Events Calendar | First Congregational Church of Dalton

The Sanctuary is open for worship service at 9:30 a.m. It will also be live streamed on the church Facebook page www.facebook.com/FirstCongoDalton and through Zoom.

Our worship service 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.

Services at 9:30am on Sundays

	December 2022
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
				1 Office Hours 9am to 2pm Office Hours 9am to 2pm December 1, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA (L. Mix) See more details Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew December 1, 2022 9:30 am - 12:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Kids' Yoga Kids' Yoga December 1, 2022 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Choir Choir December 1, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details • • • •	2 Office Hours 9am to 2pm Office Hours 9am to 2pm December 2, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA (L. Mix) See more details Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store December 2, 2022 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, Womens and Mens Clothing, Childrens and Baby Clothes, Seasonal Items & Household Decor, Glasswear, Jewelry, Handbags, Quilts, Shoes, and many more items. Come check us out! See more details Book Store Book Store December 2, 2022 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details • • •	3 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store December 3, 2022 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, Womens and Mens Clothing, Childrens and Baby Clothes, Seasonal Items & Household Decor, Glasswear, Jewelry, Handbags, Quilts, Shoes, and many more items. Come check us out! See more details •
4 Sunday Worship w/ Communion & School Program Sunday Worship w/ Communion & School Program December 4, 2022 9:30 am - 10:15 am First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Sunday School organized by Jeri Galletly Come and join us every week for a fun-filled, meaningful morning of songs, crafts, snacks and meeting of new and old friends! In addition to the weekly Sunday School program, there will also be a Children’s Time during worship service every 2nd Sunday of the month, as well as a Visual Message every 3rd Sunday of the month. Join us and catch the excitement! See more details Sunday Worship w/ Communion & School Program Sunday Worship w/ Communion & School Program December 4, 2022 9:30 am - 10:15 am First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Sunday School organized by Jeri Galletly Come and join us every week for a fun-filled, meaningful morning of songs, crafts, snacks and meeting of new and old friends! In addition to the weekly Sunday School program, there will also be a Children’s Time during worship service every 2nd Sunday of the month, as well as a Visual Message every 3rd Sunday of the month. Join us and catch the excitement! See more details Sunday Lunch Program Sunday Lunch Program December 4, 2022 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 Worship Service at Sugar Hill Worship Service at Sugar Hill December 4, 2022 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Sugar Hill, 45 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Communion Service See more details Worship Service at Sugar Hill Worship Service at Sugar Hill December 4, 2022 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Sugar Hill, 45 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Communion Service See more details • • • • •	5 Office Closed Office Closed December 5, 2022 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew December 5, 2022 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 • •	6 Office Hours 9am to 2pm Office Hours 9am to 2pm December 6, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA (N. Bissell) See more details •	7 Office Hours 9am to 2pm Office Hours 9am to 2pm December 7, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA (L. Mix) See more details •	8 Office Hours 9am to 2pm Office Hours 9am to 2pm December 8, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA (L. Mix) See more details Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew December 8, 2022 9:30 am - 12:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Kids' Yoga Kids' Yoga December 8, 2022 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Choir Choir December 8, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details • • • •	9 Office Hours 9am to 2pm Office Hours 9am to 2pm December 9, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA (L. Mix) See more details Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store December 9, 2022 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, Womens and Mens Clothing, Childrens and Baby Clothes, Seasonal Items & Household Decor, Glasswear, Jewelry, Handbags, Quilts, Shoes, and many more items. Come check us out! See more details Book Store Book Store December 9, 2022 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details • • •	10 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store December 10, 2022 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, Womens and Mens Clothing, Childrens and Baby Clothes, Seasonal Items & Household Decor, Glasswear, Jewelry, Handbags, Quilts, Shoes, and many more items. Come check us out! See more details •
