Happenings at First Congregational Church of Sheffield, MA, UCC

Happenings - April 17, 2024

This Sunday after worship, April 21st, plan to stick around for a

'Pop-up' Pizza Party at the Bread Oven.

It'll be one part oven use practice and two parts outdoor fellowship on what looks to be a lovely spring day.

Help with set up, prepping pizza, sharing conversation while eating a pizza, and clean up are all requested!

Sheffield Pride

Sat. June 22, 2024

2-7pm

As part of the original sponsors of Sheffield Pride, our church is committed to Sheffield Pride's ongoing success. Please check out the volunteer opportunities below.

There are lots of ways to get

involved, and lots of fun to go

around!

Check out the link below...

Volunteer at Pride

There will be a planning meeting this Sunday, April 21st after worship (before eating pizza!)

Big Memorial Day

Community Tag Sale

A Sign-up Sheet for volunteers is now available.

Check it out and see where you might find a place to serve.

Donations will be accepted beginning on May 1.

Spread the Word!

The Schedule :

Early Birds get the worm on

Friday, May 24th, 3-6pm;

then:

Saturday, May 25th, 8 - 4pm; Sunday, May 26th, 11 - 1:00pm

Volunteer for Construct during a weekend in June

Construct will host a Designer Showcase, themed "Nature in the Berkshire" at historic Cassilis Farm in New Marlborough during June 2024. It is a fundraiser for the affordable housing initiative now in process at this newly acquired magnificent estate. Let's put together a group of volunteers to cover a shift. 10:30 -2:00 or 1:30-5:00 on June 14, 15 and June 21, 22

are especially in need of volunteers.

Information about the Designer Showcase will be updated on Construct's dedicated website (click here).

Respond to this email if you are interested in finding a shift to help.

Note that the house has two stories and no elevator.

Reimagining Stone Soup

Be part of something fun and filled with fellowship...

Join A Team
Become A Sponsor
Link up with a “Maker Team”
Contribute to a Popcorn Wagon
Donate Cupcakes for May 24

Contact Mandy, Mary or Sandra to get involved!

Hope in the Night

Lighting the Steeple

The Steeple is lighted for the month of April by Maggie Helck in loving memory of

her mother, Eileen Powers Helck

The next available month is June.

Consider who you might honor in a Steeple Dedication.

Email the church office for more information.

Let your light shine!

If you are interested, please reply to this email with your desired month and the wording of your dedication. We will get back to you via email once your sponsorship is confirmed.

Then, please drop off or mail your contribution to the church.

A suggested 2024 donation of at least $50 is appreciated.

Let your Light shine!

Your contributions are essential

and welcomed as part of Sunday worship, by mail,

or via the donate button

on our website.

First Congregational

Church of Sheffield

PO Box 387

Sheffield, MA 01257

Or Donate at our website:

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In these days of new life,

we are grateful for your gifts of generosity and love.

Upcoming dates:

Sunday, April 21 - after worship - Tag Sale Planning Meeting
Sunday, April 21 - after worship, Pop-up Pizza Party - invite a friend
Saturday, April 27 - 8:30 am - Arbor Day plant and market sale at Library
Sunday, April 28 - Autism Awareness Walk, 11am - Team Zachary
Tuesday, May 14 - Next Council Meeting
Memorial Day Weekend - Big Church Tag Sale - Fri. Early Bird 3-6; Sat. 8-4; Sun. 11-2:00 - We will begin receiving donations on May 1st.

Sunday evenings - AA meditation in parish hall 7:00pm
Mondays - Sheffield Food Assistance Program - 9:00am
Weekly Wednesday Zoom Social Hour - 5:00pm
Weekly Wednesday - Berkshire Children’s Chorus 5:00 - 6:15pm
Thursdays - Village Food Box Program - 10:30am
Fridays - ACA Twelve Step meeting in Parish Hall - 7:00pm

125 Main Street

PO Box 387

Sheffield MA 01257

413-229-8173

office@firstuccsheffield.org

grahamj@firstuccsheffield.org