Happenings - April 28, 2026

Holy Humor Sunday


"And the Housie Runs Through It: Life In and Around Our Beloved River." Our 16th Annual Holy Humor Sunday was a joyous hoot!



Thanks to all our artists and good sports who made it possible!

Community Oven Party


These are days when casually sharing a meal, some music, and conversation can feed both body and spirit!


Consider helping to plan a Community Oven Party! Picture sitting in our church backyard enjoying fresh-baked bread and pizza, some empanadas and more, add a salad and a sweet treat. . . and imagine the difference it might make in our lives.


A planning meeting will be this Sunday afternoon at 1:30pm at the picnic table out back.

Community Tag Sale


Donations will be collected for the Memorial Day Weekend Tag Sale starting this Sunday! This is an important way to support the church's community outreach.


Drop off times:

Monday, 8am-10am

Thursday, 10:30am-12:30pm

& Sundays, 9am-10am & 11am-12pm


Contact Rania Markham at raniamarkham@yahoo.com or call (413) 854-8611 for questions or to schedule a different drop-off time.


Accepted Items: Household Items, Cookbooks, Kitchen Items, Small Furniture, Lamps, Clothes in good condition, Toys, Antiques, Quilts, Bedding.

Not Taking: Large Furniture, Books, Electronics.


The Tag Sale hours will be:

Friday, May 22 - 3-6pm, ($5 early-bird entry fee)

Saturday, May 23 - 8am-3pm

Sunday May 24 - 11am-1pm

Cornhole Tournament


There will be a Cornhole Tournament fundraiser on Saturday, May 16 at 11am at the Sheffield Town Park.


A team of 2 is $40 and proceeds benefit Kenny's Kindness.


There is also an Amazon registry listed under Susan Krom's name for purchases toward homeless care packages.


Please reach out to Sue at 413-717-2622 with any questions.

Sheffield Pride


Sheffield Pride 2026 will combine with the Sheffield Farmers Market on the afternoon / evening of Friday, June 5th at Old Parish’s parking lot and back lawn.


Calls for vendors and variety show performers will be going out in the next few days.


If you know of anybody who wants a booth or wants to perform, please have them email Ed Valentine at sheffieldmapride@gmail.com

Steeple Lighting


The Steeple is lighted for the month of May in celebration of Julie and Steve Hannum's 45th wedding anniversary, by their children Robin and Philip.


Future Steeple Lighting Sponsorships are available beginning in June.


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


Wednesday, April 29 – 6:45–7:30pm, Contemplative Prayer on Zoom (final Wednesday before switching to Tuesdays)

Sunday, May 3 – 1:30pm, Oven Party Planning Meeting

Tuesday, May 12 – 2:00pm, Called to Care

Thursday, May 14 – 4:30pm, Deacons Meeting

Thursday, May 21 – 1:00pm, Council Meeting

Friday, May 22-Sunday, May 24 – Memorial Day Tag Sale


Ongoing

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

Mondays – 9:00am, Sheffield Food Assistance Program

Tuesdays – 4:00pm, Contemplative Prayer on Zoom (starting May 4)

Wednesdays – 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.



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of The United Church of Christ

First Congregational Church of Sheffield, United Church of Christ | 125 Main Street PO Box 387 | Sheffield, MA 01257 US

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