The 2020 Annual Report of the Congregational Fellowship Committee ~ Jerry Sawyer, chair
The Congregational Fellowship Committee's (CFC) goal is to provide a variety of fellowship opportunities for the church community. Support is also given to other groups within the church that provide fellowship.
One of the major contributions to the church community is hosting Coffee Hour on Sunday morning so our church members, friends, and visitors enjoy coffee/tea, bagels and other items, along with lively social conversation. Donations are gratefully accepted. Coffee Hour is a wonderful fellowship opportunity and has become an important time for people to socialize following or prior to the church service. CFC is supported by many church volunteers who make the Coffee Hour possible each week.
At our last meeting in March, we came up with a list of possible things to do for cleanliness, sanitizing, and social distancing in the event that COVID-19 became as issue. Unfortunately, it did become an issue and all further CFC activities after that time were cancelled.
To give you an idea of what we do, here’s a summary of the past year.
As with most CF C events/activities in 2020, the annual “Tailgate” style Coffee Hour held to coincide with welcoming PSU students back, was cancelled. Normally, as in the past, special baked goods and fresh fruit complemented the usual bagels, coffee/tea and cold drinks, served in and around the church’s front yard as well as the Maneval garden area. In 2021 CFC will continue to support and adhere to the church’s composting requirements during coffee hour, Young at Heart, and other activities.
The annual Progressive Dinner was not held this year due to the restrictions of COVID-19. Normally, approximately 30 church members gather at the homes of congregation members for appetizers; then divided among several homes for main courses, and then regroup at another home for dessert. We hope to continue this Spring/early Summer event in 2021
Another activity which was curtailed this year after the January gathering was Young At Heart. Each month, except during the summer, CFC sponsors “Young at Heart,” a fellowship group for ages “over 55” in the church. Leadership for planning the programs comes from the group. There is a program committee that sets the calendar of speakers. CFC provides support to make coffee and other beverages for the potluck suppers. The fellowship social begins about 5 pm on a Friday evening with dinner starting promptly at 5:30 followed by the program from 6:30 to 7:30.
In addition to the fellowship events sponsored by CFC, the unit continues to support other fellowship functions within the church community. . They also provided a continental breakfast during registration time for the January Presbytery Meeting held at SCPC on January 25th. CFC regularly cooperates with the Membership Ministry Unit to provide a cart of beverages and bagels for the new member classes when they meet several times throughout the year. .
CFC is always seeking volunteers for Coffee Hour; it’s a fun job and a way to get to know others with a short-term commitment of time. In addition, the unit welcomes interested folks who would like to join the ministry unit. CFC monthly meetings, typically on the first Wednesday of the month (7 PM), provide fellowship among its members as we plan fellowship activities for the congregation.
Jerry Sawyer, Congregational Fellowship Committee chair
One of the major contributions to the church community is hosting Coffee Hour on Sunday morning so our church members, friends, and visitors enjoy coffee/tea, bagels and other items, along with lively social conversation. Donations are gratefully accepted. Coffee Hour is a wonderful fellowship opportunity and has become an important time for people to socialize following or prior to the church service. CFC is supported by many church volunteers who make the Coffee Hour possible each week.
At our last meeting in March, we came up with a list of possible things to do for cleanliness, sanitizing, and social distancing in the event that COVID-19 became as issue. Unfortunately, it did become an issue and all further CFC activities after that time were cancelled.
To give you an idea of what we do, here’s a summary of the past year.
As with most CF C events/activities in 2020, the annual “Tailgate” style Coffee Hour held to coincide with welcoming PSU students back, was cancelled. Normally, as in the past, special baked goods and fresh fruit complemented the usual bagels, coffee/tea and cold drinks, served in and around the church’s front yard as well as the Maneval garden area. In 2021 CFC will continue to support and adhere to the church’s composting requirements during coffee hour, Young at Heart, and other activities.
The annual Progressive Dinner was not held this year due to the restrictions of COVID-19. Normally, approximately 30 church members gather at the homes of congregation members for appetizers; then divided among several homes for main courses, and then regroup at another home for dessert. We hope to continue this Spring/early Summer event in 2021
Another activity which was curtailed this year after the January gathering was Young At Heart. Each month, except during the summer, CFC sponsors “Young at Heart,” a fellowship group for ages “over 55” in the church. Leadership for planning the programs comes from the group. There is a program committee that sets the calendar of speakers. CFC provides support to make coffee and other beverages for the potluck suppers. The fellowship social begins about 5 pm on a Friday evening with dinner starting promptly at 5:30 followed by the program from 6:30 to 7:30.
In addition to the fellowship events sponsored by CFC, the unit continues to support other fellowship functions within the church community. . They also provided a continental breakfast during registration time for the January Presbytery Meeting held at SCPC on January 25th. CFC regularly cooperates with the Membership Ministry Unit to provide a cart of beverages and bagels for the new member classes when they meet several times throughout the year. .
CFC is always seeking volunteers for Coffee Hour; it’s a fun job and a way to get to know others with a short-term commitment of time. In addition, the unit welcomes interested folks who would like to join the ministry unit. CFC monthly meetings, typically on the first Wednesday of the month (7 PM), provide fellowship among its members as we plan fellowship activities for the congregation.
Jerry Sawyer, Congregational Fellowship Committee chair
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