Events Calendar | First Congregational Church of Dalton

Worship Service takes place Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Services are lived streamed on YouTube and the church Facebook page.

Worship begins with quiet piano music and an air of contemplation. The service includes:

prayers for ourselves and the world
scripture readings from the Bible
a short talk called a sermon which guides us in applying the scripture to our own lives
songs called hymns which are sung by the congregation
a song by the church choir
a concluding prayer by the minister

Anyone is welcome to attend our services and learn more about our church and ministries. To view a recent worship service, visit our You Tube page.

Worship & Sunday School at 9:30am on Sundays

	September 2025
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
	1 Office Closed Office Closed September 1, 2025 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew September 1, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Organized by Nancy Smith Do you need a little physical activity and the added bonus of some social time? Help us to keep our worship space clean. Come and join the Monday Morning Cleaning Crew. See more details Deacons Deacons September 1, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm See more details • • •	2 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly September 2, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Jeri handles phone calls, visitors, and many other office tasks with a smile. See more details Food Pantry at DUMC Food Pantry at DUMC September 2, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Volunteers are always welcome to help distribute food and necessary items to area residents. Meet at the Dalton United Methodist Church, corners of Main Street and North Street. See more details • •	3 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix September 3, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Lynne works Wednesday, Thursday and Friday managing our office, preparing bulletins and the e-news, and many other tasks. See more details •	4 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew September 4, 2025 9:00 am - 11:30 am First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA The Green Gargoyle crew reviews and sorts donations and arranges the displays of merchandise. See more details Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix September 4, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Lynne works Wednesday, Thursday and Friday managing our office, preparing bulletins and the e-news, and many other tasks. See more details Trustees Trustees September 4, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm See more details • • •	5 Bible Study with Pastor Jennifer Bible Study with Pastor Jennifer September 5, 2025 9:00 am - 10:15 am A time for prayers, reflection, and study with an emphasis on relating the text of the week to our lives today. All are welcome! See more details Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix September 5, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Lynne works Wednesday, Thursday and Friday managing our office, preparing bulletins and the e-news, and many other tasks. See more details Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store September 5, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Organized by Carol Simisky and Sharon Stevens Household Items, Women's and Men's Clothing, Children's and Baby Clothes, Seasonal Items & Household Decor, Glassware, Jewelry, Handbags, Quilts, Shoes, and a Bookstore!. Come check us out! See more details • • •	6 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store September 6, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Organized by Carol Simisky and Sharon Stevens Household Items, Women's and Men's Clothing, Children's and Baby Clothes, Seasonal Items & Household Decor, Glassware, Jewelry, Handbags, Quilts, Shoes, and a Bookstore!. Come check us out! See more details •
7 Worship Service & Sunday School Worship Service & Sunday School September 7, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am Worship service with music, scripture readings and message. Sunday School program for children. Come and join us every week for a fun-filled, meaningful morning of songs, stories, crafts, snacks and meeting of new and old friends! See more details Crossroad Contemplation Crossroad Contemplation September 7, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Pastor Jennifer leads a Crossroads Contemplation group whose efforts focus on spiritual growth and the growth of the church through prayer. See more details Sunday Lunch Program Sunday Lunch Program September 7, 2025 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Dalton Senior Center, 40 Field St Ext, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Organized by Joyce Lacatell All ages are welcome. The usual host groups will continue to do the cooking and serving. Come help us celebrate! See more details • • •	8 Office Closed Office Closed September 8, 2025 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew September 8, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Organized by Nancy Smith Do you need a little physical activity and the added bonus of some social time? Help us to keep our worship space clean. Come and join the Monday Morning Cleaning Crew. See more details • •	9 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly September 9, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Jeri handles phone calls, visitors, and many other office tasks with a smile. See more details Missions Missions September 9, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm See more details Food Pantry at DUMC Food Pantry at DUMC September 9, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Volunteers are always welcome to help distribute food and necessary items to area residents. Meet at the Dalton United Methodist Church, corners of Main Street and North Street. See more details • • •	10 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix September 10, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Lynne works Wednesday, Thursday and Friday managing our office, preparing bulletins and the e-news, and many other tasks. See more details Council Council September 10, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm See more details • •	11 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew September 11, 2025 9:00 am - 11:30 am First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA The Green Gargoyle crew reviews