Join us for Palm/Passion Sunday-April 14th at 10am as we “Give It A Rest” and lay our palm branches down to welcome Jesus who has taught us how to carry a fitting yoke.  Then we hear the Wakefield Memorial Bells ring the Hymn of Promise before we are reminded how easily love turns to hate… [...]

Dress a Girl Around the World is a Campaign under Hope 4 Women International (a 501 (c) 3 organization) bringing dignity to women around the world since 2006.  Hope 4 Women International is a nondenominational independent Christian organization whose dream is a world where every girl has at least one new dress and knows that they are worthy of respect, [...]

We warmly invite your child(ren), ages 5 through 12, to attend our summer Music Camp at FCCW.  The camp will be held from July 9 through 12, 2019. Children will gather each morning 9:00 to noon to learn Bible stories through music, dance, crafts, stories, and games.  Daily snacks will be provided. This program has been a joyful experience for children (and staff) for the past two summers. [...]

To the World – Joy and Peace The Wakefield Memorial Bell Choir and other participants have been working many hours practicing music for our popular Christmas Bell Concert to be presented on Saturday, December 7. Our hope is to give you an enjoyable hour (or so) of inspirational and unique music.  Not only will there [...]

Tuesday Evening Faith Formation Study @ 5:30 pm "Living the Questions"  --Join us on the journey to being fully Christian as we ponder what we believe, why we believe it and does our belief accept the truth that God is forever the "Mystery" beyond our understanding and our human language.  We meet at 5:30 pm in the [...]

  Seeking support while coping with grief can be very healing. We offer an open Bereavement Support Group every three weeks. It is a very friendly, caring group! Pastor Mary facilitates the conversation, maintaining a caring, safe, confidential space for sharing. All who are walking the journey of grief are welcome to take part. Our next [...]

Conversation Group was introduced several years ago by our dear sister, Jan Fairchild, and was designed for women who were aged 60 and over.  Through guided conversation, those who attended had the opportunity to get to know each other on a more personal and meaningful level than they had in the past.  There were [...]

This week's devotional is here:  02.23.2020 Lenten Study Feb 23 Our Lenten focus for 2020 is "Let's Walk With God!"  We will use The Poetry of Lent:  A Lenten Companion to Mary Oliver's Devotions, a book of Mary Oliver's selected poems to guide our journey through the 40 days of Jesus' time in the wilderness.  [...]

The Good Grief Journey You know that losing someone you love is one of the most challenging times of life. Routines and traditions are never the same, and you may even find yourself with no one to talk to about your grief. But it doesn't have to be that way. Having a safe space to talk [...]

Our Harvest Fair this year is an all outdoor event in keeping with Covid-19 safety protocols!  Come on over Wakefield Corner on Saturday, September 26,  from 9 am. to 1 p.m.  at the First Congregational Church of Wakefield, UCC, 2718 Wakefield Road, Wakefield.

The former Hickory Limb Antique Shop at 31 Gage Hill Rd in Wakefield is opening its doors for a one-day only sale.  From glassware to cabinets and everything in between, the building is being emptied.  All proceeds are to benefit the First Congregational Church of Wakefield, United Church of Christ.  Stop by to find your [...]