Events

Annual Flea Market April 25th, 2020!

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The Millbury First Congregational Church on 148 West Main Street in Millbury is sponsoring a Flea Market on Saturday April 25th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone wishing to reserve table space, please call Jeri Stead (508-865-5371). The $20 inside area consists of a large supper table plus a card table. An outside reservation is $10 and those chancing the weather need to provide their own table. “The Kitchen” will be serving coffee and muffins, and at lunch time, hot dogs will be served. There wi... [read more]

We are now designated as an Open and Affirming Church!

Every day
The certificate makes it official! Millbury First Church welcomes all people as children of God: people of all ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, family configurations, physical, cognitive, or emotional abilities, education, spiritual and religious traditions, and those with no religious background. In the United Church of Christ, our denomination, we are now designated as an Open and Affirming Church. Wherever you are on your journey, we’d love to ... [read more]

The latest paint event was a major success (and tons of fun)!

Ongoing
THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF MILLBURY HOSTED ANOTHER PAINTING FUNDRAISER ON SAT. JANUARY 25TH We enjoyed another Paint Session Fundraiser with Sue Dion of Inspired Painting and Instructions. We raised 765.00 because we had 45 people ! It seems that having it Saturday afternoon worked well. And who knew Sue was such a comedian? Thanks to Paul F. for setting up, and to everyone who brought yummy snacks and treats. Thanks again to Sue Dion and everyone who supported this Fundraiser. ... [read more]

Notes from the Organ Bench

Ongoing
“In my eyes and ears the organ is the king of instruments” - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart This is the first of a series of articles about our beloved E. M. Skinner organ. My writings about the pipe organ are prompted by our church’s web organizer Audrey Rossow inquiry about the instrument’s beautiful sounds. Our original organ was a George W. Stevens tracker organ and was installed at the back of our church sanctuary in the late 1800’s. George Stevens (1803-1894) a pipe organ manufacturer from E... [read more]

Knitting, Crocheting, Etc. Ministry

Ongoing
During June, July and August our group will on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. We have plenty of yarn and knitting or crocheting needles available for anyone interested in learning how to make hats, mittens, headbands, scarfs or baby blankets. Some people also enjoy learning how to use knitting looms. Everyone is welcome to join us. Bring along your own craft projects if you like or just join us for some Summer Socializing. We meet in the Church classroom or kitchen at 6:30. This is a... [read more]

Serenity Coffeehouse - Salem Covenant Church in Worcester, MA

Ongoing
On the 4th Friday of each month, Serenity Coffeehouse hosts a concert from 8-9 pm, followed by a potluck. The gathering is held at the Salem Covenant Church in Worcester, MA at 215 East Mountain Street, Worcester, MA. Please park in the back of the church and enter through the rear entrance. Musicians range in age from children, youth, to adults, and are drawn from local towns and music organizations. Over the past 20 years, musicians have included vocals, piano, organ, cello, violin, and ... [read more]