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​Upcoming Events At The Church
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christmas eve worship service

Wednesday, December 24th, 2025 at 11:00AM
Please join us for our Christmas Eve service and bring a friend!

Contact the office here for details and ZOOM link to access online.
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advent flowers - please help decorate the church this season

Anyone who would like to donate a Christmas wreath or poinsettia to decorate the sanctuary,
please contact the office or bring flowers with you to the Sunday service on December 14th.
Contribution forms have been sent out  and those will be used to purchase poinsettias for Christmas services.

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Past Events
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advent bible study

Wednesdays at 7:00PM
Advent Bible Study (online) is going on now for the Advent season! We hope you will join us.
We meet every Wednesday at 7PM Online.

Learn more here >>

192nd Anniversary Celebration 

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Sundays Through *December 21st, 2025 at 10:00AM
Help us celebrate Diamond HIll's long history of spiritual service and community engagement. Join us for Sunday service at 10AM at the church followed by fellowship at 11:30AM.

Everyone is welcome, Rev. Johnson is excited to see you!

*Sunday, December 21st, 2025 at 10:00AM
Pre-Christmas service at the church with a light lunch following.

Diamond Hill United Methodist Church
521 East Putnam Avenue
Cos Cob, CT 06807


Toys for tots 

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Through December 15th, 2025
Please drop new and unwrapped toys in the donation bin at the church. through December 15th, 2025.

Since 1947, the United State's Marine Corps Toys for Tots program has been providing holiday cheer and making a difference in the lives of
communities.

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The primary goal of Marine Toys for Tots is, through the gift of a new toy, help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America’s economically disadvantaged children."

Many thanks to Kevin for coordinating this and bringing by the donation bin.

The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, is an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity which was created at the behest of the U. S. Marine Corps in 1991.


Diamond Hill United Methodist Church
521 East Putnam Avenue
Cos Cob, CT 06807



Good Friday tenebrae service

Friday, April 19th, 2025 at 7PM
This service is with our friend's at:
First United Methodist Church of Greenwich

59 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
* This service will also be virtual. 

Link to the service on ZOOM

easter service

Sunday, April 20th, 2025 at 10AM
Join us for Easter Sunday Service at Diamond Hill.

Easter Egg Hunt following the service. 
​We hope to see you!


Lenten Bible Study Course: "in view of God's mercy"

Wednesday's at 7PM
​March 21st-April 16th, 2025

Please join us via ZOOM to read and study, "In View of God's Mercy" 
Signup Here>>
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women's laity month  celebration service

Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 at 10AM
Please join us at Diamond HIll  for a celebratory service for women' s laity.

Dr. Rev. Martin luther king jr. interfaith servicE

Sunday, January 19th at 11:00AM
All are welcome, we hope to see you at the church.
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John WEsley Covenant SErvice

Sunday, January 5th at 10:00AM
Please join us at the Church for this covenant service. 
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advent Bible Study Course: "the word made flesh" 

November 30th​-December 18th, 2024
Please join us via ZOOM to read and study, "The Word Made Flesh" by Mark Zimmermann
Signup Here>>
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pre-christmas eve worship service

Sunday, December 22nd, 2024 at 12:00PM
Please join us and bring a friend!

Learn more about the Pre-Christmas Eve Service
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pre-christmas brunch

Sunday, December 15th, 2024 at 12PM
(Following Our 10AM Sunday Service)
Join us in fellowship and to celebrate Christmas. Open to all! Please bring a friend
Learn more about this Pre-Christmas Brunch

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harvest brunch

Sunday, November 24th, 2024 12PM
(Following Our 10AM Sunday Service)
Open to all! Please bring a friend.

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Lenten Bible Study Course: "Guided to the CRoss" by mark zimmermann

Wednesday's at 7PM
​February 21st-March 27th, 2024

Please join us via ZOOM to read and study, "Guided to the Cross" by Mark Zimmermann.
Please sign up for the course if you are interested.
Signup Here>>
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Easter SErvice

Sunday, March 31st, 2024 10AM at Diamond Hill United Methodist Church 
All are welcome. Please join us.
There will be an Easter Egg hunt that follows the service.

