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Friday, September 3rd, 2010LAST CHANCE TO WIN QUILT!
If you haven’t purchased your opportunity to win the 18th annual quilt by Old Parish Quilters, hurry now!!!!!! The queen/king size “Garden Path” on display in Fellowship Hall will be awarded at the Sheffield Fair on Saturday, September 11th @ 6PM. Ticket sales are a bit slow this year, so help [...]
Berkshire Scenic Railway Trip
Monday, August 2nd, 2010Title: Berkshire Scenic Railway TripLocation: LenoxDescription: BERKSHIRE SCENIC RAILWAY TRIP
Ride the Berkshire Scenic Railway on Sunday, September 5th
Leave the Lenox station at 2:20 pm & arrive back at 3:51
Travel Rates
Group Rates: Adults-$13.50, Children-$7.20
Minimum of 20 required for a Group Rate
Regular Trip: Adults-$15, Seniors-$14,Children-$8
Lunch Prior to Train Ride: TBD
If interested in going, please call the office [...]
Special Congregational Meeting results
Friday, July 2nd, 2010OLD PARISH VOTES TO JOIN THE NATIONAL RELIGIOUS CAMPAIGN AGAINST TORTURE
At a special congregational meeting on Sunday, July 19, Old Parish voted
unanimously to join The National Religious Campaign against Torture (NRCAT),
an interfaith, interdenominational coalition. Membership requires agreement with
the following Statement of Conscience:
Torture violates the basic dignity of the human person that all religions, in
their highest [...]
Promises and Ethical Perils in Human Genetics
Saturday, June 26th, 2010Title: Promises and Ethical Perils in Human GeneticsLocation: Old ParishDescription: “Promises and Ethical Perils in Human Genetics” will be explored at Old Parish Church on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 7:30 pm by Dr. Bruce Wightman. He will summarize some of the successes in genetic research and also outline some of the issues facing [...]
Antique Show
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 Thanks for another great year!
Just as it ends the planning begins again so if the spirit moves you please join in the planning for next years show.
Opportunities for service
Monday, May 3rd, 2010The “Friends of the Senior Center” are having a Tag Sale on Friday, September
17th at Dewey Hall, 9am-5pm. We are asking for donations—no clothes or stuffed
toys, please. Bring them to Dewey Hall on Thursday, September 16th or call
Blanche Bennett for more information, 413-229-2579.
We need to furnish our new senior center building.
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Formal Church Directory:
Marion Whitman [...]
Folk Tales to benefit Haiti
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010Title: Folk Tales to benefit HaitiLocation: Old ParishLink out: Click hereDescription: A celebration of Haiti’s rich history of folk tales to raise funds for earthquake relief in Haiti. The funds raised will be given to the UCC’s One Great Hour of Sharing fund, earmarked for Haiti.
Our show will feature internationally known story tellers The Storycrafters [...]
New members?
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010There is some interest by some in joining the church. A new member class will be offerd after Easter. If you have been contemplating becoming a member please call the church office or speak to Pastor Jill today!
Memorial service
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010Title: Memorial serviceLocation: Old ParishDescription: FUNERAL NOTICE: A funeral service celebrating the life of the late John F. Groener will be held on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, at 4 p.m. at Old Parish Church in Sheffield, conducted by Rev. Jill Graham. Following the service there will be a reception at the church. Burial at Lee [...]
Pentecost discussion
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010Title: Lenten discussionLocation: Old ParishDescription: A variety of topics addressed in a series of short films will be used to explore our world from the perspective of Jesus. One of the benefits of this year’s approach is that it encourages a wide participation of folks since there is no book to read (or buy), [...]
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