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10:00 AM in the Sanctuary Wheelchair Accessible Coffee Hour After worship in the Fellowship Hall The Link Download our latest newsletter "The Link" Trunk or Treat 2018 Photos in the Gallery Church Bylaws Download the current bylaws Have a Prayer Request? Let us know here. Welcome to the United Church of Christ in Stoughton! Our new sign, created by church members Gale and Ed Porter, is a clear affirmation of what our church is all about: Love Lives Here! We believe that each person, without exception, is created by God and deeply loved by God, and we do our best to extend that same unconditional, heartfelt welcome to everyone. Please join us for worship on Sunday at 10:00 AM to see for yourself!
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ALTAR FLOWERS
If you would like to have flowers on the altar in memory of someone or in honor of a person or event. For more information email the church office at office@uccstoughton.org or contact Janet Clough at 781-344-3860 | cloughjr@verizon.net Confirmation Sunday Join us in worship this Pentecost Sunday as we celebrate the Rite of Confirmation with Colleen Cesario, Ashlyn O’Connell and Riley O’Connell where they “confirm” their baptismal vows their parents took for them when they were much younger and they are welcomed as members of the First Congregational Church of Stoughton. Happy Birthday to the Church! Pentecost Sunday is typically considered to be the birthday of the Christian church. We celebrate that birthday right here at First Congregational Church as well. And what is a birthday without any presents? Pentecost Sunday is June 9 so we hope that you will help us keep the party going throughout June by bringing a gift to keep our church running smoothly and help stretch the budget. Here is what is on our Wish List CE/Office Supplies Kitchen Supplies Custodial Supplies Staples gift cards Food storage containers Paper Towels Craft store gift cards 7” dessert paper plates Toilet Paper Postage Stamps Beverage napkins Hand soap refills New sponges Kid-friendly hand sanitizer New dish towels Tri-fold bathroom towels Lowes/Home Depot gift cards Shared Worship Jun 16 (Sun): This Sunday we worship with our sisters and brothers at the First United Methodist Church, 103 Pleasant Street. Note that worship begins at 9:30 AM. BASEBALL SUNDAY—JULY 28 Our third annual Baseball Sunday will take place on July 28 at 10:00 AM. There will be extra fans in attendance as our neighbors at First United Methodist Church will be joining us. Expect Cracker Jacks, a seventh inning stretch, “the Wave,” and a sermon with a baseball theme. Wear your favorite team’s jersey and hat. Baseball Sunday is a wonderful day to invite a friend to come to church with you to see that worship can be fun and joyful! |
Lunch with the Pastor June 6(Thu): Please join Pastor Mary in the Fireplace Room at 11:45am for Lunch with the Pastor. Bring a brown bag lunch and she will provide beverages and dessert. This is a nice way to share what’s going on in our lives. Bring a friend! All are welcome. Community Flute and Organ Concert , Tuesday June 18 presented by Steve Tapper and Linda Brookfield will begin at 7:00 PM. The music is by 20th composers (Charles Callahan, Alan Hovhaness, Jehan Alain, Ernest Bloch, Gabriel Faure, Antonio Carlos Jobim, John Rutter) and the concert is supported in part from a grant from the Stoughton Cultural Council and is free of charge. Community Garden The garden has been planted! While sunshine and water help the garden grow human hands are needed as well. Any assistance you can offer is appreciated. Send an email to Roisin Kirby roisin.kirby@gmail.com or Marcia Olson baglole.olson@verizon.net Food Pantry Collection Each month on Communion Sunday we collect non-perishable food items to share with our neighbors who are facing challenging circumstances and food insecurity at the Ilse Marks Food Pantry. As we come to the Lord’s Table, let us share our blessings with others.
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