BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

This Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

Due to the current weather forecast of rain on Sunday, we'll probably be worshiping in Cook Hall at the summer worship hour.  Bring your sociable pets on leash or in containers for this annual service of blessing and remembrance. And we'll recognize and bless graduates too!
NOTE SUMMER START TIME! 

 

Sunday School will not meet during the summer but there will be exciting things going on in the basement as we renovate the rooms to be ready for fall. Get excited>>>>>!

G Crew will meet this Sunday, June 21st at 7:30pm.   Summer meetings will be on Sundays but at a later time - 7:30 pm.

Union Service, June 28, 9:30am
Rebecca will be preaching at the Union Service at South Church on June 28th.  She will be discussing the difference between a faith that leans outside ourselves and a faith that empowers from within. 
 

"One-Anothering"

Several people have asked for a copy of the sermon "One-Anothering" from this past Sunday, in which Pastor Ginny described hearing Ali Abu  Awwad and Rabi Hanan Schlesinger talk about peace in the Middle East. You can read the sermon here 

    

Korean Partnership News: Seeking Aid for Exploited Women  

Read article here

 

Summer Sunday Worship -- 9:30am June 21: Blessing of the Animals
June 28: Union Service AT SOUTH CHURCH
Starting July 5, worship will be

in COOK HALL as "Cafe Church." 

We will meet around tables for discussion, coffee, and conversation on weekly themes.  It will be informal and welcoming to children and families!

Can you host continental breakfast one Sunday? 

Sign up outside the kitchen. 

Westfield Soup Kitchen First Church has a regular commitment three times a year to prepare and serve a meal at Our Community Table in Westfield.  Our next date is Wednesday, July 1. Consider helping out!  For details, contact Laura Seger-Horan 

It's that time again... BLOCK PARTY on South Marshall Street JULY 14, 4pm-7pm 

Organizers continue to collect bikes (goal - 100), and children's books (goal -1200) to give away. So far, 24 organizations have asked to participate  - providing information as well as  activities for children. Contact Nancy Rion to volunteer or for further information.

Crib donation needed!  

The Hartford Maternal and Infant Outreach Program (which we support through the Covenant to Care) has a need for a newer crib (built within the last 5 years to meet new safety standards), for a pregnant mother who recently relocated with two children to Hartford.  The program also will take other gently used furniture and household items. Please contact the program at 860-757-4820 to make arrangements to deliver your donation (or call the church office if you need help).