Recent Events at the First Congregational Church

June 29 - Tree dedication for Bob Goss

Upon his retirement as Financial Secretary of the First Congregational Church, Bob Goss was named Financial Secretary Emeritus in recognition of his 35+ years of service to the church.  In addition, the church planted and dedicated a blue spruce in Bob's honor. Click here to see some pictures from this special occasion.

June 1 - "Come and See..." Celebratory Worship Service

The First Congregational Church held their "Come and See.." celebratory service at 10am followed by an expanded fellowship in their Parish House.  The service included special readings and music by some of the youth as well as special music provided by the Chancel Choir.  The fellowship hour following the service included special treat provided by the Laura G. Heald Women's Fellowship.  Separate stations for the Board of Missions, Board of Christian Education, the Prayer Shawl Ministry, and others were availabe to introduce visitors to the many programs run by the church.

May 18 - "Come and See.."

On May 18 the First Congregational Church of Milford debuted a significantly updated web site including new slideshows, updated content, and a new rotating banner that will highlight the church and its significant events.  All of this will be followed by a celebratory worship service on Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 10 a.m. in their sanctuary at 10 Union Street, when they launch their new evangelistic campaign to come and see what God is doing in their midst.  For more information about this service click here. Questions or comments about the web site can be directed to the webmaster.

May 5 - Souhegan Valley Interfaith CROP Walk

Once again the First Congregational Church was a stop along the annual Souhegan Valley Interfaith CROP Walk.  In addition a large contingent of walkers from the church participated.  For more news on this event check out this page.

April 12 - Sponsor-A-Highway Spring Cleanup

After a hearty breakfast supplied by the Men's Breakfast Group, members of the First Congregational Church spent a couple hours collecting trash along a 2 mile stretch of Route 13 from North River Road into Mont Vernon.  The complete story is here.

December 1 - Holly Berry Fair

The 26th Annual Holly Berry Fair is done and it was a smashing success.  Thank you to everyone who helped and to everyone who shopped here.  We hope to see you all next year.  If you want to get started on ideas for next year's event click here to see what we did.

October 13 - Sponsor-A-Highway Fall Cleanup

With George Murphy and Dave Hinckley managing the project AND doing the cooking, Men's Breakfast successfully lead a group in the latest cleanup along our designated section of Route 13 leading north out of Milford toward New Boston.  A couple of hours of community service and fellowship on a gorgeous fall day.  For a larger story on this project click here.

October 5 - Annual Pumpkin Festival Dinner

On Friday, October 5th, the First Congregational Church held its Annual Pumpkin Festival Dinner in the Parish house.  Pulled pork, baked beans, and corn bread were served along with a special pumpkin dessert. We were also pleased to host Melissa Block of NPR's 'All Things Considered' who was in town as part of her continuing series on the upcoming Presidential election.  You can listen to Melissa's story here. 

For more information about our Pumpkin Festival Dinner click here.

September 15 - Men's Breakfast

Men's Breakfast had their fall kickoff meeting at 7:30am.  After some time to catch up and eat a nice breakfast, the men began to look forward to the projects that they will undertake this year.  More information on this group can be found here.

September 12 - Holly Berry Fair Canning Event

Our first canning day has passed and it was successful; lots of jam was made!  Anyone who wants to can is welcome to the next canning event at the Parish House being held on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 from 9 AM until 3 PM.  All you need to bring is the produce that you want to can, the recipe and some canning jars. Carole Whittier will be there during the event to help anyone who needs it.  For more information click here.

September 9 - Church School Rally Day

It was hard to believe that summer vacation was over but there they were - all of the kids dressed in their Sunday best and ready for their first day at Sunday School.  And despite the rain the First Congregational Church celebrated a very successful "Bring a Friend' Rally Day.  After the teachers were installed the kids headed off to the Parish House to meet their teachers and settle into their classrooms.  Word from the teachers was that it all went very well and things are looking up for a great year of learning.

Once Sunday School was over the kids were joined by their parents and all were treated to a pizza party. Fun and games followed the meal as everyone joined in the excitement of a new church school year.  Come join us and find out what's going on!

For information about this year's Rally Day click here.

For pictures from Rally Day 2006 click here.

September 7 & 8 - 48th Annual Antique Show and Sale

The 48th Annual Antique Show and Sale continued a format that debuted in 2006 - Friday night was set up as a preview.  For a small donation guests were given an opportunity to look at all of the vendors who would be selling at the open show on Saturday.  While browsing the wares everyone was treated to homemade hors d'oeuvres and desserts.

Saturday dawned warm and sunny but that didn't prevent determined shoppers from returning to the Parish House for the sale.  Despite the heat the Antique Show and Sale committee pronounced it the 48th successful show.  Hope to see you all there next year.

For information about the 48th Annual Antique Show and Sale click here.

For pictures from previous Antique Shows click here.