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

	March 2023
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
			1 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix March 1, 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 •	2 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew March 2, 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 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix March 2, 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 • •	3 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix March 3, 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 March 3, 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 • •	4 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store March 4, 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 •
5 Choir Rehearsal (most Sundays) Choir Rehearsal (most Sundays) March 5, 2023 8:30 am - 9:15 am Choir rehearsal to review this morning's music. Singers always welcome! See more details Worship Service & Sunday School Worship Service & Sunday School March 5, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am Worship service with music, scripture readings and message. Sunday School program led by Mrs. Jeri Galletly. 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 (most Sundays) Choir Rehearsal (most Sundays) March 5, 2023 10:30 am - 11:30 am Choir rehearsal to begin learning new music. New singers always welcome! See more details Annual Meeting Annual Meeting March 5, 2023 10:45 am - 12:00 pm Church members will vote to elect members to board and leadership positions and to approve the 2023 budget. Friends and visitors welcome to attend as observers. See more details Sunday Lunch Program Sunday Lunch Program March 5, 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 • • • • •	6 Office Closed Office Closed March 6, 2023 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew March 6, 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 A Matter of Balance class A Matter of Balance class March 6, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm An award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Includes fall reduction strategies and strengthening and balancing exercises. Sign up through the Dalton Senior Center at 413 684-2000. See more details • • •	7 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly March 7, 2023 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Jeri staffs the office on Tuesdays, capably handling phone calls, office work, and prepping for Sunday School lessons. See more details Yoga Storytime for Children Yoga Storytime for Children March 7, 2023 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm See more details Food Pantry at DUMC Food Pantry at DUMC March 7, 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 Scouts & Brownies Cub Scouts & Brownies March 7, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Brownies meet upstairs, Cub Scouts meet downstairs. See more details Boy Scouts Boy Scouts March 7, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details • • • • •	8 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix March 8, 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 •	9 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew March 9, 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 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix March 9, 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 • •	10 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix March 10, 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 March 10, 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 March 10, 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 • • •	11 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store March 11, 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 •
12 Choir Rehearsal (most Sundays) Choir Rehearsal (most Sundays) March 12, 2023 8:30 am - 9:15 am Choir rehearsal to review this morning's music. Singers always welcome! See more details Worship Service & Sunday School Worship Service & Sunday School March 12, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am Worship service with music, scripture readings and message. Sunday School program led by Mrs. Jeri Galletly. 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 (most Sundays) Choir Rehearsal (most Sundays) March 12, 2023 10:30 am - 11:30 am Choir rehearsal to begin learning new music. New singers always welcome! See more details Sunday Lunch Program Sunday Lunch Program March 12, 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 • • • •	13 Office Closed Office Closed March 13, 2023 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew March 13, 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 A Matter of Balance class A Matter of Balance class March 13, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm An award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Includes fall reduction strategies and strengthening and balancing exercises. Sign up through the Dalton Senior Center at 413 684-2000. See more details • • •	14 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly March 14, 2023 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Jeri staffs the office on Tuesdays, capably handling phone calls, office work, and prepping for Sunday School lessons. See more details Yoga Storytime for Children Yoga Storytime for Children March 14, 2023 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm See more details Food Pantry at DUMC Food Pantry at DUMC March 14, 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 Scouts & Brownies Cub Scouts & Brownies March 14, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Brownies meet upstairs, Cub Scouts meet downstairs. See more details Boy Scouts Boy Scouts March 14, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details • • • • •	15 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix March 15, 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 •	16 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew March 16, 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 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix March 16, 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 • •	17 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix March 17, 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 March 17, 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 • •	18 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store March 18, 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 •
19 Choir Rehearsal (most Sundays) Choir Rehearsal (most Sundays) March 19, 2023 8:30 am - 9:15 am Choir rehearsal to review this morning's music. Singers always welcome! See more details Worship Service & Sunday School Worship Service & Sunday School March 19, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am Worship service with music, scripture readings and message. Sunday School program led by Mrs. Jeri Galletly. 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 (most Sundays) Choir Rehearsal (most Sundays) March 19, 2023 10:30 am - 11:30 am Choir rehearsal to begin learning new music. New singers always welcome! See more details Sunday Lunch Program Sunday Lunch Program March 19, 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 • • • •	20 Office Closed Office Closed March 20, 2023 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew March 20, 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 A Matter of Balance class A Matter of Balance class March 20, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm An award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Includes fall reduction strategies and strengthening and balancing exercises. Sign up through the Dalton Senior Center at 413 684-2000. See more details • • •	21 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly March 21, 2023 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Jeri staffs the office on Tuesdays, capably handling phone calls, office work, and prepping for Sunday School lessons. See more details Yoga Storytime for Children Yoga Storytime for Children March 21, 2023 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm See more details Food Pantry at DUMC Food Pantry at DUMC March 21, 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 Scouts & Brownies Cub Scouts & Brownies March 21, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Brownies meet upstairs, Cub Scouts meet downstairs. See more details Boy Scouts Boy Scouts March 21, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details • • • • •	22 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix March 22, 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 •	23 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew March 23, 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 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix March 23, 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 • •	24 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix March 24, 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 March 24, 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 • •	25 Green Gargoyle Store Green Gargoyle Store March 25, 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 •
26 Choir Rehearsal (most Sundays) Choir Rehearsal (most Sundays) March 26, 2023 8:30 am - 9:15 am Choir rehearsal to review this morning's music. Singers always welcome! See more details Worship Service & Sunday School Worship Service & Sunday School March 26, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am Worship service with music, scripture readings and message. Sunday School program led by Mrs. Jeri Galletly. 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 (most Sundays) Choir Rehearsal (most Sundays) March 26, 2023 10:30 am - 11:30 am Choir rehearsal to begin learning new music. New singers always welcome! See more details Sunday Lunch Program Sunday Lunch Program March 26, 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 • • • •	27 Office Closed Office Closed March 27, 2023 First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA See more details Monday Morning Cleaning Crew Monday Morning Cleaning Crew March 27, 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 A Matter of Balance class A Matter of Balance class March 27, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm An award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Includes fall reduction strategies and strengthening and balancing exercises. Sign up through the Dalton Senior Center at 413 684-2000. See more details • • •	28 Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly Office 9-2 Jeri Galletly March 28, 2023 9:00 am - 2:00 pm First Congregational Church, 514 Main St, Dalton, MA 01226, USA Jeri staffs the office on Tuesdays, capably handling phone calls, office work, and prepping for Sunday School lessons. See more details Yoga Storytime for Children Yoga Storytime for Children March 28, 2023 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm See more details Food Pantry at DUMC Food Pantry at DUMC March 28, 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 Scouts & Brownies Cub Scouts & Brownies March 28, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Brownies meet upstairs, Cub Scouts meet downstairs. See more details Boy Scouts Boy Scouts March 28, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details • • • • •	29 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix March 29, 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 •	30 Green Gargoyle Crew Green Gargoyle Crew March 30, 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 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix March 30, 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 • •	31 Office 9-2 Lynne Mix Office 9-2 Lynne Mix March 31, 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 March 31, 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 • •

Our Haystacks and Snowflakes Bazaar was a great success. The bazaar featured Baked Goods, Crafts, Plants, Advent Calendars, Basket Raffles, a Silent Auction a Luncheon, and wonderful fellowship. The Green Gargoyle Gift and Thrift Shop, including the Bookstore, was busy with shoppers. Thank you to everyone who helped make the Bazaar a success!

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.

March 2023

Past Services

Worship In Person

Worship Virtually