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WARRANT FOR OCTOBER 2, 2022 MEETING

 

    First Congregational Church In Rockland

United Church of Christ

12 Church Street, Rockland, MA 02370


To: Nancy Parmenter,


You are hereby requested to notify the members of the First Congregational Church (UCC) in Rockland, Massachusetts qualified to vote in its affairs, to meet in the sanctuary of said church on Sunday, October 2, 2022,  (COVID/dates October 9 and October 16) immediately following the church service to transact the following business:



* Article 1


Completion of our Ministry and the Closing of the Church



* Article 2


 To consider and act upon any other business that may legally come before the assembled congregation for its consideration and action at this time.

 

 

Posted: September 18, 2022

 

 


          (Andrew Forrest)                                              (Nancy Parmenter)

         Andrew Forrest / Moderator                          Nancy Parmenter / Clerk 

WE ARE THANKFUL FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2022


ROAST PORK, POTATO, VEGGIES, ROLL, BUTTER, DESSERT, ENDLESS CUP OF COFFEE OR TEA, WATER AND/OR JUICE.


STILL A BARGAIN AT $10.00  *******  A GREAT NIGHT OUT!


DINE IN AT 5:30 PM or GRAB & GO from 4:30 TO 5:30 PM


ALL MEALS NEED TO BE CALLED IN BY THE 16TH!

NANCY CAN BE REACHED AT 781-878-7759

WELCOME BACK




Our Homecoming Sunday Service

September 11, 2022

Sermon:  A Sunday To Come Home To

Special Music by Revive Church

Special Luncheon by our Deacons

YOUR CALL IS IMPORTANT TO US SO PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAG

OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

CALL 508-663-9449 FOR INFORMATION AND DETAILS

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH IN ROCKLAND

Call 781-878-1790 or e-mail us FCC_Rockland@outlook.com

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH IN ROCKLAND

CALL 508-663-9449 FOR INFORMATION AND DETAILS

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH IN ROCKLAND

Sunday Services begin at 10:00 am

All are welcome

CALL 508-663-9449 FOR INFORMATION AND DETAILS

CALL 508-663-9449 FOR INFORMATION AND DETAILS

CALL 508-663-9449 FOR INFORMATION AND DETAILS

Deacon Sandie's email sandrayounghooten@gmail.com 

DEDICATION OF THE PRIDE FLAG WAS HELD ON MAY 1, 2022. THIS AFFIRMS OUR FAITH AND ACCEPTANCE TO MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQA+ COMMUNITY. ALL ARE WELCOME!

    Beautiful Flowers Adorned Our Altar This Easter Morning

    Neighbors in Need Offering - March, 2022

    We are United in Spirit and Inspired by God's Grace

    Thank you for your generous donations to the Neighbors in Need Special Mission Offering! Your gifts will do so much good in these difficult and uncertain times. THANK YOU! 






    A LARGE DONATION TO THE ORGAN FUND WAS MADE BY RITA COPITHORNE IN LOVING MEMORY OF HER HUSBAND, THE REVEREND ALAN COPITHORNE.


    THE BEAUTIFUL FLOWER ARRANGEMENT ON THE ALTAR WAS ALSO GIVEN BY RITA. 


    209th ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

    WARRANT

    First Congregational Church In Rockland                                 January 16, 2022 

    United Church of Christ

    12 Church Street, Rockland, MA 02370


    To: Nancy Parmenter,


    You are hereby requested to notify the members of the First Congregational Church (UCC) in Rockland, Massachusetts qualified to vote in its affairs, to meet in the sanctuary of said church on Sunday, February 6, 2022, immediately following the Church Service to transact the following business;


    * Article 1:  To receive the report of the Nominating Committee & to elect

                         officers, boards and committees for the ensuing year 2022.


    * Article 2:  To approve the 2021 Annual Reports & Financial statement.


    * Article 3:  To approve the budget for the year 2022.


    * Article 4:  To consider and act upon any other business that may legally

                         come before the assembled congregation for its consideration

                         and action at this time.


