THE SHARON COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY AT FCC SHARON IS OPEN TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND THURSDAY 10 AM-1 PM

July 17th, 2025

What’s The Buzz? Our Weekly Newsletter!

Everything you need to know about the happenings at FCC Sharon! We’re happy to share our ministries, programs, services, community, and fellowship with you!

Is there something you want to share in the Buzz? We welcome your submission! Call the office at (781) 784-2631 or send it by email to office@fccofsharon.org

The deadline for submissions is Wednesday of each week by 12:00 p.m.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Church Office Hours

Summer Office hours begin June 16th and run through August 22nd.

Our Administrator, Desiree Krebs, is here
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9am to 2pm.

Rev. Heike is in the office starting at 11 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
She works from home on Monday and can be reached there.

Starting July 1, 2025 Rev. Heike will be on vacation. She will return to the office on August 5, 2025. Her time off includes a week of study leave. For any questions and/or pastoral concerns, please contact the Chair of Deacons, Pat Simmons at 781-784-6931 (home) or 781-929-0194.

Worship Service Information

In Person

9:30 a.m.

Followed by coffee hour.

**Summer Worship Services run June 15th - August 31st**

There is a limited capability for livestreaming on Facebook for the month of July while Rev. Heike is away, so join us in person instead. Facebook Live Streaming will resume when she returns on August 10th.

Sunday

July 20th

Our worship leader for this Sunday is Reverend Peggy Files and our guest musician is Marie-Elise Boyer.

Pledges: The Support That Matters

We are halfway through our 2025 Pledge Year.
Thank you so much for all of your support. What you pledge to us makes all the difference.

As we head into the second half of our year, and the summer time, please remember to continue to support the wonderful work of this congregation. Your pledge payment, however small, matters.

Summer Music

It’s Summer time and time for summer music! We are covered for the month of July, but for the month of August, there will be no choir or pianist/organist. Anyone who would like to play a song, hymn, prelude, postlude, musical reflection, please let us know.

All suggestions are welcome!

Please contact Jamie Locke, Rev. Heike, or Desiree at:

jamie.locke@fccofsharon.org

revheike@fccofsharon.org

office@fccofsharon.org

Flower Chart

We are reinstating the Flower Chart. If you would like to bring in flowers for the altar on a particular Sunday, please fill out the chart located on the wall just outside the copy room and admin office.

If you plan to have flowers delivered to the church for a Sunday Service please use the florist Judy's Village Flowers in Foxboro, MA. Their phone number is 508-543-4400. If you do not want to use Judy's Village Flowers in Foxboro, then you will be responsible for bringing the flowers yourself on Sunday Morning before the service.

Sign up for Grab & Go Meals at Sharon Adult Center

Residents can sign up for Grab & Go Meals each week at the Sharon Adult Center. The meals will be available for pick up every Thursday, from 4 to 5 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $3 which goes to HESSCO, the meal provider. Weekly signups will be required. To receive a meal on any given Thursday, you must sign up by the Thursday of the previous week. For example, to get the For example, to get the July 31st meal, you must sign up by July 24th.

Call the Sharon Adult Center at 781-784-8000 or stop by to take advantage of this convenient and affordable meal program.

The Sharon Adult Center at 219 Massapoag Ave. is open Monday to Wednesday 8am to 5pm; Thursday 8am to 6pm and Friday 8am to 12:30pm.

LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE!

Join us for ONE NIGHT ONLY as we put on a cabaret filled with some of the funniest songs in theater! This event WILL sell out so get your tickets now! https://ticketstage.com/T/FPPLAYERS

** A limited number of tickets will be available at the door **

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FCC Food Pantry

Open every Tuesday through Thursday from 10 am to 1 pm
unless otherwise announced.

Food Pantry inquiries: If you have questions, are interested in volunteering for, or donating to The Food Pantry please reach out to Carolyn Appelman.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets each Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Parlor. Everyone is welcome. If you don’t know how to knit or crochet, we will teach you how!

Volunteers Needed for Transportation For Fellow Parishioners

We have parishioners in need of a ride to and from worship services. The Deacons have compiled a list of those who are available to provide transportation.

If you are willing to help on occasion, please contact Carolyn Appelman at 781-267-5782.