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SUMMARY:Celebration Sunday
DESCRIPTION:***Update –Celebration will be held in the Fellowship Hall due to inclement weather.**
URL:https://www.fccwakefieldnh.org/event/welcome-reception/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T100000
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SUMMARY:Clothing\, Soft Goods and More Collection
DESCRIPTION:It’s Collection Time! \nDrop off your bagged and boxed donations at the church.  Various times – see info below.  Clothing of all kinds\, soft household items such as bedding\, towels\, etc.  regardless of condition are also acceptable.  And shoes\, purses.  Also now collecting boxed books\, CDs and DVDs.  Please bag your items in plastic bags and securely tie them. (13-gallon kitchen bags work very well.) \nDonation drop off days and times are:
URL:https://www.fccwakefieldnh.org/event/clothing-soft-goods-collection/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T080000
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SUMMARY:Fall Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.    \nDelicious pancakes your way — pumpkin\, blueberry\, chocolate chip\, gluten free\,  and original — \nserved with eggs\, sausages\, muffins\, coffee\, tea and juice. \nAdults $9.00 \nKids $6.00 \nKids 4 and under eat free! \nAll proceeds support humanitarian shipping container for Zimbabwe.
URL:https://www.fccwakefieldnh.org/event/spring-pancake-breakfast/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T100000
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SUMMARY:Quilt Raffle
DESCRIPTION:The Parish Helpers annual raffle is a queen sized quilt pieced by Parish Helpers.  It is called “Summer on the Pond” and is a beautiful mix of blues\, greens and purple. \nTickets for the raffle are $5 each or 3 for $10 and can be purchased from any Parish Helper or at the Harvest Fair on November 15.   The winner will be drawn at the end of the Fair.
URL:https://www.fccwakefieldnh.org/event/quilt-raffle/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T090000
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SUMMARY:Harvest Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Harvest Fair will be held  on November 15 th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  You will find  crafters selling handmade items\, Pies and Baked Goods\,  Gift Baskets\, Jewelry\, and Cookie Walk.  Don’t miss the Penny Sale featuring many local business gift certificates!  Something for everyone – a great opportunity to do some holiday shopping and support the church and its missions at the same time!\n\nLunch will be offered beginning at 11 a.m.\n\nAlso\, come and see the Parish Helper’s queen size raffle quilt and get your tickets for a chance to win.   The winning ticket will be drawn at the end of the Fair. Tickets are only $5 each or 3 for $10.\n\nFor more information\, contact the church at 603-522-3189.
URL:https://www.fccwakefieldnh.org/event/harvest-fair-2/
LOCATION:FCCW\, Wakefield Rd\, Sanbornville \, NH\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T180000
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Service
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on December 24th. FCCW is at 2718 Wakefield Road\, across the street from the Wakefield Inn. We will also offer Zoom/ Facebook worship and you can find the links at our website homepage.
URL:https://www.fccwakefieldnh.org/event/candlelight-service/
CATEGORIES:Happening at Our Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000
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SUMMARY:Souper Bowl Soup Sale
DESCRIPTION:Souper Bowl Soup Sale – 2026 \nBack by popular demand! Our Souper Bowl Soup Sale! \nWe are once again offering a wide variety of soup for take out! Soups must be pre-ordered and pre-paid and will be available for pickup at the church on Feb. