October 13, 2026 - Happenings

Coat Drive


We're still taking donations of good used coats with one week remaining to the drive. October 19th is the last day to drop them off here at church.


Please bring your donations on Sunday the 18th, Monday the 19th during food pickup time, or email Pastor Jill to set up a time to drop them off.


Thank you for supporting your neighbors as the temperatures begin to drop!


Items for the Coat Drive should be gently used winter gear, including coats, hats, mittens/gloves, scarves, boots, snow pants, and blankets.

Anything Pumpkin!


The Sheffield Fall Festival is this Saturday, October 17th from 3-9pm on the Town Green!


One of the festivities will be a fall-themed Cook-off & Bake-off. The only rule is: anything pumpkin!


Do you have a favorite pumpkin recipe? Show off your chef skills and you might win a prize! Download the entry form here.


There will also be a Costume Parade, a Jack-o-Lantern contest (bring your pre-carved jack-o-lantern to drop off in the morning) and tons of fun all day and into the night! To read more about the Fall Festival activities and schedule, click here.


Our church will be hosting music during the Festival, and Rania Markham and Families Like Ours will offer Accessibility for All Abilities in our parking lot and a Sensory-Friendly space in the Christian Ed room.  


If you have questions or would like to get involved, please email Rachel at office.sberkchamber@gmail.com

Berkshire Association Newsletter


The autumn newsletter of the Berkshire Association is out now!


Highlights include:


  • Save the Date for the Annual Meeting and SuperSaturday Workshop November 15th
  • A look back at the second annual Berkshire Association Picnic
  • A recap of the 7th annual Southern New England Conference


Read the newsletter here.

Documentary Screening


On Saturday, October 24 at 2pm, Bushnell-Sage Library will present a screening of Lightworkers.


Lightworkers is a feature documentary directed by Bobby Roth that brings together a diverse group of individuals who have taken action in the face of social, political, and environmental challenges. Through a series of personal, interview-driven stories, the film explores how individuals contribute to the strength and resilience of democratic society.


No registration necessary. Find out more about the documentary and the event here.

Steeple Lighting


The Steeple is lit for the month of October by the Larkin family in celebration of Jim and Margie's 60th wedding anniversary.


Future Steeple Lighting Sponsorships are available starting in 2027.


It is a lovely way to honor a friend, an occasion, a memory or loved one.

Thank you for your generosity in giving toward the ministries of this church. Love flows because of you!


Financial donations are welcome during Sunday worship, via the donate button here, or by mail:



First Congregational Church of Sheffield

PO Box 387

Sheffield, MA 01257
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Upcoming Dates


Thursday, October 15 – 10:30am, Council Meeting

Saturday, October 17 – 3:00-9:00pm, Sheffield Fall Festival

Tuesday, October 20 – 2:00pm, Called to Care

Sunday, October 25 – 11:30am-1:30pm, Congregational Conversation with lunch (3 of 3)



Ongoing

Sunday evenings – 7:00pm, AA meditation group in Parish Hall

Mondays – 9:00am, Sheffield Food Assistance Program

Wednesdays – 5:00pm, Weekly Zoom Social Hour

Every other Thursday – 10:20am, Bi-weekly double content packing for Village Family Food Distribution

Fridays – 7:00pm, ACA Twelve Step meeting in Parish Hall

125 Main Street

PO Box 387

Sheffield MA 01257

413-229-8173 

 office@firstuccsheffield.org

 grahamj@firstuccsheffield.org


You are invited to worship with us.

10:00 Sunday mornings in person and via Zoom.

visit our website for more info.



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