Happenings - April 7, 2026

Easter Sunrise Service


The Easter fire burns among us and in us. Though the sun was not visible, God’s Light arrived right on time. Not the dampness of an April morning nor its accompanying drizzle, not the presence of evil no matter how pervasive or persuasive. In the midst of a broken, divisive and despairing world, the power of Life is rising up. Nothing can stop Easter from coming. Alleluia!


Thirty-two people braved the brief early morning to attend our service. At its conclusion, many of them stopped by the house to share coffee and an early morning bite to eat.

Rescheduled Easter Egg Hunt


Good thing Easter is a season and not just one day!


Due to last Sunday's rain, the Easter Egg Hunt has been moved to the rain date.


Plan to bring young egg hunters to our rescheduled Easter Egg Hunt, this Sunday, April 12th at 11:15am.

Holy Humor Sunday


Holy Humor Sunday has been moved back a week to Sunday, April 26th.


The theme will be "The Housie Runs Through It: A Celebration of Life in and Around our Beloved River."

Perennials for Arbor Day


Looking for help dividing your plants? Volunteers from The Sheffield Farmers Market are willing to help!  


They will take some of the divided plants to sell at the Arbor Day Plant Sale on Saturday, April 25th at the library to benefit the Market's Triple SNAP program.


Email Erna Lampman at ernalampman@gmail.com or call (413) 644-5777 to set up a date and time.  

Steeple Lighting


The Steeple is lighted for the month of April by Linda and Peter Chidsey with prayers for peace in our hearts and in the world.


Future Steeple Lighting Sponsorships are available beginning in May.


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, April 9 – 4:30pm, Deacons Meeting

Sunday, April 12 – Rescheduled Easter Egg Hunt following worship

– Memorial Day Tag Sale Meeting following the Egg Hunt

Tuesday, April 14 – 2:00pm, Called to Care

Thursday, April 16 – 1:00pm, Council Meeting

– 4:30pm, Deacons Meeting

Sunday, April 19 – 3:00pm, Installation of Rev. Jennifer Livermore, Dalton, UCC

Sunday, April 26 – (new date) Holy Humor Sunday, "The Housie Runs Through It: A Celebration of Life in and Around our Beloved River"



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

– 6:45–7:30pm, Contemplative Prayer on Zoom

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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