The First Congregational Church of Sharon, MA

Dorcas Group 2, Tuesday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Dorcas Group 2 will meet on Tuesday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the church.  We will be planning our mission kit project and polishing brass.  We welcome any woman who would like to join us.  Please bring Brasso and rags.

Haiti Assistance through Church World Service:

 

Haiti Assistance through Church World Service: 

They have put out an urgent call for Hygiene Kits in the after math of the Haitian Earthquakes.  UCC of Stoughton was responded to their request by asking people in other UCC Churches to donate kits, or donate some of the items to make a kits, or to donate the cost of a kit,$10, or to donate $2 for the cost of postage for a kit or to join them and help assemble kits.

 There will be a gathering to put together health kits at

UCC Stoughton, 76 Pierce St.

Thursday night, February 11th,

6:30-8:30 pm.

You can help by donating kits, some of the items, $10 for the cost of a kit, $2 for the cost of postage for a kit, One Gallon Zip Plastic Bags or to join them and help assemble kits. Items maybe left in the baskets in the Parish Hall.  If anyone would like to go to Stoughton to help, please call the office.

 

 

UCC urgent appeal for Hygiene kits

Hygiene Kits

In the face of natural disasters, violence, or grinding poverty,
Hygiene Kits can mean the difference between sickness and
health for struggling families.

To assemble a Hygiene Kit you will need:

• One hand towel measuring approximately 16" x 28" (no fingertip or bath towels)
• One washcloth
• One wide-tooth comb
• One nail clipper
• One bar of soap (bath size in wrapper)
• One toothbrush (in original packaging)
• Six standard size Band-Aids®

Place all items in a one-gallon plastic bag with a zipper closure, remove excess air from bag, and seal.
OR: donate some of the items or the cost of Kit or the cost of shipping
Hygiene Kit value: $10    Processing/Shipping Cost: $2 per Kit

Haiti Assistance through Church World Service

Church World Services has issued an urgent plea for Hygiene Kits.

There will be a gathering to put together health kits at

UCC Stoughton, 76 Pierce St.

Thursday night, February 11th  6:30-8:30 pm.

You can help by donating kits, some of the items, $10 for the cost of a kit, $2 for the cost of postage for a kit or to join them and help assemble kits.

   Items needed are:  
One hand towel 16”x 28”
One wash cloth
One wide-tooth comb

One nail clipper

One bar of bath size soap in the wrapper

One tooth brush in the original packaging

Six standard size band aids.

Place all items in a one-gallon plastic bag with a zipper closure; remove excess air from the bag, and seal.  There is a basket in the Parish Hall for donations to be placed.  If anyone would like to go to Stoughton to help, please call the office.

Haiti Relief Fundraiser

Boston City Mission Society for this special opportunity to support relief efforts for families in Boston affected by the massive earthquake in Haiti

 

this Saturday, January 30, 2010

12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

True Vine Church

40 Norfolk Street

Dorchester, MA 02124

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African Authentics will sell their products to help Haitian Relief efforts:

Stone Sculptures - Jewelry - Scarves and more!

Haitian musician Gifrantz will perform at 4:00 p.m.

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All sale proceeds will benefit Mayor Menino's City of Boston's

Haitian Family Relief Fund

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For more information-

contact the church at (617) 287-1600

or the event organizer at (617) 969-6378

Ken Barton

We have been saddened by the passing of our long time member and friend Ken Barton.  Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service on Saturday, January 23 at 11:00 a.m.  A collation given by the Dorcas Society will follow in the Parish Hall.  The following is from the Sharon Advocate.

 

Kenneth L. Barton Jr.

Kenneth L. Barton Jr. SHARON Kenneth L. Barton Jr., of Sharon, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, following a period of failing health. He leaves behind his loving wife Barbara; a son, M. Lawrence and his wife Karen, and their two daughters, Teresa and Makayla of Carlisle; a daughter, Susan Barton and her husband Frank Penacho, and their two daughters, Lindsay and Angela of Middleboro. He is also survived by two sisters, Nancy B. Hall of Wilmington, Del., and Ernestine Priebe of Williamsville, N.Y.; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Ken was a graduate of Northeastern University and a retiree from the Foxboro Company. After retirement, he participated in the Re-Seed Program and taught in local schools. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed time spent at his home in New Hampshire. His pastimes included researching genealogy and collecting and repairing antique clocks. He served on several committees and was a member of the First Congregational Church of Sharon. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 23, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Congregational Church of Sharon, 29 North Main St., Sharon, MA 02067, or Ellis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 135 Ellis Ave., Norwood, MA 02062.