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 Facebook page.

Worship & Sunday School at 9:30am on Sundays

	November 2024
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
					1 Bible Study with PastorJennifer Bible Study with PastorJennifer November 1, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am A time for prayers, reflection, and study with an emphasis on relating the text of the week to our lives today. See more details Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store November 1, 2024 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 • •	2 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store November 2, 2024 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 •
3 Worship Service & Sunday School Worship Service & Sunday School November 3, 2024 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 Program Sunday Lunch Program November 3, 2024 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 in our new location. See more details • •	4 Office Closed Office Closed November 4, 2024 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew November 4, 2024 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 • •	5 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly November 5, 2024 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 November 5, 2024 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 November 5, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cub Scout Pack 42 den and pack meetings, held most weeks except for holidays and school vacations. For more information, follow this Facebook link. See more details Boy Scout Troop 4 Boy Scout Troop 4 November 5, 2024 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 • • • •	6 Deacons Deacons November 6, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm See more details •	7 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew November 7, 2024 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 "For Who's to Judge?" "For Who's to Judge?" November 7, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:15 pm row will return on Thursday, November 7, to continue the discussion onPaul'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. Thepresentation will begin at 6 p.m. See more details • •	8 Bible Study with PastorJennifer Bible Study with PastorJennifer November 8, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am A time for prayers, reflection, and study with an emphasis on relating the text of the week to our lives today. See more details Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store November 8, 2024 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 November 8, 2024 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 • • •	9 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store November 9, 2024 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 •
10 Worship Service & Sunday School Worship Service & Sunday School November 10, 2024 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 Program Sunday Lunch Program November 10, 2024 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 in our new location. See more details Berkshire Assoc. UCC Annual Mtg. Berkshire Assoc. UCC Annual Mtg. November 10, 2024 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Berkshire Association, UCC will hold its annual meeting here at First Congregational Church of Dalton. This event is open to: clergy, delegates, membersand friends of all UCC member churches. We would love to have you attend to support the local UCCorganization. Zoom link if you cannot attend in person:: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9815780570?pwd=CjYkzV8xlq4PkJQuaPbojqCLrOYzPi.1&omn=88309092865Meeting ID: 981 578 0570Passcode: UCCThe Zoom link will open at 2:45 PM See more details • • •	11 Office Closed Office Closed November 11, 2024 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew November 11, 2024 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 • •	12 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly November 12, 2024 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 November 12, 2024 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 November 12, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cub Scout Pack 42 den and pack meetings, held most weeks except for holidays and school vacations. For more information, follow this Facebook link. See more details Boy Scout Troop 4 Boy Scout Troop 4 November 12, 2024 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 • • • •	13 Council Council November 13, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm See more details •	14 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew November 14, 2024 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 •	15 Bible Study with PastorJennifer Bible Study with PastorJennifer November 15, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am A time for prayers, reflection, and study with an emphasis on relating the text of the week to our lives today. See more details Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store November 15, 2024 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 • •	16 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store November 16, 2024 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 •
17 Worship Service & Sunday School Worship Service & Sunday School November 17, 2024 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 Program Sunday Lunch Program November 17, 2024 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 in our new location. See more details • •	18 Office Closed Office Closed November 18, 2024 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew November 18, 2024 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 • •	19 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly November 19, 2024 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 November 19, 2024 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 November 19, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cub Scout Pack 42 den and pack meetings, held most weeks except for holidays and school vacations. For more information, follow this Facebook link. See more details Boy Scout Troop 4 Boy Scout Troop 4 November 19, 2024 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 • • • •	20	21 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew November 21, 2024 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 No Chapel Service This evening No Chapel Service This evening November 21, 2024 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm A service of song & story will be presented by Pastor Jennifer Livermore and Alan Livermore, a local musician from the Berkshire Church of the Nazarene. Service will begin at 6:15 with a Hymn Sing followed by a simple worship service built upon a Biblical story. All are welcome! See more details • •	22 Bible Study with PastorJennifer Bible Study with PastorJennifer November 22, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am A time for prayers, reflection, and study with an emphasis on relating the text of the week to our lives today. See more details Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store November 22, 2024 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 • •	23 Haystacks & Snowflakes Bazaar Haystacks & Snowflakes Bazaar November 23, 2024 9:00 am - 2:00 pm See more details Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store November 23, 2024 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 • •
24 Worship Service & Sunday School Worship Service & Sunday School November 24, 2024 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 Program Sunday Lunch Program November 24, 2024 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 in our new location. See more details Community Thanksgiving Service - St. Agnes Community Thanksgiving Service - St. Agnes November 24, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm All are welcome to attend the Dalton Community Thanksgiving Service which this year will be held at St. Agnes Church on Main Street. Several clergy members of our local congregations will participate in the service. See more details • • •	25 Office Closed Office Closed November 25, 2024 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew November 25, 2024 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 • •	26 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly November 26, 2024 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 November 26, 2024 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 November 26, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cub Scout Pack 42 den and pack meetings, held most weeks except for holidays and school vacations. For more information, follow this Facebook link. See more details Boy Scout Troop 4 Boy Scout Troop 4 November 26, 2024 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 • • • •	27	28 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew November 28, 2024 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 •	29 Bible Study with PastorJennifer Bible Study with PastorJennifer November 29, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am A time for prayers, reflection, and study with an emphasis on relating the text of the week to our lives today. See more details Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store November 29, 2024 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 • •	30 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store November 30, 2024 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 •

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

New! Evening Service in our Chapel

Third Thursdays at 6:15 p.m.

On the 3rd Thursday of each month, we will offer a Chapel Service of Song & Story, beginning with singing, followed by scripture and reflection. A casual social time will follow. Check our calendar (above) for specific dates.

Please Note: There will NOT be a Chapel Service on November 21st. December’s Chapel Service on the 19th will have a “Blue Christmas” theme – more details to follow.

All are welcome!

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

November 2024

Past Services

Worship In Person

Worship Virtually