Pilgrimage Herald

HARVEST FAIR FINAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING: Monday, October 18, 2004 at 7pm at 15 Oak Street. A very important meeting for all table leaders. If you cannot attend, please send a representative so that the information we need is present. I need the number of tables that you will require and a list of the helpers that will work on your individual tables. Remember that we will need the silent auction baskets on site the Sunday before the fair in order to have them available for bids after the Sunday Service. If you have any questions, please call Diana Budge at 508-746-4514. I will try to send individual reminders before the meeting.

Harvest Fair Drawing:
This year's Drawing has over 50 prizes, with a total value of over $2,500!!!! Cost for tickets remain at $1 each or 6 for $5. A SPECIAL DRAWING this year will include a chance to win a:
* TWO NIGHT STAY at WILLIAMS INN (Williamstown), with a complete Dinner and Breakfast each morning.
* A QUEEN-SIZE QUILT assembled by Diana Budge. Ticket cost is $10, with a MAXIMUM of 100 tickets to be sold.
AND BOTH WINNERS OF THIS SPECIAL DRAWING WILL RECEIVE AN EXTRA LITTLE SOMETHING AS A SURPRISE!! WONDERFUL PRIZES! . . . . .GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO BE A WINNER!
Tickets will be available during Coffee Hour every Sunday until the Fair!
SUPPORT THE FAIR WITH THIS FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY - SELL TICKETS TO YOUR FRIENDS, CO-WORKERS, NEIGHBORS AND RELATIVES!

Harvest Fair Reminder: The Halloween Dinner Dance will be held on Friday, October 29, 2004 from 6pm to 9:30 pm. Sign-ups for this event will be taken after the service on Sundays following the service for the next several Sundays. Don't miss it. We always have a great time and the chefs for this event are Tom Healy and Trace Sears which should guarantee a great meal. Costumes are encouraged for both children and adults. If you can help with set-up, serving or clean-up, please call Trace Sears at 508-747-7993. Tickets for the drawing and the Mystery Box will both be available on that evening. In years past, the Mystery Box, has included all the fixin's for a romantic dinner for two including a handmade quilt and a dinner for two gift certificate from a local restaurant and last year, everything that would need for a picnic including a quilt and a gift certificate to local delicatessen. The value is at least $100.

Fair Day Luncheon: We can always use help for this portion of the Fair Day events. Deborah Porter is in charge and would appreciate any assistance on the day of the fair serving as well as setting up early on Fair Day.

Crop Walk Sign-Up: Please see Ken Heckman or a member of the Mission Committee for information and sign-up for the Crop Walk .

Membership: If you are interested in becoming a member of The Church of the Pilgrimage, please contact Rev. Marks or call the church office. A series of three membership classes are being planned. If you indicated an interest previously, please remind Rev. Marks. Classes will be held on Sunday's following worship from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm.

Gary and Kathy will be away during the weekend of October 24th to attend a nephews wedding in Pittsburgh. Gary will take part in the wedding.

Membership & Evangelism Committee: If you think of someone who has not been in church recently or who you feel would appreciate a phone call, write their name on an index card and place it in the box on the membership desk. There are also cards there for members to send to those we miss in worship. Take one, have others sign it, or not, and mail it to the missed person(s). You are our link to our members. Please help us.

Missions and Outreach: "God Is Still Speaking"
There will be a special offering this Sunday, October 10th, for Neighbors In Need, a global mission reaching millions of children, young adults and adults, through grants that support programs for economic and social justice. One third of the offering helps provide salaries for Native American pastors and their churches through the United Church of Christ's Council for American Indian Ministries. Another portion goes towards disaster relief, including Florida. For more information regarding this mission, please go to NIN.UCC.ORG or call Justice and Witness Ministries at 216-736-3700. Next Missions and Outreach Meeting, Tuesday, October 26th 7-8pm in the Church House

Food For Church Pantries: During the month of October, we will be collecting peanut butter, pasta and pasta sauce, cereal, macaroni and cheese and canned tuna for the Central Warehouse in Plymouth. Thank you for all who have been contributing generously.

Pilgrim Association (Massachusetts Conference-United Church of Christ): To the Churches, Clergy and Lay Delegates of The Pilgrim Association, Greetings! The Pilgrim Association of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ will hold its Annual Fall Meeting with the other two associations of the Southeast Area on Sunday, October 24 with registration beginning at 2:30 at the First Congregational Church in Hanover.

