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

	February 2025
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
						1 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store February 1, 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 •
2 Worship Service & Sunday School Worship Service & Sunday School February 2, 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 Program Sunday Lunch Program February 2, 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 in our new location. See more details • •	3 Office Closed Office Closed February 3, 2025 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew February 3, 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 • •	4 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly February 4, 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 February 4, 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 February 4, 2025 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 February 4, 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 • • • •	5 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix February 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 Deacons Deacons February 5, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm See more details • •	6 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew February 6, 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 February 6, 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 • •	7 Bible Study with PastorJennifer Bible Study with PastorJennifer February 7, 2025 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 February 7, 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 February 7, 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 • • •	8 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store February 8, 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 •
9 Worship Service Cancelled due to Snowstorm Worship Service Cancelled due to Snowstorm February 9, 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 Program Sunday Lunch Program February 9, 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 in our new location. See more details • •	10 Office Closed Office Closed February 10, 2025 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew February 10, 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 • •	11 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly February 11, 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 February 11, 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 February 11, 2025 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 February 11, 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 • • • •	12 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix February 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 Council Council February 12, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm See more details • •	13 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew February 13, 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 February 13, 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 • •	14 Bible Study with PastorJennifer Bible Study with PastorJennifer February 14, 2025 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 February 14, 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 February 14, 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 February 14, 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 • • • •	15 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store February 15, 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 •
16 Worship Service & Sunday School Worship Service & Sunday School February 16, 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 Confirmation Class with Pastor Jennifer Confirmation Class with Pastor Jennifer February 16, 2025 10:45 am - 11:45 am See more details Sunday Lunch Program Sunday Lunch Program February 16, 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 in our new location. See more details • • •	17 Office Closed Office Closed February 17, 2025 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew February 17, 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 • •	18 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly February 18, 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 February 18, 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 February 18, 2025 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 February 18, 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 • • • •	19 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix February 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 •	20 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew February 20, 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 February 20, 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 • •	21 No Bible Study this week No Bible Study this week February 21, 2025 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 February 21, 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 February 21, 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 • • •	22 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store February 22, 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 •
23 Worship Service & Sunday School Worship Service & Sunday School February 23, 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 Program Sunday Lunch Program February 23, 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 in our new location. See more details • •	24 Office Closed Office Closed February 24, 2025 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew February 24, 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 Meeting Christian Education Meeting February 24, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm See more details • • •	25 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly February 25, 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 February 25, 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 February 25, 2025 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 February 25, 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 • • • •	26 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix February 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 •	27 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew February 27, 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 February 27, 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 • •	28 Bible Study with PastorJennifer Bible Study with PastorJennifer February 28, 2025 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 February 28, 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 February 28, 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 • • •

Please join us this holiday season! We have special events planned such as a community carol Sing-a-Long, a Blue Christmas service on Tuesday the 17th, and weekly Bible study. Click here for details – note date change above for Blue Christmas..

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 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 in February. Our next Chapel Service is scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, which is Ash Wednesday. 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!

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

February 2025

Past Services

Worship In Person

Worship Virtually