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	January 2026
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				1	2 Community Coffee Hour on Fridays Community Coffee Hour on Fridays Starts: 7:30 am Ends: January 2, 2026 - 8:30 am Location: via Zoom Description: Please join us for Community Coffee Hour on Fridays from 7:30 am – 8:30 am on Zoom! A place to laugh, share the special close moments with Christ each of us experience at different times or circumstances and pray with like-minded people in a safe and confidential environment. Click here to connect via Zoom. (link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89342219264?pwd=V0lxVFhHTENDMkF6S3dKNFZFVEZydz09) ID: 893 4221 9264 Passcode: coffee Mobile Dial-in: +19292056099,,89342219264#,,,,*578328# US (New York) Direct Dial: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) ID: 893 4221 9264 Passcode: 578328 More details... •	3 Footsteps Special Holiday Event Footsteps Special Holiday Event Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: January 3, 2026 - 4:00 pm Location: Woodmont United Church of Christ, 1000 New Haven Ave, Milford, CT 06460, USA Description: Join us for our Special Holiday Event on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Woodmont United Church of Christ (1000 New Haven Avenue, Milford)! All are welcome! Click here for more information about Footsteps. More details... •
4 Communion Sunday Communion Sunday Starts: 12:00 am Ends: January 4, 2026 - 11:59 pm Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA More details... 8:45am Choir Rehearsal 8:45am Choir Rehearsal Starts: 9:00 am Ends: January 4, 2026 - 10:00 am More details... In Person and Online Sunday Worship In Person and Online Sunday Worship Starts: 10:00 am Ends: January 4, 2026 - 11:00 am Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA Description: We invite you to join us as for in-person worship services at UMC Monroe! For anyone who cannot join us in our sanctuary for worship, we’ll continue to livestream our service via Zoom until further notice. In Person Worship Information UMC Monroe In Person Sunday Worship Service Time: 10:00 am Location: UMC Monroe, 515 Cutlers Farm Road, Monroe Communion is served on the first Sunday of the month. Zoom Worship Information UMC Monroe Sunday Worship Service via Zoom Time: 10:00 am Click here to join via Zoom. Meeting ID: 965 4066 9674 Passcode: 2819 Dial-In: +1 929 205 6099 Click here for the Sunday bulletin. Click here for more information about the Eastern Fairfield Cooperative Parish. NOTE: We continue to post sermons to be viewed at your convenience … to check out the archive, click here. More details... Coffee Hour: Betsy Coffee Hour: Betsy Starts: 11:00 am Ends: January 4, 2026 - 12:00 pm Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA More details... • • • •	5	6	7 Wednesday Wake-Up Wednesday Wake-Up Starts: 7:30 am Ends: January 7, 2026 - 8:00 am Description: Wednesday-Wakeup: Wednesday-Wakeup - Wednesdays @ 7:30am: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/766252984?pwd=eDArR2dKeCtwUVFONnB4ZHZKUjlWdz09 ->Meeting ID: 766 252 984 ->Password: wednesday One tap mobile: +19292056099,,766252984#,,,,*459782# US (New York) Dial-in: +1 929 205 6099 Meeting ID: 766 252 984 Passcode: 459782 Or - Live-stream & watch recordings at https://bitly.com/WWakeup More details... •	8 Rotary Club Rotary Club Starts: 7:30 am Ends: January 8, 2026 - 8:30 am Description: Fellowship Hall More details... The C.S. Lewis Institute Basic Apologetics Course The C.S. Lewis Institute Basic Apologetics Course Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: January 8, 2026 - 8:15 pm Location: via Zoom Description: Program start date: Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm via Zoom Program runs for 20-ish weeks (excluding holidays) Course Details and Outline: https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/basic-apologetics-course/ An email will be sent each week with a link to the specific lesson, and reminder about the next meeting. The CS Lewis site