Pilgrim District Women: Fall Meeting, Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at Christ Congregational Church UCC, 1350 Pleasant Street, Brockton, MA. Program: Church World Service, reports of visit by Kathy Olstead and Jean Fernandes. Gathering 9:30am, Meeting 10am-1pm, Luncheon $5. For reservations call Ruth Poole at 508-583-9086 or Lucy Brown at 508-586-0653. Reservation must be made by Friday, Oct. 22nd. Canned and non-perishable foods will be collected for the Mainspring House.


garymarks@8townsquare.org danspacek@8townsquare.org	October 10 , 2004	office@8townsquare.org
Volume LXXVI	Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost	No. 41
Dear Friends, If you read the Herald each week, you are aware that there is a flurry of activity this fall at The Church of the Pilgrimage. It is quite exciting and I love it! The Capital Campaign is moving on according to a well regulated schedule. Plans for the Harvest Fair have been grinding on for weeks, even months, now and will soon be here. I've mentioned the evangelistic program being initiated by the United Church of Christ in previous letters. That campaign is called God Is Still Speaking and I have been energized by its creativity and especially by the emphasis it places upon those in our society who are referred to as the "unchurched." The number of the unchurched has been steadily growing for decades. That designation refers to those who have, for many reasons, become alienated from the churches and to those who may never have had any upbringing or involvement in the church at all. The God is Still Speaking evangelistic campaign is also engaging the spirits of long-time and devoted church members who are happy to find a program that is focused upon the spiritual needs of all people and which realistically recognizes that spiritual needs are unmet and that the Spirit is urging us to address the gospel to people where they are. It is an exciting program. In addition to all the activities above mentioned The Church of the Pilgrimage is abuzz with its usual fall activities and ministerial duties. We are still registering children in our church school. It is a special gift we have in the number of children we have in church school and I am inspired and refreshed by the presence of so many kids who are in our spiritual care. The Confirmation program has also begun and our Crib Room is aflutter with the cheer of the young. It is wonderful! While I am on the subject of youth ministries, I want to thank all who serve as teachers, aides, and oversee our expanding ministry to our young people. Dan works with the Christian Education Committee to implement our dynamic church school program which is based upon an excellent curriculum. I stand in awe of those of you who volunteer to serve any way in the spiritual education of young people. You are a blessing not only to the church, but to those kids in whom you help to plant the seeds of faith. Dan and I are also aware of the need for adult education within the life of the church and for activities which enhance spiritual formation and growth among our members. We are planning an Advent spiritual/learning activity and we hope many of you will respond positively by joining us in an Advent journey to Bethlehem. There are other activities for adults and we do the best we can with a limited staff and resources to offer spiritual growth opportunities to the congregation. There are many other pastoral services which are not mentioned here that are always ongoing within the church. We are blessed with an active congregation which is on the pilgrimage of faith. May God bless our church! May God bless each of us! May we learn to thank God for blessings already enjoyed. Love, © The Church of the Pilgrimage in Plymouth, MA Inc., all rights reserved.
Sunday, October 10, 2004---Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost Worship 10:00 am Rev. Gary Marks will be preaching. Greeters: Alice Dunham The Pulpit Flowers are given by the Flower Committee. Office Hours: Monday - Friday 10am-3pm. From the Moderator (Steve Triffletti): Judy Mitchell is appointed to fill an unexpired term on the Board of Trustees due to a resignation. Special thanks to Cliff Sampson, Chair of the Nominating Committee, for all of his time and effort in helping to fill the vacancies on our Church Boards and Committees. