Somers Congregational Church
Frequently Asked Questions
Church mailing list?
How can I participate?
Can I rent a room?
Weddings for non-members?
Funerals for nonmembers?
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Church mailing list?
You may request this by calling the church office at (860)763-4021,
sending an e-mail to
Somerscong@somerscongregational.org
or filling out a pew card when you come for worship.
Weddings for non-members?
Yes, it is possible to be married at the Somers Congregational Church
even though you are not a member. Our pastor and organist are happy to work
with you to make your wedding a happy and meaningful experience in keeping
with the traditions and guidelines of the church. The first step you will
need to take is to telephone the church in order to get an application form
and rate schedule and to check for availability of a date and time for your
wedding. Once you have submitted the application, you will sit down with the
pastor to plan your unique wedding. You will also meet with the organist to
choose music to make your wedding a special event full of memories to last a
life time.
Funerals for nonmembers?
Our pastor is available to conduct memorial services and funerals for
people who have not been members of the church. Arrangements for these may
be made through your funeral director or by calling our church office. In
addition to leading the service, the pastor also available to offer support
as you face this difficult time in your life.
Can I rent a room?
Individuals or groups may rent rooms that hold as many as 150 people or a
small group in a conference room. Our church building complex has 31 rooms
of various sizes. Our special offerings include two kitchens and a
kitchenette, a nursery and eight bathrooms. Our Foundation Room, sanctuary
and our addition are air-conditioned. Our building complex is handicap
accessible. You may request a room by calling the church office at
(860)763-4021, sending a fax to the church at (860) 763-5416 or sending an
e-mail to the church office at
somerscong@somerscongregational.org.
How can I participate?
There are many ways that members and non-members can participate in the
life of our church. Listed below are only some of the examples of how you
can be involved:
Advise a Youth Group
Assemble Highlights
Attend a Conference Meeting
Attend an Ecclesiastical Council
Attend an installation
Attend Annual Meeting
Attend an Ordination
Bake a birthday cake
Bake a pie for Turkey supper
Bake a quiche
Bake bread
Bake for a funeral
Bake something chocolate
Be a church officer
Be a lay reader
Be on a Board
Be on a Committee
Be on an Ad Hoc Committee
Donate used clothing
Cook pancakes
Coordinate volunteers
Decorate a bulletin board
Deliver flowers
Deliver Strawberry Lunches
Do calligraphy
Donate a book
Donate flowers
Donate food for food pantry |
Fill out a prayer card
Give to the Ultimate Auction
Greet at worship services
Hand out bulletins
Hang the greens
Help at Vacation Bible School
Help in Care Room
Hem a costume
Host Coffee Hour
Hull strawberries
Join the Bell Choir
Knit a prayer shawl
Make a meal
Make a pledge
Make sandwiches
Make biscuits
Paint a room
Peel apples
Cut up potatoes
Play an instrument
Play a hand bell
Play in the golf tournament
Post the hymns
Provide respite care
Rake leaves
Read a book
Record a service
Scoop ice cream
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Scramble some eggs
Sell some tickets
Send a card
Serve a meal
Serve as a committee officer
Serve coffee at coffee hour
Serve tables at Turkey Supper
Sew costumes
Share your art
Share your creche
Share your talent
Shovel snow
Sing in the Carol Choir
Sing in the Senior Choir
Sing in the Junior Choir
Sort clothing
Sponsor a tee
Stuff envelopes
Supply bread
Tell a children’s story
Visit a church member
Visit a hospital
Visit a shut-in
Walk the Labyrinth
Wash dishes
Water a plant
Weed a garden
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