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Christmas 2024
Every year we gather to decorate the Church Sanctuary to celebrate the Christmas season. This year, 7 members donated time on Saturday, November 30th, 2024. We had coffee, donuts, and Christmas music playing for a fun and productive morning.
September 14, 2024 - UBC Open House
Cornhole, BBQ, Family, Fun!
August 11, 2024- "Blessings" - By Laura Story
June 16, 2024 Church Spring Clean-Up Day
Church members and other volunteers cleaned up the yard, mowed the lawns, weeded the garden beds, reset the Church sign, cleaned the inside of the Church, and pruned trees and bushes. It was hard work, but, as usual, everyone had a very enjoyable time while they accomplished a beautiful result.
May 27, 2024 - East Killingly Memorial Day Parade
Pastor Bill Pearl led the parade again this year! The Church set up a food stand, and served passersby hamburgers, hotdogs, brownies, snacks, and water. Many people along with their children stopped to eat and some took tracts. We even handed out goodies to people, who were stopped on the road in their cars.
In May 2024, Pastor Bob had set a goal for UBC to donate 50 cereal boxes to Friends of Assisi Food Pantry in Danielson, CT. At the end of the month, we not only had reached, but surpassed that goal! We are thankful for all who donated to this great cause. Every month we enjoy donating different food items to the pantry, which has been a Church tradition since January, 2024.
May 5, 2024 - Guest Preacher: Timothee Afangbedgee
Today, we welcomed Pastor Timothee Afangbedjee to Union Baptist Church and were honored to have him as our guest preacher. Pastor Timothee's ministry, Good News Soldiers, is based in Togo, West Africa. Pastor Timothee has made the long trip from his home several times to visit our church and give us updates on all his accomplishments. His ministry benefits youth and children in Togo and in surrounding countries. He describes his mission using the acronym “WISE:” to Win souls for the Lord, to Invest in People, to Serve people, Everywhere. He is a missionary and “church planter,” and preaches the Word of God wherever he goes. Currently, Pastor Timothee is studying in the U.S. and is a sophomore at Appalachian Bible College, majoring in Pastoral Studies. This summer, he plans to visit Togo again and go to Liberia to plant a new church there. God Bless you, Pastor, for winning souls for Christ.
April 7, 2024 - Guest Preacher: Davis Roby
March 31, 2024- Easter Sunrise Service
At 6:15am, we met in the field across from DeFazio Orchard, North Road, Dayville, CT.
On Easter Morning, twenty-five believers gathered to celebrate the resurrection of Christ, the forgiveness of our sins, the preservation of our salvation, and eternal life with Him.
A gathering of twenty-five Christians celebrated the Resurrection of Christ on Easter Sunday morning @ 6:15am on the hill on North Road, across from DeFazio Orchard in Dayville, Conneticut.
Nine men gathered at the Union Baptist Church Fellowship hall and ate a large breakfest and shared their testomony of how they have come to Christ.
If you need any sort of food help, you can stop at the Friends of Assisi, 77 Water Street, Danielson. The Food Pantry is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 to 11:30.
December 2, 2023
Doreen's ladies' blanket-making workshop, held in Union Baptist Fellowship Hall followed by a gourmet luncheon and great fellowship.
December 17, 2023 - UBC Website and Facebook Presentation
Ann, Pastor Bob, and Pastor Bill welcomed in the Christmas season by decorating the Union Baptist Christmas tree with beautiful ornaments that have been used for over twenty years.
October 29, 2023 - Family Fun Day
August 3, 2023 - Corn Hole Game Night
Church family and friends attended corn hole and game night on Thursday August 3rd. It was a great night of fun, food, and fellowship! Corn Hole winners: Bailey Braga and Jim McCann, first place; Dave Raposa and Aaron, second place.
July 23, 2023 - "The Essential Church" movie screening
Twenty-three members of UBC came to the screening of "The Essential Church" Movie. Popcorn and refreshments were served.
July 21, 2023 - Kim Manalus's Birthday
We gave Kim a birthday party today!
We were honored to have Pastor Wabwire James Muwanguzi at Union Baptist Church to preach the Gospel and share his mission of building a school, housing, chapel, and providing food and clean water to his community in his homeland of Uganda, Africa.
Pastor James's powerful sermon included readings from the Gospel John 11:1-45, where Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead which shows that He can do anything on our behalf. We should not limit our beliefs to think of what only humans can do, but rather trust that God's mighty and divine power is what we should consider. He shared testimony of those that had cancer and were suddenly freed from it without human medical attention, only an act that God is capable of.
Pastor James has been a great friend of Union Baptist for years and we wish him well on his tireless mission. If you would like to support his mission to spread world-wide Christianity and create a sufficient environment for youth, education, fun, health, and living among his community and children in Uganda, arrangements of support can be made through information on his facebook page (Linked Below).
June 4, 2023 - Pastor Bill Pearl’s Retirement Celebration
A large gathering of church family and friends honored our Pastor at his retirement celebration June 4, 2023. He has faithfully served UBC for 26 years.
We wish him the best in his retirement.
We love and thank you, Pastor Bill.
To view the full album, click the link below:
Pastor's Retirement Party Album
Reverend William L. Pearl, "Pastor Bill," was Senior Pastor of Union Baptist Church East Killingly, CT since 1997. He grew up in Hampton, CT, is a graduate of Eastern Connecticut State University, and worked as a machinist at Pratt and Whitney in East Hartford to put himself through college. He received an MS in Business Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. A graduate of the Open Door Fellowship Program in Providence, RI, he was ordained by the American Baptist Churches of Connecticut. He and his wife, Colleen, co-founded Stepping Stone Ministries, Inc., a non-denominational ministry in Hampton, CT. He served as the Pastoral Care Coordinator for North Central Hospice in Rockville, CT. At Union Baptist Church, he and his wife began a youth ministry program, out of which grew Camp Opportunity, a licensed day-camp program for local campers. They also began New Hope Academy, Inc., an accredited private Christian elementary and high school serving the tri-state area until 2019. They ministered together at the Church until 2020, when Colleen passed away. Pastor Bill continued to serve as Pastor of the Church until his retirement, celebrated on June 4, 2023, when a large gathering of church family and friends honored our beloved Pastor. He has faithfully served UBC for 26 years. After his retirement, he continued to participate in church activities until November, 2024, when he moved to Lebanon, CT where he lives with his daughter and family.
May 29, 2023 - Pictures from the East Killingly Memorial Day Parade
Honoring the heroes that served for our freedom and independence.
This parade has been led by Rev. Bill Pearl since 1997, Paster of Union Baptist Church.
May 28, 2023 At the May 28, 2023 church service, Cassie Haddad, Pastor Bill's granddaughter, in tribute to Pastor Bill's upcoming retirement, sang "Love Never Dies." She sang so beautifully that she received a standing ovation.
May 24, 2023 - Pictures from Pastor Antonio's graduation from Boston Baptist College
May 24th, 2023
On May 24, 2023, Pastor Antonio graduated from Boston Baptist College salutatorian of his class. This is a picture of some of our church family who attended his ceremony. Our congregation extends our warmest congratulations to him for his accomplishments.
This is a photo of our annual Easter Sunrise Service April 9, 2023, which has been a tradition since 1997.
January - March, 2023: Before and After
Volunteers working on our Sanctuary remodeling project.
A HUGE thank you to those who volunteered their time, talent, and treasure to make this beautiful remodel a reality! We are very grateful for the materials donated by local families and businesses.