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Snow Date is Feb. 8\, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Local home delivery can be arranged. \nChoose from a wide selection of soups (see below) at a cost of $5 per 16-oz. container. Call Julie at 603-871-8066 or email her at julielouisekessler@gmail.com to place your order. Payment can be made by check made out to FCCW and mailed to FCCW Assistant Treasurer at 2718 Wakefield Road\, Wakefield\, NH 03872 or dropped in the mailbox attached to the church by the side entrance. You can also pay online through our website by going to http://www.fccwakefieldnh.org and look for the “Donate Button” on our homepage (on drop down menu – choose “Soup”.) \nConsider donating a homemade soup to someone in need. Just let us know and we will arrange to deliver it. \nThere are limited quantities on some varieties\, so act now! Deadline to order is February 2. For the complete list of soups with ingredients listed \ngo to:  2026 Soups \n#1 Mixed Bean Soup with Kielbasa\n#2 Black Eyed Peas and Sweet Potato\n#3 Chicken pot pie soup\n#4 Turkey & 4 Bean Chili\n#5 Texas Chili\n#6 Italian Wedding Soup\n#7 Pea Soup w/ Ham\n#8 Potato Cheddar Soup w/ Ham\n#9 Country Chicken Chowder\n#10 Sausage Stew w/ Spinach\n#11 Stuffed Pepper Soup\n#12 Stuffed Pepper Soup\n#13 Baked Potato Soup\n#14 Harvest Sweet Potato Soup\n#15 Clam Chowder\n#16 Chicken Noodle\n#17 Meat Lover’s Chili \nVegetarian Options:\n#1V Broccoli\, Cauliflower Cheddar\n#2V Butternut Squash Soup\n#3V Carrot Ginger Soup\n#4V Pea Soup\n#5V Pumpkin Mushroom Soup\n#6V Egg Drop Soup
URL:https://www.fccwakefieldnh.org/event/souper-sunday-soup-sale-2/
LOCATION:FCCW\, Wakefield Rd\, Sanbornville \, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happening at Our Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000
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SUMMARY:Banjos\, Bones and Ballards
DESCRIPTION:This program is possible through a grant from the NH Humanities and is free and open to the public.  \nThe Parish Helpers of the First Congregational Church of Wakefield\, UCC are pleased to present the program\, “Banjos\, Bones\, and Ballards” on Thursday\, February 12\, at 1 p.m. at the church at 2718 Wakefield Road\, (across from the Wakefield Inn)\, Wakefield\, NH. \nTraditional songs\, rich in local history and a sense of place\, present the latest news from the distant past. They help us to interpret present-day life with an understanding of the working people who built our country. Tavern songs\, banjo tunes\, 18th century New England hymns\, sailor songs\, and humorous stories about traditional singers and their songs highlight this informative program by Jeff Warner. \nJeff connects 21st century audiences with the music and everyday lives of 19th century people. He is a Folklorist and Community Scholar for the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and a former State Arts Council Fellow. He has toured nationally for the Smithsonian Institution and has recorded for Flying Fish\, Rounder Records\, and other labels. Jeff is a founder of the Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival. \nFor more information\, please contact the church at 602-522-3189 or churchoffice@fccwakefieldnh.org.
URL:https://www.fccwakefieldnh.org/event/banjos-bones-and-ballards/
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SUMMARY:Prayer Shawl Ministry - 3rd Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Wakefield Community Prayer Shawl Ministry was started in 2010 and follows the model of Shawl Ministry started by Janet Bristow and Victoria Galo in 1998.  We meet monthly to make shawls\, bless completed shawls and share prayer concerns.  The shawls are distributed to people celebrating joys or struggling with illness and loss. \nThe Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on the fourth Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Helpers Room. \nAll are welcome!  You need not be a member of the church to participate!
URL:https://www.fccwakefieldnh.org/event/prayer-shawl-ministry/
CATEGORIES:Happening at Our Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T173000
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SUMMARY:NEW! Evening Bible Study - 1st and 3rd Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Bible Study\, led by our pastor\, Rev. Dr. James L. Mills  (Rev)\, will begin on January 22 at 5:30 p.m. and then going forward will meet on the first and third Thursday of each month. \nThe group will be using the book “Harper Collins Study Bible”. \n \nThe meetings will be at the church but may be via Zoom if the weather necessitates. You can sign up in advance\, or just attend!  For more information\, contact Rev or Andrea at the church office at 603-522-3189.
URL:https://www.fccwakefieldnh.org/event/evening-bible-study-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T090000
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SUMMARY:Treasure Shop Open Wed. and Sat.