11 Sunday Worship w/ Children's Time & School Program Sunday Worship w/ Children's Time & School Program December 11, 2022 9:30 am - 10:15 am First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Sunday School organized by Jeri Galletly Come and join us every week for a fun-filled, meaningful morning of songs, crafts, snacks and meeting of new and old friends! In addition to the weekly Sunday School program, there will also be a Children’s Time during worship service every 2nd Sunday of the month, as well as a Visual Message every 3rd Sunday of the month. Join us and catch the excitement! See more details Sunday Worship w/ Children's Time & School Program Sunday Worship w/ Children's Time & School Program December 11, 2022 9:30 am - 10:15 am First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Sunday School organized by Jeri Galletly Come and join us every week for a fun-filled, meaningful morning of songs, crafts, snacks and meeting of new and old friends! In addition to the weekly Sunday School program, there will also be a Children’s Time during worship service every 2nd Sunday of the month, as well as a Visual Message every 3rd Sunday of the month. Join us and catch the excitement! See more details Sunday Lunch Program Sunday Lunch Program December 11, 2022 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 • • •	12 Office Closed Office Closed December 12, 2022 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew December 12, 2022 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 • •	13 Office Hours 9am to 2pm Office Hours 9am to 2pm December 13, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA (N. Bissell) See more details •	14 Office Hours 9am to 2pm Office Hours 9am to 2pm December 14, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA (L. Mix) See more details •	15 Office Hours 9am to 2pm Office Hours 9am to 2pm December 15, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA (L. Mix) See more details Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew December 15, 2022 9:30 am - 12:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Kids' Yoga Kids' Yoga December 15, 2022 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Choir Choir December 15, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details • • • •	16 Office Hours 9am to 2pm Office Hours 9am to 2pm December 16, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA (L. Mix) See more details Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store December 16, 2022 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, Womens and Mens Clothing, Childrens and Baby Clothes, Seasonal Items & Household Decor, Glasswear, Jewelry, Handbags, Quilts, Shoes, and many more items. Come check us out! See more details Book Store Book Store December 16, 2022 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details • • •	17 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store December 17, 2022 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, Womens and Mens Clothing, Childrens and Baby Clothes, Seasonal Items & Household Decor, Glasswear, Jewelry, Handbags, Quilts, Shoes, and many more items. Come check us out! See more details •
18 Sunday Worship w/ Visual Message Sunday Worship w/ Visual Message December 18, 2022 9:30 am - 10:15 am First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Sunday School organized by Jeri Galletly Come and join us every week for a fun-filled, meaningful morning of songs, crafts, snacks and meeting of new and old friends! In addition to the weekly Sunday School program, there will also be a Children’s Time during worship service every 2nd Sunday of the month, as well as a Visual Message every 3rd Sunday of the month. Join us and catch the excitement! See more details Sunday Worship w/ Visual Message Sunday Worship w/ Visual Message December 18, 2022 9:30 am - 10:15 am First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Sunday School organized by Jeri Galletly Come and join us every week for a fun-filled, meaningful morning of songs, crafts, snacks and meeting of new and old friends! In addition to the weekly Sunday School program, there will also be a Children’s Time during worship service every 2nd Sunday of the month, as well as a Visual Message every 3rd Sunday of the month. Join us and catch the excitement! See more details Sunday Lunch Program Sunday Lunch Program December 18, 2022 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 • • •	19 Office Closed Office Closed December 19, 2022 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew December 19, 2022 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 • •	20 Office Hours 9am to 2pm Office Hours 9am to 2pm December 20, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA (N. Bissell) See more details •	21 Office Hours 9am to 2pm Office Hours 9am to 2pm December 21, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA (L. Mix) See more details •	22 Office Hours 9am to 2pm Office Hours 9am to 2pm December 22, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA (L. Mix) See more details Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew December 22, 2022 9:30 am - 12:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Kids' Yoga Kids' Yoga December 22, 2022 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Choir Choir December 22, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details • • • •	23 Office Hours 9am to 2pm Office Hours 9am to 2pm December 23, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA (L. Mix) See more details Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store December 23, 2022 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, Womens and Mens Clothing, Childrens and Baby Clothes, Seasonal Items & Household Decor, Glasswear, Jewelry, Handbags, Quilts, Shoes, and many more items. Come check us out! See more details Book Store Book Store December 23, 2022 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details • • •	24 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store December 24, 2022 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, Womens and Mens Clothing, Childrens and Baby Clothes, Seasonal Items & Household Decor, Glasswear, Jewelry, Handbags, Quilts, Shoes, and many more items. Come check us out! See more details •