Palm / Passion Sunday SErvice

Sunday, March 24th, 2024 10AM at Diamond Hill United Methodist Church 
All are welcome, please join us.
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Celebration of Love & Family SErvice

Sunday, February 18th, 2024 10:00AM
Please join us as we celebrate love and family in this family service.

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ASh WEdnesday SErvice

Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 7:00PM (ZOOM Service)
Ashes will be given out at the church and and the service will be broadcast on ZOOM.

All are welcome. If you can not attend, ashes can be mailed to you.
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A CelebrAtion of Love

Sunday, February 11th, 2024 10:00AM
Service for a celebration of Love. There will be a pre-Valentine's Day Luncheon following the morning service. 

All are welcome and please bring a dish. Won't you please join us and bring a friend?
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Reaffirmation Service: A Reaffirmation of Our Faith in Jesus Christ

Sunday, January 28th, 2024 10:00AM
All are welcome. Won't you please join us and bring a friend?
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Human Relations Day Service: 
A Celebration and Recommitment to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Sunday, January 14th, 2024 10:00AM
Discussion and fellowship on social justice following the 10AM service.

All are welcome. Won't you please join us and bring a friend?
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christmas luncheon at the church

Sunday, December 17th, 2023 11:30AM
(Following Our 10AM Sunday Service)
Open to all! Please bring a friend.

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christmas eve worship service

Sunday, December 24th, 2023 12:00PM
Please join us and bring a friend! Fellowship following the service.

5th Annual Peanut Butter and Jelly Challenge

Join us for the Neighbor to Neighbor PB & J Challenge
April 1 - April 15, 2019

A Food Drive  to Benefit Neighbor to Neighbor

> Bring the Peanut Butter to Diamond Hill United Methodist Church
> Bring the Jelly to Little Pub (Almost next door to Diamond Hill UMC)

You can also purchase peanut butter or jelly at Little Pub. "Just ask your server to add a jar to the bill and Little Pub will take care of the rest"! 


For more Information visit our Peanut Butter and Jelly Challenge Page

Blessing of the Animals

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Sunday, September 30, 2018
10:00 a.m.

Join us at Diamond Hill United Methodist Church for the blessing of the animals.



Location:
Diamond Hill United Methodist Church
521 East Putnam Avenue
Cos Cob, CT
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Open to the community. All are welcome.

* Note: All pets must be under the control of their humans.


2018 Spring Fair & Mother's Day PLant Sale

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Please join us for the 2018 Spring Fair and our Mother's Day plant sale.
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Saturday, May 12th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Get your plants for Mother's Day. 

Children's activities, crafts, vendors, and food!

We are also excited to welcome Adopt-A-Dog.


A great way to spend a Saturday, and get a few gifts for Mom for Mother's Day and also have your child create a Mother's Day gift!

Easter sunday service

Easter Service
April 1st at 10:00 a.m.
Resurrection Celebration with special music, beautiful flowers, and a special time of fellowship following the service
 
All are welcome for any/all of the services.

Please visit our worship page for more information.

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Boy Scout Sunday

Boy Scout Sunday
Sunday, February 4, 2018 at 10:00 am


Join us this Sunday as we celebrate Boy Scout Troop 10. Diamond Hill UMC is the charter organization for Troop 10 and our relationship with the Troop extends back almost 100 years.

Please come out to show your appreciation of these young men and the adult leaders of the Troop. The Scouts will be leading most of the service.

Refreshments and a time of fellowship will follow the service.

Annual Cos Cob Chili Cook-Off to Benefit Neighbor to Neighbor

Cos Cob Chili Cookoff

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Annual Cos Cob Chili Cook Off
​Saturday, November 17, 2018 
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m


The 2018 Chili Cook-Off has ended. Many thanks to those who participated in this year's Chili Cook-Off.

