Happenings - November 19, 2024

A Mother Like Me

Support Group

The first meeting of A Mother Like Me support group, led by Sue Krom, will take place this Saturday, November 23 from 2-4pm in the Social Hall, (use the side door). There will be a special craft of making a painted mason jar to light during the holidays.

RSVP by Wednesday, November 20 to susankrom@verizon.net

Gratitude Table

This Sunday, November 24th, we'll observe the final Sunday of the liturgical year with Reign of Christ Sunday as well as Thanksgiving Sunday.

Each worshiper is invited to bring a small symbol of their gratitude - an object, or picture, printed word or phrase to symbolize or express their gratitude. We'll all add our symbols during the first hymn.

For those on Zoom, you are invited to email a picture of your symbol, (or word or phrase) to the church email by Saturday, and we will print it to add to the mix.

May our collective expressions of gratitude remind us of the goodness that yet surrounds us. Be reminded, dear ones, that you are part of all that is good in this world.

Sheffield Police Turkey Drive

As of Saturday, the Sheffield Police Department had collected 20 turkeys, almost half way to their goal of 45.

If you wish to donate a turkey, you can drop it off any time, day or night - their lobby is open 24/7.

If possible please email emunson@sheffieldpd.com or call 413-229-8522 to set up a time to drop off, but is not required.

Giving Tree

Sheffield Food Assistance Program

The stars containing gift options for children of the Sheffield Food Assistance Program for this year's Giving Tree will be available beginning on Sunday, December 1st.

Wrapped gifts with star afixed must be returned to the church by noon on Sunday, December 15th for distribution. Thank you for supporting this worthy annual program.

Save the Date!

December 8th is Stewardship Sunday.

The theme will be: Imagine Together.

Sheffield Community Tree Lighting

The Sheffield Community Tree Lighting will be on Sunday, December 8, starting at 5:30pm outside on the Town Green!

After the Tree Lighting, please stop in at the Sheffield Historical Society's Dan Raymond House for children's crafts and refreshments.

Berkshire Association Newsletter

The Holiday Newsletter from the Berkshire Association is available now.

To read the newsletter online, click here.

November Steeple Lighting

The Steeple is lighted for the month of November by:

Maggie Helck in loving memory of her brother Timothy Powers Helck,

and by Grace French Campbell in loving memory of her brother Theodore,

Nov. 15, 1946 – July 17, 1965.

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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!

Upcoming Dates

Thursday, November 21 - 1:30pm, Council Meeting

Saturday, November 23 - 2pm, A Mother Like Me Support Group

Sunday, November 24 - 10am, Reign of Christ Sunday / Thanksgiving Sunday

Tuesday, November 26 - Village Family Food Box Thanksgiving distribution

Sunday, December 1 - First Sunday of Advent

- Giving Tree Stars available

Sunday, December 8 - 10am, Stewardship Sunday

- 5:30pm - Sheffield Community Tree Lighting

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

- 5pm - 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.