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Only 409 Pounds of Food To Go!
Help us meet our yearly goal of 2,000 pounds of food collected! We're the closest we've ever been, so when you're out and about, pick up a couple extra jars of peanut butter, pasta sauce, vegetable, beef, or chicken broths, personal care items (shampoo, dish soap, laundry detergent), or even pet food!
We can totally hit this goal this year! How will you help?
Honoring The Life & Legacy of Sheila Anson
We are heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Sheila Anson, a pillar of kindness, joy, and unwavering community spirit. As we reflect on all she gave to those around her, we invite you to join us in creating a memorial in her honor.
One beautiful tribute being considered is a daffodil field behind the Parish House along Route 47—a place of peace and remembrance that will bloom each spring in celebration of Sheila’s enduring light.
We welcome donations and ideas from anyone who wishes to help shape this memorial. Local organizations and individuals alike are encouraged to take part in this collective expression of love and gratitude.
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Let’s come together to ensure Sheila’s spirit continues to bloom in the heart of our community.
Memorials (*Pay Online*)
Please click here Memorials Sign Up (breezechms.com) to access the form to sign up for Flowers and Steeple Lighting Memorials. Please contact the office if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Help Combat Loneliness in Our Community!
Good Company, a new anti-loneliness outreach program, is looking for volunteers! If chatting with people for an hour or so to help them feel less lonely is your jam, contact Trisha McMahon-Adams via the info in the flyer. Our neighbors need us now more than ever!!
Opportunities To Get Involved At First Church!
Have you been thinking about getting more involved at First Church but aren't sure where to start? Below is a list of committee openings, and we'd love to have you join one! The best way to get more information is to talk to someone you know who is currently serving in your area of interest, but if that doesn't work, contact the office or Pastor Robyn and we'll get you in touch with the Nominating Committee! Anywhere below with a red asterisk is an opening that might be calling your name. If you have a passion for a specific area, like Children's Ministry, Christian Education, Music, Finance, Missions, etc., be sure to scroll all the way down for non-chair committee opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you!
Council
YEAR 1
Moderator – Rick Haverly (Term 2 –exp 2027)
Vice Moderator – Sara Osborne (Term 1 – exp 2027)
Missions – Anne Low (Term 2 – exp 2027)
YEAR 2
Personnel-- Sarah Leathers (Term 2 – exp 2028)
Deacon Chair — Dan Lovallo (Term 2 – exp 2028)
Music -- * (Term 1 – exp 2025)
YEAR 3
Trustee -- Ben Grinnell (Term 2 – exp 2026)
Christian Ed - Carrie Loyd (Term 1 – exp 2026)
Finance - Rory Murray * (Term 1 – exp 2026)
NO Term limits:
Pastor: Rev Robyn Gray
Clerk: Judie Gorra and Henrietta Small (co-Clerks)
Treasurer: Michelle Gorra
Boards, Teams and Committees
Deaconate Board
Dan Lovallo, head, Wayne Hileman, Judith Gorra, Susan Loyd Turner, Martha Armington, Greg Breault, Sara Osborne, Katelyn Krystopa, John Lintner, Jennifer Wynn, Peter Cleary
Finance Committee
Treasurer, Moderator, Trish Grinnell
Stewardship Committee
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Missions Advisory Board
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Christian Education Team
Carrie Loyd *
Nominating Committee:
Trish Grinnell, John Lintner,*
Pastor-Parish Relations Committee:
* * * *
Memorial Committee:
Pastor Robyn, Sara Osborne
Membership Committee:
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Sunday Services
We hope you can... Join is in our Sunday Service at 10 am. In person* or online via Zoom or YouTube.
Download Sunday's Worship Guide
No matter who you are - or where you are - you are welcome here!
To join via your computer or smart phone:
via Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/598785427
Meeting ID: 598 785 427
Password: 572708
To phone in (audio only): (646) 558-8656
Meeting ID: 598785427#
Password: 572708
via YouTube, Live-streamed and recorded - Now you can attend our Sunday morning worship service via YouTube if you find that easier. No log-in required to watch, but you'll need a Google account log-in if you want to post prayer requests. Posted on our YouTube channel are also prerecorded worship services and musical features for viewing anytime.
This information can also be found on our Welcome page.
* In Person: We are currently gathering in the Meeting House. We are also gathering for coffee hour after service and masks are now optional though physical distancing for those not in the same household is still requested. We are singing hymns together and children will gather with their families before they are dismissed to Sunday School.