Diamond Hill raised over $1000.00 to benefit Neighbor to Neighbor in Greenwich


Location:
Diamond Hill United Methodist Church
521 East Putnam Avenue
Cos Cob, CT






A big THANK YOU to those local businesses who donated prizes for the contestants.
They include:


Chicken Joes

Corbo's Deli
Cos Cob Liquors
Drawing Room
Fairfield Pizza
Feinsod Hardware

Fleisher's Craft Butchery
Fjord Fish Market

​Gofer Ice Cream
Joey B's
Little Pub
Orvis - Darien, CT
Rinaldi's Country Deli
Sportsmen's Den
Town Nail & Spa
Villa Nuova


Please consider visiting these businesses who support your community.


Join us for the annual Cos Cob Chili Cook Off.
This attracts the best chili cooks from Greenwich, CT and beyond. 

Come taste all of the chili and talk to our chefs. Some of the best meat, veggie, turkey, and seafood chili we have ever tasted.


$ 10 tasting fee to benefit Neighbor to Neighbor Food Pantry.
Taste the chili and cast your vote for your favorites.


Free to enter your chili and compete with some of the best!
Download the application below to enter your chili! 
Please fill out the form and return to Diamond Hill U.M. Church, 521 E Putnam Ave, Cos Cob, CT 06807 no later than November 9th.  Available space will be determined by date on application.

Note: Bob Strassel Jr. will be collecting donations for prizes from local businesses. Please contact us if you are interested in donating to the prize list.

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Donate Hats, Gloves, Mittens, and Scarves to Our Angel Tree

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Donate through 12/17

The Angel Tree will be up Nov. 19th – Dec. 17th.  The Angel Tree is a Christmas Tree that we “decorate” with winter hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens for children and adults.  The items will be delivered on Dec. 18th to Neighbor to Neighbor for distribution.

​The tree is located inside the front of the church.

​All donations to be distributed to Neighbor to Neighbor, a Greenwich, CT non-profit food pantry and community resource.




Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: Sunday 12/24/2017 at 7:30 p.m.

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Christmas Eve Services: Sunday 12/24
Traditional Candlelight Service: 7:30 p.m 
Join us as we celebrate a traditional candlelight service of lessons and carols.

". . . for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people."
Luke 2:10

Note: 
Regular Worship: 10:00 a.m



Christmas  wreaths for sale - Now Available for Order - ENDED

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Our sale has ended. Many thanks to those who ordered Christmas Wreaths.
​Merry Christmas.

Order Your Wreaths Today!


Boy Scout Troop 10 is selling Christmas wreaths. These are gorgeous, high quality wreaths.

​18” - $18 or 2 for $30
24” - $25
36” - $40
48” - $65
60” - $85


Email: [email protected] with your order.
Please include: Name, Phone Number, Email Address,  Number of Wreaths & Sizes

INterfaith THANKSGIVING service  - Tuesday 11/21 7:00 p.m

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​Join us at an interfaith service of Thanksgiving at Temple Shalom of Greenwich. All are invited to gather, give thanks, and offer prayers and songs of praise.

An offering will be gathered for Neighbor to Neighbor.

Temple Shalom
300 East Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-7191






Backpack & School Supplies Drive for the 2017 School Year 
​August 1 - 27, 2017 - The Drive is concluded, many thanks to everyone who donated!

Donate new backpacks and school supplies to benefit children in need for the upcoming school year.

We will be collecting donations to be distributed through Neighbor to Neighbor, and Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich.


Items Needed for Children in Grades K-12:

> Backpacks
> Spiral Notebooks
> 3-ring binders
> Pens, pencils, and pencil cases
> Crayons and colored pencils
> Rulers and calculators
> Looseleaf filler paper for 3-ring binders

Please leave your donation at Diamond Hill United Methodist Church, First United Methodist Church, or at Little Pub, Greenwich.

Get More Details  >   2017 Backpack & School Supplies Drive 

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vacation bible school

Join us for Vacation Bible School
Open to Kids: K to 4th Grade

July 15th, 2017
​10:00am - 2:00pm at First United Methodist Church of Greenwich

August 14th - August 18th, 2017
5:00pm-8:00pm at Diamond Hill United Methodist Church

Program is Free.

