Labor Day Weekend
DR Cong. Church

          On Sunday, September 5,  we conclude our Summer Schedule  at the Deep River Congregational Church, with  one Sunday worship service at 8:30 a.m.   This Sunday is also the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost.    Rev. Timothy Haut will lead worship and give the sermon.   We will also celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion.    The Ushers will be David Thorpe and Bill Krick.  Scripture readings will be Deuteronomy 30:15-20;   Psalm 1;  and  Philemon 1-21 

             Trustee Don Grohs has set up extra fans in the sanctuary to increase the comfort level of worshippers.   Please be sure to leave the fans in the sanctuary.   Enjoy the air-conditioned Fellowship Hall for fellowship hour following the service!
             

Kickoff Sunday Sept. 12

The Fall Season at the Deep River Congregational Church will kick off on Sunday, Sept. 12.   We will return to our regular worship schedule, with two services at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.   Our Sunday School, for kids of all ages, meets at 10 a.m.

On Sept. 12 those who have not registered their children for church school programs may do so (and throughout the month of September).   Families are asked to come to church together at 10 a.m., when teachers will be introduced and commissioned.   Then the Sunday School will be dismissed to their classes.

Following the 10 a.m. service that day, our annual Sunday School Mission Fair and Picnic will be held.   Hot dogs and hamburgers will be available, as well as baked goods.   A variety of field games, face painting, tin punching, cake walk, sack races, egg toss, and pie eating contest will round out the activities.  

Come and join us as we begin another exciting and happy season together at the Deep River Congregational Church!!!

This Week's Events (click HERE for full month)

September

September’s sweet song
Is played on the violins
Of evening,
The orchestra of katydids
Busy at their rhapsody
Of longing.
Soon silenced by frost
And the anthems of autumnal wind,
They announce
Like faithful night watchmen
A holy proclamation:
Our day is passing!
A new season comes!
God is in the changing!
Amen!

Timothy Haut, September 5, 2004

STEPHEN MINISTRY

One-to-One Ministry
by Trained, Caring Lay Ministers

MINISTERING TO THOSE
WHO ARE EXPERIENCING . . .

Hospitalization  ~  Childbirth
Loss of a Spouse  ~  Loneliness
Retirement Changes  ~  Separation
Chemical Dependency  ~  Divorce
Unemployment  ~  Grief
Terminal Illness  ~  Anxiety
Being Shut-In  ~   Depression
Parenting Problems  ~  Family Issues

ARE YOU IN NEED OF . . .

Someone who cares?
  Someone who shares?
 Someone who listens?
    Someone who supports?

A Stephen Minister is available to help you.
In time of crisis, all you need to do is call
our Pastor at (860) 526-5045,
for a referral to a Stephen Minister.

Finding Our Church

The Deep River Congregational Church is located at 1 Church Street, Deep River, Connecticut. The church is two blocks south of the Main Street stoplight in the center of town just across from the post office. We are just a minute from both Exit 4 and Exit 5 off Connecticut Route 9.

From the North:

Take Route 9 South to Exit 5.  At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn left toward the center of Deep River.  At the blinking light (Fire Station is on your right), turn right onto Union Street.  Proceed about 2 blocks and you will find the church and parking lot on your left.

From the South:

Take Route 9 North to Exit 4.  At the bottom of the exit ramp (stop light) turn left toward Deep River center.  Continue on Middlesex Turnpike (Main street) through the next traffic light.  The church will be just ahead on your left.  You may park on Church Street or in the parking lot in the rear.