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Read the latest news for our church.
AED Training
On Sunday, June 28th at approximately 11:30 am an AED training will be conducted by a West Brookfield EMT. An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is a portable, life-saving medical device used to treat sudden cardiac arrest. It automatically analyzes a person’s heart rhythm and, if it detects a dangerous or stopped rhythm, delivers an electrical shock to help restore a normal heartbeat. The one in our church is located on the wall in the Fellowship Hall. This is a very important training, so please consider attending. Questions, contact Karen Murphy – Kmurphy718@charter.net
Small Town Pride
On Saturday, June 27th, Rural Justice Network is sponsoring Small Town Pride at Ogara Park in Spencer. Small Town Pride is a celebration of all things LGBTQIA. The event includes live performances of bands, dancers, singers, and speakers. The field is full of vendors distributing their own creations and information about our surrounding towns and communities. Volunteers tour the grounds to help answer questions and make this a fun and memorable experience for everyone. Food and Porta-Potties are also available. Nonprofits are welcome to attend. Our church will have a presence this year, sharing with others that we are now an open and affirming church and that all are welcome. Small town pride runs from 12 pm to 5 pm.
The address for Ogara Park is 99 Valley St., Spencer, MA 01562.
Please see Terry Hall for more information.
Coffee Hour
Oh, how we love our time of yummy snacks and conversation!
We thank everyone who volunteers to bring it to us each Sunday. It is truly appreciated.
As you chat with your fellow coffee hour volunteers in planning for your scheduled Sunday, please keep in mind that you are only providing a small snack to tide us over until we get home and have our lunch there. A couple of sweets and a couple of savory items are all that is expected. If you and your team want to get a bit elaborate, that is an option, but please understand it is not an expectation. Coffee hour should be a relaxing time for all, even for those who prepare it.
See Karen Andersen if you have any questions about what to bring – and thanks again!
Pastor Doug / Office Hours
Meetings This week
Church Council Sunday, June 28 following coffee hour and the AED training.
Sharing Cupboard Needs:
The Sharing Cupboard currently needs mayo, mustard, ketchup, cookies, crackers cereal and coffee. Thanks to the wonderful community outreach, our shelves are well stocked with other items. Please leave all donations in the donation box at the church entry.
Jun 26, 2026
AED Training
On Sunday, June 28th at approximately 11:30 am an AED training will be conducted by a West Brookfield EMT. An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is a portable, life-saving medical device used to treat sudden cardiac arrest. It automatically analyzes a person’s heart rhythm and, if it detects a dangerous or stopped rhythm, delivers an electrical shock to help restore a normal heartbeat. The one in our church is located on the wall in the Fellowship Hall. This is a very important training, so please consider attending. Questions, contact Karen Murphy – Kmurphy718@charter.net
A Chorus For These Times – Tomorrow Night!
A Chorus For These Times will host a concert in our sanctuary on Saturday, June 20th at 7 pm, preceded by a social hour from 6 pm – 7 pm.
Solstice Sing for Peace and Justice – Songs to Cultivate Community, Compassion, and Commitment
will feature the local singing group A Chorus for These Times, directed by Nym Cook, with instrumentalist & guest artist Leslie Sweetnam.
We are seeking donations of easy finger foods for the social hour. If you can offer something, please contact Karen Murphy at kmurphy718@charter.net.
There is no admission charge but donations will be accepted to support Abby’s House, Worcester’s largest provider of affordable housing specifically designed to meet the needs of women and children.
Please invite family and friends! Hope to see you there!
Small Town Pride
On Saturday, June 27th, Rural Justice Network is sponsoring Small Town Pride at Ogara Park in Spencer. Small Town Pride is a celebration of all things LGBTQIA. The event includes live performances of bands, dancers, singers, and speakers. The field is full of vendors distributing their own creations and information about our surrounding towns and communities. Volunteers tour the grounds to help answer questions and make this a fun and memorable experience for everyone. Food and Porta-Potties are also available. Nonprofits are welcome to attend. Our church will have a presence this year, sharing with others that we are now an open and affirming church and that all are welcome. Small town pride runs from 12 pm to 5 pm.