and sorts donations and arranges the displays of merchandise. See more details Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix September 11, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Lynne works Wednesday, Thursday and Friday managing our office, preparing bulletins and the e-news, and many other tasks. See more details Deacons Deacons September 11, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm See more details • • •	12 Bible Study with Pastor Jennifer Bible Study with Pastor Jennifer September 12, 2025 9:00 am - 10:15 am A time for prayers, reflection, and study with an emphasis on relating the text of the week to our lives today. All are welcome! See more details Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix September 12, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Lynne works Wednesday, Thursday and Friday managing our office, preparing bulletins and the e-news, and many other tasks. See more details Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store September 12, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Organized by Carol Simisky and Sharon Stevens Household Items, Women's and Men's Clothing, Children's and Baby Clothes, Seasonal Items & Household Decor, Glassware, Jewelry, Handbags, Quilts, Shoes, and a Bookstore!. Come check us out! See more details Worship Service at Sugar Hill Worship Service at Sugar Hill September 12, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am All residents and visitors are welcome to attend our worship service in the Music Room at Sugar Hill Assisted Living on Main Street in Dalton. See more details • • • •	13 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store September 13, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Organized by Carol Simisky and Sharon Stevens Household Items, Women's and Men's Clothing, Children's and Baby Clothes, Seasonal Items & Household Decor, Glassware, Jewelry, Handbags, Quilts, Shoes, and a Bookstore!. Come check us out! See more details •
14 Worship Service & Sunday School Worship Service & Sunday School September 14, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am Worship service with music, scripture readings and message. Sunday School program for children. Come and join us every week for a fun-filled, meaningful morning of songs, stories, crafts, snacks and meeting of new and old friends! See more details •	15 Office Closed Office Closed September 15, 2025 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew September 15, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Organized by Nancy Smith Do you need a little physical activity and the added bonus of some social time? Help us to keep our worship space clean. Come and join the Monday Morning Cleaning Crew. See more details • •	16 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly September 16, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Jeri handles phone calls, visitors, and many other office tasks with a smile. See more details Food Pantry at DUMC Food Pantry at DUMC September 16, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Volunteers are always welcome to help distribute food and necessary items to area residents. Meet at the Dalton United Methodist Church, corners of Main Street and North Street. See more details Cub Scout Pack 3042 Cub Scout Pack 3042 September 16, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cub Scout Pack 42 den and pack meetings, held most weeks except for holidays and school vacations. Girls and boys in grades 1 through 5 are eligible to join. For more information, follow this Facebook link. See more details Boy Scout Troop 4 Boy Scout Troop 4 September 16, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Troop meetings held most weeks except for holidays and school vacations. For more information, contact Tim Crocker, 413-822-5839. See more details • • • •	17 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix September 17, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Lynne works Wednesday, Thursday and Friday managing our office, preparing bulletins and the e-news, and many other tasks. See more details •	18 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew September 18, 2025 9:00 am - 11:30 am First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA The Green Gargoyle crew reviews and sorts donations and arranges the displays of merchandise. See more details Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix September 18, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Lynne works Wednesday, Thursday and Friday managing our office, preparing bulletins and the e-news, and many other tasks. See more details Evening Chapel Service Evening Chapel Service September 18, 2025 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Our Chapel service opens with a hymn sing of familiar and new songs, led by Allen Livermore, followed by a short service of scripture, prayers, and a message from Pastor Jennifer. All are welcome! See more details • • •	19 Bible Study with Pastor Jennifer Bible Study with Pastor Jennifer September 19, 2025 9:00 am - 10:15 am A time for prayers, reflection, and study with an emphasis on relating the text of the week to our lives today. All are welcome! See more details Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix September 19, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Lynne works Wednesday, Thursday and Friday managing our office, preparing bulletins and the e-news, and many other tasks. See more details Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store September 19, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Organized by Carol Simisky and Sharon Stevens Household Items, Women's and Men's Clothing, Children's and Baby Clothes, Seasonal Items & Household Decor, Glassware, Jewelry, Handbags, Quilts, Shoes, and a Bookstore!. Come check us out! See more details • • •	20 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store September 20, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Organized by Carol Simisky and Sharon Stevens Household Items, Women's and Men's Clothing, Children's and Baby Clothes, Seasonal Items & Household Decor, Glassware, Jewelry, Handbags, Quilts, Shoes, and a Bookstore!. Come check us out! See more details •
