First Congregational Church

First Church News

On Monday evening, November 3, the First Monday Group hosts a talk and slide presentation by Liz Etheridge entitled "A Visual Glimpse of Children's Health Care in Vietnam and Cambodia." This gathering (formerly the Adult Fellowship) is open to all. Dessert is served at 7:30. The talk begins at 8:00.

Post-Election Prayer Vigil

After the votes are cast and counted on Nov. 4, what comes next for our nation? Will Americans put aside their differences and unite behind the president-elect —whomever he may be — or will hateful rhetoric, cruel stereotypes, arrogance and ignorance, racism and fear continue to divide us?
We’ll gather in the Chapel at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, to pray for our nation and its future at home and in the world. Please invite your neighbors and friends.

Burrito Dinner and Salsa Dancing Fundraiser to support the trip to Nicaragua in February 2009.  Friday, Nov.7th, First Congregational Church Dining Room.  All are welcome.

The Cranberry Fair will take place on November 22.  Bring your donations of  white elephants and clothing to the church on weekday mornings or by appointment.  No computers or television sets please.

CRANBERRY FAIR QUILT RAFFLE

Stars on Main is an 80” x 80” all-cotton quilt, composed of eight-pointed stars in reds, blues, greens and golds with an ivory background and a multicolored border. It was designed and sewn by Gretchen Allen.
Only 200 tickets will be sold for $5 each. The drawing will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 22 (the day of the Cranberry Fair). Need not be present to win.
Help make this new addition to the Fair yield what this beautiful quilt deserves. Proceeds directly benefit all the ministries of First Church Amherst.
Buy your own Raffle tickets early and often. Buy a packet of 5 for $25 or 20 for $100 and sell or give them to your friends and family Ask for copies of the half-sheets describing the quilt when you buy your tickets to sell or give. What better greeting to send to someone you love than a note enclosing a raffle ticket for this lovely quilt in his/her name! Contact the Church Office or watch for the table during Coffee Hour to obtain tickets.