The address for Ogara Park is 99 Valley St., Spencer, MA 01562.
Please see Terry Hall for more information.
Coffee Hour
Oh, how we love our time of yummy snacks and conversation!
We thank everyone who volunteers to bring it to us each Sunday. It is truly appreciated.
As you chat with your fellow coffee hour volunteers in planning for your scheduled Sunday, please keep in mind that you are only providing a small snack to tide us over until we get home and have our lunch there. A couple of sweets and a couple of savory items are all that is expected. If you and your team want to get a bit elaborate, that is an option, but please understand it is not an expectation. Coffee hour should be a relaxing time for all, even for those who prepare it.
See Karen Andersen if you have any questions about what to bring – and thanks again!
Pastor Doug / Office Hours
Meetings This week
Friday, June 26 – Open and Affirming Committee 1 pm
Sharing Cupboard Needs:
The Sharing Cupboard currently needs mayo, mustard, ketchup, cookies, crackers cereal and coffee. Thanks to the wonderful community outreach, our shelves are well stocked with other items. Please leave all donations in the donation box at the church entry.
Jun 19, 2026
AED Training
On Sunday, June 28th at approximately 11:30 am an AED training will be conducted by a West Brookfield EMT. An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is a portable, life-saving medical device used to treat sudden cardiac arrest. It automatically analyzes a person’s heart rhythm and, if it detects a dangerous or stopped rhythm, delivers an electrical shock to help restore a normal heartbeat. The one in our church is located on the wall in the Fellowship Hall. This is a very important training, so please consider attending. Questions, contact Karen Murphy – Kmurphy718@charter.net
A Chorus For These Times
A Chorus For These Times will host a concert in our sanctuary on Saturday, June 20th at 7 pm, preceded by a social hour from 6 pm – 7 pm.
Solstice Sing for Peace and Justice – Songs to Cultivate Community, Compassion, and Commitment
will feature the local singing group A Chorus for These Times, directed by Nym Cook, with instrumentalist & guest artist Leslie Sweetnam.
We are seeking donations of easy finger foods for the social hour. If you can offer something, please contact Karen Murphy at kmurphy718@charter.net.
There is no admission charge but donations will be accepted to support Abby’s House, Worcester’s largest provider of affordable housing specifically designed to meet the needs of women and children.
Please invite family and friends! Hope to see you there!
Small Town Pride
On Saturday, June 27th, Rural Justice Network is sponsoring Small Town Pride at Ogara Park in Spencer. Small Town Pride is a celebration of all things LGBTQIA.The event includes live performances of bands, dancers, singers, and speakers. The field is full of vendors distributing their own creations and information about our surrounding towns and communities. Volunteers tour the grounds to help answer questions and make this a fun and memorable experience for everyone. Food and Porta-Potties are also available. Nonprofits are welcome to attend. Our church will have a presence this year, sharing with others that we are now an open and affirming church and that all are welcome. Small town pride runs from 12 pm to 5 pm.
The address for Ogara Park is 99 Valley St., Spencer, MA 01562.
Please see Terry Hall for more information.
Coffee Hour
Oh, how we love our time of yummy snacks and conversation!
We thank everyone who volunteers to bring it to us each Sunday. It is truly appreciated.
As you chat with your fellow coffee hour volunteers in planning for your scheduled Sunday, please keep in mind that you are only providing a small snack to tide us over until we get home and have our lunch there. A couple of sweets and a couple of savory items are all that is expected. If you and your team want to get a bit elaborate, that is an option, but please understand it is not an expectation. Coffee hour should be a relaxing time for all, even for those who prepare it.
See Karen Andersen if you have any questions about what to bring – and thanks again!
