Happenings - May 6, 2025

Bloomin' 4 Good Fundraiser


Stop & Shop's Bloomin' 4 Good bouquet fundraiser will benefit The Sheffield Food Assistance Program this month! The Sheffield Food Assistance Program will receive a $1 donation for every specially marked $11.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquet sold throughout May at the Stop & Shop at 11 East Main Street, Canaan CT.

Celebrate Richmond's Worship Life


On Sunday, May 18, at 3pm, the Richmond Congregational Church will celebrate the end of its worship life in a service (both in-person and on Zoom) open to everyone in the Berkshire Association and the Richmond community.


The Rev. Carol Killian will guide the service, with a sermon by the Rev. John Hamilton and special music.


A reception following the service will present the congregation’s history through pictures. Read more.

Berkshire Association Newsletter


The Early Summer edition of the Berkshire Association's newsletter is available now!


To read the newsletter online, click here.

Community Tag Sale


Collection of items for the Community Tag Sale has started.


To schedule a drop-off time, please call Rania Markham at

(413) 854-8611, email raniamarkham@yahoo.com or bring your items to church on Sunday prior to service.


The Tag Sale will take place from Friday, May 23 to Sunday, May 25.

Sheffield Pride


Sheffield Pride will be on Saturday, June 21 from 2-7pm at the Sheffield Park Pavillion!


To sign up to volunteer, click here.

Steeple Lighting


The Steeple is shining bright waiting for a June sponsor!


Upcoming months are also available. 


To claim a month, please email the church office with your request. It is a lovely way to honor a friend, an occasion, a memory or loved one.

Our banner over the front door continually reminds us to 'Be the Church.' And we are! Being a place of extravagant welcome, our support of neighbors in need of added healthy food, our partnership with local organizations who share our values, our joy of life, love of creation - and so much more! 


Your regular financial donations to the church directly impact ministries that bless others' lives. We are the church together! Thank you for your support.


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 
Donate

Upcoming Dates


Saturday, May 10 - Mothers with Hope

Tuesday, May 13 - Called to Care

Sunday, May 18 - 3pm, Final service at Richmond Congregational Church

Friday, May 23-Sunday, May 25 - Community Tag Sale

Saturday, June 21 - 2-7pm, Sheffield Pride


Ongoing

Sunday evenings - 7pm, AA meditation group in Parish Hall

Mondays - 9am, 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 - 7pm, 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

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

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