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

	December 2024
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
1 Worship Service & Sunday School Worship Service & Sunday School December 1, 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 December 1, 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 • •	2 Office Closed Office Closed December 2, 2024 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew December 2, 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 Christian Education Board Meeting Christian Education Board Meeting December 2, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm See more details • • •	3 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly December 3, 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 December 3, 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 December 3, 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 December 3, 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 • • • •	4 Technology Committee Technology Committee December 4, 2024 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm See more details Deacons Deacons December 4, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm See more details • •	5 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew December 5, 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 •	6 Bible Study with PastorJennifer Bible Study with PastorJennifer December 6, 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 December 6, 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 • •	7 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store December 7, 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 Light Up the Holidays Carol Singing Light Up the Holidays Carol Singing December 7, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join us in singing traditional Christmas carols, accompanied by handbell ringers. Several local school choirs will perform songs of the season. See more details • •
8 Worship Service & Sunday School Worship Service & Sunday School December 8, 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 December 8, 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 • •	9 Office Closed Office Closed December 9, 2024 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew December 9, 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 • •	10 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly December 10, 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 December 10, 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 December 10, 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 December 10, 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 • • • •	11 Council Council December 11, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm See more details •	12 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew December 12, 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 •	13 Bible Study with PastorJennifer Bible Study with PastorJennifer December 13, 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 December 13, 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 December 13, 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 • • •	14 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store December 14, 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 •
15 Worship Service & Sunday School Worship Service & Sunday School December 15, 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 Confirmation Meeting with Pastor Jennifer Confirmation Meeting with Pastor Jennifer December 15, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm This meeting is open to both potential confirmands and theirfamilies. Confirmation is a process that provides young people with an opportunity to learn about theChristian faith and church life so they may make a prayerful and informed decision regarding churchmembership. The class will be mentor-based and begin in January and conclude after Easter with theconfirmands who chose to do so affirming their baptismal vows and joining the church. Please see Pastor Jennifer if you have any questions. See more details Sunday Lunch Program Sunday Lunch Program December 15, 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 • • •	16 Office Closed Office Closed December 16, 2024 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew December 16, 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 • •	17 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly December 17, 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 December 17, 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 December 17, 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 Blue Christmas Blue Christmas December 17, 2024 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm A service presented by Pastor Jennifer Livermore with music by Allen Livermore. This month's Evening Chapel Service will be in the tradition of a “Blue Christmas” service offering sacred space for those who may be grieving or simply craving a more reflective Advent/Christmas worship. All are welcome! See more details Boy Scout Troop 4 Boy Scout Troop 4 December 17, 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 • • • • •	18	19 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew December 19, 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 •	20 Bible Study with PastorJennifer Bible Study with PastorJennifer December 20, 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 December 20, 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 • •	21 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store December 21, 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 •
22 Worship Service & Sunday School Worship Service & Sunday School December 22, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am Worship service with music, scripture readings and message. Sunday School program for children. On this fourth Sunday of Advent, our Sunday School students will join the sanctuary service and their version of the Christmas story. See more details Sunday Lunch Program Sunday Lunch Program December 22, 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 • •	23 Office Closed Office Closed December 23, 2024 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew December 23, 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 • •	24 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly December 24, 2024 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Jeri handles phone calls, visitors, and many other office tasks with a smile. See more details Service of Lessons & Carols Service of Lessons & Carols December 24, 2024 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Please join us for a meaningful, family-friendly candlelit service of lessons and carols in our Sanctuary. This type of service of Scripture and song dates to the late 19th century. Each scripture reading is followed bya carol or other song that reflects on the lesson's message See more details • •	25	26 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew December 26, 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 •	27 No Bible Study with PastorJennifer Today No Bible Study with PastorJennifer Today December 27, 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 December 27, 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 • •	28 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store December 28, 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 •
29 Worship Service & Sunday School Worship Service & Sunday School December 29, 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 December 29, 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 • •	30 Office Closed Office Closed December 30, 2024 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew December 30, 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 • •	31 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly December 31, 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 December 31, 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 New Year's Eve Party at Nazarene Church New Year's Eve Party at Nazarene Church December 31, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm We are invited to join in an evening of music, games, and food at the Berkshire First Church of the Nazarene. More details to follow. 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 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

December 2024

Past Services

Worship In Person

Worship Virtually