First Congregational Church

165 Main St, Amherst, MA

 

Community Life and Care

Coordinators: Joan Lindeman, 549-7056
                      Marilyn Billings

We are, and want to be even more fully, an inclusive Christian community where all are welcome unconditionally, where we increasingly connect with each other in meaningful and personal ways, where we care for each other, and where we share and explore our faith journeys, experiences, doubts, fears, visions, and hopes with each other and have fun together.

If you are interested in any of the following Teams and want more information, please email the contact person

Caring Companions Ministry Team

Responds to & organizes assistance for persons in need
Contact:Chris Waterman

Coffee Hour Ministry Team

Prepares and hosts Sunday morning coffee hours after worship
Contact: Marilyn Billings

Communications Ministry Team External

Designs and works on our website, media publicity & other ways of making our church visible
Contact: Carole Ann Camp or Bob Stover

Webmaster: Tim Coppolo

Communications Ministry Team Internal

Designs & works on effective internal communications processes including E-mail, the newsletter, bulletin boards & other methods
Contact: Lydia Vernon-Jones

Connections Team

Is organizing geographic clusters & assessing small group life
Conact: Joan Lindeman

Health/Wellness Ministry Team

Being formed in April
Contact: Kathy Fleming

Hospitality Ministry Team

Hospitality Team - Prepares and hosts refreshments for celebrations, memorials services and other special events
Contact: Nancy Brose

Membership Ministry Team

Plans and organizes membership development process
Contact: Carlton Brose

Merry Musical Team

Plans and organizes annual winter uplift--the intergenerational Merry Musical Show
Contact: Maryelise Lamet or Savanna Ouellette

Nursing Home Visits

 

Prayer Chain

If you would like to join us in this commitment to pray, please contact Betsy Howlett

Shawl Ministry Team

Makes and distributes shawls for persons experiencing illness or other stressful situations
Contact: Cynthia Wade or Nancy Brose

Welcoming Ministry Team

Organizes & carries out the welcoming & follow-up process for guest/visitors Sunday mornings
Contact: Joan Langley

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!! - to any of the above teams or to create new teams
Contact Joan Lindeman or Marilyn Billings