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Quick InfoSunday Worship
10:00 AM in the Sanctuary Childcare available Wheelchair Accessible Coffee Hour After worship in the Fellowship Hall The Link Download our latest newsletter "The Link" 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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Sign up for our Newsletter Beginning in January 2018, The Link will be going digital. If you are not currently receiving our emails, you may subscribe by sending your name and email address to Link@uccstoughton.org. Or simply fill out the insert in the bulletin with your contact information and drop it in the offering plate. Now would be a good time to make sure we have your current email address on file. And give us the name and email addresses of any of your family members that want to get The Link as well. Computers and smartphones not in your comfort zone? If a printed copy is still your preference, please let the church office know and we will gladly mail you a copy of The Link. A donation of $10 to defray the cost of postage would be greatly appreciated. Some print copies will also be available in the literature rack in the church lobby. The Link is also posted on our website at www.uccstoughton.org. PROJECT 275 A Year of Dialogue and Discernment The second in our series of conversations in Project 275 will be held on Sunday, April 22. As we did in our first meeting, we will start in the sanctuary at the end of worship and we will then move to the church hall for coffee and a 30-40 minute facilitated discussion led by Laura Kittery and Lori Saville The topic for discussion is, “Do We Go? ” We need your voice and would like everyone to participate. Child care will be available. Christian Ed Hi all, Spring is here! For April and May, CE has a few activities planned. We will be continuing our study of the Books of the Bible in Church School. April 1 is Easter Sunday so there will be no Church School. April 15 will also have no Church School, due to the start of April vacation. May 6 will be the annual Feet For Food walk after service to raise money for the local food pantries. May 6 and May 13 will be preparation for Children's Service which will be on May 20 this year. Annual Reports for all boards, committees and ministry teams are due in the Church Office by May 1 to allow time for copies to be made in time for the Annual Program meeting. Please email your reports to office@uccstoughton.org and to Marcia Olson at baglole.olson@verizon.net. |
Lunch with the Pastor
Please join Pastor Mary in the Fireplace Room at 11:45 AM on Thursday, April 5. 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 Garden
It’s that time again to start thinking about our community garden. Please get these dates on your calendar. Sunday, April 8 – garden planning meeting after worship during coffee hour Sunday, April 22 – workshop at Packard Manse at 4 pm to start a bunch of seeds for later transplantation Sunday, April 29 – Community Garden Work Day, 3:30 pm For more information, contact Lindsey Medeiros (medeiros.lindsey@gmail.com). Feet for Food Support the children and youth of the First Congregational Church of Stoughton as we walk in our 14th Annual “Feet for Food” aimed at easing hunger right here in Stoughton. Our kids will be circling the Halloran Park walking track right after worship at 11 AM to see how many laps we can do in 30 minutes. The children’s energy, enthusiasm (and feet!) and your pledges can help us reach our goal! You can donate one lump sum or pledge a certain amount per lap. All money raised will be donated to the Food Pantry Foundation of Stoughton which supports both food pantries in town as well as the Tuesday Morning Café, a shared ministry of our church and the United Methodist church. Don’t forget a non-perishable food item to donate as well. Please make checks payable to the “First Congregational Church of Stoughton” with “Feet for Food/Stoughton Food Pantry” in the memo line and hand it in the day of the walk, or mail it to the the First Congregational Church, 76 Pierce Street, Stoughton, MA 02072. If you have any questions please contact Marcia Olson at 781-344-9547, or baglole.olson@verizon.net “When I was hungry, you gave me something to eat,” Matthew 25.35a |