has all the materials we'll be using. The first week's meeting will be used to set up the entire course and renewal of our commitment to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88450931583?pwd=R8UUkuv5eIuzIJyf9kXhISazJnK9A2.1&jst=4 Meeting ID: 889 5173 6976 Passcode: 473694 Contact: Brian Sherwood More details... • •	9 Community Coffee Hour on Fridays Community Coffee Hour on Fridays Starts: 7:30 am Ends: January 9, 2026 - 8:30 am Location: via Zoom Description: Please join us for Community Coffee Hour on Fridays from 7:30 am – 8:30 am on Zoom! A place to laugh, share the special close moments with Christ each of us experience at different times or circumstances and pray with like-minded people in a safe and confidential environment. Click here to connect via Zoom. (link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89342219264?pwd=V0lxVFhHTENDMkF6S3dKNFZFVEZydz09) ID: 893 4221 9264 Passcode: coffee Mobile Dial-in: +19292056099,,89342219264#,,,,*578328# US (New York) Direct Dial: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) ID: 893 4221 9264 Passcode: 578328 More details... •	10
11 8:45am Choir Rehearsal 8:45am Choir Rehearsal Starts: 9:00 am Ends: January 11, 2026 - 10:00 am More details... In Person and Online Sunday Worship In Person and Online Sunday Worship Starts: 10:00 am Ends: January 11, 2026 - 11:00 am Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA Description: We invite you to join us as for in-person worship services at UMC Monroe! For anyone who cannot join us in our sanctuary for worship, we’ll continue to livestream our service via Zoom until further notice. In Person Worship Information UMC Monroe In Person Sunday Worship Service Time: 10:00 am Location: UMC Monroe, 515 Cutlers Farm Road, Monroe Communion is served on the first Sunday of the month. Zoom Worship Information UMC Monroe Sunday Worship Service via Zoom Time: 10:00 am Click here to join via Zoom. Meeting ID: 965 4066 9674 Passcode: 2819 Dial-In: +1 929 205 6099 Click here for the Sunday bulletin. Click here for more information about the Eastern Fairfield Cooperative Parish. NOTE: We continue to post sermons to be viewed at your convenience … to check out the archive, click here. More details... Coffee Hour Coffee Hour Starts: 11:00 am Ends: January 11, 2026 - 12:00 pm Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA More details... • • •	12	13	14 Wednesday Wake-Up Wednesday Wake-Up Starts: 7:30 am Ends: January 14, 2026 - 8:00 am Description: Wednesday-Wakeup: Wednesday-Wakeup - Wednesdays @ 7:30am: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/766252984?pwd=eDArR2dKeCtwUVFONnB4ZHZKUjlWdz09 ->Meeting ID: 766 252 984 ->Password: wednesday One tap mobile: +19292056099,,766252984#,,,,*459782# US (New York) Dial-in: +1 929 205 6099 Meeting ID: 766 252 984 Passcode: 459782 Or - Live-stream & watch recordings at https://bitly.com/WWakeup More details... •	15 Rotary Club Rotary Club Starts: 7:30 am Ends: January 15, 2026 - 8:30 am Description: Fellowship Hall More details... The C.S. Lewis Institute Basic Apologetics Course The C.S. Lewis Institute Basic Apologetics Course Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: January 15, 2026 - 8:15 pm Location: via Zoom Description: Program start date: Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm via Zoom Program runs for 20-ish weeks (excluding holidays) Course Details and Outline: https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/basic-apologetics-course/ An email will be sent each week with a link to the specific lesson, and reminder about the next meeting. The CS Lewis site has all the materials we'll be using. The first week's meeting will be used to set up the entire course and renewal of our commitment to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88450931583?pwd=R8UUkuv5eIuzIJyf9kXhISazJnK9A2.1&jst=4 Meeting ID: 889 5173 6976 Passcode: 473694 Contact: Brian Sherwood More details... • •	16 Community Coffee Hour on Fridays Community Coffee Hour on Fridays Starts: 7:30 am Ends: January 16, 2026 - 8:30 