Shown below is the January calendar for the Community Food Bank. Please note that the normally scheduled opening of the food bank on January 1st will be moved to Friday, January 2nd from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Please read the text below the calendar which will provide you information regarding weather related closings as well as ways to contact the food bank directly.

We hope that this year brings health and happiness, and most of all peace to our clients and friends.

As we welcome in 2026, please take a moment to look over our church newsletter, The Link (shown below). As you read, you’ll see we’re excited to offer a confirmation class, beginning in January. This class affords those young people who are interested, a chance to learn more about their faith and to finally join the church later in the spring.

This newsletter covers both January and February so please note that Ash Wednesday services will be held on February 18th at noon and again at 7pm. As always, we hope you’ll plan to join us in worship on Sunday mornings at 10 am, and to celebrate with us at any of the future events that we’ll offer. Should you wish to contact the church office or leave a message for Pastor Barbara, please call 860-379-2157 and leave a message. The office is open Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 9 to noon each week.

All Saints’ Day Celebration

“For all the saints, who from their labors rest…” Today we celebrated those individuals who have left their earthly homes and now reside with our Father in heaven. They are the ones who helped shape our lives, and who will be sorely missed in the days and years to come. We remember with love and gratitude as each name was read aloud during the worship service and a candle of remembrance was lit in their honor.

The Community Food Bank, housed at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, has released their calendar for November. Please note that Thanksgiving Baskets can be reserved during regular hours of operation, and picked up on Tuesday, November 25th, from 2 to 4 pm. Donations to the food bank, including costs for the Thanksgiving Baskets ($60 for a full basket or $30 for a half basket) can be made by sending a check, made out to the Community Food Bank, to Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church, PO Box 181, Pleasant Valley, CT 06063. Your help would be much appreciated.

Our church newsletter, The Link, is now online, as you can see below. We’ve some upcoming events detailed within the pages of The Link that you may want to note; of particular importance is our Christmas Eve Service at 5:00pm on December 24th. There is also information about the upcoming Holiday Fair, opportunities for donations to our Mitten Tree and our Sock Basket, as well as things that will take place after the new year begins. We hope you’ll take time to look this over and plan to join us in some or all of the services, or events that are available. We would enjoy meeting you and joining with you in fellowship. In the meantime, may you all have a blessed Thanksgiving Holiday with loved ones.

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Well, the Holiday Fair is quickly approaching and folks are busy crafting, knitting, baking, etc. We hope you’ll join us on Saturday, November 8th and join in the fun! The flyer below shows more about what we are offering. We’re sure you can find something that will suit your fancy!

Save the date and plan to attend the annual Holiday Fair at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church! See the flyer below for some information, We’ll post more details as they becomes available. Our annual Holiday Fair is a great opportunity to do some shopping, visit with friends, and enjoy browsing over our baked goods.

The September issue of the church newsletter, The Link, is shown below. September brings along the beginning of Sunday School on September 7th, and the fall events that are being scheduled. Please note that our annual Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday, November 8th. More details will be forthcoming about our fun event. In the meantime, we would like to invite everyone to come join us on Sunday mornings at 10am as we worship together. Coffee Hour is served most Sunday’s after the worship service and it provides a good time to catch up with our neighbors and friends. Hope you can join us!!

Shown below is the September calendar for the Community Food Bank. The Food Bank is open to any Connecticut resident in need of food support. For additional information, including the hours of both service and donations, please see the notation below the calendar.

Our special visitors on Sunday, August 10th, were the pets who came with their people! Several folks brought their pets to Pastor Barbara to be blessed and share time with everyone in attendance in the Memorial Garden. Perhaps this will become an annual event!