Tuesday, December 24th We will have a Candlelight Service from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m., tailored for families with children. Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols will be at 11:00 p.m. Traditional and Contemporary Music by the Chancel Choir and Congregation Holy Communion will be offered to everyone, including children. Everyone is welcome. Second Congregational Church
Read MoreThe Executive Council is working to fill vacancies for 2020 for the following positions or committees: Moderator, Clerk of the Church, Board of Christian Education (1 person), Diaconate (2 men, 1 woman), Financial Affairs (3), Missions (1), Flower Committee (2), Memorial Gifts (1), Music (1), and Pastor-Staff-Parish Committee (1). If you are not currently serving
Read MoreA group of volunteers has formed a Light Up Palmer Committee under the Palmer Redevelopment Authority (PRA) , a non-profit entity having the ability to accept charitable donations to light up downtown Depot Village for the 2019 holiday season and beyond. This committee has been working for the past several months finding and refurbishing wreaths
Read MoreWeekends 11/8 – Sue Bussell and Nancy Bauer 11/9 – June Haendiges and Barbara Larkin 11/15 – Shirley Christensen and Barbara Hooton 11/16 – June Haendiges and Martha Willis 11/22 – Chris Reim and Caroline Jez 11/23 -Joann Carney and Karen Nadolski 11/29 – June Haendiges and Carol Venne 11/30 – Martha Willis and Shirley
Read MoreShorter Shopping Time Between Thanksgiving and Christmas? Don’t Panic, Help Is Available! The Outreach Team is sponsoring a gift card fundraiser with ShopWithScrip. Purchase a gift card of varying face value and the Outreach Team earns a rebate up to 20% depending on the business you purchase the gift card from. For example: You can
Read MoreThe Outreach Team in cooperation with The Barracks Tavern located at 143 Palmer Rd., Monson is offering you a night of no cooking while earning the Outreach Team $6.00 per meal. This dining out fundraiser is taking place, Tuesday, Nov. 19 between the hours of 11:30 am to 8:30 pm. Before ordering, each diner will
Read MoreCome to Second Congregational for a touch of Christmas, on Saturday, December 14th from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Many local venders will be here, plus the Thrift Shop, a bakesale, raffle, music by Donna Lee (11:30-12:30) and a luncheon (12-1:30)! Talk to Liz Desjardins or a Diaconate member for vendor applications or to volunteer time/items.
Read MoreFirst Church of Monson is presenting Sarah the Fiddler with a dinner prior on Saturday, December 7th. Dinner starts at 5:00 p.m. and consists of an appetizer, Chicken Alfredo, salad, winter squash, bread and dessert, the concert will follow at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $20/person, for dinner and concert, $10 for concert only. For tickets
Read More10:00 a.m. Lord’s Day Worship Scriptures: Isaiah 43:15-21 Luke 18:1-8 Sermon: “Of Magic and Miracles” Lay Reader: Keith Hooton Nursery: Laurie Desjardins Abby Sutton Greeters: Curt Davis Martha Willis Wendy Story Kara Pear Ushers: Bill Allen Alan Cole Bill Cole Steve Dykstra Flowers: The Flowers on the Altar are given to the Glory of God
Read MoreOn Monday, November 11th, the United States observed Veteran’s Day. This is an annual American holiday honoring the 18.2 million military veterans in our country. Both a federal and state holiday in all states, it is usually observed on November 11th. However, if it occurs on a weekend it is observed on the nearest week
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