Hands to Work, Hearts to God
Monthly Mission for May
In honor of Mother’s Day, the Mission Board will be collecting donations for blankets for Church World Service. You may purchase a blanket in honor or memory of your Mother, a loved one or a friend, for $10. If you would like your donation to be listed in the Mother’s Day bulletin on May 8, please get the information to church by noon on May 6. Please indicate donor name, name of person being honored, and whether the donation is in honor of, or in memory of, that person. You may send cash or a check payable to First Congregational Church of Dalton (note Missions – Mother’s Day Blankets on envelope and CWS in memo on check) to the church, drop it off at the office, or place in the offering plate on Sunday mornings. You may also e-mail or call Beth O’Connor cgoconnor77@aol.com or 413-347-2370. In 2021, Church World Service provided over 68,000 blankets to refugees and victims of natural disasters and other events across the world. Church World Service shares some inspiring stories about the value of these blankets.
Upcoming Mission Opportunities include a “Let There be Light” campaign for energy-efficient light bulbs. Details to follow.
The Green Gargoyle
A Thrift Shop offering household Items, Women’s and Men’s Clothing, Children’s and Baby Clothes, Seasonal Items & Household Decor, Glasswear, Jewelry, Handbags, Quilts, Shoes, and many more items. We have a Book Store, too! Come check us out!
Vist our Facebook page for news on upcoming sales and special events at the GG!
Hours of Operation
If you have items in nearly new condition which you would like to donate, please contact the church office. Books in good condition may be donated anytime the shop is open.
Youth Mission Trip
Our church sponsors a Youth Mission trip open to area high school youth who will travel to a community in need and spend a week sharing God’s love through work and recovery projects and youth activities. A trip is planned for summer of 2022 – contact the church office for more information.
Knitting Kneelers
Knitting Kneelers is a Prayer Shawl Ministry of our Congregation. Every Third Wednesday this group gathers for fellowship and to knit/crochet prayer shawls for those in need. The shawls are shared during the service several times a year and are blessed before being distributed.
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
entrance at the top of the stairs in the red wagon. The food pantry is located at the United Methodist Church of Dalton, 755 Main Street, Dalton.
Open Tuesdays from 4 to 6 p.m.
Join Our Community
We welcome all those who wish to walk and work with us in God’s journey. If you have questions or are interested in learning more about our community, please submit a message and someone will reply.