The Church Growth Committee is planning a Progressive Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010. This is a great way to reconnect with your church family during a delicious, relaxing meal. The dinner will take place in four courses:

Appetizers, Salad, Main Entrée, and Dessert. Each course will be at a different home. If you are not hosting, you’ll be asked to contribute some part of one of the courses. Mark the date on your calendar and sign up in Fellowship Hall and/or call Karen McNall for more information

The fifth annual ladies church tea will be held Sat., Jan. 29, 2011. (Snow date Sat. Feb. 5).

Think “White Rabbit and Queen of Hearts” as in Alice in Wonderland. NOT THE MOVIE! More information available next winter.

Growth Committee

SAVE THE DATE - SAT. , OCT. 23

Growth Committee is planning a Historic Leominster Homes Tour sponsored by Pilgrim Congregational Church-UCC from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It will include the Doyle House at 245 Lindell Ave., property of The Trustees of Reservations and once home of Bernard W. Doyle, Philanthropist and a Viscoloid Co., Inc. executive. Our 1872 Gothic style church displays many features and is a site on the tour. Several other private homes built in the 1700’s and an 1812-horsepower house is included. Advance sale tickets are $15. Tour day price is $20. Tickets will be available in September.

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The Confirmation Class is making final preparations for their annual retreat to the Craigville Conference Center in April. While they are there they will study and discuss scripture, and build upon their already strong friendships.

FRIENDSHIP SUNDAY
Sunday, November 29, has been selected as Friendship Sunday. What better time of the year than the Advent season to invite a friend to experience the anticipation and beauty that we at Pilgrim Church behold on the Sunday designated as “The Hanging of the Greens Service.” Please begin to plan now to invite a colleague, a neighbor, a friend, or a relative to be embraced by the spiritual family here at Pilgrim.
Ministering in His name: Growth Committee

TRAVEL FOR TEATIME!

The Tea Ladies of the Church Growth Committee are going out for tea and everyone is invited to join us. We will be traveling to FLORABUNDA TEAROOM in Rutland. It is an elegant setting and the food is delicious. Join us on Saturday, November 14, 2009. Meet at the church at noon for tea at 1:00 P.M. It would be nice if you wanted to ask a friend to join us. Tea, tax, and tip makes the cost $20.00. Please sign up in Fellowship Hall or talk to one of the Tea Ladies by Sunday, Nov. 8, as we need to confirm reservations.

The Tea Ladies
Rosemary Banda, Penny Faul, Sally Hens, Karen McNall, Elaine Perreault, Natalie Stassen

Pilgrim Congregational Church is pleased to announce that Wayne Tuiskula, Appraiser, will again be at our church on Saturday, Oct. 17th to appraise your antiques. Those who came last year can expect the same exciting experience.
Cost of one item to be appraised is $10, with a limit of three items, cost $20.
Snacks and lunch will be available.

LADIES: CHECK YOUR CLOSETS AND ATTICS

The next Ladies Tea in February 2009 will be a WEDDING TEA. Do you still have your wedding gown or your Mom’s gown? Maybe you bought one at an auction or have a special dress – that also would be wonderful. IT DOES NOT HAVE TO FIT! The youth members of our church will be models. Delicate dresses can also just be displayed. Let’s make this a very special occasion. More details in the Fall.

SAVE THIS DATE!

Saturday, October 25, 2008. The Church Growth Committee is sponsoring an ANTIQUES APPRAISAL. Check through your family treasures and get an answer to what you always wondered about the worth of “Uncle Victor’s prize violin” or pieces that you have inherited or bought. Details to follow in September.

Once again, the ladies of Pilgrim Church with their family and friends enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea on February 2. Fellowship Hall was transformed into an Asian themed tearoom, and Suzie Park demonstrated the custom of serving tea in Korea. Sincere thanks to the confirmation class as well as Katya and Emily for serving tea and treats, to Suzie for sharing her culture, to Sandra Derenzio for lending her teapots, and to all who supported, baked, and cleaned up.It was a delightful, relaxing afternoon.

Profits from the tea were used to purchase two 30 cup pots to be used just for heating water. Watch for the pot at coffee hour and enjoy a cup of tea.

With sincere appreciation,
Church Growth Committee