For more details  please visit our Vacation Bible School Page and Download an application  

Worship in the park

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Please join us for Worship in the Park
Sunday, July 30th at 10:00am 
Location: Woods Road Picnic Area – Bruce Park, Greenwich, CT
(Picnic area is between Bruce Park Drive and Davis Avenue in Bruce Park)

Worship with Holy Communion followed by Picnic
Guest Preacher: The Rev. David Gilmore
 

Bring a dish to share.  Hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages provided.
Picnic tables available for seating or bring your own lawn chair or blanket.
 
Sponsored by: First UMC – Greenwich, Diamond Hill UMC, and First Church of Round Hill


Blessing of The Backpacks - 2016

Join us on the great lawn in front of the church as we celebrate the upcoming 2016 school year with a blessing of the children's backpacks. 
Sunday August 28, 2016 at 10:00 am


Please consider donating a backpack or school supplies to help kids in need for the 2016 school year. All donations will go to Neighbor to Neighbor and can be left at the church, or our partner in the Backpack & School Supplies Drive , Little Pub - Greenwich.

​​Lenten Community Mid-Week Services

We will once again be participating with other area churches in the mid-week Lenten Services.
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The evening begins with a simple soup and bread supper at 6:30 p.m followed by a brief (30 minutes) worship service at 7:30 p.m. The location of the service rotates among the churches and lay persons from the churches will speak at each service. Diamond Hill will be hosting on February 24th. Please check the calendar for the complete schedule.

Those who have participated in the past have found these services to be meaningful and the meal to be a time of good fellowship. We hope to see you there!

Holiday Craft Fair - Saturday, November 21st, 2015 10 a.m - 3 p.m. ​

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Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday, November 21st, 2015 10 a.m - 3 p.m. 

We are very excited to once again have our annual Holiday Craft Fair. The fair features all hand made crafts including:  Christmas ornaments, needlework, original jewelry, paintings, and baked goods.

* Luncheon Available 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. :  Includes homemade soup and sandwiches. 
* The Boy Scouts will be selling wreaths!

Healing and Spiritual Concert of Hope and Love
Benefit for Greenwich YWCA Domestic Abuse Services

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Sunday, October 25th, 2015
​6:00 p.m.
Please join us for a special * Healing and Spiritual Concert of Hope and Love to benefit the Greenwich YWCA Domestic Abuse Services.  YWCA Staff will be on hand and there will be a song dedication for victims.

Concert will be performed by Pastor Jonathan DuBose Jr. and the AGAPE HOUSE FELLOWSHIP 


Tickets are $20 at the door, and doors open at 5:45 p.m. 

* October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month





Rock Concert to Benefit Neighbor to Neighbor

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Saturday, September 12th, 2015
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.


Join us for an exciting fall concert featuring the rock sounds of SoulShine and food from our friends at Little Pub. The concert will take place in the lower parking lot and we will have a limited menu of food available for purchase; as well as a selection of non-alcoholic beverages.

The concert is free, but we request a cash donation that goes to Neighbor to Neighbor, a local worthwhile charity.

* Neighbor to Neighbor is a non-sectarian 501(c)(3) and non-profit food pantry located in Greenwich, CT.
From their annual report in 2014:

"Neighbor to Neighbor provides over 300,000 healthy meals annually. Our clients include seniors, working poor, unemployed, adults with physical, emotional or intellectual challenges, and others. Half of those we serve are children."

Rock Concert to Benefit Neighbor to Neighbor

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Saturday, June 27th, 2015
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.


Join us for a summer concert featuring the rock sounds of SoulShine and food from our friends at Little Pub. The concert will take place in the lower parking lot and we will have a limited menu of food available for purchase; as well as a selection of non-alcoholic beverages.

The concert is free, but we request a cash donation that goes to Neighbor to Neighbor, a local worthwhile charity.

* Neighbor to Neighbor is a non-sectarian 501(c)(3) and non-profit food pantry located in Greenwich, CT.
From their annual report in 2014:

"Neighbor to Neighbor provides over 300,000 healthy meals annually. Our clients include seniors, working poor, unemployed, adults with physical, emotional or intellectual challenges, and others. Half of those we serve are children."