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION (Act of Aug. 12, 1970: Sec 3685, Title 39 U.S. Code)October 10, 2004. Volume LXXVI, No. 40. The Pilgrimage Herald. Published weekly except July, August and the first week of September; and monthly (2 special issues) during July and August by The Church of the Pilgrimage, 8 Town Square, Plymouth, MA. The Rev. Gary L. Marks, Editor: Owner: The Church of the Pilgrimage, Deborah Porter, Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Known Bondholder, Mortgagees and other Security Holders owning or holding 1% or more Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages or other Securities: The Compass Bank of Massachusetts. Average number of copies each issue during 12 month period, 300 Published 300 paid circulation, 2 for office file, 1 to Post Office. (Publication of the above Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation is required by the U.S. Postal Service, 39 U.S.C. 3685.) Notes of Thanks to the Women's Fellowship: From Pat & Tom Mudgett: "Tom and I just want to let the Women's Fellowship know what a wonderful event they put on for Amy & Richard Burton's (Habitat for Humanity recipients) "Housewarming Shower." The festive tables, the wonderful assortment of foods and the camaraderie was just outstanding. What a marvelous time was had by all and in spite of all the hard work that went into it, you all made it look so easy! That's the sign of professionals. Thank you so much, It was a delightful afternoon. Love to you all!Tom & Pat Mudgett" And in another note from the congregation: "Many thanks to Jen Healy, Marna Blomberg and the Women's Fellowship for organizing the Housewarming for Richard & Amy Burton, our Habitat for Humanity partner family, and for all the wonderful people who gave gifts. It was a very special event for all. Pledges for Fiscal Year 2005 F/Y 2005 Total Pledge Receipts received to date: $37,674.00 Needed to date: $46,432.25 ($3,571.71/week) As of 9/30/04: ($8,758.25) Please keep your pledges up to date, so that we can meet our overall operating needs! Thank you, Jonathan Porter, Assistant Treasurer
CHURCH RECORD Hospitalized: Hugh Thuerk at Jordan Hospital. Recuperating at The Newfield House, Jean Patenaude. Baptism: On October 3, 2004 Rev. Marks conducted a private baptism service for Tucker William Bartlett, son of Darryl M. Bartlett and Gail Kennedy Bartlett, in the sanctuary.
THIS WEEK Sunday,Oct. 10: Morning Worship 10:00 a.m., Rev. Gary Marks preaching; Neighbors In Need Offering; Wedding in the sanctuary; Youth Fellowship Yard Clean-Up 1pm, Church House (then the Belcher's) Monday,Oct 11: Columbus Day, the Church Office is Closed; Aerobics, 9:15 a.m., Allerton Hall; Girl Scouts #1128, 3:30 p.m., Church House; Tiger Pack 47, 4:00 p.m., Church House upstairs; Family Gift Training, 7pm, Allerton Hall Tuesday,Oct 12: Rev. Marks will conduct a worship service at the Newfield House. He will be in the church office following the service; Aerobics, 6:30 pm; Stewardship Committee meeting, 7pm, Church House (conf. Room); Wednesday,Oct 13: Plymouth Area Interfaith Clergy Association will meet at Christ Episcopal Church, 9am Aerobics, 9:15 a.m., Allerton Hall; Staff Meeting-10:00 a.m.; Brownies #122, 4:00 p.m., Allerton Hall; Pack 47,6-7:30pm, Church House; Music Committee Meeting, 6:30, Allerton Hall; CCCEB meeting, 7:00 p.m.Allerton Hall; Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p.m., sanctuary Thursday, Oct 14: Rev. Spacek will attend a 2-day New Clergy Retreat; Aerobics, 6:30 p.m., Wedding Rehearsal 6:30 pm, sanctuary; Membership & Evangelism committee meeting 7pm at the home of Pam McNicholas. Friday, Oct 15: Rev. Marks' will be in the church office, 9:30-11:30 am Aerobics, 9:15 a.m., Allerton Hall,. Wedding 5pm, sanctuary Saturday, Oct. 16: Rev. Marks plans to attend the Pilgrim Fellows meeting at Pilgrim Hall, noon; Scrapbooking Croptoberfest , 2-8pm, Church House.
PLEASE NOTE HARVEST FAIR FINAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING: Monday, October 18, 2004 at 7pm at 15 Oak Street. A very important meeting for all table leaders. If you cannot attend, please send a representative so that the information we need is present. I need the number of tables that you will require and a list of the helpers that will work on your individual tables. Remember that we will need the silent auction baskets on site the Sunday before the fair in order to have them available for bids after the Sunday Service. If you have any questions, please call Diana Budge at 508-746-4514. I will try to send individual reminders before the meeting. Harvest Fair Drawing: This year's Drawing has over 50 prizes, with a total value of over $2,500!!!! Cost for tickets remain at $1 each or 6 for $5. A SPECIAL DRAWING this year will include a chance to win a: * TWO NIGHT STAY at WILLIAMS INN (Williamstown), with a complete Dinner and Breakfast each morning. * A QUEEN-SIZE QUILT assembled by Diana Budge. Ticket cost is $10, with a MAXIMUM of 100 tickets to be sold. AND BOTH WINNERS OF THIS SPECIAL DRAWING WILL RECEIVE AN EXTRA LITTLE SOMETHING AS A SURPRISE!! WONDERFUL PRIZES! . . . . .GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO BE A WINNER! Tickets will be available during Coffee Hour every Sunday until the Fair! SUPPORT THE FAIR WITH THIS FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY - SELL TICKETS TO YOUR FRIENDS, CO-WORKERS, NEIGHBORS AND RELATIVES! Harvest