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As we observe Memorial
Sunday and Memorial Day this weekend, we extend our gratitude to all who have
served our country.
The World War II service
banner hangs on the sanctuary wall in remembrance and honor of all those men and
women who have defended our country in war time. It was originally presented to
the church by the Sunday School in May, 1943. Each of its 142 stars represents a
person associated with the church. The six gold stars represent those who gave
their lives.
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Haitian Children's
Clothing Appeal
Month of May
On Sunday May 6, Gyneth McGarvey requested donations of used summer
clothing for the children of Haiti, (Sizes 4T to Size 8).
A group of nurses will be going to Haiti in June to help with medical
needs and distribute the clothing.
Gyneth went to St. Vincent DePaul's on Canton Street and purchased 5
pair of shorts and 7 tops for $15.
If you're able to donate, there's a box in the Narthex with the
Haitian flag on the front and small signs denoting "Haitian Children's
Clothing." Thank you for any help you can give.
If you have any questions, call Gyneth McGarvey 781-344-9143.
Thank you for helping our neighbors just south of
Florida.
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Happy Birthday
to the Church
Pentecost
Sunday is typically considered
to be the birthday of the Christian church. We celebrate that birthday right
here at First Congregational Church as well. And what is a birthday without any
presents?
We hope that you will help
us by bringing a gift to keep our church running smoothly and help stretch the budget. There is a
table located in the Narthex for your gifts.
Here is
what is on our Wish List
CE/Office
Supplies
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Kitchen
Supplies
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Custodial
Supplies
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Staples gift cards
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Food storage containers
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Paper Towels
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Craft store gift cards
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7" dessert paper plates
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Napkins
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Postage Stamps
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Plastic utensils
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Toilet Paper
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Copy paper
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Large Skillet
(restaurant-size)
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Hand soap refills
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Kid-friendly hand
sanitizer
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Tri-fold bathroom towels
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Lowes/Home Depot gift cards
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We will gratefully accept
your gifts at any time!
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  AREA RUGS AVAILABLE
FOR SALE:
We received a generous donation of several
area rugs of varying sizes for Attic Treasures. Rather than store them till next fall, we wanted to offer
them for sale now.
The rugs are currently in the open area
outside the music room with prices ranging from $15-60. Two have already been
sold.
If you are interested, please
contact
Nancy Sullivan in the church
office(781-344-2371).
Many thanks to Bill and Laura Murphy, friends
of Russ and Stephanie Clough, for this donation as well as many others
throughout the years.
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Please
give generously to the
Strengthen the Church
Special Offering
Sunday June 3
Next Sunday, June 3, we will be receiving the Strengthen the Church
special mission offering of the United Church of Christ. This offering builds
the UCC's future. It funds new congregations and renews existing ones. It
supports programs for youth and young adults and nurtures current and future
leaders. And it aids the God is Still Speaking Ministry to spread our message of
inclusivity.
We ask that you give generously to this special offering. Thank
you!
Spread the Love.
Strengthen the
Church.
God is still speaking.
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Be Part
of "Team UCC Stoughton" at the
Boston
Pride Parade on Saturday, June 9
The First Congregational Church of Stoughton will again be walking
with other Open and Affirming churches in the UCC's Massachusetts Conference at the annual Boston Pride Parade,
which will take place Saturday, June 9.
The
route is approximately three miles, starting in Copley Square and ending at
Government Plaza. We will be lining up at by 11 am and stepping off at 12 noon.
Come be part of "Team UCC Stoughton" and receive a free T-shirt with our Welcome
Statement printed on the back (while supplies last)!
Sign up in the lobby. For more information, please see Pastor Jean.
We
hope you'll join us!
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
The members of the Prayer Shawl Ministry
usually take a hiatus during the
summer months, but this year they are undertaking a new venture and would like
YOU to be part of
it!
This summer, we invite knitters and
crocheters to join us at our regular time on Wednesdays from 10 to
11:30 AM in the Fireplace Room. We will provide you with all the necessary supplies and
instructions to make a few small items to help the Friendly Service Group
raise money to ship their
packages for the upcoming year.
Our FUN IN THE SUN
table, which will be available
at Coffee Hour on a couple of Sundays during the June & July, will display
handmade summer goods such as market/beach bags, sun hats, sunglass cases, and
water bottle holders.
So please come and join us for a time of fellowship and
bonding in a very caring mission. We hope you'll join us!
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First Congregational Church
of Stoughton
United Church of
Christ
An
Open and Affirming Congregation
Our Vision
We are called
together
to embrace God's
transformation
of our lives and our
world
by becoming and
serving
as Christ's
disciples.
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