CONNECTION @25
Sunday October 25 | Services at 9 and 10:30am
Open House from 3-6pm (Special worship and prayer at 4pm)
Be part of this special day as we celebrate Connections’ 25th birthday! Our worship services at 9 and 10:30am will be focused on God’s miraculous provision through the history of our church. Then from 3-6pm we will have an open house to continue the celebration and look to the future! At 4pm, we will gather together to worship, cast the vision for the future, and pray together! Find out more and RSVP on the website.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY 2027 RETREAT
February 19-20 at the Atlantic Sands Hotel, Rehoboth Beach
Ladies you are invited to be part of this very special retreat in Rehoboth Beach! We will share in worship, fellowship, an inspiring message from Megan Faulkner, and grow in our faith together! Cost is $260 per person ($75 deposit due at registration). Details, registration, and payment available online.

CONNECTION CABARET AND SILENT AUCTION|
Sunday November 1 starting at 6:30pm | Doors open at 6pm
Come enjoy a night of entertainment and fun for the whole family. Offering to benefit Operation Christmas Child. Silent auction featuring Connection Community Church artists, artisans, and others. A night you won’t want to miss!

If you want to submit items for the Silent Auction, submissions can be made on the website here.

CARD MAKING MINISTRY
Thursday, November 12 at 7pm
Come join us as we make unique and beautiful cards for the Care Team to send out to those who need a special touch.

MEN’S FIRE & FELLOWSHIP
Sunday October 18 from 6:30-8pm
Fire & fellowship… as simple as it gets: Connecting men in a disconnected world. Men of all ages, come and join us for a time of fellowship by a bonfire. For more information, contact Pastor David.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD PACKING PARTY
Saturday October 24 at 2pm
Bring the whole family out to join in the fun as we pack up the Operation Christmas Child boxes to be sent overseas! Just show up; this is always a fun event for everyone!

“FOURTH DAY” FRIDAY REUNION GROUP
First Friday each month 
For all those who have attended Emmaus, Chrysalis, Cursillo, or a similar retreat, join us for a time of prayer, fellowship, and reconnecting with others who have attended. Contact Sheldon & Andria Smith for more information.

MOT OUTREACH INITIATIVE
With the recent closing of Neighborhood House in Middletown, many in our community are looking for social service programs in their time of need. We are working with Alison Windle, former Executive Director of Neighborhood house and member of the CCC family, to provide programs for our neighbors through a new ministry, the MOT Outreach Initiative. To find out more and how you can help, please visit this page on our website — JustShowUp.church/MOTO — or email or call (302-203-9688).

DOWNLOAD OUR 2026 MINISTRY IMPACT
Celebrate with us for all that God has done at Connection over the past year.

HAVE YOU TAKEN OUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS ASSESSMENT?
We have created an online gifts assessment. It takes just a few minutes and your results will be available on-screen and emailed to you (a copy also comes right to the church so we can help you understand the results). Give it a try today!

PICK UP YOUR “CHURCH SWAG!”
Visit our online store to purchase T-shirts, hoodies, drinkware, and much more! Just visit the website below, order your items, and they will be delivered right to your door! The church does not earn any money on sales- this all goes to the vendor.
Visit JustShowUp.church/swag

CONNECTION KIDS FALL PARTY
Friday October 30 from 5:30-8pm
The theme for this drop off event is, Jesus is the Light of the World. Dinner is served. Register today!

BIBLE ADVENTURE NIGHTJosiah: Construction Time
Friday, November 20, 5:30-8pm
Join us for an exciting night of dinner, games, and adventure as we dig into the true story of King Josiah — a young king who found God’s forgotten Word and chose to obey it right away! Kids will become “Temple Restoration Crew” members, excavating a hidden scroll, building crafts, and playing worksite-themed games, all while discovering this Wonder Truth: God delights in our obedience. Register online today.

KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY DROPOFF
Friday, December 11 from 5:30 – 8pm
The season is busy, and we hope you will take time for yourself while your child spends time with us. Your child is invited to a night of fun, crafts, games, and surprises! Dinner will be provided! Register online.

KIDS FAMILY JUBILEE
Sunday, December 20 from 11:45am-1:30pm
Kids and families will come together for a celebration of Jesus with worship, a high-energy large group experience, and hands-on activity stations where everyone can create their own ornaments for a Jesus family tree. We will have lunch together too, so bring the whole family and celebrate the true reason for the season with us! Register online today.

SUNDAY NIGHT SERIES
”Established: Living Like the Early Church”
Sundays from 6-8pm | September 13 – November 15
Students from 6-12 grade will find meaning in this small-group based study as we work our way through key passages that establish the foundation of our faith and teach us how to live it out today. Register today!

PAINTBALL OR PAINT
October 24, 8:30am-12:30pm
Students in 6-12 grade are invited out to participate in this day of community-building fun! They can pick from two tracks (Paintball or Ceramic Painting); both tracks will be dropped at Connection and picked up at Grotto’s in Middletown, so siblings can follow different tracks with central drop points. Cost is $35.
Register today!

PROGRESSIVE DINNER
Sunday, November 29, 6-8:30pm
The youth ministry version of a Thanksgiving meal is a trek around Middletown with multiple stops for food and games along the way! All students in grades 6-12 are invited to attend. Sign up soon to help us prepare your place at the table! Register online.

HOLIDAY HOUSE SERIES
Sundays, December 6, 13, 20, 6-8:30pm
The youth ministry version of a This annual tradition of holiday festivities with special themes and prizes is one that students won’t want to miss. Hosted at a different home each week, we will share in many Christmas traditions as we prepare our hearts for the holiday season! Be sure to sign up online so that we know your student is going to participate! Register online.