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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 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…
Oldtown Church Coffeehouse Crew Report 2020
The Oldtown Church Coffeehouse was organized by North Attleborough High School junior and church member Kait Clavette and fellow church member Tammy England in June 2004 as a fundraiser for our steeple restoration. When Kait graduated in 2006, we formed an ad-hoc Coffeehouse Crew Committee to continue this ministry. For the past 17 years this coffeehouse has been a…
2020 Annual Report of the Pastor and Teacher
My goodness, what a year it has been! We started the year with amazing celebrations. Pastor Amie McCarthy, who had been working with us for more than a year and was called to serve the First Congregational Church in Spencer, MA in October 2019, was officially ordained on January 5, 2020 at Second Congregational Church in Attleboro. The celebrations continued with an…
Fundraising Ministry Report for 2020
Each year, a significant portion of our budget is met through church fundraisers held throughout the year. We have been blessed with ongoing suppers, fairs, pet clinics, and flea markets. In addition, members have brought together additional fundraisers such as a coffee house, and online affiliate programs to boost our totals. Thank you so much for those that worked with…
Church Fair Mission Report 2020
Due to the pandemic our Fall Fair/Auction was not held. We certainly look forward to the day when we can once again host this very popular event Respectfully, Kris Collins
Annual Report of the Stewardship Ministry 2020
Over the past few years, the Stewardship Ministry has kept a focus on communicating with the congregation. Our church website continues to be a valuable source of information for everyone, along with our Facebook page, and our weekly Oldtown Update emails. Pastor Kelly also sent out daily…
Annual Report of the Flower Ministry 2020
Well what a year 2020 was! But we’ve all survived it and here we are into 2021, although not a lot has changed. One of the programs that was initiated in 2019 was the donations of Pulpit flowers. Donations were made by individuals in remembrance of, or in honor of, loved ones and/or special occasions. In the short time that we were able to worship in the church, we had a…
Oldtown Music Ministry Annual Report 2020
Music is a huge part of worship at Oldtown. Whether it’s traditional hymns sung by our Oldtown Choir, more contemporary music from our talented guitarists, percussionists, and vocalists, the sounds of our talented chime choir ringing out in the sanctuary, or our beautiful concert piano and our historic tracker organ, worship at Oldtown has had a joyous and beautiful…
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