In the midst of a busy fall season, FCC Natick joyfully welcomed eight new members into its growing church community. While everyone is welcome to participate fully in the life of the church, the congregation takes special joy in celebrating…
Read MoreFCC Natick’s annual Trunk-or-Treat was held in the parking lot on Saturday, October 25th as part of the town’s larger Spooktacular parade. The event drew a wonderful crowd, with lines of families stretching down the street and the joyful sounds…
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The new church year began this September with a vibrant and active start, kicked off by Rally Day on September 14th—a celebratory Sunday for the congregation to reconnect after summer and launch a season full of faith, fellowship, and service.…
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We’re so glad you discovered the poetry on display at FCC Natick – or right here on the website! Tom Gilligan’s poetry project is just what we need right now. A chance to pause right where we are, reflect on…
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Jesus once said that with faith the size of a mustard seed, we could move mountains. What the Gospel writers failed to add is that you can move half of “Mount Pasta” with a bit of faith and a Toyota…
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On February 2nd, members of the First Congregational Church of Natick gathered for their annual meeting. While important business was covered, the meeting was also a celebration of community and marked another year of fellowship and growth. As part of…
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On January 5th, four local congregations gathered at First Congregational Church of Natick for a special Epiphany service. Participants included members from FCCN, Eliot Church in Natick, and the Edwards and Plymouth churches in Framingham. The gathering centered around themes…
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On Monday November 25th, members of FCCN had a great time hosting Open Door. Hosting Open Door is about more than just serving food; it’s about coming together as a community to share in the joy of a good meal…
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On Saturday November 23rd, dinosaur tracks led straight to FCCN! Educational entertainer DinoMan guided attendees on an exciting journey through the Mesozoic era, uncovering dinosaurs along the way. The path led to life-sized dinosaurs that filled the sanctuary, towering up…
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FCC Natick’s “Trunk or Treat” event was held in the parking lot on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in conjunction with the town’s Spooktacular event on the common. It was very well attended – a huge success!
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On Sunday, October 20, 2024, the congregation celebrated the one year anniversary of Rev. Cindy starting her ministry as our settled pastor! (Alongside the celebration of the 21st anniversary of our Open and Affirming Covenant.) Sarallyn surprised Cindy at the end…
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Marking the beginning of the new church programming year with a BBQ (hamburgers and hot dogs) is an FCC Natick tradition. Sept. 15, 2024 was our first “Rally Day” with Pastor Cindy (she arrived in October 2023). Chef Bob and…
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Part of hosting Open Door is preparing the food ahead of time. Our new church kitchen was amazingly efficient for making 30 lbs. of mashed potatoes the night before. FCCN prepared and served a meal of meatloaf, green beans almondine,…
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An Open Letter to Our Friends and Neighbors Thank You from First Congregational Church of Natick Love is Louder in Natick! At First Congregational Church of Natick, we have been so moved and uplifted by the outpouring of support and…
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FCCN participated in Natick Days (on Sept. 7th). A steady stream of visitors checked out all the activities set up by the Welcome team. This included leaf rubbing, scratch art, and bell ringing (including the “bell cam” so that rope…
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