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	<title>The First Congregational Church in Bristol, U.C.C. &#187; Deacons</title>
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		<title>Confirmation Sunday May 1st</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:37:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PastorDan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ May 1, 2011; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ] Confirmation Sunday is May 1st. We have some special things in store for everyone at this service. The confirmation class will be on retreat with Pastor Dan, Helen Sousa, Cheryl Rogers and Justin Riccio Friday-Saturday getting ready for the big day.]]></description>
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		<title>Three Easter Services this Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:50:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PastorDan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ April 23, 2011; 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm. April 24, 2011; 6:00 am to 7:00 am. 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ] First Congregational Church is offering three very different and meaningful Easter Services this year.

Saturday, April 23- The Great Vigil of Easter begins at 8pm in the church courtyard. This ancient and beautiful service features our cantor, Andre Arsenault, Telling our Sacred Stories, reception of new members, renewal of baptismal vows and Holy Communion. A champagne [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lenten Bible Study</title>
		<link>http://fccbristol.org/2011/03/lenten-bible-study</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:47:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PastorDan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join Pastor Dan at noon on Thursdays in Lent for a Lenten Bible Study. Each week you will be given some passages to read and we will work together to see how God is Still Speaking to us.
Thursdays in Lent &#8211; March 10,17,24,31 and April 7.
All sessions in the Guiteras House at noon. Bring a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Two Ash Wednesday Services</title>
		<link>http://fccbristol.org/2011/03/two-ash-wednesday-services</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:45:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PastorDan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ March 9, 2011; 7:00 am to 7:15 am. 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm. ] On March 9th we will hold two Ash Wednesday Services:

7:00 a.m. in the DeWolf Chapel. A brief service as you begin your day.

6:00 p.m. a service with our beautiful labyrinth to symbolize your Lenten journey.

See you along the Way..............]]></description>
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		<title>Rally Day, Sunday September 12!</title>
		<link>http://fccbristol.org/2010/07/rally-day-sunday-september-12</link>
		<comments>http://fccbristol.org/2010/07/rally-day-sunday-september-12#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:59:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PastorDan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ September 12, 2010; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] It is time to start thinking about Rally Day! On Sunday September 12 our Church School, Choir and program life comes roaring to life! The Confirmation class begins and Pastor Dan will have several education offerings you can sign up for. 

We will have our traditional all church BBQ after the service!

Mark your calendars and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Summer Worship time changes to 9am</title>
		<link>http://fccbristol.org/2010/05/summer-worship-time-changes-to-9am</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 01:12:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PastorDan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ June 13, 2010; ] The Board of Deacons has voted to change the summer worship time to 9am.

The change will go into effect beginning on Sunday June 13 and last through Sunday, September 5. Please make a note of it.

Thanks to everyone who provided feedback during the listening time. The proposed change was announced over 5 Sundays, encouraging people [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Maundy Thursday Potluck and Tenebrae Service</title>
		<link>http://fccbristol.org/2010/03/maundy-thursday-potluck-and-tenebrae-service</link>
		<comments>http://fccbristol.org/2010/03/maundy-thursday-potluck-and-tenebrae-service#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:22:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PastorDan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ April 1, 2010; 6:00 pm; 7:30 pm; ] On Thursday April 1 we will hold our annual Maundy Thursday potluck and Tenebrae service. The potluck starts at 6pm and the Tenebrae Service begins at 7:30pm. This year the Tenebrae Service will be held in the main sanctuary.

This beautiful and moving service depicts the passion of Christ through sacred scripture and gradual darkening of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Help Needed for Holiday Food Basket Delivery on Wednesday Dec. 17th</title>
		<link>http://fccbristol.org/2008/12/help-needed-for-holiday-food-basket-delivery-on-wednesday-dec-17th</link>
		<comments>http://fccbristol.org/2008/12/help-needed-for-holiday-food-basket-delivery-on-wednesday-dec-17th#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:59:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PastorDan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ December 17, 2008; 9:00 am; ] We will be delivering Christmas food baskets on Wed, Dec 17th at 9am. We have over 100 boxes of food to move from the church to Benjamin Church Manor at that time. Please come down and help if you can.!

Many thanks to all of you who donated food or dollars to make this important ministry [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Special Congregational Meeting</title>
		<link>http://fccbristol.org/2008/10/special-congregational-meeting</link>
		<comments>http://fccbristol.org/2008/10/special-congregational-meeting#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:17:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Dieterich</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ November 2, 2008; 11:00 am; ] The Board of Deacons and the Church Council have petitioned the Moderator for a Special Congregational Meeting on Sunday, November 2, 2008 after worship.  We will be voting “yes” or “no” on the following:

"The First Congregational Church is an Open and Affirming Church and adopts the Open and Affirming Statement endorsed by the Board [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Christmas Food Baskets</title>
		<link>http://fccbristol.org/2008/01/christmas-food-baskets-2</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:54:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Dieterich</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Board of Deacons
â€˜Christmas Food Basket Mission Projectâ€™
The Board worked with local agencies to provide food for those in need. With the many volunteers, they were able to put together 33 baskets.
The Board of Deacons would like to thank everyone who came out to help put the Christmas Boxes together for the families in Bristol. [...]]]></description>
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