 Ash Wednesday Services
Wednesday, February 22
7:30 AM Prayer Breakfast in the Ladies Parlor
7:30 PM Worship in the Sanctuary
Join Rev. Bonnie for a brief time of prayer and reflection at the Prayer Breakfast. Imposition of ashes will be offered. A light breakfast will be served.
In the evening, begin your Lenten journey with this traditional service of the Word and choral music. Imposition of Ashes will be offered. For more information, download this pdf.
 World Day of Prayer
Friday, March 2
Everyone is invited to the morning worship service at 10:00am at the First Baptist Church in Holliston. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sue Roll at 508-429-6524 or visit www.wpd-usa.org
Register now for Winter Walk!
In the intervening 9 years, Winter Walk has raised over $100,000 to prevent and
end homelessness in greater Boston. Join us on Sunday March 4th for the Winter Walk 2012. A 5-mile interfaith walk,
will start at 1pm and end here, at the First Congregational Church of Holliston. Come join us for song, prayer,
laughter, food and drink as we take steps together to prevent and end homelessness right here in Boston. Register at
winterwalk.org, 100% of the proceeds benefit HomeStart. Any questions, please contact Nicole Wexler.
 Come One, Come All to the Third Annual Variety Show
March 17th 2012
5:00 pm
Enjoy a wonderful festive dinner cooked by the wonderful men of our congregation followed by entertainment from our talented congregation.
Congegants: Would you like to perform? Contact Richard Larraga or see him after church.
Diner and Audience: Please bring a dessert to share. A free will offering will be taken to cover the cost of the dinner. For more information download this pdf.
 1728 Coffee House
March 24, 2012
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Featuring the traditional Irish and Celtic sounds of "Stonybatter Band." Opening for Stoneybatter Band will be our own "The Steeple Pilots!" Enjoy music at a local venue, gourmet desserts, appetizers, coffee, tea and soft drinks. Proceeds will benefit the Downtown Marigold Project which beautifies the streets of Holliston (including the front of our own church green!) every year. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling Linda at 508-429-2321. For more information, download this pdf.
 Palm Sunday
Sunday, April 1
10:00 AM
Join us as
we celebrate Palm Sunday, the gateway to Holy Week at 10:00 am. There will be special music by the Chancel Choir. For more information, download this pdf.
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 5
7:30 PM
On
Maundy
Thursday
we
remember
the
last
supper
of
Jesus
with
his
disciples by celebrating a traditional seder meal. This service is intended for all ages and will be held in Jordan Hall. The chancel choir
will sing. For more information, download this pdf.
 Good Friday
Friday, April 6
7:30 PM
The
solemn
service
of
Tenebrae
where
we
observe
the
crucifixion
of
our
Lord
through
scripture
and
the
extinguishing
of
candles.
Interwoven
between
the
scripture
readings
will
be
a
performance
of
John
Rutter’s Requiem
by
the Chancel Choir.For more information, download this pdf.
 Easter Vigil
Saturday, April 7: 300 PM to
Sunday, April 8: 6:30 AM
As
we
await
the
resurrection
of
Christ,
the
sanctuary
will
be
open
for
quite
prayer
and
reflection
beginning
at
3:00 PM
and
ending
at
6:30 AM
when
we
gather
in
the
cemetery
for
our
Sunrise
Service.
Two
members
of
the
congregation
will
serve
as
hosts
at
all
times.
Please
drop
in
whenever
you
feel
moved
and
take
part
in
this
silent,
reverent
vigil. For more information, download this pdf.
 Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 8
6:30 AM Sunrise Service
10:00 AM Worship in the Sanctuary
Our
confirmation
class
will
lead
us
in
a
glorious
celebration
of
the
resurrection
of
Jesus.
We
will
meet
in
the
cemetery
in
front
of
Town
Hall.
Please
plan
to
stay
for
our
Easter
breakfast
in
Jordan
Hall
following
the
sunrise
service.
Donations
will
be
accepted
to
cover
the
cost
of
food.
At 10:00 AM,
our
sanctuary
will
be
filled
with
music
and
rejoicing
in
the resurrection
of
our
Savior.
All
choirs
will
be
singing
with
ringing
by
the
Handbell
Harmonies.
He
is
Risen! For more information, download this pdf.
Costa Rica Intergenerational Mission Trip
We are very excited to announce that a group of approximately 25 church members will be embarking on an intergenerational mission trip to Costa Rica. We will be travelling to Carillos Bajo de Poas, Costa Rica to work with Strong Missions on a variety of projects to benefit the less fortunate of Costa Rica. The trip is schedule for June 25th to July 3rd. Although final details of exactly what work we will be doing are yet to be determined, we anticipate having a mix of construction-type work and work with children a Vacation Bible School or similar activities.
If you are interested in supporting this mission trip, please watch for upcoming fundraising efforts to help offset a portion of the cost of the trip for participants. Any fundraising will be used to offset the Strong Missions fee. Airfare costs are the responsibility of participants.
If you would like more information on Strong Missions (our mission partner), please visit www.strongmissions.com. If you have questions about the trip or would like more information, please contact Reverend Bonnie or Matt and Amy Varrell. If you would like to subscribe to our Google Group, which will the main method of disseminating trip information, please visit http://groups.google.com/group/fcc-costa-rica and request to become part of the group.
We hope you will support our church family on this exciting opportunity to follow the teachings of Jesus internationally.
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