Faith Formation
The Spirit Team plans to offer Open Chapel one time in June and then, beginning in September, once a month. You are invited to visit the Chapel for an hour of reflection and prayer. Quiet music that begins and ends the hour, helps the visitor to settle and become calm. Written prayer intentions that may be offered are directed to Rev. Fredd. Please feel welcome to attend next session on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 4-5 p.m.
Rise and Shine – It’s Breakfast at Church!
First Sunday from September until June
These periodic “pot luck” breakfast gatherings are full of fun and fellowship. The JPW Library and the Outreach cordially invite you to join us for breakfast! Enjoy a smorgasbord of fruit, hot breakfast casseroles, bacon or sausage, bagels, pastries, and more – plus coffee, juice & tea. Delicious gluten-free options, too. All are welcome to attend and contribute. Please reach out to a member of Outreach.
Awakening the Spirit Book Group
Mondays from September to May from 12 to 1:20 p.m.
Discussions are centered on interfaith dialogue, ethics, theology, biblical scholarship, and spirituality. Bring a bag lunch; beverages and desserts are provided. Copies of the books are available in the library and new members are always welcome. For more information contact Jennifer deSimas at jpwebsterdir@whfirstchurch.org or 860-232-3893. Also click here: Book Groups.
Food for Thought Book Group
First Tuesday of each month from October to June, 5:00–6:30 p.m., lead by Jennifer and Molly.
This group reads autobiography/biography, literary fiction, sociology, historical fiction, and more through the lens of faith and spirituality. For current reading selections, please check the John P. Webster Library Book Groups page. Copies of the books are available in the library and new members are always welcome. Please bring your own dinner; refreshments and desserts are served. For more information contact Jennifer deSimas at jpwebsterdir@whfirstchurch.org or 860-232-3893.
Lunch & Learn author visits, seminars, and workshops
Sundays after worship, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Monthly or bi-monthly lectures, workshops, author visits, and more. Visiting speakers discuss topics ranging from quitting hair dye to elder care to bee-keeping to photography to hygge and beyond.