First Church of Christ in Saybrook (Congregational)

United Church of Christ

 

This Sunday June 7 will be my last Sunday being with you all at First Church and I wanted to thank you for your gracious acceptance of me into this church family. It has been a joy to get to know so many of you and to share in worship each week with the talented support of Filippo, Mark and the F.C. Jazz Band. The music has been “Unforgettable”! Many thanks as well to Mark and Kitty for their generous assistance and welcome! Three months seems such a short time but I am grateful for this time with you and wish you God’s blessings as you move forward in these next steps on your journey as a family of faith. The Reverend Tom Leutner is a seasoned pastor and will serve you well as your interim pastor. I pray that you continue to journey together to “share God’s love through nurture and service.” 

With love and shalom, Rev. Kathy 

Click on the video above to see and hear why this congregation member continues to pledge and support First Church of Christ in Saybrook.

Dear Friend,

There’s more to First Church of Christ in Saybrook than what you experience on Sunday mornings. Beyond our worship, we are actively engaged in outreach to the community, including the Shoreline Soup Kitchen & Pantry, Heat & Eat, and our new Mutual Aid Cupboard.

These ministries materialize as the result of dedicated leadership, staff, and the commitment of people like you—people who choose to invest their time, talents, and resources in the mission God has called us to. Every moment of ministry, every bit of outreach, every life changed—no matter how big or small—is made possible by the spiritual and financial gifts our members offer. (Perhaps it’s not surprising that ministry is made possible by our prayers, our talents, and yes, money!)

Your decision to give is a response to God’s invitation. It’s a choice, but as followers of Jesus, we know it’s more than optional—it’s essential. Jesus gave us everything, and we’re called to be generous in response. We give not out of obligation, but out of gratitude and commitment to God’s ongoing work in the world—to the hopes God has for us!

When you give, you make a powerful choice. Even a gift as small as $10 a week can allow us to expand our programs. Your gift matters—both to you and to the mission we share. I hope you will join me in making a commitment to give this coming year. These commitments represent an estimate of what we intend to give out of gratitude for all God does to nurture, transform, and heal our hearts.

As we look ahead to the coming year, we are all invited to reflect on what we can contribute financially. Stewardship is a spiritual discipline that grows our faith and deepens our joy. Your commitment to give doesn’t just fuel our ministry; it transforms you and the world around you.

I encourage you to take this opportunity seriously. Make a commitment, step into the discipline of regular giving, and watch what God can do in your life—and in our church. Please plan to be with us on Commitment Sunday May 31st and join us for the celebratory coffee hour immediately after the service. Your response will make a real difference.

To pledge, please click here for our 2026-27 Pledge e-Card, or fill out a paper form in the church office. To pay online, please visit firstchurchsaybrook.org/give.

Challenge yourself to give with intention, and you’ll find that it’s one of the most rewarding choices you can make. Thank you for being part of this mission. We celebrate your willingness to respond to God’s invitation to give!

Gratefully,

Alan Ringen,

Giving Team Chair

We are looking for volunteers to serve  as lay readers and ushers. 

Please contact Paul Liberty at paulliberty@comcast.net  or call (860) 575-5461.