21 Worship Service & Sunday School Worship Service & Sunday School September 21, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am Worship service with music, scripture readings and message. Sunday School program for children. Come and join us every week for a fun-filled, meaningful morning of songs, stories, crafts, snacks and meeting of new and old friends! See more details Sunday Lunch @ Senior Center Sunday Lunch @ Senior Center September 21, 2025 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Dalton Senior Center, 40 Field St Ext, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Organized by Joyce Lacatell All ages are welcome. The usual host groups will continue to do the cooking and serving. Come help us celebrate! See more details • •	22 Office Closed Office Closed September 22, 2025 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew September 22, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Organized by Nancy Smith Do you need a little physical activity and the added bonus of some social time? Help us to keep our worship space clean. Come and join the Monday Morning Cleaning Crew. See more details Christian Education Christian Education September 22, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Monthly meeting including Pastor Jennifer See more details • • •	23 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly September 23, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Jeri handles phone calls, visitors, and many other office tasks with a smile. See more details Food Pantry at DUMC Food Pantry at DUMC September 23, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Volunteers are always welcome to help distribute food and necessary items to area residents. Meet at the Dalton United Methodist Church, corners of Main Street and North Street. See more details Cub Scout Pack 3042 Cub Scout Pack 3042 September 23, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cub Scout Pack 42 den and pack meetings, held most weeks except for holidays and school vacations. Girls and boys in grades 1 through 5 are eligible to join. For more information, follow this Facebook link. See more details Boy Scout Troop 4 Boy Scout Troop 4 September 23, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Troop meetings held most weeks except for holidays and school vacations. For more information, contact Tim Crocker, 413-822-5839. See more details • • • •	24 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix September 24, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Lynne works Wednesday, Thursday and Friday managing our office, preparing bulletins and the e-news, and many other tasks. See more details Technology Committee Technology Committee September 24, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm See more details • •	25 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew September 25, 2025 9:00 am - 11:30 am First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA The Green Gargoyle crew reviews and sorts donations and arranges the displays of merchandise. See more details Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix September 25, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Lynne works Wednesday, Thursday and Friday managing our office, preparing bulletins and the e-news, and many other tasks. See more details • •	26 Bible Study with Pastor Jennifer Bible Study with Pastor Jennifer September 26, 2025 9:00 am - 10:15 am A time for prayers, reflection, and study with an emphasis on relating the text of the week to our lives today. All are welcome! See more details Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix September 26, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Lynne works Wednesday, Thursday and Friday managing our office, preparing bulletins and the e-news, and many other tasks. See more details Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store September 26, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Organized by Carol Simisky and Sharon Stevens Household Items, Women's and Men's Clothing, Children's and Baby Clothes, Seasonal Items & Household Decor, Glassware, Jewelry, Handbags, Quilts, Shoes, and a Bookstore!. Come check us out! See more details • • •	27 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store September 27, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Organized by Carol Simisky and Sharon Stevens Household Items, Women's and Men's Clothing, Children's and Baby Clothes, Seasonal Items & Household Decor, Glassware, Jewelry, Handbags, Quilts, Shoes, and a Bookstore!. Come check us out! See more details •
28 Worship Service & Sunday School Worship Service & Sunday School September 28, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am Worship service with music, scripture readings and message. Sunday School program for children. Come and join us every week for a fun-filled, meaningful morning of songs, stories, crafts, snacks and meeting of new and old friends! See more details Crossroads Contemplation Crossroads Contemplation September 28, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Pastor Jennifer leads a Crossroads Contemplation group whose efforts focus on spiritual growth and the growth of the church through prayer. Crossroads resumes today after a summer break. All are welcome to join us on this spiritual journey. See more details • •	29 Office Closed Office Closed September 29, 2025 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew September 29, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Organized by Nancy Smith Do you need a little physical activity and the added bonus of some social time? Help us to keep our worship space clean. Come and join the Monday Morning Cleaning Crew. See more details • •	30 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly September 30, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Jeri handles phone calls, visitors, and many other office tasks with a smile. See more details Food Pantry at DUMC Food Pantry at DUMC September 30, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Volunteers are always welcome to help distribute food and necessary items to area residents. Meet at the Dalton United Methodist Church, corners of Main Street and North Street. See more details Cub Scout Pack 3042 Cub Scout Pack 3042 September 30, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cub Scout Pack 42 den and pack meetings, held most weeks except for holidays and school vacations. Girls and boys in grades 1 through 5 are eligible to join. For more information, follow this Facebook link. See more details Boy Scout Troop 4 Boy Scout Troop 4 September 30, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Troop meetings held most weeks except for holidays and school vacations. For more information, contact Tim Crocker, 413-822-5839. See more details • • • •

