After over ten years of participation on the Board of Wider Mission, Karen Dolliver has decided to step down. We are so grateful for her many years of commitment to service, especially for her leadership with the Gifts that Give fair and the annual Christmas collection for the Pathways shelter. We know that she will […]
Ministry of Outreach and Justice
Special Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, May 29 at noon in Sue Dickerman Hall Please join us for a special take-out lunch bunch. We haven’t selected the restaurant yet, so watch for more details in the coming weeks. Please let us know if you have any local ethnic favorites that we should try.
Kermit’s Korner: You can compost, too!
By now we hope you’ve noticed that we are offering compostable cups and paper products at coffee hour; the trash can in Sue Dickerman Hall has been converted to a compost collector. We can compost paper products (simple paper plates, napkins, tissues, coffee filters, tea bags, even bulletins!), food scraps of all kinds (meat and […]
Our Little Wooden Banks
We had one donation in April totaling $10.00. There is over $600.00 now in the fund. This fund is used for needs of our church which are not included in our annual budget. See me if you would like to have one of our new little church banks. Contributions may be placed in the model […]
May Bible Study
The Wednesday Evening Bible Study classes will continue their study of Luke’s Gospel. We will meet on May 8 and 22 at 4:45 p.m. for soup, 5:15 p.m. for Bible Study.
Seeds of Grace Worship
Sunday, April 28 at 5:30 pm in Sue Dickerman Hall Join the Just Peace Players as they share their new play Extra! Extra! at our Seeds of Grace Worship Service. The play reflects on events in the headlines and how faith empowers us to work for peace and justice. You’ll learn new ideas for working […]
Walk for Hunger
Help prevent and end hunger in Massachusetts! Our team is participating in Project Bread’s 51st Walk for Hunger on Sunday, May 5 and we are asking for donations to support community-based programs across MA that help people access and afford food. Hunger impacts 1 in 10 people in this state, and in some communities as […]
Special Opportunity from Wider Mission
The Board of Wider Mission announces its second round of grant-making with the Seeds of Grace Mission Fund. This fund was created as part of our merger to support partner organizations that are actively working to make the world a more just, loving, welcoming, and sustainable place. Please spread the word to organizations that you […]
One Great Hour of Sharing
Sunday, March 31 The Board of Wider Mission will be taking a special collection for One Great Hour of Sharing. When you participate in the offering you become a partner in the refugee, disaster relief, and community development efforts of the United Church of Christ. Envelopes will be included in the March 31 bulletin and […]
Holy Week Music
The period leading up to and through Easter is such an enjoyable time to be a church musician. This year we will have brand new anthems on both Palm Sunday and Easter. The weeks following include several of our favorites. I will offer solo unaccompanied pieces to complement the powerful readings at our Maundy Thursday […]