With Sadness
Jim Haynes died late on Wednesday evening, June 10. Visiting hours will be held at the Lombard Funeral Home in Monson on Thursday, June 18. A funeral service for Jim will be held here at the church at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 19. The service will be followed by a service of interment at a cemetery in Monson and then a luncheon in Monson (more details will be shared as arrangements are finalized). Please continue to keep Ellen in prayer at this sad time, and please also keep members of Jim and Ellen’s family in prayer in the days ahead.
Pastor Doug / Office Hours
Sharing Cupboard Needs:
The Sharing Cupboard currently needs mayo, mustard, ketchup, cookies, crackers cereal and coffee. Thanks to the wonderful community outreach, our shelves are well stocked with other items. Please leave all donations in the donation box at the church entry.
Jun 12, 2026
AED Training
Sunday, June 28 following service at 11:30ish. There will be an AED training that will be conducted by a West Brookfield EMT. This is a very important training so please consider attending. Questions, contact Karen Murphy at. Kmurphy718@charter.net
Chorus For These Times,
will be performing a sing/concert for us on June 20 from 6 PM to 8 PM. There will be refreshments and entertainment. This event is open to the public please invite family and friends. If you are able and willing to contribute some kind of refreshments, please contact Karen Murphy at KMurphy718@charter.net. We are looking for easy finger foods. Hope to see you there.
Prayer Requests
Please keep Jim Haynes in prayer. Jim continues at JGS Lifecare Rehab in East Longmeadow.
Pastor Doug / Office Hours
Sharing Cupboard Needs:
The Sharing Cupboard currently needs mayo, mustard, ketchup, cookies, crackers cereal and coffee. Thanks to the wonderful community outreach, our shelves are well stocked with other items. Please leave all donations in the donation box at the church entry.
Meetings this Week
There are no meetings this week.
Jun 05, 2026
May 29, 2026
Guest Minister, Sunday, May 31st
We are happy to welcome Pastor Emily Castner to our church this Sunday while Pastor Doug is away. Ordained by the UCC in 2007 to a half-time position as the Protestant chaplain in a 500-bed nursing home in Rochester, NY, Emily retired and moved to Worcester in 2018. She is a deacon of the United Congregational Church in Worcester and chairs their Creation Justice Task Force as well as occasional supply preaching.
Please give her a warm West Brookfield welcome!
Prayer Requests
Please keep Jim Haynes in prayer. Jim continues at JGS Lifecare Rehab in East Longmeadow.
Thank you for your prayers. Millie Gushe is home after her hospital stay.
Pastor Doug / Office Hours
Pastor Doug is taking a short break. He is taking off Friday, May 29 – Monday, June 1.
Sharing Cupboard Needs:
The Sharing Cupboard currently needs mayo, mustard, ketchup, cookies, crackers cereal and coffee. Thanks to the wonderful community outreach, our shelves are well stocked with other items. Please leave all donations in the donation box at the church entry.
Meetings this Week
Church Council Sunday, May 31
Post-Asparagus Festival Committee – June 2 – 1 pm
Missions Committee – Thursday, June 4 – 2pm
Transition Team – Friday, June 5 -1 pm
***Does your committee or Board have a meeting planned? Please let others know! Send your meeting date and time to Bonni before any Friday as she posts on Friday mornings. The church email address is fccwbworship@gmail.com. Thank you.
Did you know that we are on YouTube???
Visit our YouTube channel and see recorded sermons from Pastor Doug Williamson.
www.youtube.com/@firstcongregationalchurchofW.B
You can also find a link on our website. Look under the NEWS tab and you will find SERMONS.
Glad Tidings
The June issue has been mailed and emailed. There are copies available in the foyer of the church or if you would like to receive a copy by mail, please let me know.
Chorus For These Times, will be performing a sing/concert for us on June 20 from 6 PM to 8 PM. There will be refreshments and entertainment. This event is open to the public please invite family and friends. If you are able and willing to contribute some kind of refreshments, please contact Karen Murphy at KMurphy718@charter.net. We are looking for easy finger foods. Hope to see you there.
Read the latest issue of our newsletter, Glad Tidings