Ministry Reports for Annual Report
Due Friday, January 22nd

This is a reminder to all ministry Chairs that reports for our annual report are due by Friday, January 22nd.  Please send to Kim at charlotteucc@gmavt.net in Word format.  Please email or call with questions: 425-3176

Pastor Kevin to Begin Continuing Education Program

On January 19^th, Kevin will begin a 9-week “Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising” program.  This program is offered through the Lake Institute of the Lilly School of Philanthropy at Indiana University.  More info HERE

Through plenary online sessions, a small group cohort, readings and a final project, I hope to deepen my own connection between faith and financial giving so that I can help others to do the same.  I look forward to the process, journey and growth.  As always, let me know if you have any questions.  Learning, Kevin

From Hadley Bunting...

As a Member in Discernment in the Vermont Conference of the United Church of Christ, I am required to complete one school year of a field education program. On November 18, I proposed to the church Cabinet that I fulfill this requirement by serving at Charlotte Congregational Church, with an external supervisor. Cabinet approved my proposal, as did the Conference’s Ministerial Standards and Standings Committee. Continue reading HERE

Stewardship Campaign

Our fall campaign has been a success and we are currently at ~90% of our goal of $270K for FY 2021.  Wonderful!  If you have offered a pledge, thank you.  If you are planning to do so but have not yet, please consider doing that by the end of the year.  It's never too late to make a pledge so do what you feel called to do and what works for your household.

How do you do it?  Here’s a handy guide: 

We have tried to make pledging as simple as possible. If you have any questions, you can get in touch with Karen Spiedel in the church office at 425-3176 x1 or cccbookkeeper@gmavt.net.

Automatic payment from your bank:  Ask Karen for the church’s bank info, and then set up the payment with your bank.

Stock:  Contact Karen for the instructions.

Pledge Envelopes:  They are available for the asking in the church office.  

Who keeps track of my pledge payment progress?

Karen will send out quarterly progress statements to help you keep track of pledge payments. After the close of the year you will also receive for your tax records a comprehensive statement of all donations received by the church in 2020, including those for special Missions collections, etc.

Again, if you have any questions at all, feel free to contact Karen at 425-3176 x1 or cccbookkeeper@gmavt.net.

I hope you will not feel any pressure to give. If you do donate, I hope that you will give gladly and in a way that your God calls you to do.  As the Old Testament book of Esther tells us, we are called “for times like these.”

Confirmation Class

On Epiphany, each confirmand delivered an Epiphany gift to someone from the congregation. Blessings!

Next Confirmation Meeting is via Zoom this Sunday, January 10 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Link sent via email. We'll be tackling the Bible. Bring a snack to your screen!

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81246360936?pwd=bGx3ZGkvRTVJanBCeVZhSTNZSVdtdz09

Seeking Volunteers for Salvation Army Dinners

Our church has a long involvement with cooking and serving meals at the Salvation Army. Barbara Kittredge began this commitment in the mid nineties, Deb Christie, Jack and Barbara Morrish started serving in 2006 and this volunteer effort is still thriving as one of our church missions. Our dinners are macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, and dessert complimented with additional food prepared by the church youth group and Kids Cook.

There are five Saturday dinners which we provide each year: February, April, June, August and October. As we look ahead to 2021, we will be looking to fill two different volunteer positions: 1) one or two people willing to assist Barbara and Jack Morrish in the coordinator role,  and 2) volunteer cooks to prepare a portion of each meal at home one or more times during the year.

Barbara and Jack Morrish, 
802-985-8467 • (home) 802-338-7710 (cell) • barbara.ann.morrish@gmail.com

Join the Social Justice Ministry!

The Social Justice Ministry is seeking new members to be voted upon at our 2021 CCC Annual Meeting. Our ministry addresses systemic causes of injustice and social inequities. We have not been fully active these past many months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however we work to hold events and outreach to increase awareness and action on issues relating to social justice. In the recent past we have hosted John Vincent, artist and printmaker who held an exhibit in our Vestry, events concerning climate change, sponsoring our Church to participate in the annual Pride Parade in Burlington, the annual Gun Violence Vigil in December, and other actions. If you would like to join our small but mighty group, please contact Sally Kerschner at smwkersch@comcast.net.

WAYS TO GIVE TO CCC

In this time of electronic worship, we appreciate your ongoing generosity and support.  Here is a reminder about options for giving remotely:

1. Mail a check to the church at CCC, PO Box 12, Charlotte, VT  05445;
2. Pay electronically through PayPal – navigate to the church’s website.  Click on the “giving” circle at the bottom of the home page.  Click either “general donation” or “pledge donation” and the system will walk you through the process.  Call 425-3176 if you have questions;
3. Bank Billpay – many of us use online banking systems.  Simply set up one of your payees as Charlotte Congregational, mailed to above address; 
4. Electronic transfer – contact bookkeeper Karen Speidel on Mondays or Wednesdays at 425-3176 for details about how to transfer funds to the church electronically.