25 Sunday Contemporary Worship & School Program Sunday Contemporary Worship & School Program December 25, 2022 9:30 am - 10:15 am First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Sunday School organized by Jeri Galletly Come and join us every week for a fun-filled, meaningful morning of songs, crafts, snacks and meeting of new and old friends! In addition to the weekly Sunday School program, there will also be a Children’s Time during worship service every 2nd Sunday of the month, as well as a Visual Message every 3rd Sunday of the month. Join us and catch the excitement! See more details Sunday Contemporary Worship & School Program Sunday Contemporary Worship & School Program December 25, 2022 9:30 am - 10:15 am First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Sunday School organized by Jeri Galletly Come and join us every week for a fun-filled, meaningful morning of songs, crafts, snacks and meeting of new and old friends! In addition to the weekly Sunday School program, there will also be a Children’s Time during worship service every 2nd Sunday of the month, as well as a Visual Message every 3rd Sunday of the month. Join us and catch the excitement! See more details Sunday Worship & School Program Sunday Worship & School Program December 25, 2022 9:30 am - 10:15 am First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Sunday School organized by Jeri Galletly Come and join us every week for a fun-filled, meaningful morning of songs, crafts, snacks and meeting of new and old friends! In addition to the weekly Sunday School program, there will also be a Children’s Time during worship service every 2nd Sunday of the month, as well as a Visual Message every 3rd Sunday of the month. Join us and catch the excitement! See more details Sunday Worship & School Program Sunday Worship & School Program December 25, 2022 9:30 am - 10:15 am First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Sunday School organized by Jeri Galletly Come and join us every week for a fun-filled, meaningful morning of songs, crafts, snacks and meeting of new and old friends! In addition to the weekly Sunday School program, there will also be a Children’s Time during worship service every 2nd Sunday of the month, as well as a Visual Message every 3rd Sunday of the month. Join us and catch the excitement! See more details Sunday Lunch Program Sunday Lunch Program December 25, 2022 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 • • • • •	26 Office Closed Office Closed December 26, 2022 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew December 26, 2022 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 • •	27 Office Hours 9am to 2pm Office Hours 9am to 2pm December 27, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA (N. Bissell) See more details •	28 Office Hours 9am to 2pm Office Hours 9am to 2pm December 28, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA (L. Mix) See more details •	29 Office Hours 9am to 2pm Office Hours 9am to 2pm December 29, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA (L. Mix) See more details Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew December 29, 2022 9:30 am - 12:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Kids' Yoga Kids' Yoga December 29, 2022 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Choir Choir December 29, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details • • • •	30 Office Hours 9am to 2pm Office Hours 9am to 2pm December 30, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA (L. Mix) See more details Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store December 30, 2022 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, Womens and Mens Clothing, Childrens and Baby Clothes, Seasonal Items & Household Decor, Glasswear, Jewelry, Handbags, Quilts, Shoes, and many more items. Come check us out! See more details Book Store Book Store December 30, 2022 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details • • •	31 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store December 31, 2022 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, Womens and Mens Clothing, Childrens and Baby Clothes, Seasonal Items & Household Decor, Glasswear, Jewelry, Handbags, Quilts, Shoes, and many more items. Come check us out! See more details •

Our Haystacks and Snowflakes Bazaar is back! Saturday, November 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The bazaar will feature Baked Goods, Crafts, Plants, Advent Calendars, Basket Raffles, a Silent Auction and a Luncheon. The Green Gargoyle Gift and Thrift Shop, including the Bookstore, will be open. All church members and friends are asked to contribute to, or help with, the Bazaar in some way. Please see your e-news 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

The Sanctuary is open for worship service at 9:30 a.m. It will also be live streamed on the church Facebook page www.facebook.com/FirstCongoDalton and through Zoom.

December 2022

Past Services

Worship In Person

Worship Virtually