Members
of the church are welcome to request
use of the building and facilities of the First Congregational
Church for their personal activities and events.
Below is our list of annual special events.
Visit the News and Events page often
for exciting and family-friendly activities throughout the year.
Events
Description
Welcome
Back Dinner Dance
Early Sept
6 - 10 PM
Our annual Welcome Back
Kickoff Dinner is a great way to celebrate the new season and make
or reconnect with friends.
Welcome Back Family Night
2nd
or 3rd Sat in Sept
Fore Kicks
Join
everyone after the summer from for intergenerational games
of soccer, vollyeball, dodgeball or lasertag.
Congregational Church Fair
2nd
or 3rd Sat in Oct
The All Church Fair is a major event, eagerly awaited by the local community as the holidays draw near. Many church members are involved before, during and after the fair. It’s always lots of fun and raises money to help fund church groups and programs.
Holiday Stroll
Thanksgiving
Weekend
Sanctuary and the Green
We participate in the annual
Holiday Stroll. We hope you will stop by the
church to enjoy the events being offered and please invite family,
friends and neighbors too!
3:00 - 7:00 Free Hot Chocolate, Popcorn, and Crafts
4:00 - 4:30 Caroling on the Green
4:30 - 5:00 Handbell Concert
5:30 - 6:00 Handbell Concert
6:00 - 6:30 Steeple Pilots
Family Advent Celebration
First
Sunday of Advent
5 – 7 PM
Jordan Hall
Join us for a potluck dinner, family advent wreath making, and some
great fellowship. The youth groups will also be making wreaths for
shut-ins.
1728 Coffee House
Throughout the year
7 - 10 PM
Jordan Hall
The
Coffee House is open on a Saturday night 2-3 times in the year. Great coffee and gourmet desserts are available and the audience
is entertained with live music (usually jazz, folk, blues, etc.).
A monetary donation is made to a local non-profit community organization
so this event is also part of the church’s Christian Outreach. Please email Linda Schumacher if
you are available to help set up, serve, or clean up.
Lenten Speaker Series
Wednesdays
during Lent
10 AM
Gather first in the Chapel for devotions,
then proceed to the Parlor
Speakers on relevant topics address each gathering. A time for discussion is included.
Women’s Retreat
Essex Conference Center
Usually
in February or March
For about the last 20-25 years some of the women of the church have
been attending and creating a retreat time, first a few hours and
now a 3-day weekend coming together to explore their faith and
come to know one another better. It has been an amazing community
of growth, faith, exploration, humor, strength and friendship.
Our theme each year takes on a new focus and one of
our goals is for all of us to be stretched a little bit but not
to be taken too far from our own comfort zones. One of the components
is always worship and communion with group activities and small
discussions also being part of the protocol. All are welcome and
we marvel at the years and experiences which are so well represented
and shared on this retreat. The retreat is a wonderful and amazing
experience.
Mardi Gras Pancake Supper
The
week prior to Ash Wednesday
Jordan
Hall
An event for all ages. Music, crafts, parade and a great pancake supper.
Agape Suppers
Sundays
during Lent
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Jordan Hall
Meet for a pot-luck supper and program (to be announced). All ages are welcome; there is a separate children's program. During the program, child care for infants and toddlers is available if requested.
Church
Yard and Craft Sale
Second Saturday in May
The
Green
The All Church Yard and Craft sale is the church’s spring fund-raiser. Spaces are available on the church “green” for rental for yard sale goods and crafter’s items. The “dealer” keeps the profits from their sales and the church raises funds from space fees and items donated to the church’s own yard sale space. Local residents and crafters are welcome to apply for spaces at the sale.
