Posts from January 2023
Worship Bulletin – January 29, 2023
Fundraising Ministry Report for 2022
2022 turned out to be a better fundraising year then we had ever expected. Despite the absence of our church suppers due to continued COVID restrictions, we still far exceeded our fundraising goals for the year. In lieu of Suppers, Ed Clavette and his team pulled together five yard sales for the year! That might be a record for this little church. (a special thanks to Tom…
Oldtown Holiday Fair / Silent Auction Report 2022
On April 30th we held a “Spring Fling” craft fair in Maxcy hall. It was the first attempt at a fair in the spring. It was a good indicator to see if we would move forward with our holiday fair. The turnout was light, but everyone had a good time, and we made a small profit. But most importantly it…
Annual Report of the Stewardship Ministry 2022
At this time of year, we remember the story of the gifts that the magi brought to the Christ Child in the manger in Bethlehem. While we all know that they traveled a very long way and brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, we often don’t realize that they had to take good care of…
Annual Report of the Flower Ministry 2022
Although the outdoor gardens were scaled back with care this year, they were still maintained, were able to thrive, and added to the beauty of our church building. We started the return of the Altar Flower Donations. A chart was posted and anyone is able to sign up to bring flowers for the altar, in memory of, or in celebration of a loved one. We have had many beautiful…
Oldtown Music Ministry Annual Report 2022
2022 was an exciting year in music at Oldtown. Though we began the year with a few weeks of online worship, we quickly returned to the sanctuary and raised our voices in song to praise and worship together again for the rest of the year. We were overjoyed to welcome two new performers to our lineup. Edi Diaz joined us occasionally on harmonica, and Janice Dumont joined…
Annual Report of the Building and Grounds Ministry 2022
Members were as follows: Edmund Clvette (Chairman), Peter Gaw, Peter Granville, Zeph Halsey and James Koepfler. Due to the pandemic, members discuss actions, projects and responsibilities using email and small personal meeting when needed. We also plan bigger projects depending on urgency and…
Missions Ministry Annual Report 2022
The Missions Ministry officially came together to, for the most part, a full year of work. At that time we mapped out the remainder of the year with collections, recognitions, projects, and assistance in a variety of other church functions and services. They were as follows… COLLECTIONS: Undie Sundays – We held four collections. Each collection brought in more than two…
Report of the Christian Education Ministry 2022
Though our year started with our church building having to close for 2 months because of the pandemic, we did not lose hope! When we returned to the building for the season of Lent, we continued to provide notebooks and worksheets for our children to use as they followed along in worship. Our…
Report of the Deacons for 2022
This year we were still distance worshiping online for January and February. We resumed in-person worship in March. Communion was also resumed with a few minor changes in distribution for health and safety. We continued in our role as aids to Pastor Kelly with the Sunday and holy day services as well as continuing with cards, notes, and visiting with the sick…
Annual Report of the Historian 2022
Here we are trying to get back to some type of normalcy after all our experiences with the COVID pandemic. The last three years of school tours have been an experience. First we were closed for a year, and then we saw three classes before shutting down again. Last year the schedule sent to us was a hard one. Pastor Kelly was on her sabbatical so that meant Ed Clavette and…
Annual Report of the Clerk 2022
First Congregational Church January 30, 2022 The Annual Meeting and roll call of members of the First Congregational Church UCC of North Attleborough, Mass. was held on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 11:00 AM via a ZOOM meeting. The church was once again closed for a one month PAUSE due to continuing problems caused by the COVID 19 pandemic. Members convened on their…
2022 Annual Report of the Pastor and Teacher
In the church, just like on road of life, it is easy to get caught up in the daily struggles, the annoying frustrations, and the bumps along the road. At one time or another, we will all undoubtedly have our feelings hurt, be judged by another, or feel like what we do doesn’t matter. Here in Oldtown, because we are a church made up of human beings, there will always be…
Church Committee Meeting Notes January 18, 2023
Worship Bulletin – January 22, 2023
Worship Bulletin – January 15, 2023
