On August 1, FCCN and First Lutheran Church held a join community gathering on our porch as a response to the hateful acts against us (discovered July 28). The event was very well attended, with several hundred people stopping by…
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Natick unites with rainbow flags, stickers, ribbons & you-name-it to support LGBTQIA+ and faith communities August 2, 2024 by Bob Brown Read the Article
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Friday, August 2, 2024 The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts The New England Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America The Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ Statement on LGBT-Church Violence Over the weekend of July…
Read MoreFriday August 2, 2024 Statement from the Massachusetts Council of Churches Executive Board Over the weekend of July 27-28, 2024, five different Christian churches in four Massachusetts municipalities were violated in what appears to be a coordinated attack by other…
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The Town of Natick (including Police and Fire Depts.), Natick Public Schools, and community organizations (Natick Center Cultural District, Natick Is United, OUT Metrowest, SPARK Kindness) have issued a joint statement in support of the LGBTQIA+ community after hateful acts…
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FCC Natick Statement, Posted to Facebook on July 29th At First Congregational Church of Natick, we are celebrating twenty years as an Open and Affirming Congregation. That means we are fully open and affirming to people of all sexual orientations,…
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On July 18th the Welcome team had a super Natick Nights with Big Bubbles and Sidewalk Chalk on the FCC side lawn. Lots of families and kids stopped by. Thanks to the Dubois family (Rick, Gretchen and Kathryn) and Cindy…
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The 5th Annual Meeting of the Southern New England Conference (SNEUCC) took place June 21 & 22 and focused on growing the church. Articles, photos and videos are available on the Conference website.
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On June 19th, than two dozen Natick residents engaged in a relay-reading of Frederick Douglas’ speech “What to a Slave is the Fourth of July.” First delivered by Douglas on July 5, 1852, the speech emphasizes the brutality of slavery…
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On June 5 the Natick Cultural Council (NCC) held its annual Awards Ceremony celebrating grant recipients and showcasing the wide variety of cultural offerings Natick has to offer. This evening featured speakers, dancers, and music representing over 25 grant recipients…
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An update from Southern New England UCC Executive Conference Minister, Rev. Darrell Goodwin: Dear Friends, Hate won’t win in Southern New England. At the very heart of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is a message of hope. Nothing could be…
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On Sunday, May 19th, we celebrated the coming of age of four teens who turned 13 this year. The day started with a breakfast in the Vestry for the teens, their parents, siblings, grandparents, and FCC staff. During worship, the…
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On Sunday, May 6, 2024, members of the February 2024 delegation to Santa Maria Tzeja (Guatemala) share updates from their recent visit to the community via zoom. The Report Back includes a short video from documentary filmmaker Judy Jackson, updates…
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On Saturday, May 4th, 2024, FCC Natick held our first yard sale in many years. The weather was great, it was well attended by the community, and the Outreach Team raised more the $3,600!
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FCCN participates in Open Door
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