am Location: via Zoom Description: Please join us for Community Coffee Hour on Fridays from 7:30 am – 8:30 am on Zoom! A place to laugh, share the special close moments with Christ each of us experience at different times or circumstances and pray with like-minded people in a safe and confidential environment. Click here to connect via Zoom. (link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89342219264?pwd=V0lxVFhHTENDMkF6S3dKNFZFVEZydz09) ID: 893 4221 9264 Passcode: coffee Mobile Dial-in: +19292056099,,89342219264#,,,,*578328# US (New York) Direct Dial: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) ID: 893 4221 9264 Passcode: 578328 More details... Visitation for Lee Hossler Visitation for Lee Hossler Starts: 4:00 pm Ends: January 16, 2026 - 7:00 pm Location: Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher & Son Community Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT 06468, USA Description: Visitation hours will be held on Friday, January 16 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher & Son Community Funeral Home (315 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe). NOTE: A memorial service for Lee Hossler will be held at the United Methodist Church of Monroe on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00 am. A luncheon will follow in Fellowship Hall. Virtual Attendance for the Celebration of Life is available via UMC Monroe's Zoom link.: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Save Our Stepney Task Force (PO Box 9, Monroe, CT 06468) or Project Warmth (9 Fan Hill Road, Monroe, CT 06468). To read more about Lee's legacy, please visit The Monroe Sun for a special tribute. Click here to view Lee's obituary. More details... • •	17 Lee Hossler Memorial Service Lee Hossler Memorial Service Starts: 11:00 am Ends: January 17, 2026 - 3:00 pm Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA Description: A memorial service for Lee Hossler will be held at the United Methodist Church of Monroe on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00 am. A luncheon will follow in Fellowship Hall. Virtual Attendance for the Celebration of Life is available via UMC Monroe’s Zoom link.: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Save Our Stepney Task Force (PO Box 9, Monroe, CT 06468) or Project Warmth (9 Fan Hill Road, Monroe, CT 06468). To read more about Lee’s legacy, please visit The Monroe Sun for a special tribute. NOTE: Visitation hours will be held on Friday, January 16 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher & Son Community Funeral Home (315 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe). Click here to view Lee's obituary. Please contact Pastor Chuck for details More details... Spaghetti Supper Concert Series at Nichols UMC (2025 - 2026) Spaghetti Supper Concert Series at Nichols UMC (2025 - 2026) Starts: 5:30 pm Ends: January 17, 2026 - 8:00 pm Location: Nichols United Methodist Church, 35 Shelton Rd, Trumbull, CT 06611, USA Description: Good food ... Great music Nichols United Methodist Church is excited to announce the start of their 2025-2026 Spaghetti Supper Concert Series. The suppers and concerts began over twenty years ago at Long Hill United Methodist Church, and we're excited to continue this long-standing tradition as a merged congregation! All are welcome! Dinner Time: 5:30 pm in Fellowship Hall Concert Time: 7:00 pm in Church Sanctuary Dinner Cost: Adults $15; Seniors $14; Kids under 12 $5; add meatballs $1/each Payment: Cash or check only please No reservations required! Free-will offering donations for the concert are happily accepted 2025 - 2026 Season Dates Saturday, September 20, 2025: Frank Mastrone - singing classics and Contemporary pop hits Saturday, October 18, 2025: Michael Maronich - International, award-winning Pianist (click for bio) Saturday, November 15, 2025: The Wood Vibrations Duo - Acoustic guitarist/vocalist, Peter Kelly and violinist/vocalist, Samantha Chestney play your favorite songs from the 60s to today Saturday, December 13, 2025: NUMC Christmas