Due to the coming snow storm, Pastor Barbara has decided to cancel the church service tomorrow, January 7th. We hope you all stay home and safe and warm as you watch the snowflakes come down!

Well, 2023 has been a busy and sometimes challenging year. Because of the flurry of activity as December comes to a close, there will not be a full edition of the Link, the church newsletter. We will publish the January 2024 calendar of events (below) so you can get a taste of what’s going on here, and we’ll catch up with all the info of our activities in February.

In the meantime, somethings to note: there will be a Confirmation Class beginning in January, after church & coffee hour. This class is open to young people who would like to learn more about their faith and culminate in becoming an active member of the church. Should you like more information about this class, please contact the church office at 860/379-2157.

Also beginning in January, there will be a Bible study of the New Testament. The class will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday mornings and last approximately 90 minutes. For more information, again, please contact the church office.

The Visitation Committee is forming and will meet next Sunday to finalize plans. If you are interested in joining this committee that plans to connect with shut-ins and/or those folks who are unable to attend regular worship serivce, please contact the church office or Kathy Loomis.

Here’s to a smooth move into 2024 and may the Lord bless you all with healthy and happiness throughout the year.

The Community Food Bank calendar for 2024 is shown below. The Food Bank, housed at Pleasant Valley/Winsted United Methodist Church, helps anyone who is in need of food support. See the information located at the bottom of the calendar should you have any questions or want to reach someone directly.

The newsletter for our church is shown below. Notice especially that we will be hosting a Holiday Fair tomorrow from 9am to 2pm. We hope you’ll come see what we are offering!

The December calendar for the Community Food Bank, located at Pleasant Valley/Winsted United Methodist Church, is shown below. Be sure to read the information at the bottom of the page should you need to get in touch with the food bank. It also explains the winter closing policy in case of storm.

A wonderful evening of music is coming to Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 25th! The musicians are local folks who just want to share their talent with everyone and we’re lucky to have them come to our church. The flyer below has the info you’ll need to spend a wonderful evening enjoying some special music. It’s going to be a great way to wind up the Thanksgiving celebrations! Bring your family and friends; we look forward to seeing you!

Our church will be hosting a holiday fair on Saturday, December 2nd and we hope you’ll mark your calendars and plan to join us for the fun! See the flyer below for details. We have lots of great items for you to view, a bake sale to wet your sweet tooth, and a lunch to give you strength to keep going! It will be a fun time so hope to see you there!

The November edition of our church newsletter, The Link, is shown below. We’ve got some exciting events coming along this month and everyone is invited to join us. November is the month in which we give thanks for the bountiful harvest of the past and share, with gratitude, our hopes and dreams for the coming months. It is also the month in which we begin our preparations for welcoming the baby Jesus, our gift from the Father. As you read over the newsletter, have your calendar handy and jot down the times you’ll want to remember to come to PVUMC so see what’s happening!

The November calendar for the Community Food Bank is shown below. The food bank is open to any Connecticut resident who is in need of food assistance. The calendar shows the highlighted dates the food bank is open. Thanksgiving baskets are available to those who have pre-registered. Should you have any questions or concerns, or wish to make a donation to the food bank, please call the phone number listed on the calendar. Your call will be returned as soon as possible.

The October edition of our church newsletter, The Link, is shown below. All are welcome to come share in our events, and especially in our worship time. Sunday School has started and the children are excited about their upcoming studies…and our sincere thanks to the dedicated adults who share their time in support of this important ministry for our young people.