Hello Everyone, Recently it seems that I have been navigating and answering questions about the structure of our church and denomination. These are good questions because our church structure is the same as the larger communities of the United Church of Christ (UCC). Maybe these questions have arisen due to our church being the host church for the Old Colony Association Annual Spring Meeting on May 17th at 2pm.. " We, the local church, affiliate with the UCC as a choice made by this church...

Hey There Everyone, This year the month of April 2026 begins mid Holy Week. For many outside the church this is also known simply as, the week before Easter. In last month’s article, I explained how Easter Sunday was determined each year. Now let us examine some of the important days in Holy Week. We begin with Wednesday, April 1st , also known to many as April Fool’s Day. It is believed that April Fool’s Day began when France switched from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar in 1582,...

What a most enjoyable Annual Meeting we had this past February 22, 2026. A big thank you goes out to Carol for stepping up and ensuring we were prepared. Thanks to all of you for helping to assist in the many ways that you do, to ensure this church operates smoothly. Thank you to all who attended and participated in this important part of our church life together. Congratulations to our honorees, Mr. & Mrs. Meyers, Mr. & Mrs. James, and Mr. Neely. As we move into March and into the second...