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Office
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Senior Deacon
Sexton
Rev. Dennis P. Moon |
(860) 653-7289 |
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Senior Minister |
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An observant eye, ready smile, firm handshake and warm hug: these are the things that you immediately notice about Denny. He applies them all with alacrity. Denny uses personal experiences to illustrate his messages, which make powerful impressions and have laser-like effectiveness..... { Read More }
Rev. Sandra Fischer |
(860) 653-7289 |
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Associate Minister of Adult Spiritual Life and Outreach |
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Sandra’s journey to South Church began many years ago in the mid-west when she felt the call to ordained ministry as a young girl. Being raised in a theologically conservative denomination that didn’t ordain women prevented Sandra from responding to God’s call in her life as a young adult. A detour through law school in Virginia at Washington and Lee School of Law and many years as a practicing attorney in the Hartford, CT area, finally ended when she chose at age 40 to commence her seminary education; first at Hartford Seminary and then at Yale Divinity School......{ Read More }
Tamara Torres |
(860) 653-7289 |
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Associate Minister of Youth Development and Faith Formation |
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As an educator and community builder, the Rev. Tamara Torres seeks to cultivate radical self-acceptance as a path to divine love. She believes that we can experience, and multiply, God’s love when we learn compassion for the most vulnerable and rejected, both in the world and within our own selves. She joined our South Church family in December 2012 as the Associate Minister of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry and is excited about the opportunity to work in a local church body with learners of all ages in a capacity that addresses the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.{ Read More }
Linda Calder
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(860) 653-7289 |
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Office Administrator |
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Although she was born in Delaware , you can follow Linda’s movements around the country by her team chants: Go Phillies, Go Eagles, Go Sixers and Go Flyers! If you really want to see her smile, give Linda a “Go Huskies”, especially during basketball season. Attending the UConn Men’s Final Four in Tampa and Detroit were a couple of recent highlights. Linda, husband George, and sons Andrew and Glen are avid fans. { Read More }
Mattie Banzhaf |
(860) 653-7289 |
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Director of Music |
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Mattie began sightsinging madrigals at the age of 1 with her father's group of amateur musicians in The Bronx, NY. In her senior year at Vassar College she switched her major from English to Music, and went on to teaching fellowships at Queens College, CUNY, and at The Hartt School of Music. She never looked back, and music, especially choral singing, has been her passion for her whole life. This is why she related so well to Bruce Porter, long-time Music Director at South Church, and why he tapped her to take over the Choir, which she loves... { Read More }
Victor Evans |
(860) 653-7289 |
You might not know that Victor is an Air Force “brat”, but that has taught him how to quickly make friends and adapt to new environments easily. Perhaps that is why he is such a wonderful interim organist and bell choir director at South Church. Born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, he has traveled quite a bit around the country, with his childhood years spent in Colorado Springs (to which he’d like to return some day) to Tulsa, where he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music... { Read More }
Charlene Bordonaro |
(860) 653-7289 |
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Moderator |
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Steve Miltimore
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(860) 653-7289 |
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Senior Deacon |
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When you meet Steve, his sense of humor, well-grounded outlook and compassion are quite evident. From his role as the butler in Good Company Theater’s production of “Annie” to sharing responsibility for monthly communion services and serving as chair of the Deacon’s meetings, Steve deftly handles his duties and responsibilities not only in a professional and effective way, but also with warmth and humor... { Read More }
Art Schuette |
(860) 653-7289 |
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Sexton |
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Committees
- By-Laws
- Christian Outreach
- Fellowship
- Missions
- Sow & Reap
- Youth
- Property
- Finance
- Music
- Stewardship
- Christian Education
- Deacons
- Church Council
- Membership
Bylaws coming soon
SCC allocates at least 10% of its operating budget for mission and outreach. It has established a board that oversees this minimum objective and aid and oversee other mission that may from time to time emerge from the Board or the Congregation. The church has active hands on missions { Read More}
The Board of Fellowship brings the South Church Congregation together by providing fellowship opportunities like Thanksgiving Dinner and a Mardi Gras celebration. This committee also supports monthly fellowship luncheons and weekly fellowship hour after church.
Contact: Rowena York
Mission trips are a part of our community/world service. They include both adults and youth in proactive efforts to bridge and bond with people who have fewer advantages than us. The mission group shares its experiences with our church, and the mission trip benefits those we serve, those who take part in the trips, and the wider church as a whole.
Contact: Dick Mullen
SOW AND REAP GARDEN CLUB is celebrating its 50th year ! ! We are 25 active members who enjoy gardening and meeting monthly for fellowship, food and special programs.
We coordinate the schedule of Sunday altar flowers, make and deliver May baskets to homebound members, learn flower arranging, and hear special speakers. The annual May Plant Sale on the church lawn offers homegrown perennials and is popular with Granby residents. { Read More About Sow & Reap }
Our Jr. High and Sr. High programs are run by our two interns, Brian Schramm and Lauren Malecki(Link to Faith For A New Generation). Sr. High runs every Sunday evening from 6:30 to 8:30. Jr. High runs twice a month on Monday evenings from 6:00 to 7:30. These programs consist of games and food, learning themes, sharing and special outings. We participate in two summer mission trips that involve both High School youth and adults. Confirmation is a one year class for ninth graders. Please contact church office if you desire one of your family members to participate.
We are responsible for maintenance and improvements to all Church Property, which includes:
- The Sanctuary: where worship and sacraments occur
- Fellowship Hall: where lots of fun stuff happens for all ages
- The Youth Building(aka the “Old Town Hall”): used by our Youth
- The Avery House: which we rent to a tenant
- The grounds surrounding these buildings { Read More about our recent projects}
The primary responsibilities of the Board of Finance are to plan and oversee the financial resources of the church. Specifically, this entails developing the church’s operating budget and preparing the financial reports for the annual financial meeting. The Board also manages the investment of the church’s two large trust funds – the Holcomb and Bunnell Funds – and ensures that the church maintains adequate insurance coverage. Finally, the Board directs planned giving initiatives.
Contact: Becky Sielman
The Music Committee supports and oversees the music program of South Church, including the Chancel Choir, Handbell Ringers, children's singing, guest musicians, outreach, occasional concerts and the Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series.
Contact: Kathy Morgan
As stewards of our congregation, our purpose is to help God's people grow in their relationship with God, as made known to us in Jesus, through the use of the time , talent and treasures God has entrusted in us. Every person is a key link in the success of our church life.
Contact: Lee French
One of the missions of South Church is to provide an effective and continuing program of Christian Education which will nurture the church family in Christian faith and mission and enable each individual to mature as a Christian.
Our Board of Christian Education plans, implements and oversees the total faith formation program of the church which includes: the Nursery, the Library, Kaleidoscope Corner, (our children's faith formation)... { Read More }
The purpose of the Board of Deacons is to oversee and provide for the spiritual life of the church family. Acting as a sounding board for and support to the minister, the Deacons take on the following tasks:
- Assist in the administration of the sacraments (Baptism and Communion)
- Provide for the care and nurture of members and families through oversight of the Caring Ministry, organization of transportation to church services (God’s Taxi), and assisting during Sunday services (greeting and reading) { Read More }
The Church Council is the governing board of the church and acts on behalf of the Congregation between Annual Meetings. Our purpose is to act with God’s leading on behalf of the Congregation.
The Committee includes Officers of the Church and the Chair people of our various boards. We meet monthly and work on formulating plans and processes that help move our church forward into the future. { Read More }
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