It has been a wonderful fall. There are still some green leaves - but most have turned to brilliant orange and gold, and some to deep burgundy.

Amanda Craig was the speaker at the half day retreat for women of Noroton Presbyterian Church and their guests. It was held at First Presbyterian Church in Greenwich. Amanda’s topic was “Belonging” and she spoke of everyone’s deep desire to belong - to feel loved by family and friends - and especially to know that each and every one of us is dearly loved by God.

PEP, which stands for People Encouraging People, started off this new season in the Mission Room at NPC with a wonderful lunch. Old friends, some who have known each other since their school days, caught up on what’s been happening in their lives.

NPC’s Service Day was a huge success with 200 adults and children participating. There were 15 projects - some took place inside the church and others were outside - at Open Door Shelter in Norwalk, at Waveny Care Center in New Canaan and in neighbors’ homes and yards.

Rev. Evalyn Wakhussama, the director of The Nambale Magnet School in Kenya, met with the Mission Team of NPC. It is the 10th anniversary of the school which opened with just 35 students in 2009, and now has 435 students in 13 classes.