FIRST UNITED CHURCH of CHRIST

The Chronicle (February 2012)

Andrea Pegram — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:10:37 +0000

Please click here for the February 2012 issue of The Chronicle newsletter.

Bible Study Group Meets Saturday, Jan. 28

Andrea Pegram — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:28:48 +0000

Please join Pastor Bob for Bible Study on Saturday, January 28 at 10:00am in the church parlor.

Frank Gery Memorial Service

Andrea Pegram — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:26:36 +0000

A service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life of Frank Gery will be held on Saturday, January 21st, at 11:00am in the church sanctuary with lunch to follow.

Contributions in his honor may be sent to the Church, Northfield Hospice, or Community Action Center. For a complete obituary please visit www.biermanfuneralhome.com.

The Chronicle (January 2012)

Andrea Pegram — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 23:50:27 +0000

Please click here for the January 2012 issue of The Chronicle newsletter.

Christmas Worship Schedule

Andrea Pegram — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:29:35 +0000

Please join us for worship this Christmas weekend:

Saturday, Dec. 24, 4:00pm: Christmas Eve service
Sunday, Dec. 25, 10:00am: Christmas Day service

Longest Night Service

Jennifer Kluzak — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:53:36 +0000

First United Church of Christ (Congregational), 300 Union Street will be holding a “Longest Night Service” on Tuesday, December 20 at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary.

This service of quiet music, readings, prayer, and candles is a time to seek peace during the holidays. All are invited, but it will be especially helpful for those for whom the holidays are a difficult time. Maybe you are grieving the death of a loved one, maybe the winter darkness recalls other dark times in your life – whatever the reason, this service is a time to acknowledge the reality of pain in the midst of a season of celebration.

In the service we will seek to be honest about our grief, while also seeking to open ourselves to the light and hope that is coming into the world. You are welcome to join with us.

Sunday School Teachers and Helpers Needed!

Jennifer Kluzak — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:43:12 +0000

Hello All -

Starting in January, our 2nd/3rd grade classroom will be short one teacher. Please consider becoming a Sunday School teacher! The curriculum is provided, the children are enthusiastic, and the time commitment is a mere two Sundays a month. If you have questions, or are interested, please contact the church office, church@firstucc.org.

Also, our children need more Sunday School Helpers. *Anyone* can volunteer, including those who do not have children in Sunday School! Volunteer by emailing the church office (church@firstucc.org) with your contact information or by signing up at the bulletin board in the west hallway.

Remember that our church’s Safe Practices dictate that two adults be present in every Sunday School classroom. To keep our children safe, Sunday School will not be held on Sundays when there is no classroom helper.

Thanks for being involved in the faith formation of our children!

The Children’s Education Committee

Bible Study

Jennifer Kluzak — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:09:13 +0000

Pastor Bob Griggs will host an opportunity for study and discussion on Saturday, December 17 from 10:00 – 11:30 in the Big Room, with the intention being to continue one Saturday a month in the new year.

For the first session, Pastor Bob Griggs will be leading us in reflection and discussion of some of the psalms. We’ll also take some time to plan what the group would like to focus on: more biblical texts, a book, a series of readings, whatever those assembled would find most rewarding.

Christmas Sharing

Jennifer Kluzak — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:27:16 +0000

First UCC is an official drop-off site for Christmas Sharing. We will be collecting new, unwrapped gifts until Monday, December 12th. Gifts for teens are especially needed. Stop by during office hours to drop off any donations you may wish to make.