Bible Studies, Classes & Presentations

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Below is a list of our Bible Studies, Classes and Presentations. Most of these are also posted as Events on our Facebook Page, where you can get more details and can add it to your calendar so you can get a reminder. You can also share these with friends, non-members are always welcome to join us! If no specific location is mentioned, these typically take place at the church in the fellowship hall.

CURRENT & UPCOMING BIBLE STUDIES

BIBLE STUDY NAME/GROUPTIMING/LOCATIONIMPORTANT LINKS & ADDITIONAL INFO
Men’s Ministry
Contact: Pastor Jess Joles
Every other Thursday at 8:15pm, Location: Typically held at the parsonage, but subject to change (contact Pastor Jess for current location.)

1st meeting of the season will be on Thursday, Oct 12th at the parsonage.
WINTER STUDY 2025
Contact: Wendy Anderson or Liza Whitehead


“Name Above All Names” by Alistair Begg & Sinclair Ferguson		This is an at-home/remote study consisting of 7 lessons (Seven aspects of Christ’s incomparable character).
There will be two in-person meet ups at the church, weather permitting, on
Thursday, Jan 30th @ 6:30PM & Feb 20th @ 6:30 PM		* Books & study guides now available!

Meetup #1 will cover chapters 1-4

Meetup #2 will cover chapters 5-7, plus concluding celebration.
SPRING STUDY 2024
Contact: Wendy Anderson or Liza Whitehead

“The Word of the Lord – Seeing Jesus in
the Prophets” by Nancy Guthrie

* Last 5 Chapters Only		Thursday evenings
May 2nd through May 30th
6:30 to 8:30 PM,
Fellowship Hall, Potluck		We will be covering the last 5 chapters. We’ll discover a fresh perspective of Jesus as the fulfillment of all scripture. Free books and sign-up sheets are available at the front of our worship space.
Clarifying the Bible Seminar by Mitch MaherSaturday April 27th 2-5pm
Fellowship Hall		If you missed this study and are interested in obtaining a copy of the materials to do it on your own at home, please contact Liza Whitehead or the church office.
SUMMER STUDY 2024
Contact: Wendy Anderson or Liza Whitehead

“The Chosen” Video/Workbook Series – 1st Season		Starts in June,
Discussion on August 8th at Liza Whitehead’s House		Workbook study. Participants will watch videos on their own at their convenience. Liza will inform those who sign up how to access the videos. Workbooks are available at the front of the church. Group will meet at the Whitehead residence to answer questions and discuss together.
FALL STUDY 2024
Contact: Wendy Anderson or Liza Whitehead

“War Room” Prayer Study		Thursday evenings
Sept 12th through Oct 17th
6:30 to 8:30 PM,
Fellowship Hall, Potluck		Based on the Kendricks Bros movie. We will view the movie together on Sept 12th, Then the study sessions will run through October 17th
ADVENT STUDY 2024
Contact: Wendy Anderson or Liza Whitehead


“Why The Nativity? Compelling Reasons We Celebrate the Birth of Jesus” by David Jeremiah		Thursday evenings
Nov 7th through Dec 19*
6:30 to 8:30 PM,
Fellowship Hall, Potluck
*No meeting on Thanksgiving, Nov 28th.		Workbooks now available at the front of the sanctuary.

PRAY WITH US

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We warmly invite you to join us each Sunday at 10AM (9 AM during the summer) for worship, prayer care, and fellowship. Prayer Care volunteers are available for one-on-one prayer after worship service in the front of our worship space (choir area) each Sunday.

Prayer Meetings take place following worship services, every 3rd Sunday. Grab some coffee & snacks then join us for about 20-30 minutes of corporate prayer up in the sanctuary.


Prayer requests may also be made at any time via one of the following methods:

2025 Annual Meeting

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SAVE THE DATE: ANNUAL MEETING (JANUARY 26TH*)
*Snow Date: Sunday, February 2nd

Please join us for our annual meeting where our committee chairs will provide updates on 2024’s accomplishments and financials. We will also vote on any new committee members and 2025’s Annual Budget. Materials will be provided in advance by our Clerk, Liza Whitehead, so please check your email closer to the date so you can be prepared for the discussion.
Committee Chairs are asked to submit their reports to Liza by Sunday, January 5th.  

For those of you who are interested in contributing to the potluck please check out the Sign Up on our SignUp Central page to see the available slots and sign up.

Ash Wednesday – March 5th

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Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent – a season of repentance and renewal in preparation for the celebration of Easter. Please join us (in-person only, sorry no live-stream) on Wed. March 5th @ 7PM for a special Ash Wednesday Worship Service.

Ashes will be available. No child care will be provided but children are always welcome to attend! 

Fresh Food Outreach

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Attention Beacon Falls Residents! BFCC is loving our neighbors in need #becauseJesus

Need Help? Please contact Johanna Fitzpatrick 203-578-0658 or johanna.e.fitzpatrick@gmail.com to request groceries.

Want to Give Help? You can send a check made out to “BFCC” to 69 Wolfe Ave, Beacon Falls, CT 06403. Or give online @ http://beaconfallscongregational.org/site/giving/ Either way, please be sure to note “FRESH FOOD OUTREACH” in the memo so the funds get to the right place.

Lasagna Love

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Need a hand with dinner? Beacon Falls families will taste & see that the Lord is good when they receive a free delicious lasagna from BFCC!   We’ll deliver this ultimate comfort food to any Beacon Falls resident for any reason. You can request a lasagna HERE.

Want to help out? We gather once per month (usually on the 2nd Tuesday evening) to lovingly prepare & freeze a LARGE batch of lasagnas. If you’d like to donate ingredients (or funds to buy the ingredients) or volunteer your time in helping us prepare or deliver, you can visit our SignUp Central page, scroll down to the “SEEKING DONATIONS & VOLUNTEERS” section and look for this progam’s SignUp genius link there. You may also contact our Admin in the church office via phone or email. 

The Lasagna Love Program’s mission is simple: feed families, spread kindness, strengthen communities. Questions on our local program at BFCC?  Contact Joann Overby or Liza Whitehead.  For more information on this program, check out their website: https://lasagnalove.org/

My Sister’s Place Donation Bin

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UPDATE: We will now accept donations ALL YEAR ROUND!!

The “My Sister’s Place” donation bin is located in the upstairs elevator lobby and ready to receive your donations!  Help us fund the Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services by dropping your donations in this bin anytime.  Questions?  Contact Wendy Anderson, who’s heading up this effort.

Link to Organization website: My Sister’s Place (supportumbrella.org)