An Open and Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ
Adult Spiritual Formation
Devoted to filling Christ’s followers with spiritual sustenance and deep friendships
MORNING MEDITATION
All are welcome to join our weekly meditation group on Tuesdays at 8am in the Youth Room. Whether you have practiced for years or never meditated before, give yourself this gift of a half hour to start your day in peace and God's love. Have a question or need more info? Contact the church office at (508) 845-7286.
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Looking for a few minutes of peace and quiet?
Come enjoy a cool drink, your lunch, or a book in the newly created Garden of Peace, located outside the church by the kitchen steps. The bench under the kitchen window is the perfect spot for a moment of relaxation and rejuvenation!
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PRAYER GROUP
Meets on the third Sunday of the month at 11am in the Parlor.
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DAILY REFLECTIONS
At First Congregational we offer two opportunities for daily reflections on God's work in our lives. The first is through the small devotional "60 Days of Prayer". These small booklets can be found in the sanctuary and are ideal for personal prayers. Additionally, as part of the United Church of Christ the UCC Daily Devotionals provide relevant, spiritually moving reflections on contemporary life.
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SEASONAL BIBLE STUDIES
Current offering (2024):
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"Practicing Spiritual Disciplines"
Wednesdays, February 21 - March 27, 2024 5:30 p.m.
We will gather in the Chapel at 5:30 p.m. for a light meal, followed by discussion led by Pastor Holly. The materials used will be from the Insights Series: Bible Studies for Growing Faith. Contact the Church Office for a copy of the materials: office@fccsm.org 508-845-7286
You are invited to come to any or all of the sessions - the topics we’ll be exploring are listed below.
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2/21/24: Sabbath Listening
2/28/24: Living a Life of Intercession
3/06/24: Reclaiming the Fast
3/13/24: Borrowing and Returning What is God’s
3/20/24: Paying Attention to Your God-given Purpose
3/27/24: Nurturing Practices that Keep Us Faithful
THE MICAH PROJECT
The prophet Micah asks what is required of us; the response in chapter 6 verse 8 is to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. The Micah Project offers opportunities to study and reflect on areas of social / societal injustice and how our faith speaks to these contemporary issues. These conversations are free and open to all.