First Congregational Church of Ashfield
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Sanctuary open for in-person services. “We are excited to welcome all persons who feel comfortable worshiping in person,” said Rev. David Jones. “We will follow all local, state, and federal guidelines as we re-gather starting on June 20. Our service will also be available via Zoom. We hope to continue in-person church services until further notice. It’s been a long haul, and we look forward to being together once again.”
FOOD PANTRY: The Hilltown Churches Food Pantry has returned to its original distribution hours, 3-6PM every other Tuesday, and will resume "client choice" distribution on July 27. Read more about the Food Pantry here. |
From David Jones' sermon, July 18, 2021:
"All life needs rest. But God’s Creation will not be fulfilled until all life gets to rest. God’s love and justice will appear as struggle, as churning not still waters, until all of us have a week-end, until all of us have vacation time, until all of us have sick days, until we throw off the yoke of our confusion, and remember that we were not created for work but for rest. With this faith, with God, one shining day we shall not want, and wherever we go, into villages or cities or farms, goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our life." UCC 2021 Synod adopts two important resolutions On opening night at the online General Synod of the national United Church of Christ, delegates overwhelmingly adopted a resolution calling for the UCC to become a church of “contemplatives in action.” Additionally, the Synod affirmed a resolution calling for cash bail system reform. Read more about both resolutions here. SAVE THE DATES!!
Organ Celebration Recitals! Plan to celebrate our newly restored George W. Reed pipe organ with two recitals this fall: Sun. Sept. 19, 3 pm with Grant Moss Rain date: Sat. Sept. 18 Sat. Oct. 30, 2 pm with Jerry Noble and trio Rain date: Sun. Oct. 31 |
Church Awarded Grant
Our church is one of nine churches that has been awarded a $50,000 recoverable grant by the Southern New England Conference of the UCC to help in the work of racial justice, and in recovery from the economic impact of the pandemic. Read more here. And read Greenfield Recorder article about the grant here.
Our church is one of nine churches that has been awarded a $50,000 recoverable grant by the Southern New England Conference of the UCC to help in the work of racial justice, and in recovery from the economic impact of the pandemic. Read more here. And read Greenfield Recorder article about the grant here.
Creating Community, Welcoming All
Welcome
“Creating Community, Welcoming All” -- Those words sum up our aspirations for our Ashfield church. For over 250 years, we have been group of people who strive to know God — in each other, in our life together, in the wider community, and in ourselves. Read more. |
Worship
As of June 20, in-person worship services and church meetings have resumed. The service will continue to be offered on-line for those who wish to connect virtually. To receive information about online services, contact uccashfield@gmail.com. Read more. |
Spiritual Resources
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