" MY SOUL DOTH MAGNIFY THE LORD, AND MY SPIRIT HATH REJOICED IN GOD MY SAVIOR "
THE CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP
WE ARE THANKFUL FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT
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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
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.
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.
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!
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