Scrapbook

Here's where we paste old news that's just too good to throw away. Latest items are at the top, earliest at the bottom. (For current and recent events, click here.)

2008

Congratulations to Jessie Patton...

...who was recently nominated for a special award through the Connecticut Women of the United Church of Christ (CWUCC). All nominees were honored at the CWUCC's annual meeting on Saturday, April 26, in Bridgeport.

Seven join us...

Seven new members joined our fold on Sunday, March 9. Standing, left to right, are Morgan Vondle, Kristine Vondle, Elizabeth ("Liz") Healy, pastor Cindy Maddox, deacon John Jesse, Lisa Petzold, JoAnn Petzold, Warren Petzold, and Jeff Petzold.

...while two promenade.

Meanwhile, toddlers Chloe Petzold (left) and Ava Vondle (right) amused everyone by prancing in the center aisle.

Happy Birthday, Harriet!

Harriet Mangels, born on February 25, 1918, observed her 90th birthday at a special celebration in the Martin Room after worship on Sunday, February 24. Also in the picture, left to right, are Erin Sullivan; a friend of Harriet's (please email his name if you know it);  little Nicholas Manfredonia and his dad, Matt; Steve Fuller; and the Rev. Lee Moore.

Bell Choir has New Director

Jan Gregory has been appointed director of our senior bell choir. Jan comes to us with over 35 years' experience leading music in churches, including 22 years of directing bell choirs (both adult and youth) at four different UCC churches. Jan is also a composer and arranger who has published three bell-choir pieces and three pieces for combined choir and bells. Jan has both a bachelor's and a master's degree in music education, as well as a certificate in church music and a masters in religion and spirituality.

Because Jan is also director of music ministry for another congregation, she will not be available on Sunday mornings. She will prepare the choir during weekly rehearsals, and others will lead them when they play in worship.

2007

Habitat Helpers

A dozen King Street Church members gave up a beautiful Saturday, July 21, 2007, to spackle, sand, and paint walls at a Habitat for Humanity project on Maple Avenue, Danbury.

Scenes from the Fair

Our 2007 annual church fair was a great success.  Click here to see pictures.

2006

A Christmas Nativity Delights All

The cast of A Christmas Nativity makes a curtain call on Sunday evening, December 17, 2006. Left to right are Chelsea Edgar, Pam Baker, Marc Balanda, Maureen Frescott, and Chris Marano. The congregation had a role, too -- click to see the photo gallery.

New Members Welcomed

Nine new members joined our congregation on Sunday, December 10, 2006. Standing between pastor Cindy Maddox at left and deacon John Jesse at right are (left to right) David, Josh, Tyler, and Michelle Kimmel; Shane Wrschka; David and Andrea Makepeace; Angie Jennings; and Jeanne Radcliff.

Women's Society Holds Annual Christmas Dinner

The Women's Society gathered at Chuck's Steakhouse on Monday, December 4, 2006. for its annual Christmas dinner. One of these ladies is wearing reindeer antlers. Can you find her? Left to right, front row: Robin Westby, Robin Kelly, Barbara Westby, Debbie Englert; second row: Joy Schulz, Harriet Mangels, Ibby Benicewicz, Marilyn Kelly, Melody Montgomery, Arleen Cumisky; third row: Barbara Nobles, Carolyn Ruffles, Susan Roberts, Jessie Patton, Lorraine Nelson, Sharon Johnson, Mary James, Val Fuller, Doreen Cotton; fourth row: Chris Marano, Sharon Shaw, Anne Reichman, Julie Vreeland, Stephanie Cotton, Lynn Kelly, Shane Wrschka, Carolyn Moore, Jan Jesse.

Nicholas James Manfredonia

Nicholas James Manfredonia, born July 16, 2006, to King Street Church members Matt and Rebecca Manfredonia, was baptized at our morning worship service on Sunday, October 8, 2006.

Ray A. Nobles, 1943–2006

This photo of Ray with Pastor Cindy Maddox was taken June 17, 2006, when he helped manage parking for the church's annual country fair. Ray, a Montana native and retired engineering group manager for IBM, was a tireless contributor to the work of our church, and held numerous positions of responsibility during his many years as a member. 

A long-time member, respected leader, and dear friend of King Street Church, Ray Nobles, passed away on June 28, 2006. Ray was a tireless contributor to the work of our church and held numerous positions of responsibility during his many years as a member. We miss him greatly. Please keep his wife, Barbara, and their children and grandchildren in your prayers. The family has asked for memorial contributions to King Street Church, which can be sent to King Street United Church of Christ, 201 S. King St., Danbury, CT 06811.

2006 Country Fair and Music Festival

Click here to see photos of this event.

Thank You, Taormina Restaurant...

...for donating $10 gift certificates as prizes in the monthly quiz that we staged in 2006. Our members will think of you for fine Italian dining and take-out pizza. (Taormina is on Route 39 about two miles from the church, at 84 Ball Pond Road. Map. Phone 203-746-1040.)

Thank You, Pioneer Cleaners...

...for dry-cleaning our choir robes! Our members will think of you when they need professional cleaning -- or, rather, when their clothes need professional cleaning.. (Pioneer is located in North Street Plaza, in Danbury. Map. Phone 203-748-8718.)

2005

2005 Talent Show and Auction

See pictures from our Saturday, October 29, 2005, fundraiser. (Don't miss Carolyn Moore's embarrassing book or the late Ray Nobles' portrayal of Snow White.)

175th Anniversary

King Street Church celebrated its terquasquicentennial (yes, that's the right word) on Sunday, August 21, 2005. See photos, including an online copy of the group photo on the wall in the Martin Room.

2004

A Cruise on the Amistad

On June 26, 2004, members of King Street Church sailed on the Amistad, a replica of a 19th-century slave ship that figured in the abolitionist work of our church's forbears. See photos.

2002

Casablanket

This hilarious parody of the famous Bogart-and-Bergman movie, starring then-pastors Roger and Sandy Daly, was staged at the church's 2002 talent show and auction. Read the script.