DESCRIPTION:The Treasure Shop is open this season on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. until October 12 at the Old Town Hall\, 2695 Wakefield Road in Wakefield\, NH.  It is located in the historic village of Wakefield Corner which is also home to the Wakefield Library\, and the Wakefield Inn\, and the First Congregational Church\, United Church of Christ. \nThe Old Town Hall was built in 1837 and was used as the town hall until 1895 when the current town hall was built.  The building was then leased to the Ladies Social Circle (now the Parish Helpers) of the First Congregational Church and it has been leased to them ever since.  For many years it was used as a meeting place for the women’s group and for dinners\, fairs\, and events for the church and the town.  In 1963\,  the Parish Helpers began having a Treasure Sale on Wednesday afternoons.  Thus\, the Treasure Shop came into existence.   It has changed somewhat over the past 50+ years.  They no longer sell clothing\, and they don’t sell larger items\, but they have just about everything else.  You can find fine china and toys.  Small appliances and yarn!  There’s a large selection of used books\, and there are curtains\, jewelry\, hardware and more!  Something for everyone! \nThe Treasure Shop is the primary fundraiser for the Parish Helpers.  From its beginning in 1857\, the Parish Helpers has been contributing to the First Congregational Church which it calls home.  Over the course of the last 160 years\, the Parish Helpers has expanded its philanthropies and now donates to many other local and global charities as well. \nStop by this summer and see what treasures await you at the Treasure Shop!  For more information about the First Congregational Church or the Parish Helpers\, visit www.fccwakefieldnh.org or our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/FirstCongregationalChurchofWakefieldUCC/
URL:https://www.fccwakefieldnh.org/event/treasure-shop-opening/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T130000
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SUMMARY:Adult Faith Formation - Weekly on Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Faith Formation classes meet regularly on Tuesdays at Noon – typically in the Parish Helpers Room. Our gatherings are hybrid – in-person at church with a Zoom option.  Note that a decision may be made to do a Zoom-only class if weather is a concern. \n\nLenten Faith Formation\n\n\nPlease consider joining us as we walk through Lent using the devotional: Hymns of Easter  A description follows: \nThe “Hymns of Easter” is a heart-warming devotional inspired by some of history’s most cherished Easter hymns. Experience a fresh perspective on the hymns you’ve sung your whole life now set to personal reflections in this 40-day devotional journey. \nThe hymns include the Hallelujah Chorus\, Christ the Lord is Risen Today\, He Lives\, The Old Rugged Cross\, Blessed Assurance\, How Great Thou Art\, and Amazing Grace. You’ll also discover intriguing stories and thought-provoking details like who wrote the hymn; what was going on in their life that perhaps inspired it; and how God has used this hymn throughout time to draw people closer to Him. \nThis study will start on February 17 (the day before Ash Wednesday). We meet every Tuesday at noon as a hybrid class (both in-person and on zoom).  We will use the time to discuss the readings for that week\, along with listening (and perhaps even singing!) the featured hymn for that week. \nOur class will run for an hour (or so) and will be followed by a sharing of thoughts on the Still Speaking Lenten Devotional – Outgrow. \nIf you’re interested in joining us on this Lenten path\, please reach out to Julie Kessler at 603-871-8066 or \njulielouisekessler@gmail.com
URL:https://www.fccwakefieldnh.org/event/adult-faith-formation/
CATEGORIES:Happening at Our Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T110000
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SUMMARY:Chair Yoga - Weekly on Wednesdays
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URL:https://www.fccwakefieldnh.org/event/chair-yoga/
CATEGORIES:Happening at Our Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T093000
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SUMMARY:Caregivers Support Group - Every 1st and 3rd Monday
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Self Care Support Group meets on the first and third Monday of every month from 9:30 to 11 a.m.  in the Parish Helpers Room.  This group gathers to talk about the uniqueness of care giving (every circumstance is different).  The focus is more about taking care of yourself in order to better care for a loved one.  The sessions are free and open to the public.  Support and resource materials are available.  No need to register.  Just come.  You do not have to be caring for a loved one at home.  We know that care happens in many ways – up close and at a distance.  Sessions are confidential. \nA Zoom option is available.  Contact facilitator at:  carollundgren94@gmail.com for Zoom Link.
URL:https://www.fccwakefieldnh.org/event/13051/
CATEGORIES:Happening at Our Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T193000
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Club - 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
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URL:https://www.fccwakefieldnh.org/event/ukulele-club-2nd-and-4th-tuesdays/
CATEGORIES:Happening at Our Church
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