Fair Reminder: The Halloween Dinner Dance will be held on Friday, October 29, 2004 from 6pm to 9:30 pm. Sign-ups for this event will be taken after the service on Sundays following the service for the next several Sundays. Don't miss it. We always have a great time and the chefs for this event are Tom Healy and Trace Sears which should guarantee a great meal. Costumes are encouraged for both children and adults. If you can help with set-up, serving or clean-up, please call Trace Sears at 508-747-7993. Tickets for the drawing and the Mystery Box will both be available on that evening. In years past, the Mystery Box, has included all the fixin's for a romantic dinner for two including a handmade quilt and a dinner for two gift certificate from a local restaurant and last year, everything that would need for a picnic including a quilt and a gift certificate to local delicatessen. The value is at least $100. Fair Day Luncheon: We can always use help for this portion of the Fair Day events. Deborah Porter is in charge and would appreciate any assistance on the day of the fair serving as well as setting up early on Fair Day. Crop Walk Sign-Up: Please see Ken Heckman or a member of the Mission Committee for information and sign-up for the Crop Walk . Membership: If you are interested in becoming a member of The Church of the Pilgrimage, please contact Rev. Marks or call the church office. A series of three membership classes are being planned. If you indicated an interest previously, please remind Rev. Marks. Classes will be held on Sunday's following worship from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Gary and Kathy will be away during the weekend of October 24th to attend a nephews wedding in Pittsburgh. Gary will take part in the wedding. Membership & Evangelism Committee: If you think of someone who has not been in church recently or who you feel would appreciate a phone call, write their name on an index card and place it in the box on the membership desk. There are also cards there for members to send to those we miss in worship. Take one, have others sign it, or not, and mail it to the missed person(s). You are our link to our members. Please help us. Missions and Outreach: "God Is Still Speaking" There will be a special offering this Sunday, October 10th, for Neighbors In Need, a global mission reaching millions of children, young adults and adults, through grants that support programs for economic and social justice. One third of the offering helps provide salaries for Native American pastors and their churches through the United Church of Christ's Council for American Indian Ministries. Another portion goes towards disaster relief, including Florida. For more information regarding this mission, please go to NIN.UCC.ORG or call Justice and Witness Ministries at 216-736-3700. Next Missions and Outreach Meeting, Tuesday, October 26th 7-8pm in the Church House Food For Church Pantries: During the month of October, we will be collecting peanut butter, pasta and pasta sauce, cereal, macaroni and cheese and canned tuna for the Central Warehouse in Plymouth. Thank you for all who have been contributing generously. Pilgrim Association (Massachusetts Conference-United Church of Christ): To the Churches, Clergy and Lay Delegates of The Pilgrim Association, Greetings! The Pilgrim Association of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ will hold its Annual Fall Meeting with the other two associations of the Southeast Area on Sunday, October 24 with registration beginning at 2:30 at the First Congregational Church in Hanover. Pilgrim District Women: Fall Meeting, Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at Christ Congregational Church UCC, 1350 Pleasant Street, Brockton, MA. Program: Church World Service, reports of visit by Kathy Olstead and Jean Fernandes. Gathering 9:30am, Meeting 10am-1pm, Luncheon $5. For reservations call Ruth Poole at 508-583-9086 or Lucy Brown at 508-586-0653. Reservation must be made by Friday, Oct. 22nd. Canned and non-perishable foods will be collected for the Mainspring House.
COMING EVENTS Oct. 17 Capital Campaign Kick-Off Dinner at the Radisson Hotel, 1pm Oct. 19 PFN Scrapbooking Workshop (free to public), 6-9pm, Allerton Hall Oct. 19 Board of Trustees Meeting, Church House, 7pm Oct. 22 Wedding Rehearsal in the sanctuary, 6:30pm Oct. 23 Wedding in the sanctuary, 4pm Oct. 26 Advisory Board will meet in the Church House, 7pm Oct. 29 Dinner/Dance to kick off Harvest Fair Weekend Oct. 30 Harvest Fair Oct. 31 Crop Walk (begins at Zion Lutheran Church at noon)
Clerk - Lois Post; Moderator - Steven Triffletti; Treasurer - David Kegel; Collector - Thomas Mudgett; Music Director - William B Richter; Organist - Chandler Gregg Secretary - Shellie McCormack; Sexton - Tony Nightingale; World Mission Emphasis - Heifer Project International; Church Building Telephone - (508) 747-1341.