Happenings - September 25, 2024

Church Picnic

Enjoy this look back at the Fall Church Picnic last Sunday at Bennett Farm!

Breakfast Church is This Sunday

Join us for the fifth Sunday potluck breakfast and worship around the table beginning at 9am. Bring along a food or beverage to share!

New Office Administrator

The new Office Administrator is Rachel Coll, who also works for the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce. She has over a decade of experience in non-profit development and office coordination.

Rachel grew up in Pittsfield and currently resides in Richmond with her cat, Buddy.

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A word of introduction from our Moderator:

It is my pleasure to introduce Rachel Coll to the Old Parish family and welcome her as our new part-time Office Administrator. Pastor Jill and I interviewed her, made the offer and Rachel started with us just

last week!

Rachel is the Member Services Coordinator for the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce. I met her several years ago when I was involved with the Chamber Board of Directors.

In a recent serendipitous conversation I learned that Rachel was thinking of looking to augment her Chamber work, and inquired if she’d be interested in sharing her skills with our church. Her skill set matches so many of our needs – knowledge of Constant Contact for Happenings, social media, website management, grant writing, editing – to mention just a few! Be sure to ask her about her German Literature degree from Mt. Holyoke.

While most of Rachel’s time will be working remotely, you may find her in the office from time to time.

Rachel – We are so fortunate to have you join us. And we look forward to having you join us at Breakfast Church on Sunday to meet more of our family!

Cheers and peace!

Julie Hannum, OPC Moderator

Berkstock

This Saturday!

Berkstock 2024 is this Saturday, September 28 from noon to 4pm at Christ Trinity Church, 180 Main St. in Sheffield.

Free music all afternoon and lots of delicious food options. 

Come and enjoy a day of peace and love and joy!

To find Berkstock on Facebook, click here.

Read the Fall Newsletter (Click Here)

Thank you for who you are and all you do to support the ministries of this church!

Sharing gratitude through your financial donations during Sunday worship is delightful! If that isn't possible, you might consider using the donate button on our website! Or, mail your gifts to:

First Congregational Church of Sheffield,  PO Box 387 

Sheffield, MA 01257 

God's love shines through you!



Or Donate via our website:

Upcoming Dates

Friday, Sept. 27 - 3-6pm, Sheffield Farmers Market

Sunday, Sept. 29 - 9:00am, Breakfast Church

- 3:00pm, Installation of the Rev. Marisa Brown-Ludwig,

First Congregational Church of Lee

Friday, Oct. 4 - 3-6pm, Oktoberfest at the Farmers Market

Sunday, Oct. 6 - 10:00am, World Communion Sunday

- 11:15am, after worship - coffee and conversation about the Community Preservation Act, in the Parish Hall

Ongoing

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

Mondays - 9:00am, Sheffield Food Assistance Program

Wednesdays - 4:30-6:30pm, Berkshire Children's Chorus rehearsal

- 5:00pm - Weekly Zoom Social Hour

Thursdays - 10:30am, 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.



We are an Open and Affirming Congregation

of The United Church of Christ