Our church newsletter, The Link, is shown below. Please take a moment to look it over and plan to join us for any of the worship opportunities, as well as any of the special events that are coming up. Our church is open to everyone who wants to share our joy in the Lord’s love.

Shown below is the March calendar for the Community Food Bank, housed at the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church. As noted on the calendar, the food bank is open to any Connecticut resident who is in need of food support. Please note the times the food bank is open as well as the days and times that donations can be made. Any questions or concerns, please note the contact information listed.

My apologies to those who missed the February calendar for the Community Food Bank! Time got away from me but I’ll share the calendar now in the hopes it’s not to late to help someone. The food bank helps anyone in CT in food distress…see the notes at the bottom of the page for open days, days for drop off donations, questions, etc. I’ll do better next month…God willing!! During this cold weather, stay safe and warm wherever you may find yourself.

With the pending arrival of Storm Benjamin on Sunday through Monday, January 25-26, the decision has been made to close the church for Sunday worship service. Everyone is encouraged to stay home, off the roads, to ensure your safety. But should you need to travel, please use the utmost case as you do. We send our sincere thanks to the nurses and doctors, as well as the first responders, fire personnel, road crews, and all other persons who will be doing their best to keep everyone safe.

Due to the snowstorm, there will be no church services this morning at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church. Drive safely if you have to go anywhere! See you next Sunday!

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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