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.

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

	October 2023
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
1 Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal October 1, 2023 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 October 1, 2023 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 October 1, 2023 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 October 1, 2023 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 October 2, 2023 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew October 2, 2023 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 • •	3 Office 10-1 Debbie Kovacs Office 10-1 Debbie Kovacs October 3, 2023 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Debbie handles phone calls, visitors, plant maintenance and many other helpful duties on most Tuesdays, 10 to 1. See more details Food Pantry at DUMC Food Pantry at DUMC October 3, 2023 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 October 3, 2023 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 Boys Scout Troop 4 Boys Scout Troop 4 October 3, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Troop meetings held most weeks except for holidays and school vacations. For more information, contact ... See more details • • • •	4 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix October 4, 2023 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 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew October 5, 2023 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 9-12:45 Lynne M Office 9-12:45 Lynne M October 5, 2023 9:00 am - 12:45 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 • •	6 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix October 6, 2023 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 October 6, 2023 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 October 7, 2023 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 •
8 Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal October 8, 2023 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 October 8, 2023 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 October 8, 2023 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 October 8, 2023 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 October 9, 2023 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew October 9, 2023 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 10-1 Debbie Kovacs Office 10-1 Debbie Kovacs October 10, 2023 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Debbie handles phone calls, visitors, plant maintenance and many other helpful duties on most Tuesdays, 10 to 1. See more details Food Pantry at DUMC Food Pantry at DUMC October 10, 2023 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 October 10, 2023 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 Boys Scout Troop 4 Boys Scout Troop 4 October 10, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Troop meetings held most weeks except for holidays and school vacations. For more information, contact ... See more details • • • •	11 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix October 11, 2023 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 October 11, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm See more details • •	12 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew October 12, 2023 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 9-12:45 Lynne M Office 9-12:45 Lynne M October 12, 2023 9:00 am - 12:45 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 • •	13 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix October 13, 2023 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 October 13, 2023 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 October 13, 2023 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 October 14, 2023 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 Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal October 15, 2023 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 October 15, 2023 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 October 15, 2023 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 October 15, 2023 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 October 16, 2023 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew October 16, 2023 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 10-1 Debbie Kovacs Office 10-1 Debbie Kovacs October 17, 2023 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Debbie handles phone calls, visitors, plant maintenance and many other helpful duties on most Tuesdays, 10 to 1. See more details Food Pantry at DUMC Food Pantry at DUMC October 17, 2023 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 October 17, 2023 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 Boys Scout Troop 4 Boys Scout Troop 4 October 17, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Troop meetings held most weeks except for holidays and school vacations. For more information, contact ... See more details • • • •	18 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix October 18, 2023 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 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew October 19, 2023 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 9-12:45 Lynne M Office 9-12:45 Lynne M October 19, 2023 9:00 am - 12:45 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 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix October 20, 2023 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 October 20, 2023 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 October 21, 2023 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 Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal October 22, 2023 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 October 22, 2023 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 October 22, 2023 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 October 22, 2023 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 October 23, 2023 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew October 23, 2023 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 10-1 Debbie Kovacs Office 10-1 Debbie Kovacs October 24, 2023 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Debbie handles phone calls, visitors, plant maintenance and many other helpful duties on most Tuesdays, 10 to 1. See more details Food Pantry at DUMC Food Pantry at DUMC October 24, 2023 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 October 24, 2023 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 Boys Scout Troop 4 Boys Scout Troop 4 October 24, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Troop meetings held most weeks except for holidays and school vacations. For more information, contact ... See more details • • • •	25 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix October 25, 2023 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 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew October 26, 2023 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 9-12:45 Lynne M Office 9-12:45 Lynne M October 26, 2023 9:00 am - 12:45 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 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix October 27, 2023 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 October 27, 2023 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 October 28, 2023 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 Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal October 29, 2023 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 October 29, 2023 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 October 29, 2023 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 October 29, 2023 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 October 30, 2023 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew October 30, 2023 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 10-1 Debbie Kovacs Office 10-1 Debbie Kovacs October 31, 2023 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Debbie handles phone calls, visitors, plant maintenance and many other helpful duties on most Tuesdays, 10 to 1. See more details Food Pantry at DUMC Food Pantry at DUMC October 31, 2023 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 October 31, 2023 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 Boys Scout Troop 4 Boys Scout Troop 4 October 31, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Troop meetings held most weeks except for holidays and school vacations. For more information, contact ... See more details • • • •

Our Haystacks and Snowflakes Bazaar returns this year on Saturday, November 18, from 9 to 3. Our bazaar will feature Baked Goods, Crafters, Holiday Shop, Plants, Advent Calendars, Basket Raffles, a Silent Auction, a Luncheon, and wonderful fellowship. The Green Gargoyle Gift and Thrift Shop, including the Bookstore, will offer great merchandise at “thrifty” prices. Church members and friends – please sign up to help in some way!

Independent Crafters, please click here for an application.

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

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.

October 2023

Past Services

Worship In Person

Worship Virtually