Please join us on Sunday morning, November 6 for Gabriel Fauré’s gorgeous and introspective Requiem, Op. 48, often called his “Lullaby of Death.” The work will be offered by FCC’s choir with organ, violin and harp – interwoven into our 10:00 a.m. worship service. The Requiem is dedicated to the memory of Stephen W. Cole (1953-2022). Fauré’s (1845–1926) Requiem, […]
Tuesday, Nov. 8th Ripley Chapel 4-7 pm As the temperature and tension rises in our country in the face of another election, we want to open Ripley Chapel as a space for you to come and pray for our country before or after you vote. Divided as we are, we can all pray with […]
What is a pledge? How do I make one? A pledge is a statement of intention. Each year, we are all asked to make a thoughtful, prayerful and faithful intention to financially support the mission and ministries of our church. Pledging is just one of many aspects of being part of the First Congregational Church. […]
This Sunday, October 30th, our church is receiving recognition from the Southern New England Conference, United Church of Christ. Called the Green Congregation Challenge, our church has achieved a significant milestone. As of now, we are recognized as a Level Two Congregation within the wider conference. While this latest Level Two achievement took place over a four-year period, it involved […]
It’s Stewardship Sunday when we begin our pledge drive and this year our theme is a Handful of Flour/ A Heart full of Gratitude. The story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath will be our point of contemplation while pledge giving and bread baking will be our resulting action as we consider how gratitude leads us […]
Thank you to all who prayed for the Associate Pastor Search Committee throughout our discernment process. We were so pleased to share the outcome of our work during our recent Congregational Conversations and appreciated your hearty support of our plan to move forward. To that end, we are excited to announce that Maeve Hammond has […]
Hello, FCCW Community! We are blessed to be back together with you again as we begin the new program year. The Financial Resources Ministry is looking to make sure you receive updates and emails from us that do more than just ask for money (😊) so here it goes: The Financial Resources Ministry has a […]
Saturday, November 5, 2022 Meet at the church at 7:15 (to carpool to 22 Old County Rd, Salisbury, MA) “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” Matthew 25:40 Please be a part of our crew for this upcoming work day. As […]
NURSERY The hours for nursery will be extended this Sunday to allow parents to attend the Congregational Conversation immediately following the service. STEPPING STONES Children will begin in the sanctuary for a special Bible presentation during the Time for the Young before heading to Chidley Hall for games, stories and art about the birth of […]
We’ll be “listening twice as much” as we worship together this week, listening to another story from Jesus meant to challenge our assumptions and question our judgements (Luke 18:9-14), listening to the choir sing a beautiful piece entitled “My Eyes for Beauty Pine”, listening to and remembering the gifts of 2 long-time members – Mike […]