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 the church Facebook page www.facebook.com/FirstCongoDalton and through Zoom.

Schedule for Holy Week 2024 listed below

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

	April 2024
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
	1 Office Closed Office Closed April 1, 2024 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew April 1, 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 Matter of Balance Class Matter of Balance Class April 1, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm An 8-week program designed for strategies and exercises to increase balance and reduce fall risk. To sign up, contact Dalton Senior Center at 413-684-2000. See more details • • •	2 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly April 2, 2024 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Jeri handles phone calls, visitors, and many other office tasks with a smile. See more details Yoga StoryTime Yoga StoryTime April 2, 2024 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm See more details Food Pantry at DUMC Food Pantry at DUMC April 2, 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 42 Cub Scout Pack 42 April 2, 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 April 2, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Troop meetings held most weeks except for holidays and school vacations. For more information, contact ... See more details • • • • •	3 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix April 3, 2024 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 April 4, 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 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix April 4, 2024 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 • •	5 Bible Study with Pastor Jennifer Bible Study with Pastor Jennifer April 5, 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 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix April 5, 2024 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 April 5, 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 • • •	6 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store April 6, 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 •
7 Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal April 7, 2024 8:30 am - 9:15 am Choir rehearsal to begin learning new music. New singers always welcome! See more details Worship Service & Sunday School Worship Service & Sunday School April 7, 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 Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal April 7, 2024 10:45 am - 11:30 am Choir rehearsal to begin learning new music. New singers always welcome! See more details Sunday Lunch Program Sunday Lunch Program April 7, 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 • • • •	8 Office Closed Office Closed April 8, 2024 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew April 8, 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 Matter of Balance Class Matter of Balance Class April 8, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm An 8-week program designed for strategies and exercises to increase balance and reduce fall risk. To sign up, contact Dalton Senior Center at 413-684-2000. See more details • • •	9 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly April 9, 2024 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Jeri handles phone calls, visitors, and many other office tasks with a smile. See more details Yoga StoryTime Yoga StoryTime April 9, 2024 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm See more details Food Pantry at DUMC Food Pantry at DUMC April 9, 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 42 Cub Scout Pack 42 April 9, 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 April 9, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Troop meetings held most weeks except for holidays and school vacations. For more information, contact ... See more details • • • • •	10 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix April 10, 2024 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 Leadership Leadership April 10, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm See more details • •	11 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew April 11, 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 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix April 11, 2024 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 • •	12 Bible Study with Pastor Jennifer Bible Study with Pastor Jennifer April 12, 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 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix April 12, 2024 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 April 12, 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 April 12, 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 • • • •	13 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store April 13, 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 •
14 Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal April 14, 2024 8:30 am - 9:15 am Choir rehearsal to begin learning new music. New singers always welcome! See more details Worship Service & Sunday School Worship Service & Sunday School April 14, 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 Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal April 14, 2024 10:45 am - 11:30 am Choir rehearsal to begin learning new music. New singers always welcome! See more details Sunday Lunch Program Sunday Lunch Program April 14, 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 • • • •	15 Office Closed Office Closed April 15, 2024 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew April 15, 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 Matter of Balance Class Matter of Balance Class April 15, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm An 8-week program designed for strategies and exercises to increase balance and reduce fall risk. To sign up, contact Dalton Senior Center at 413-684-2000. See more details • • •	16 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly April 16, 2024 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Jeri handles phone calls, visitors, and many other office tasks with a smile. See more details Yoga StoryTime Yoga StoryTime April 16, 2024 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm See more details Food Pantry at DUMC Food Pantry at DUMC April 16, 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 42 Cub Scout Pack 42 April 16, 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 April 16, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Troop meetings held most weeks except for holidays and school vacations. For more information, contact ... See more details • • • • •	17 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix April 17, 2024 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 April 18, 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 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix April 18, 2024 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 • •	19 Bible Study with Pastor Jennifer Bible Study with Pastor Jennifer April 19, 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 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix April 19, 2024 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 April 19, 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 • • •	20 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store April 20, 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 Music & Poetry Concert Music & Poetry Concert April 20, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm An evening of music & poetry presented by journalist, educator & activist Ketu Oladuwa and UCC pastor Rev. Bert Marshall. Reception to follow. Click here for details. See more details • •
21 Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal April 21, 2024 8:30 am - 9:15 am Choir rehearsal to begin learning new music. New singers always welcome! See more details Worship Service & Sunday School Worship Service & Sunday School April 21, 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 Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal April 21, 2024 10:45 am - 11:30 am Choir rehearsal to begin learning new music. New singers always welcome! See more details Sunday Lunch Program Sunday Lunch Program April 21, 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 • • • •	22 Office Closed Office Closed April 22, 2024 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew April 22, 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 Matter of Balance Class Matter of Balance Class April 22, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm An 8-week program designed for strategies and exercises to increase balance and reduce fall risk. To sign up, contact Dalton Senior Center at 413-684-2000. See more details • • •	23 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly April 23, 2024 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Jeri handles phone calls, visitors, and many other office tasks with a smile. See more details Yoga StoryTime Yoga StoryTime April 23, 2024 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm See more details Food Pantry at DUMC Food Pantry at DUMC April 23, 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 42 Cub Scout Pack 42 April 23, 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 April 23, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Troop meetings held most weeks except for holidays and school vacations. For more information, contact ... See more details • • • • •	24 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix April 24, 2024 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 •	25 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew April 25, 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 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix April 25, 2024 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 No Bible Study Today No Bible Study Today April 26, 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 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix April 26, 2024 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 April 26, 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 • • •	27 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store April 27, 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 •
28 Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal April 28, 2024 8:30 am - 9:15 am Choir rehearsal to begin learning new music. New singers always welcome! See more details Worship Service & Sunday School Worship Service & Sunday School April 28, 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 Missions Board Missions Board April 28, 2024 10:30 am - 11:30 am See more details Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal April 28, 2024 10:45 am - 11:30 am Choir rehearsal to begin learning new music. New singers always welcome! See more details Sunday Lunch Program Sunday Lunch Program April 28, 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 • • • • •	29 Office Closed Office Closed April 29, 2024 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew April 29, 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 Matter of Balance Class Matter of Balance Class April 29, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm An 8-week program designed for strategies and exercises to increase balance and reduce fall risk. To sign up, contact Dalton Senior Center at 413-684-2000. See more details • • •	30 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly April 30, 2024 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Jeri handles phone calls, visitors, and many other office tasks with a smile. See more details Yoga StoryTime Yoga StoryTime April 30, 2024 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm See more details Food Pantry at DUMC Food Pantry at DUMC April 30, 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 42 Cub Scout Pack 42 April 30, 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 April 30, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Troop meetings held most weeks except for holidays and school vacations. For more information, contact ... See more details • • • • •

Holy Week & Easter Schedule of Special Events

Sunday Worship at 9:30 as usual

Sunday, March 24 – 3:00 p.m. Concert by “Becket Praise Team” at Dalton United Methodist Church

Monday, March 25 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

Friday, March 29, 12:00 p.m. Walking Stations of the Cross beginning at First United Methodist Church in Pittsfield

Saturday, March 30, 7:00 p.m. Easter Vigil beginning at St. Stephen’s Church, Park Square, Pittsfield

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 and ZOOM. 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

April 2024

Past Services

Worship In Person

Worship Virtually