Concert - Choirs, soloists and special guests! Come, and bring your singing voice for caroling Saturday, January 17, 2026: The Blue River Jazz Band - Playing America’s traditional, classic, “hot” jazz and swing music from the early 20th century Saturday, February 21, 2026: The Yale Spizzwinks(?) - America's Oldest Underclassman A Capella Group Saturday, March 21, 2026: Darwin Shen - Classical violinist Saturday, April 18, 2026: Atla and Matt DeChamplain - Jazz Piano and Vocal Duo Saturday, May 16, 2026: TBD - stay tuned for an exciting concert announcement! Click here for more information. More details... • •
18 8:45am Choir Rehearsal 8:45am Choir Rehearsal Starts: 9:00 am Ends: January 18, 2026 - 10:00 am More details... In Person and Online Sunday Worship In Person and Online Sunday Worship Starts: 10:00 am Ends: January 18, 2026 - 11:00 am Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA Description: We invite you to join us as for in-person worship services at UMC Monroe! For anyone who cannot join us in our sanctuary for worship, we’ll continue to livestream our service via Zoom until further notice. In Person Worship Information UMC Monroe In Person Sunday Worship Service Time: 10:00 am Location: UMC Monroe, 515 Cutlers Farm Road, Monroe Communion is served on the first Sunday of the month. Zoom Worship Information UMC Monroe Sunday Worship Service via Zoom Time: 10:00 am Click here to join via Zoom. Meeting ID: 965 4066 9674 Passcode: 2819 Dial-In: +1 929 205 6099 Click here for the Sunday bulletin. Click here for more information about the Eastern Fairfield Cooperative Parish. NOTE: We continue to post sermons to be viewed at your convenience … to check out the archive, click here. More details... Coffee Hour: Sue and Bob Coffee Hour: Sue and Bob Starts: 11:00 am Ends: January 18, 2026 - 12:00 pm Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA More details... • • •	19	20	21 Wednesday Wake-Up Wednesday Wake-Up Starts: 7:30 am Ends: January 21, 2026 - 8:00 am Description: Wednesday-Wakeup: Wednesday-Wakeup - Wednesdays @ 7:30am: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/766252984?pwd=eDArR2dKeCtwUVFONnB4ZHZKUjlWdz09 ->Meeting ID: 766 252 984 ->Password: wednesday One tap mobile: +19292056099,,766252984#,,,,*459782# US (New York) Dial-in: +1 929 205 6099 Meeting ID: 766 252 984 Passcode: 459782 Or - Live-stream & watch recordings at https://bitly.com/WWakeup More details... Great Oaks Farm Meeting Great Oaks Farm Meeting Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: January 21, 2026 - 7:30 pm Description: Russell Simpkins - 203-767-5939 More details... • •	22 Rotary Club Rotary Club Starts: 7:30 am Ends: January 22, 2026 - 8:30 am Description: Fellowship Hall More details... The C.S. Lewis Institute Basic Apologetics Course The C.S. Lewis Institute Basic Apologetics Course Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: January 22, 2026 - 8:15 pm Location: via Zoom Description: Program start date: Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm via Zoom Program runs for 20-ish weeks (excluding holidays) Course Details and Outline: https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/basic-apologetics-course/ An email will be sent each week with a link to the specific lesson, and reminder about the next meeting. The CS Lewis site has all the materials we'll be using. The first week's meeting will be used to set up the entire course and renewal of our commitment to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88450931583?pwd=R8UUkuv5eIuzIJyf9kXhISazJnK9A2.1&jst=4 Meeting ID: 889 5173 6976 Passcode: 473694 Contact: Brian Sherwood More details... • •	23 Community Coffee Hour on Fridays Community Coffee Hour on Fridays Starts: 7:30 am Ends: January 23, 2026 - 8:30 am Location: via Zoom Description: Please join us for Community Coffee Hour on Fridays from 7:30 am – 8:30 am on Zoom! A place to laugh, share the special close moments with Christ each of us experience at different times or circumstances and pray with like-minded people in a safe and confidential environment. Click here to connect via Zoom. (link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89342219264?pwd=V0lxVFhHTENDMkF6S3dKNFZFVEZydz09) ID: 893 4221 9264 Passcode: coffee Mobile Dial-in: +19292056099,,89342219264#,,,,*578328# US (New York) Direct Dial: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) ID: 893 4221 9264 Passcode: 578328 More details... •	24
