WELCOME

Site Maintained by:
Diane Troutman
Created by
Kathy Martin


	Welcome Friends, to the Stratford United Methodist Church


	Rev. Koonae A. Lee, Pastor Rev. Dr. Donald Kirkham, Pastor Emeritus Mary Jane Fast , Secretary Rev. Meg Williams, Minister of Music Lanette Kardos, Director of Christian Education Beth Buckmir, Preschool Director


	Located at: 2600 Main Street Stratford, CT 06615 Across from the Town Hall and Stratford High School Contact us at: Phone: 203-375-5851 Fax: 203-375-6890 Preschool: 203-386-1818 Email: stratfordumc@yahoo.com (Reg Hours Sep.- June) M-F 9:00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Office Summer Hours: M-F 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.(July & Aug)

Our Purpose:

“Faith - Family - Fun”

To celebrate and proclaim the love of God in Jesus Christ within the Stratford United Methodist Church fellowship, the surrounding community and the world, through sacrificial dedication to prayer, praise, education and service with an open and loving acceptance of all.

Stratford United Methodist Church is a Christ-centered community of rich heritage and a promising future ready to extend a warm greeting to you.


	IMPORTANT - CHRISTMAS PAGEANT DRESS REHEARSAL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21st AT 10 AM. YOU ARE ALL NEEDED SO PLEASE COME AS THIS IS THE ONLY REHEARSAL (BECAUSE OF THE STORM CANCELLATION THIS PAST SATURDAY.)


	SPECIAL EVENTS:

	“CHRISTMAS ON THE MAIN” HOLIDAY BAZAAR Friday Mornings in December-Bazaar is open from 9 AM-12 noon There will be Handcrafted Items, Holiday Decorations and Poinsettias
	PARSONAGE OPEN HOUSE - NOTE CHANGE Sunday, January TBA- 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Come as you are, be a part of the preparation for the joyful season, and see the new renovations. A light meal will be provided.
	CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES Tuesday, December 24th Chapel Service 3 PM Pageant 5:30 PM Candlelight Communion 11 PM
	UMW EPIPHANY TEA January 5th at 3 PM in the Friendship Room Beautiful music, delicious refreshments, and good fellowship Reservations not necessary - all women invited to attend (More details on UMW page)
	WHITE ELEPHANT TAG SALE January 25th, 2014 - 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM It’s just that time of year to clean out those closets and family rooms. Turn your treasures into cash by renting a space at our White Elephant Tag sale, inside our fellowship hall. The fee is $25 for a 10 ft. across by 8 ft. deep. Make your check out to Stratford UMC. Link to the following to access application. White Elephant sale 1-25-14