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Service of Prayer, Remembrance, & Hope

For the 25th Anniversary of September 11

Friday, September 11, 2026 At 7:00 p.m.

First Congregational Church

554 Main Street ~ Portland, CT

This September marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001—a day that forever changed our nation and the lives of countless individuals, families, and communities.

To commemorate this significant anniversary, members of the Portland communities of faith are hosting a special multifaith service of prayer, remembrance, and hope. The service will include prayers and readings from several religious traditions, inspiring music, moments of silence, and reflections from community leaders. Together, participants will remember those who died, honor the courage and sacrifice of first responders, military personnel, and all who served in the aftermath of the attacks, and offer prayers for healing, peace, and hope.

All are warmly invited to join us as we remember the past, support one another in the present, and renew our shared commitment to compassion, unity, and peace.

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Calling all Gardeners!

Do you have a garden full of flowers that you would like to share with the church.  The Ministry of Spiritual Life is looking for individuals who would like to help us out this spring and summer by providing a bouquet of your beautiful flowers for our worship service.   What a wonderful gift you could give to the church. 

Pick a date or two or three and sign the flower chart or contact Faith Fraulino at (860) 836-5765 or fkfraulino@sbcglobal.net.  If you feel you can’t make a bouquet, but you have flowers that the ministry could use, let her know that as well.  The Ministry of Spiritual Life thanks you in advance for whatever help you can provide.

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