25 8:45am Choir Rehearsal 8:45am Choir Rehearsal Starts: 9:00 am Ends: January 25, 2026 - 10:00 am More details... In Person and Online Sunday Worship In Person and Online Sunday Worship Starts: 10:00 am Ends: January 25, 2026 - 11:00 am Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA Description: We invite you to join us as for in-person worship services at UMC Monroe! For anyone who cannot join us in our sanctuary for worship, we’ll continue to livestream our service via Zoom until further notice. In Person Worship Information UMC Monroe In Person Sunday Worship Service Time: 10:00 am Location: UMC Monroe, 515 Cutlers Farm Road, Monroe Communion is served on the first Sunday of the month. Zoom Worship Information UMC Monroe Sunday Worship Service via Zoom Time: 10:00 am Click here to join via Zoom. Meeting ID: 965 4066 9674 Passcode: 2819 Dial-In: +1 929 205 6099 Click here for the Sunday bulletin. Click here for more information about the Eastern Fairfield Cooperative Parish. NOTE: We continue to post sermons to be viewed at your convenience … to check out the archive, click here. More details... Coffee Hour Coffee Hour Starts: 11:00 am Ends: January 25, 2026 - 12:00 pm Location: United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler's Farm Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, USA More details... • • •	26	27	28 Wednesday Wake-Up Wednesday Wake-Up Starts: 7:30 am Ends: January 28, 2026 - 8:00 am Description: Wednesday-Wakeup: Wednesday-Wakeup - Wednesdays @ 7:30am: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/766252984?pwd=eDArR2dKeCtwUVFONnB4ZHZKUjlWdz09 ->Meeting ID: 766 252 984 ->Password: wednesday One tap mobile: +19292056099,,766252984#,,,,*459782# US (New York) Dial-in: +1 929 205 6099 Meeting ID: 766 252 984 Passcode: 459782 Or - Live-stream & watch recordings at https://bitly.com/WWakeup More details... •	29 Rotary Club Rotary Club Starts: 7:30 am Ends: January 29, 2026 - 8:30 am Description: Fellowship Hall More details... The C.S. Lewis Institute Basic Apologetics Course The C.S. Lewis Institute Basic Apologetics Course Starts: 7:30 pm Ends: January 29, 2026 - 8:15 pm Location: via Zoom Description: Program start date: Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm via Zoom Program runs for 20-ish weeks (excluding holidays) Course Details and Outline: https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/basic-apologetics-course/ An email will be sent each week with a link to the specific lesson, and reminder about the next meeting. The CS Lewis site has all the materials we'll be using. The first week's meeting will be used to set up the entire course and renewal of our commitment to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88450931583?pwd=R8UUkuv5eIuzIJyf9kXhISazJnK9A2.1&jst=4 Meeting ID: 889 5173 6976 Passcode: 473694 Contact: Brian Sherwood More details... • •	30 Community Coffee Hour on Fridays Community Coffee Hour on Fridays Starts: 7:30 am Ends: January 30, 2026 - 8:30 am Location: via Zoom Description: Please join us for Community Coffee Hour on Fridays from 7:30 am – 8:30 am on Zoom! A place to laugh, share the special close moments with Christ each of us experience at different times or circumstances and pray with like-minded people in a safe and confidential environment. Click here to connect via Zoom. (link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89342219264?pwd=V0lxVFhHTENDMkF6S3dKNFZFVEZydz09) ID: 893 4221 9264 Passcode: coffee Mobile Dial-in: +19292056099,,89342219264#,,,,*578328# US (New York) Direct Dial: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) ID: 893 4221 9264 Passcode: 578328 More details... •	31