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Master Singers Concert
Saturday, April 25th, 2015 @ 7:30 p.m. 
(Doors Open at 7:00 p.m.)

Come join us at Diamond Hill United Methodist Church for the MasterSingers' Sizzling Hot Latin & Jazz Concert performance. featuring a theatrical multi-media live jazz,blues, Bossa Nova, and Samba music concert with The MasterSingers, salsa dancers, a Brazilian guitarist, and an acclaimed pianist!

Tickets to the performance are $25 adults and$20 seniors/students
Purchase at the door or online at:  http://www.mastersingerschorus.seatyourself.biz

Note:  
Special Dress Rehearsal  on Friday, April 24th, 2015 @ 7:30 p.m. 
(Doors Open at 7:00 p.m.) // Ticket at Door are $20 adults  


The MasterSingers chorus was launched by Music Director, Pamela Kuhn in Greenwich, CT. The chorus includes performers from all over the tri-state area and features  a repertoire of  classical masterpieces, jazz, world music, gospel and contemporary composer showcases. 


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Easter Neighbor to Neighbor PB & J Food Drive
From Now Until Easter

We are having a peanut butter and jelly food drive to benefit * Neighbor to Neighbor.
+ Bring the Peanut Butter to Diamond Hill United Methodist Church
+ Bring the Jelly to Little Pub (Almost next door to Diamond Hill UMC)

Little Pub - Greenwich is located at:
 531 East Putnam Avenue
Cos Cob, CT 06807
(203) 717-1147

You can also purchase peanut butter or jelly at Little Pub. "Just ask your server to add a jar to the bill and Little Pub will take care of the rest"! 

* Neighbor to Neighbor is a non-sectarian 501(c)(3) and non-profit food pantry located in Greenwich, CT.
From their annual report in 2014:
"Neighbor to Neighbor provides over 300,000 healthy meals annually. Our clients include seniors, working poor, unemployed, adults with physical, emotional or intellectual challenges, and others. Half of those we serve are children."

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Good Friday
Friday April 3, 2015 - Open for Prayer 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Good Friday Service at 7 p.m.

Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday Service - April 5, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.

Lenten Service
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
+ Soup and Bread Supper at 6:30 p.m.
+ Service at 7:30 p.m.

Palm Sunday Service
Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 11 a.m.
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Christmas Sing-A-Long for Busy Shoppers
Wednesday, December 17th, 2014 @ 7:30 p.m.


Take a break from your holiday shopping; come relax with us! Join us for carols and group singing. The MasterSingers and the Angel Choir will lead our group in song.

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Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday, November 22nd, 2014 10 a.m - 3 p.m. 

We are very excited to once again have our annual Holiday Craft Fair. The fair features all hand made crafts including:  Christmas ornaments, needlework, original jewelry, paintings, and baked goods.

* Luncheon Available 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. :  Includes homemade soup and sandwiches. 
* The Boy Scouts will be selling wreaths!

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Master Singers Concert
Sunday, November 16th, 2014 @ 5:00 p.m. 

Come join us for the MasterSingers' performace of J.S Bach Cantata No. 4 "Christ Lag In Todes Banden" and Johannes Brahams "Liebelslieder Waltzes, Op. 52." The performance features pianists Dorothy Kolinsky and Justine Macurdy , member and soloists of the MasterSingers, and conductor Pamela Kuhn. 

Tickets to the performance are $20., but include admission to the holiday concert on December 17th.

The MasterSingers chorus was been launched by Music Director, Pamela Kuhn in Greenwich, CT. The chorus includes performers from all over the tri-state area and features  a repertoire of  classical masterpieces, jazz, world music, gospel and contemporary composer showcases. 

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Saturday, September 20th @ 3:00 p.m.

Come and enjoy the award-winning one-man play, The Man from Aldersgate, based on the life John Wesley, and performed by acclaimed actor, Roger Nelson.  There is no charge for admission and a freewill offering will be taken.



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Sunday, September 28th
2:00 p.m.




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      Saturday, October 4th  3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

      Cos Cob Chili Cook-Off

       $10 fee to taste and judge or enter. 


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