Connecting Hearts and Minds:
Upcoming Events at Southport Congregational Church
Rooms With a View Show
We have another amazing show this year! Outstanding Designers, Authors, Speakers, and Artists! We are excited to announce The Tartan Shop - A Holiday Shop run by a committee of church members AND .... The Marketplace is back with 10 wonderful vendors! For more information, please visit the website: roomswithaview.org.
Exclusive pricing is available for Church Members. For more details, please get in touch with the church office. 2032551594
RWAV/Veterans Sunday Worship
Seminarian Dave Stuart, preaching
Revs. Paul & Laura Whitmore and Seminarian Matthew Ceurvorst, assisting
Special Music from the Handbell Choir and Leslie Uhl, soloist
Join us for RWAV/Veterans Sunday Worship in The Sanctuary, a heartfelt service honoring our veterans. Experience community, faith, and gratitude together.
Rooms With A View Show
We have another amazing show this year! Outstanding Designers, Authors, Speakers, and Artists! We are excited to announce The Tartan Shop - A Holiday Shop run by a committee of church members AND .... The Marketplace is back with 10 wonderful vendors! For more information, please visit the website: roomswithaview.org.
Exclusive pricing is available for Church Members. For more details, please get in touch with the church office. 2032551594
Rooms With A View Show
We have another amazing show this year! Outstanding Designers, Authors, Speakers, and Artists! We are excited to announce The Tartan Shop - A Holiday Shop run by a committee of church members AND .... The Marketplace is back with 10 wonderful vendors! For more information, please visit the website: roomswithaview.org.
Exclusive pricing is available for Church Members. For more details, please get in touch with the church office. 2032551594
RWAV Gala Party
Join us at the Opening Party to Celebrate the 29th Year of Rooms with a View. Preview our designer's vignettes and the art installation curated by Swoon. Meet the designers, enjoy cocktails in The Hadley Cafe, feast on an assortment of delicious foods by Alchemy Custom Celebrations, and Shop in the Marketplace and our new gift store, The Tartan Shop. Select items from the designer's vignettes will also be for sale!
Exclusive pricing is available for Church Members. For more details, please get in touch with the church office.2032551594
Alcoholics Anonymous
This is a big book, step study meeting, focusing on the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, which “encourages us to embrace imperfection, impermanence and simplicity. It reminds us that all things in life are temporary, and it highlights the beauty to be discovered in that which is transient, natural and flawed.” All those with a desire to stop drinking are welcome to attend.
Communion Sunday Worship
Rev. Paul Whitmore, preaching
Rev. Laura Whitmore, assisting
Special Music from Lonnie Root, cello
Experience the Joy of Communion Sunday Worship.
Women’s Discussion Group
Meetings are held in the Youth Room.
All women are invited to join this intriguing and fun group! If you would like to be added to the email list, please let the office know.
Men's Discussion Group
Meetings are held in the Youth Room.
All men are invited to join this intriguing and fun group! If you would like to be added to the email list, please let the office know.
Alcoholics Anonymous
This is a big book, step study meeting, focusing on the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, which “encourages us to embrace imperfection, impermanence and simplicity. It reminds us that all things in life are temporary, and it highlights the beauty to be discovered in that which is transient, natural and flawed.” All those with a desire to stop drinking are welcome to attend.
Congregational Preliminary Budget Meeting
Attention Church members, we kindly request all members to remain after the worship service to participate in the voting process for the 2025 budget, which has been approved by the Church Council. As we will be discussing programs and expenditures for the entire year of 2025 that will affect all members, it is crucial that everyone’s voice is heard!
Oktoberfest
Join the Fellowship Committee for a night celebrating everything German: Food, Music, Dance, and Clothing! All adult members are invited to join in a fun night of togetherness and welcoming Fall! The festivities kick off at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25. If you would like to attend, please get in touch with Pam at ppoling@southportucc.org.
Women's Discussion Group
Meetings are held in the Youth Room
All women are invited to join this intriguing and fun group! If you would like to be added to the email list, please let the office know.
Men's Discussion Group
Meetings are held in the Youth Room
All men are invited to join this intriguing and fun group! If you would like to be added to the email list, please let the office know.
Alcoholics Anonymous
This is a big book, step study meeting, focusing on the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, which “encourages us to embrace imperfection, impermanence and simplicity. It reminds us that all things in life are temporary, and it highlights the beauty to be discovered in that which is transient, natural and flawed.” All those with a desire to stop drinking are welcome to attend.
Join Us for a Peaceful Sunday Meditation Experience
All are welcome to attend this Sunday meditation session led by Rev. Paul in the SCC Library on October 20 from 4 - 5 p.m. To help us prepare for a successful event, please RSVP to office@southportucc.org. We request that all attendees arrive on time to avoid disturbing the participants.
