Lenten Meditation Booklet
Wednesday, February 14 through March 31
The theme of this year’s Lenten Meditation Booklet is “Lent, a Season of Renewal.”  Booklets are available in the narthex and the Fellowship Hall or click here.

St. Patrick's Day Dinner and Sarah the Fiddler Concert
Saturday, March 16, 5:00pm
Please join the trustees of First Church as they host a St. Patrick's Day Dinner and concert featuring Sarah the Fiddler on Saturday, March 16, 2024.  A traditional corned beef dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m. and the concert will begin at 7:00 p.m.  Tickets for the dinner are $25 and tickets for the concert at the door will be $10.00.  Contact the Church office by phone at (413) 267-3312 or email at office@firstchurchmonson.org. Get your tickets for dinner early as this was a very popular event last year.

Let's Eat Breakfast
Sunday, March 17, 8:00 to 9:45am in the Fellowship Hall
Please join us for our free breakfast starting at 8:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m., just before worship service begins.  Our breakfast buffet will have plenty of fresh coffee, scrambled eggs, bacon, and our popular home fries.  We will feature a quiche of the day, fresh fruit, and juice.  Breakfast will also have either pancakes, waffles, or French toast with plenty of real maple syrup and assorted fruit toppings.  Donations are not necessary but appreciated!

Main Street Tavern Fundraising Night
Thursday, March 21, 4:00 to 10:00pm at Main Street Tavern, 218 Main St., Monson
Once a month, First Church hosts a fundraising event at the Main Street Tavern, Monson. Members of the church welcome patrons. First Church receives 10% of the evening’s proceeds.  This months event is hosted by The Music Committee.  The public is welcome to attend.

Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 23, from 9:00am to 4:00pm in the Fellowship Hall, Kitchen and Sanctuary

The event is free and all ages are welcome; please bring your own Easter basket.  We will also be collecting donations for Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Hearts Willing Club Program about First Church Parsonages
Wednesday, March 27 at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall
Bill Dominick of the Monson Historical Society will be the guest speaker. Refreshments will follow the program

Maundy Thursday
Thursday, March 28, at 7:00pm, Sanctuary
Continue Holy Week observances in this solemn Tenebrae service.

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Good Friday Vigil

Friday, March 29, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm, Silver Street Chapel

Continue Holy Week observances in this Good Friday vigil.

Sunrise Service
Easter Sunday, March 31 at 6:15am, First Church South Lawn
Gather the family for this dawn-breaking celebration of the resurrection.  Sunrise will be at 6:34am.
 

Main Street Tavern Fundraising Night

Thursday, April 18, 4:00 to 10:00pm at Main Street Tavern, 218 Main St., Monson

Once a month, First Church hosts a fundraising event at the Main Street Tavern, Monson. Members of the church welcome patrons. First Church receives 10% of the evening’s proceeds.  This months event is hosted by Christian Education.  The public is welcome to attend.

Hearts Willing Club Drum Circle
Wednesday, April 24 at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall
Dave Curry will be the drum facilitator. If you have a drum, please feel free to bring it; if not, drums will be available to rent for the evening for $3.00 paid at the door. Reservations are required.  Please contact First Church at 413-267-3312 or email office@firstchurchmonson.org before Sunday April 21st to make a reservation and advise if you will need to rent a drum..

Come and Sing: Celebrate the Music of Taizé
Sunday, April 28 at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary
Taizé Music comes to us from the Taizé Community located in Taizé, France. For more information click here to see the March-April Messenger.

"Rough Seas, Safe Harbor" 
Saturday, May 18 at 7:30pm in the Sanctuary
Community chorus, Wings of Song, will take audiences on a music presentation.

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