ECUMENICAL ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14
First Congregational UCC New London
Pancake Dinner – 6:00 P.M.
Worship Service – 7:00 p.m.
First Congregational UCC will be hosting a special Ecumenical Ash Wednesday Service on February 14th. This will be a blessed way to begin the observance of Lent as neighbors and friends from St. John’s Episcopal Church, Trinity Lutheran ELCA, New London United Methodist Church, and First Congregational UCC gather together in worship. Pastor Steve Savides from First Congregational will lead the service and Pastor Chuck Thompson from Trinity will be our preacher. The 7 p.m. service will feature communion and the imposition of ashes and will be preceded by a 6 p.m. Pancake Dinner. A free will offering will be taken for the dinner.
LAST WEEK OF BIG PRIZE BINGO this Thursday, February 15th!! Cash prizes, autographed GB Packer jerseys, plaques & helmets AND designer purses! Make your plans now and arrive early to get your seat or table reserved. Bingo registration starts at 5:30pm, Bingo starts at 6pm.
This Thursday night get some friends and dress up to play trivia for hawaiian night.
No ice no problem! We’re still doing the annual fisheree even though we cant get on the ice! Stop in and sign up!
Naturalist-Led Snowshoe Hike
Saturday, February 17, 2024
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Join Director Mike Hibbard for a fun and leisurely snowshoe hike around the nature center property. Discover tracks and other signs of wildlife while enjoying the tranquility of a winter snowshoe hike.
Registration and payment due February 15.
$8.00/person $2 discount is available to participants who bring their own snowshoes, seniors, students & FOMH members
THE BATTLE ON BEAR by Northport Snowriders on February 24th at Bear Lake in Manawa. An exciting day of Lakecross racing, consisting of 3 or 4 laps on a 2-3 mile slalom track around barrels on an unplowed lake course. Run what ya' brung, classes for all sleds and skill levels (ages 12+). More information to come....stay tuned
We are excited to announce our first Annual Winter Horseshoe Tournament on Saturday, March 2nd! See you there!!
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