Great Hill United Methodist Church

McKane Scholarship
 
The Great Hill United Methodist Church Board of Trustees has announced&nbsp;that applications are now available for the McKane Scholarship for 2026.

The scholarship has been given annually since 1968 and is in memory of&nbsp;Peter Hall McKane who died tragically at the age of 18 in an automobile accident and his brother, Paul Archer McKane, who died in 2003 from cancer.


The scholarship fund was endowed by the McKane family, friends, and&nbsp;church members.This year a scholarship award of $2,000 will be given to&nbsp;a graduating high school student from Seymour or Oxford, who has been&nbsp;accepted and plans to attend a college, university or other institute of higher&nbsp;learning. &nbsp;Selection criteria includes financial need, personal effort,&nbsp;individual goals reflecting a degree of determination, and academic&nbsp;achievement. 







For additional information and/or application, persons should visit our web&nbsp;site <a href="https://www.greathillumc.org/mckane" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.greathillumc.org/mckane</a>.


The deadline for applications is April 17, 2026..

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Indoor Flea Market
Great Hill United Methodist Church, 225 Great Hill Road, Seymour, will&nbsp;host an Indoor Flea Market on April 25, from 9am to 2 pm in Fellowship Hall.
Over twenty-five vendors, many of them new, will be participating selling flea&nbsp;market items, jewelry, antiques, and hand-crafted items.The Great Hill Mission&nbsp;Group will be holding a bake sale.Refreshments will be available for sale.
The Fellowship Hall is handicap accessible and parking is available.All proceeds&nbsp;are used to fund the church’s Mission Ministries, both locally and around the nation. &nbsp;For more information call Debbie at (203) 828-8751

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Indoor Flea Market

Indoor Flea Market
Great Hill United Methodist Church, 225 Great Hill Road, Seymour, will host an Indoor Flea Market on April...

Blessing of the Animals and Gardens at Great Hill United Methodist Church.
The spring blessing of the animals and gardens will be held at Great Hill United Methodist Church on Sunday, April 26 at 10 a.m. At the service, the Rev. Michael Jenkins will bless animals at the service. He will also bless gardeners in thanksgiving for their participation in another growing season.Special blessings will be given for those who are planting community gardens to provide food for others.
Pet and animal owners and area gardeners are all invited to attend the service, which will be held in the grove of the church. In the event of rain, the service will be in the fellowship hall. 
The spring blessing of the animals and gardens is based on the historic practice of Rogation Sunday, where the clergy and people offer thanks for the coming growing season. Animals that provide labor, food, or companionship are honored and blessed, and the gardeners are honored and blessed for their participation in God's plan for feeding the people. Rogation Days were traditional observances to seek God’s blessing on crops and the land. The observances reflect all people's dependence on God for a bountiful harvest.

Local Event: Blessing of the Animals and Gardens at Great Hill United Methodist Church

Blessing of the Animals and Gardens at Great...

Blessing of the Animals and Gardens at Great Hill United Methodist Church.
The spring blessing of the animals and gardens will...

Blessing of the Animals and Gardens at Great Hill United Methodist Church

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Connecticut State Troubadour Launches New Monthly Open Mic and Bluegrass Jam in Seymour
SEYMOUR, CT — A new creative hub is arriving in the Valley this spring. On Monday, May 4th, Great Hill United Methodist Church will host its inaugural Open Mic Night and Bluegrass Jam in the Fellowship Hall. The evening is free, open to the public, and hosted by the recently appointed 19th Connecticut State Troubadour, Charlie Widmer.
The event kicks off at 6:00 PM with an Open Bluegrass Jam led by renowned fiddler and CT Arts Hero Austin Scelzo. This jam is designed for players of all levels—from beginners taking their first steps in a group setting to seasoned pickers.
At 7:00 PM, the floor opens for the Open Mic, a welcoming space for musicians, poets, and storytellers to showcase their craft. To ensure a variety of voices are heard, performers are invited to share up to two selections or a 10-minute set. Spectators are encouraged to attend and enjoy the performances.
"This is a chance to share what makes the Valley special and connect with like-minded individuals," says Widmer. "Adding the bluegrass jam with Austin creates a full evening of community music-making that we hope will become a staple for local artists."
Complimentary coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided.
EVENT DETAILS:
<ul><li>When: Monday, May 4th, 2026<ul><li>6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Bluegrass Jam (Led by Austin Scelzo)</li><li>7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Open Mic (Hosted by Charlie Widmer)</li></ul></li><li>Where: Great Hill United Methodist Church (Fellowship Hall), 225 Great Hill Rd, Seymour, CT</li><li>Cost: Free</li><li>Sign-up: Performers can pre-register at <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://charliewidmermusic.com/openmic" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">charliewidmermusic.com/openmic</a></li></ul>
About Charlie Widmer: Charlie Widmer is a Swiss-American singer-songwriter and the current Connecticut State Troubadour. Known for his multi-genre versatility, he performs regularly across the region and is a dedicated advocate for the arts in Connecticut.
About Austin Scelzo: Austin Scelzo is a multi-instrumentalist, educator, and founder of the Connecticut Bluegrass Association. A recipient of the 2023 Connecticut Arts Hero award, he is a prominent figure in the New England bluegrass community.

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