Happenings May 18, 2022
Blessing of the Fields

Those who participated in the 2022 Blessing of the Fields on Saturday enjoyed a gorgeous evening filled with the joy of community, great food, laughter, and, yes, a whole lot of blessing.
Rev. Jill blessing the fields
Newly-seeded field
Soon the 50lb bag of sunflower seed will be planted around the barn. Once grown, the proceeds from the sale of sunflowers will benefit the people of Ukraine.
Enjoying "Sheff" salad
Berkshire Association Spring Gathering
All in our congregation are invited to attend. It will be at the new Canaan Congregational Church.
2:00 PM on Sunday, June 5.


Pop-Up Pizza Practice

After worship this Sunday we will be praticing pizza making at our community bread oven. Watch as we get the dough the right thickness, find the ideal ratio of sauce to cheese, and master the wood fire...until we make the perfect (or close to perfect) slice!

Farmers' Market
Opens May 27
Join us on Fridays for our
22nd Season!

Celebrate John & Joan Hotaling's 60th Anniversary

You are invited to celebrate the Hotaling's diamond wedding anniversary on Sat., June 11 from 12-3pm.
The open house party will be at Bogies Restaurant in Gt. Barrington. It will be an outdoor casual event, no gifts please.

Please RSVP by May 30 to:
jeh41@verizon.net or 413-229-8575

Appalachian Trail Ministry

Our Appalachian Trail ministry begins on Monday, June 20 and runs through August 13. What a joy it will be to provide a corner of kindness to hikers.

Last year members of our church, Christ Trinity Church, plus volunteers and clergy from churches statewide, served over 500 hikers at the Appalachian Trail tent. We are there on Mondays-Wednesdays-Fridays. In June we will be sending out a sign up sheet with specific dates for all who would like to participate.

To donate to this effort on our website, bringing a little bit of creature comfort to hikers, click HERE. When you click on the GIVE button, you will have the option to choose the Appalachian Trail ministry for your donation. Thank you!
Be the Light!
Thank you for supporting the ministries of our church!
Checks are welcome by mail:
First Congregational Church of Sheffield
PO Box 387
Sheffield, MA 01257
Donate at our website:
Let gratitude and generosity lead.
We are the church together.
Berkshire Pride
Sat. June 4
Pittsfield
The Sheffield Pride team will particpate, let us know if you would like to be part of our contingent.









Lighting the Steeple

For the month of May, the steeple will be lit by Belle Fox-Martin in recognition of the work being done by the Berkshire Immigrant Center.
Opportunities are available for July-October & December. If you would like to sponsor the Lighting of the Steeple in the coming months please reply to this email with your desired wording and drop off or mail your contribution to the church.
It is a touching way to honor someone in your life!

Dates to Keep in Mind:

  • Sheffield Food Assistance Program - Monday mornings.
  • Weekly Wednesday Zoom Social Hour at 5:00pm.
  • SBRSD Family Food Distribution - Thursdays at 11:30am.
  • Pop-up (practice) pizza-making party, Sun. May 22, after worship
  • Sheffield Farmers' Market opens May 27, Fridays 3-6pm.
  • Berkshire Pride, Pittsfield. Sat. June 4–Sheffield Pride team will participate.
  • Berkshire Children's Chorus Spring Concert, Sun., June 12 at 4pm
  • 2022 Sheffield Pride – Fri. June 24 beginning at the Farmers' Market with Drag Story Time with Rev. Yolanda, then after the market, free food, variety show and dancing until 8:00.

125 Main Street
PO Box 387
Sheffield MA 01257

413-229-8173 


You are invited to worship with us.
To find out how, visit our website


We are an Open and Affirming Congregation
of The United Church of Christ

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