth.”

20 Apr 2010
COME WORSHIP WITH US!
Woodmont United Church of Christ invites ALL of YOU to come and join us in creative and meaningful worship every Sunday at 10:30 am. Following worship, please stay for a time of fellowship and refreshments.

7 May 2009
Directions - Woodmont UCC
From New Haven (Southbound)
I95 - Take Exit 41 (Marsh Hill Road), and turn left. Follow through all traffic lights, then turn right at STOP SIGN onto Merwin Avenue. At 2nd traffic light, turn right onto New Haven Avenue. Go approx. 3/4 mile; church is on right, set back from road, across from Milford Christian Church.

From Bridgeport (Northbound)
I95 - Take Exit 40 (Old Gate Lane), and turn right. Follow to the end. Turn left onto New Haven Avenue. Go approx. 1 mile; church is on left, set back from road, across from Milford Christian Church.

HINT: Look for the church building and the chapel bell pictured on this page!


10 Jan 2009
WOODMONT UCC IS AN OPEN AND AFFIRMING CONGREGATION
No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!

We the members of Woodmont United Church of Christ, led by the Spirit and our study of Scriptures, declare ourselves to be an Open and Affirming Church.

We honor, cherish and welcome all of God’s children, regardless of race; gender; age; sexual orientation; gender identity; nationality; ethnicity; marital status; or physical, mental, or emotional disability. We believe that through our diversity, we can all grow and practice a unity of faith that transcends our differences.


 
Links


www.ucc.org

www.stillspeaking.com

www.ctucc.org

www.churchworldservice.org

Love Makes A Family

Milford Pastoral Counseling Center Travel Website

Cynthia's blog

Mark Platt

 
 
Come Worship With Us!

Sunday morning service at 10:30 a.m. with Church School and childcare provided


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Faith for Our Everyday Lives
     For more than 100 years, we have sought to glorify God’s name in worship and through mission. Our church was started in 1885 by 15 people and has always been a small intimate community of Christians.

Worship
     We are an Open and Affirming Congregation. Worship is the center of our life together. We seek to make our worship services meaningful for people of all ages. We express our praise and explore the word of God with music, drama and dance. Choir, and a contemporary Christian group - the Worshiping Musicians are just some of the opportunities for us to share our gifts in worship.

Prayer and Education for Adults
     We support the spiritual development of our Adult members with a variety of programs. Bible Study on Thursday mornings at 11am and the first and third Thursday evenings at 7pm. Retreats, weekly Lenten Programs, and Adult Forums are held throughout the year and provide an opportunity to faithfully examine current issues and topics of interest




Church School
     During the school year, children in kindergarten through grade seven are invited to attend Church School exploring the same Scriptures heard in worship in the classroom according to the needs of each learning level. On Communion Sundays, children rejoin their families in worship and are welcome at the Communion table.

Nursery Child Care
     Child care is offered during the morning worship service for infants through age 4 by a professional child caregiver. Through songs, stories, crafts, and play, young children experience God’s love in a caring and safe setting. Young children are also welcome in worship with their parents.

Youth Group & Confirmation
     Youth events throughout the year include ice skating, a summer amusement park outing, campout, lock-in and our annual Easter Sunday Pancake Breakfast hosted by the youth. During a Confirmation year, classes are offered for high school aged youth. These classes strive to give each candidate the information they need to decide if they wish to be confirmed. The program often includes a lock-in, mission trip, weekly class, and a relation-ship with a mentor from the church.


Fun and Fellowship
     An Advent Workshop, Epiphany Party, Palm Sunday Potluck, A Walk Through Holy Week, Musicfest, our Summer Picnic, Miniature Golf Tournaments all offer fellowship and fun for all ages.

     
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