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Progressive Nativity
Epiphany, celebrated by the universal Christian Church on January 6, commemorates the visit of the Wise Men to the Christ Child.
This Sunday, the Progressive Nativity in the lobby
depicts this scene as told in Matthew 2:1-11
Women's Fellowship
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 HEALING PRAYERS
AT 11:30 AM
THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 6
At 11:30 am, this Sunday and on every Communion Sunday, Rev. Jean will be available in the sanctuary to wrap you in a prayer shawl, hear your private prayers,
anoint you with oil, and lay hands on you.
If you are in need of any kind of physical, emotional, or spiritual healing, or wish to pray for someone who is... If you are need of reconciliation with someone or wish to make a confession to God... If you need to share your concerns, your fears, your troubles with someone else...
If you simply need to know that God cares... please come
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This Sunday, January 6, Communion Sunday, we invite you to make a special donation to the church's Needy Persons' Fund, through which we are able to offer assistance to individuals in need. Please use the special white envelopes in the pews, mark it "Needy Persons," and place your contribution in the collection plate. Through your generosity, we were able to help many people. Thank you!
If you are experiencing difficult financial circumstances and could use some help through our Needy Persons' Fund, please speak to Pastor Jean in confidence.
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UPCOMING FAITH-4-LIFE
YOUTH GROUP EVENTS
Our Faith-4-Life Youth Group will meet this Sunday, January 6, from 5 to 6:30 pm for a regular meeting with supper.
Next Sunday, January 13, we will gather at 2 pm at the church and head to King's Bowling Lanes at Legacy Place in Dedham, where we will bowl a few strings and enjoy supper together.
The following weekend, there are two events which will honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On Saturday, January 19, youth age 14 and above are especially invited to participate in the City Mission Society's Day of Learning and Service (see page 3 for more info).
We will have a regular meeting on January 20 from 5 to 6:30 pm, and then on Monday, January 21, the Stoughton Clergy Association is presenting a program commemorating the life and words of Dr. King (see page 2 for more info). Nina Lindsay and Ian Sangster will be reading at this event, and everyone - especially youth - are urged to come.
Faith-4-Life is open to all Middle and High School students. For more information, please speak to Pastor Jean.
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Please Be Considerate Where You Park
Due to the limited number of spots that are in the parking lot, many members of our congregation who have difficulty walking have not been able to park close to the entrance of our Church. Therefore, we have put up signs that say, "Reserved For Those Requiring Proximity Parking," and ask that you leave these for individuals who can only walk short distances. We ask all people who are physically able to consider parking in one of the spots in front of the park on Pierce Street. This frees up spots in the lot for those who really need to park closer to the entrance.
We would also remind you to not park in any spot that has a "No Parking" sign, or in the Fire Lanes. Thank you for your cooperation.
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The Life and Words of
REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
Monday, January 21, 2013 ~ 7:00 PM
Immaculate Conception Church
122 Canton Street, Stoughton
Youth from the Stoughton community, including our very own Nina Lindsay and Ian Sangster, will join the clergy in leading this event.
Refreshments following the program.
Open to the Community ~ Everyone Welcome!
A free will offering will be taken to provide
food assistance to those in need in the Stoughton community
through the efforts of our local food pantries.
Sponsored by the Stoughton Clergy Association and
Area Congregations
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Join our church's team for the
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
DAY of SERVICE
and LEARNING
Saturday, January 19
Sponsored by the City Mission Society of Boston
On Saturday, January 19, our church will once again be participating in the City Mission Society's annual Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service and Learning. We hope you will sign up to be part of our team as a way of honoring Dr. King's legacy in a positive way.
The day of service offers an opportunity to participate in hands-on service projects and will end with a celebration of music and worship at United Parish in Brookline. We will meet at our church at 8 am and leave in carpools for our designated service site (to be announced) in Boston. We will work from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, then go to United Parish for lunch and closing reflections.
Everyone is asked to get involved, either by participating in the day of service, by pledging your financial support (which will be shared between CMS and the service sites), or BOTH! Please note, you must be 14 or older. People of all abilities are welcome!
If you are interested, and we hope you are, we ask that you make a commitment to the program by signing up in the lobby AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Day of Service and Learning Schedule:
8:00 am
Leave UCC Stoughton in carpools for assigned
service site
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Service at assigned site
12:30 - 1:00 pm
Travel to United Parish in Brookline
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Lunch, reflection and closing celebrations
3:00 pm
Leave in carpools for return trip to Stoughton
Make it a day on, not a day off!
For more information, log on to:
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"SPREAD THE LOVE" - Mini-Mission
Throughout the month of January the Board of Missions and Outreach invites you to keep those feelings of Christmas love and sharing going. This year for our mini-mission project we will be helping our Friendly Service group gather the supplies they need to assemble hygiene and school kits. We will be collecting the items from the list below through Valentine's Day, February 14, when the Faith-4-Life youth group will assist the ladies in assembling the kits.
In the face of natural disasters, violence, or grinding poverty, Hygiene Kits can mean the difference between sickness and health for struggling families. Items most needed are marked with an "*":
- Wide-tooth comb*
- Nail clipper *
- Wash cloth
- Hand towel (approx. 16" x 28")
- Single toothbrush (in original packaging)
School Kits give children in impoverished schools, refugee camps, or other difficult settings some of the basic tools for learning. We have most of the items needed to complete these kits but could really use Blunt metal scissors (rounded tip)*
Please be on the lookout for any of these items as you do your shopping. Donations can be left in the church lobby. Let's continue to "Spread the Love" of the Christmas season by sharing our blessing with others.
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If you would like to sponsor Altar Flowers, please contact Gale DiBeneditto at 781-344-4728, or leave your information with the church office, 781-344-2371.
Please give specific information as to when you would like the flowers placed on the altar and if it is in celebration, remembrance or in honor of someone and a telephone number where we can contact you. The cost to sponsor a standard arrangement is $25.00. Checks for flowers can be made out to "Nancy Sullivan."
If you have any questions you can contact Nancy Sullivan at the church office @ 781-344-2371 or Gale DeBeneditto @ 781-344-4728.
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Blessed Children's Nursery
Blessed Children's Nursery is open every Sunday morning, (even when Sunday School is not in session) from 9:45 am - 11:15 am during worship and Sunday School Classes for children up to age 3. For parents of children who will be attending the Bible Top 40 Program, child care is also available following worship for children ranging from nursery ages through Grade 5 until 1:00 pm. Age appropriate activities will be provided during the Bible Top 40 Program. It is staffed with two adults at all times, our Childcare Coordinators, Lisa Antonius-El Kary and Rosemary Amadeo.
Our nursery room is located on the lower level; take a left after the church office, it is the first room on your right. You can drop off your children through age 3, prior to worship, get them settled, and come up to church OR you can bring them down at anytime during the service. After worship, children up through Grade 5 are welcome, if parents are attending the Bible Top 40 Program.
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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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