Second Hour: Love & Longing: Contemplative Prayer in the Christian Tradition— led by Seminarian Matthew Ceurvorst
“In prayer, it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart.” -St. Teresa of Avila - This Second Hour explores the rich history of Christian contemplation and how the practices of prayer, meditation, reading, and reflection enhance our awareness of God’s presence in our daily lives.
Discover the Joy of Preschool at Our Fellowship Hour
Join us for the Preschool Hosting Fellowship Hour, where we will introduce Laura Amicucci, SCC's Preschool Director. The Southport Congregational Preschool opened in late August with 103 children aged 2 to 5 in attendance for the 2024-2025 school year! Amid all this excitement, we are already beginning our 2025-2026 school year enrollment. If you, or someone you know, is looking for a joy-filled, play-based preschool, please save the date for October 20 at 11:00 a.m. and come out to learn more about our programs!
Bible Sunday Worship
Seminarian Matthew Ceurvorst, preaching
Revs. Paul and Laura Whitmore, assisting
Special music from the Cherub Choir
All 3rd Graders are invited to receive a Bible on this 180th annual Bible Sunday. This is a special day when we offer the word of God as a gift to our children.
Alcoholics Anonymous
This is a big book, step study meeting, focusing on the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, which “encourages us to embrace imperfection, impermanence and simplicity. It reminds us that all things in life are temporary, and it highlights the beauty to be discovered in that which is transient, natural and flawed.” All those with a desire to stop drinking are welcome to attend.
Laity Sunday Worship
We are pleased to announce that Pat Morrow will be speaking at our pulpit on this Sunday. We will be celebrating the ways in which we all minister to one another. Deacons and other church members will be joining Pat in leading this meaningful and empowering worship service.
Women's Discussion Group
Meetings are held in the Youth Room
All women are invited to join this intriguing and fun group! If you would like to be added to the email list, please let the office know.
Men's Discussion Group
Meetings are held in the Youth Room
All men are invited to join this intriguing and fun group!If you would like to be added to the email list, please let the office know.
Alcoholics Anonymous
This is a big book, step study meeting, focusing on the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, which “encourages us to embrace imperfection, impermanence and simplicity. It reminds us that all things in life are temporary, and it highlights the beauty to be discovered in that which is transient, natural and flawed.” All those with a desire to stop drinking are welcome to attend.
Sunday Worship in The Sanctuary
Church Member Paul DiPrato, preaching
Deacon Jeff Nickell, assisting
Special music from Carter Uhl, piano and Leslie Uhl, soloist
Be a part of our welcoming community on Sunday mornings! Join us for service, then enjoy refreshments and fellowship in our Fellowship Hall. We can't wait to connect with you!
Sunday Worship at Sasco Hill Beach
Church Member Paul DiPrato, preaching
Deacon Jeff Nickell, assisting
Special music from the Kruse Family
Join us on Sunday morning at Sasco Hill Beach, located at 1401 Sasco Hill Road, Fairfield, CT, for sunshine, warm breezes, and waves in the background. All are invited! During the summer, we are one of several area churches that co-lead worship every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. It’s a BYOC event — “Bring your own chair.” Everyone can park for free, even if you don’t have a Fairfield beach sticker — tell the gate attendant that you’re attending the church service.
Sunday Worship in The Sanctuary
Justin Hawkins, preaching
Deacon Joe Pezzimenti, assisting
Special music from Shannon Doyle, soloist and Jeff Leeman, piano
Be a part of our welcoming community on Sunday mornings! Join us for service, then enjoy refreshments and fellowship in our Fellowship Hall. We can't wait to connect with you!
Sunday Worship at Sasco Hill Beach With FCC
Join First Church Congregational on Sunday morning at Sasco Hill Beach, located at 1401 Sasco Hill Road, Fairfield, CT, for sunshine, warm breezes, and waves in the background. All are invited! During the summer, we are one of several area churches that co-lead worship every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. It’s a BYOC event — “Bring your own chair.” Everyone can park for free, even if you don’t have a Fairfield beach sticker — tell the gate attendant that you’re attending the church service.
Sunday Worship in The Sanctuary
Church Member Julie Beck, preaching
Deacon Elizabeth Fera, assisting
Special music from Leslie Uhl, soloist and Jeff Leeman, piano
Be a part of our welcoming community on Sunday mornings! Join us for service, then enjoy refreshments and fellowship in our Fellowship Hall. We can't wait to connect with you!
Sunday Worship at Sasco Hill Beach
Church Member Julie Beck, preaching
Deacon Elizabeth Fera, assisting
Special music from Steve Perret, trumpet
Join us on Sunday morning at Sasco Hill Beach, located at 1401 Sasco Hill Road, Fairfield, CT, for sunshine, warm breezes, and waves in the background. All are invited! During the summer, we are one of several area churches that co-lead worship every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. It’s a BYOC event — “Bring your own chair.” Everyone can park for free, even if you don’t have a Fairfield beach sticker — tell the gate attendant that you’re attending the church service.