Tree of Memories
One of the most meaningful and expressive events of the holiday season, the Hospice Tree of Memories, is celebrating its annual commemoration at the Wakefield Opera House on Saturday, December 8 at 11 a.m. This occasion provides opportunities for family, friends, and neighbors to remember a loved one by placing an inscribed porcelain dove, a [...]
Handbell Concert -2 p.m.
To the World – Joy and Peace The Wakefield Memorial Bell Choir and other participants have been working many hours practicing music for our popular Christmas Bell Concert to be presented on Saturday, December 7. Our hope is to give you an enjoyable hour (or so) of inspirational and unique music. Not only will there [...]
Handbell Concert – 5 p.m.
To the World – Joy and Peace 5 p.m. Performance The Wakefield Memorial Bell Choir and other participants have been working many hours practicing music for our popular Christmas Bell Concert to be presented on Saturday, December 7. Our hope is to give you an enjoyable hour (or so) of inspirational and unique music. Not [...]
Christmas Carolling
The music camp children have been invited to join our annual church family Christmas caroling on Saturday, December 16 from 4-6 p.m. We have caroling books and Margie will lead the kids and adults in using hand chimes. The plan is to dress warmly, meet at church before 4 p.m. and prepare to caravan around [...]
Evening Faith Formation Study
Tuesday Evening Faith Formation Study @ 5:30 pm "Living the Questions" --Join us on the journey to being fully Christian as we ponder what we believe, why we believe it and does our belief accept the truth that God is forever the "Mystery" beyond our understanding and our human language. We meet at 5:30 pm in the [...]
Bereavement Support Group
Seeking support while coping with grief can be very healing. We offer an open Bereavement Support Group every three weeks. It is a very friendly, caring group! Pastor Mary facilitates the conversation, maintaining a caring, safe, confidential space for sharing. All who are walking the journey of grief are welcome to take part. Our next [...]
Conversation Group
Conversation Group was introduced several years ago by our dear sister, Jan Fairchild, and was designed for women who were aged 60 and over. Through guided conversation, those who attended had the opportunity to get to know each other on a more personal and meaningful level than they had in the past. There were [...]
Ash Wednesday Service
This Ash Wednesday we will worship with our siblings in Christ from the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist and the Wakefield Church of the Nazarene. As one in the Body of Christ we will gather at the Episcopal Church at 6:30 pm to pray, sing, hear the Scriptures and receive the message delivered by Rev. Ron Boyd, [...]
Let’s Walk With God
This week's devotional is here: 02.23.2020 Lenten Study Feb 23 Our Lenten focus for 2020 is "Let's Walk With God!" We will use The Poetry of Lent: A Lenten Companion to Mary Oliver's Devotions, a book of Mary Oliver's selected poems to guide our journey through the 40 days of Jesus' time in the wilderness. [...]
Evening Grief Support Group
The Good Grief Journey You know that losing someone you love is one of the most challenging times of life. Routines and traditions are never the same, and you may even find yourself with no one to talk to about your grief. But it doesn't have to be that way. Having a safe space to talk [...]
All Outdoor Harvest Fair
Our Harvest Fair this year is an all outdoor event in keeping with Covid-19 safety protocols! Come on over Wakefield Corner on Saturday, September 26, from 9 am. to 1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Wakefield, UCC, 2718 Wakefield Road, Wakefield.
Antique and What-Not Sale
The former Hickory Limb Antique Shop at 31 Gage Hill Rd in Wakefield is opening its doors for a one-day only sale. From glassware to cabinets and everything in between, the building is being emptied. All proceeds are to benefit the First Congregational Church of Wakefield, United Church of Christ. Stop by to find your [...]