First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ,
Conant Memorial
135 Center Road
Dudley, Massachusetts
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On our website are weekly podcasts and
YouTube videos created by Pastor John and church members. Check them out and know that we are still here, praying for you and your loved ones, looking forward to the day when we will ALL be able to worship again together in our sanctuary. In the meantime, for those choosing not to attend church just yet, let us bring worship to you, wherever you may be, so that you are able to feel connected still during this time of social distancing and quasi-isolation. Be well and God bless you! View the most current virtual worship service here: PJ's Puppets, etc. Listen to PJ's most current Podcast here: PJ's PODCAST |
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Welcome!
Throughout the journey of our lives we find ourselves on many different roads, traveling with a diverse group of people. We learn much through the joys and pains of daily living. Each of these experiences forms and molds us a bit more as children of God. At the First Congregational Church of Dudley we celebrate the journey you are on towards becoming the highest expression of yourself, whom God created you to be. As an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ we want you to know no matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here! At our church we encourage a journey which is traveled with our bodies, minds and hearts, our intelligence and our compassion working together… side by side. This is a community of seekers who work to live the questions of our faith, the faith of Jesus, forming ourselves more and more in that image of perfect love. Please take some time to explore our website, sign up for PJ’s Place (my weekly e-letter) and visit us for worship. You may not be fully sure why it is you are exploring a relationship with our church and The United Church of Christ. You may simply be following some inner urging. We encourage you to listen to the voice of your heart for God is still speaking now. Come and become something more, as together we seek to live and grow as followers of Jesus on The Way…an inclusive and ever-expanding journey of love, beginning with ourselves and our families, extending to our communities, our nation and all the world. We look forward to meeting and getting to know you soon. Blessings on your journey, Pastor John |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS:
Advent & Christmas 2020 -
Please click Advent / Christmas 2020 for the annual letter from Pastor John listing all the events and giving opportunities of this season. PJ says: Members of our Board of Deacons have decorated our sanctuary as usual for the Christmas season, so whether you join in-person or on YouTube, you’ll be able to see that decorated space. And, even though you might not be with us in-person, you can still have an ornament placed on our tree, either in memory of someone who has died, or in honor of someone living. You may either create an ornament using construction paper and yarn, writing in the names you want remembered then mail this to the church at 135 Center Road, Dudley, MA 01571…or, you can send in your names to one of our senior deacons who will create an ornament for you. You may e-mail Carol Shelsy by clicking Carol Shelsy or Pat Mezynski by clicking Pat Mezynski Special thanks to Sue Mix for creating the ornaments for Carol or Pat to write on. You may send in ornaments or e-mail names for ornaments to be createdbefore November 29, so they may be included during the blessing I annuallyoffer at that time. Ornaments received after November 29 yet before December 24, will still be added to the tree and I will offer a blessing for them privately. Blessings and Love, Pastor John ___________________________________________ Adult Study groups on Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings have resumed. Click on Worship/Programs above, then click on Adult Study in the drop down menu for more information. _________________________________ Senior High Youth Fellowship has resumed. For those interested in participating or seeking more information, email Michaela. ___________________________________ AA Day at a Time meetings have resumed in person at the church, Thursday evenings, 8:00 - 9:15 pm _________________________________________________ In person worship is now taking place, following MA State COVID-19 guidelines, along with these online worship opportunities: PJ's Podcasts, PJ's Puppets etc. (worship) PJ's Virtual Coffee Hour, allowing you to choose how you wish to worship during any given week. Thanks so much to Bob Kersting (chairperson) and
all the members of our Reopening Task Force for work which will continue for a long time to come. A document has been put together by the members of the task force, helping you make your best decision regarding how you choose to worship. Click Church Reopening Plan __________________________________________________
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As we continue to bring worship to you through podcasts and
videos, we invite you to share your financial gifts with the
church, especially during this unprecedented time of
physical church closure. Checks may be made out to
First Congregational Church, UCC, Dudley
and mailed to
First Congregational Church, UCC
135 Center Road
Dudley, MA 01571
In the memo, please write: "Offering" and
include your pledge number if you have one.
Thank you and God bless!
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As we continue to bring worship to you through podcasts and
videos, we invite you to share your financial gifts with the
church, especially during this unprecedented time of
physical church closure. Checks may be made out to
First Congregational Church, UCC, Dudley
and mailed to
First Congregational Church, UCC
135 Center Road
Dudley, MA 01571
In the memo, please write: "Offering" and
include your pledge number if you have one.
Thank you and God bless!
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When you get up in the morning and wonder what person in leadership will lie to you today, what
unnecessary, unhelpful and potentially dangerous displays of power will be suggested or acted upon,
what person you believed in yesterday will let you down today... it can be depressing. When you hear
of one more neighborhood struggling with violence, one more person mislabeled as someone we should
fear, one more struggling soul needing to overcome an addiction to opioids, alcohol, sexual misconduct,
racism or fear... it's deeply sad. So remember, we're on this journey together. Remember, none of us is
beyond repair, and since we are not beyond repair, the world is not beyond repair.
Let us work together to repair our little corner of the world,
bringing the kin-dom of God here, now. Peace.
When you get up in the morning and wonder what person in leadership will lie to you today, what
unnecessary, unhelpful and potentially dangerous displays of power will be suggested or acted upon,
what person you believed in yesterday will let you down today... it can be depressing. When you hear
of one more neighborhood struggling with violence, one more person mislabeled as someone we should
fear, one more struggling soul needing to overcome an addiction to opioids, alcohol, sexual misconduct,
racism or fear... it's deeply sad. So remember, we're on this journey together. Remember, none of us is
beyond repair, and since we are not beyond repair, the world is not beyond repair.
Let us work together to repair our little corner of the world,
bringing the kin-dom of God here, now. Peace.
Open and Affirming
All are welcome! The Open and Affirming Coalition provides support and sanctuary to all our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender sisters and brothers, their families and friends; advocates for their full inclusion in church and society; and brings Christ's affirming message of love and justice for all people.
All are welcome! The Open and Affirming Coalition provides support and sanctuary to all our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender sisters and brothers, their families and friends; advocates for their full inclusion in church and society; and brings Christ's affirming message of love and justice for all people.
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