              (Andrew Forrest)                                              (Nancy Parmenter)

             Andrew Forrest / Moderator                          Nancy Parmenter / Clerk

    2022 OFFICERS, BOARDS & COMMITTEES EFFECTIVE 2/13/22

               BOARD OF TRUSTEES (4)                       HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE (4)

    • Charles Smith                                         Andy Forrest                                            
    • Gregory Belcher                                     Sandra Young-Hooten 
    • Anita Depauw                                          Kirsten Guerrero
    • Janet Cann                                              Jeanne Rideout

                                     

    • LAY WORSHIP COMMITTEE (2)          STEWARDSHIP CMTE (0)  
    • Andrew Forrest
    • Sandra Young Hooten                           CHURCH DELEGATES (0)
    •  
    • BOOKKEEPER  (1)                                  FLOWER COMMITTEE (0)
    • Anita Depauw

                                                                                     CHANCEL COMMITTEE (0)

    • CLERK
    • Nancy Parmenter (1)                              NOMINATING COMMITTEE (0)  

    • FINANCIAL SECRETARY (2)                  MUSIC COMMITTEE (2)
    • Anita Depauw                                           Harriett Clarke
    • Bob Cluett                                                 Janet Cann
    •                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
    • MODERATOR (1)                                       BOARD OF DIACONATE (4)
    • Andrew Forrest                                         Sandie Young-Hooten                            
    •                                                                      Bob Cluett                                                    
    • WEBSITE ADMIN (1)                                Jeanne Rideout                                       
    •  Anita Depauw                                           Shirley O'Brien / Treasurer               

    • BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (1)    SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
    • Kirsten Guerrero

    July 9, 1995


    A special meeting of the First Congregational Church UCC in Rockland, Mass. was held in the sanctuary of the Hatherly Methodist Church of Rockland Mass. immediately following the joint summer church at 10:22 am. A quorum was present (33 members). Reverend Cathy Braman said a prayer. The meeting was held to address and approve our church mission statement. The statement was read. Motion was made and seconded and so voted to accept the mission statement as written below.





             OUR MISSION STATEMENT


    WE ARE HERE TO COMBINE OUR COMMON BELIEFS AND DIVERSIFIED TALENTS TO STRENGTHEN EACH OTHER AND TOGETHER CARRY OUT THE LORD'S WORK.

    JOYFUL POINSETTIAS ADORN OUR ALTAR

    THE CHURCH RECEIVED A GENEROUS DONATION OF POINSETTIAS

    A DONATION WAS MADE TO THE VETERANS OF THE CROSS.


    In Memory of Loved Ones…. The Cann Family

    In Honor of Lorraine Thompson….The Cann Family

    In Memory of Lorraine Smith…..Charles A. Smith

    In Memory of Loved Ones……..Nancy Parmenter

    In Memory of Loved Ones…..Sandie Young-Hooten

    In Memory of Her Parents….Doreen Ambrose


    In Honor of Pastor Rick…..The Diaconate


    In Memory of Rev. Alan….The Diaconate

    In Memory of Bert Horsman…Nancy Horsman

    In Memory of the Clark Family…..Harriett Clark

    In Memory of the Poston Family… Harriett Clark

    In Memory of Loved Ones… Bob & Janet Cluett

    In Memory of Loved Ones….Jane Bowles

    THE POINSETTIA PLANT IS A SYMBOL OF CHRISTMAS. THE STAR SHAPE OF THE POINSETTIA FLOWER IS SIMILAR TO THE STAR THAT LED THE WISE MEN TO JESUS.


    RED LEAVES ARE A SYMBOL OF THE BLOOD OF CHRIST.  


    WHITE LEAVES SYMBOLIZE THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS.


    A HEARTFELT THANKS TO ALL WHO CONTINUE TO PRAY, SERVE AND CONTRIBUTE TO OUR “SMALL , BUT SPIRITED CONGREGATION!    HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS!

    PHOTO GALLERY OF 2022 EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS

    2nd Sunday in October

    01/13

    THINGS WE DO FOR OUR COMMUNITY

    CHAPEL CHIMES

    ANNUAL ROCKLAND RACES

    ROCKLAND FOOD PANTRY

    FREE CONCERT EVERY YEAR

     DURING THE HOLIDAY STROLL

    PERFORMED BY THE FAMOUS RANDOLPH BELL RINGERS   

     

    ROCKLAND FOOD PANTRY

    ANNUAL ROCKLAND RACES

    ROCKLAND FOOD PANTRY

    ESTABLISHED AND HOUSED INSIDE OUR CHURCH SINCE 1989 BY A GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS FROM ROCKLAND CHURCHES AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE COMMUNITY.

    ANNUAL ROCKLAND RACES

    ANNUAL ROCKLAND RACES

    ANNUAL ROCKLAND RACES

    JULY & AUGUST

     EVERYONE'S A WINNER

    FREE EVENT/NO REGISTRATION

    MANY THANKS TO JEN & CHRIS

    COME INSIDE OUR SANCTUARY AND SEE OUR BEAUTIFUL STAINED GLASS WINDOWS

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      OUR MINISTRY ENDED ON NOVEMBER 27, 2022