New! Evening Service in our Chapel

Selected Thursdays at 6:15 p.m.

On the 3rd or 4th Thursday of each month, we offer a Chapel Service of Song & Story, beginning with singing, followed by scripture and reflection. Pastor Jennifer will be presenting A Series of Summer Psalms: June 26th – Psalm 1, July 24, Psalm 23, August 28, Psalm 121. A casual social time will follow. Check our calendar (above) for specific dates in the coming months. Our Chapel is located on the opposite side of the church from the Sanctuary. Parking and the entrance door can be found on the 1st church driveway after you pass the stoplight at Carson Avenue (if traveling south on Main Street). When facing the church from Main Street, this driveway is on the right-hand side of our property. All are welcome!

Holy Week & Easter Schedule of Special Events

Sunday Worship and Sunday School at 9:30 as usual

Sunday, April 13 – 3:00 p.m. Concert by “Becket Praise Team” at Dalton United Methodist Church

Monday, April 14 – 6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross Interactive Experience at Saint Agnes’ Church

Thursday, March 28, 5:30 p.m. Free soup & bread supper followed by Maundy Thursday service at 6:30 in the Chapel of First Congregational Church

Haystacks & Snowflakes Annual Bazaar

Saturday, November 23, 2024, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Our annual bazaar features a Silent Auction, Bake Sale, Basket Raffles, Hand-crafted Items, and Holiday Items. Lunch will be served from 11:30 to 1:30. The Green Gargoyle Gift & Thrift Shop & Bookstore offers quality clothing, household goods, decorations and books for every interest. Click here to view the poster. We have spaces for independent crafters and vendors – click here for the application.

“For Who’s to Judge?”

The Reverend Brent Damrow, pastor of First Congregational Church of Stockbridge, will return for a second evening of presentation and discussion of Paul’s letter to the Romans. His last presentation left those in attendance wanting to hear more. We will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a free and delicious soup supper followed by a little music. The presentation will begin at 6 p.m. It is not necessary to have attended the first session.
Please bring a Bible. This event is sponsored by the ONA Committee.

Free soup supper at 5:30 – short hymn sing – presentation will begin at 6:15.

Thursday, November 7, 2024 in Fellowship Hall

A Night of Poetry & Music

Saturday, April 20th, 7:00

Join us for a night of poetry & music presented by journalist, educator, poet & activist Ketu Oladuwa and UCC pastor Rev. Bert Marshall. Reception to follow. Click here for details.

Past Services

Worship In Person

9:30 am Sunday
514 Main Street
Dalton, MA 01226

Worship Virtually

We will continue to offer the viewing of our worship services through Facebook. The log-in and call-in information is provided in the worship bulletin. If you need assistance please call the church office at
(413) 684-1715

"Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks."
Thessalonians 5:16-18

SERVICES & EVENTS

September 2025

Past Services

Worship In Person

Worship Virtually