Ministries (Page 2)
Missions Ministry Annual Report 2022
The Missions Ministry officially came together to, for the most part, a full year of work. At that time we mapped out the remainder of the year with collections, recognitions, projects, and assistance in a variety of other church functions and services. They were as follows… COLLECTIONS: Undie Sundays – We held four collections. Each collection brought in more than two…
Report of the Christian Education Ministry 2022
Though our year started with our church building having to close for 2 months because of the pandemic, we did not lose hope! When we returned to the building for the season of Lent, we continued to provide notebooks and worksheets for our children to use as they followed along in worship. Our…
Report of the Deacons for 2022
This year we were still distance worshiping online for January and February. We resumed in-person worship in March. Communion was also resumed with a few minor changes in distribution for health and safety. We continued in our role as aids to Pastor Kelly with the Sunday and holy day services as well as continuing with cards, notes, and visiting with the sick…
Annual Report of the Historian 2022
Here we are trying to get back to some type of normalcy after all our experiences with the COVID pandemic. The last three years of school tours have been an experience. First we were closed for a year, and then we saw three classes before shutting down again. Last year the schedule sent to us was a hard one. Pastor Kelly was on her sabbatical so that meant Ed Clavette and…
Missions Update: October, 2021
Stewardship Meeting Notes Feb 14, 2021
The stewardship ministry met on February 14, 2021. Primary areas of discussion were coming to a common understanding of biblical and church stewardship, our mission, and what we can provide that the congregation might be missing
Food Safety Training for Oldtown Suppers
As we negotiate the uncertainty of determining when it’s safe to gather together again, one of the things we think about is how the pandemic has changed what we do for fundraising. Oldtown has always been known as “the church with the suppers,” and that is something that will continue long into the future. However, some things about how we do our suppers…
Supporting the Wider Church Through Proportional Giving
At Oldtown, we help support the resources that equip our mission and ministry as disciples of Jesus by contributing to the Southern New England Conference of the UCC and the global UCC through what is called “proportional giving.” In years past, this used to be called “Fellowship…
Christian Ed Ministry Announces Meetings
Food Forward Project 2020
Our Food Forward Project was established five years ago with the goal of helping those in our community who are food insecure, We have added one dollar to the price of our Church suppers and that dollar in turn, funds our program. A great meal is enjoyed and that little extra means someone else will also eat, thus paying it forward. Since 2016 we have raised $4061.00 from…
Annual Report of the Stewardship Ministry 2020
Over the past few years, the Stewardship Ministry has kept a focus on communicating with the congregation. Our church website continues to be a valuable source of information for everyone, along with our Facebook page, and our weekly Oldtown Update emails. Pastor Kelly also sent out daily…
Annual Report of the Flower Ministry 2020
Well what a year 2020 was! But we’ve all survived it and here we are into 2021, although not a lot has changed. One of the programs that was initiated in 2019 was the donations of Pulpit flowers. Donations were made by individuals in remembrance of, or in honor of, loved ones and/or special occasions. In the short time that we were able to worship in the church, we had a…
Oldtown Church Coffeehouse Crew Report 2020
The Oldtown Church Coffeehouse was organized by North Attleborough High School junior and church member Kait Clavette and fellow church member Tammy England in June 2004 as a fundraiser for our steeple restoration. When Kait graduated in 2006, we formed an ad-hoc Coffeehouse Crew Committee to continue this ministry. For the past 17 years this coffeehouse has been a…
Annual Report of the Historian 2020
Goodbye to 2020 and also many of the plans we had in mind. The proposed purchase of another fire proof file cabinet did not happen and will be postponed to sometime in the future due to our financial status. Any plans for further open houses in conjunction with the N. Attleboro Historical Commission did not take place and of course the third grade visits will not take…
Church Fair Mission Report 2020
Due to the pandemic our Fall Fair/Auction was not held. We certainly look forward to the day when we can once again host this very popular event Respectfully, Kris Collins
Fundraising Ministry Report for 2020
Each year, a significant portion of our budget is met through church fundraisers held throughout the year. We have been blessed with ongoing suppers, fairs, pet clinics, and flea markets. In addition, members have brought together additional fundraisers such as a coffee house, and online affiliate programs to boost our totals. Thank you so much for those that worked with…
Annual Report of the Social Justice Ministry 2020
My name is Deanne Bellinger and I have been asked to be the contact person for Oldtown’s newest ministry, Social Justice. While I am fairly new to Oldtown, I am not new to social justice causes. My New York pastor and I joined the many who participated in the Moral Monday peaceful protests at the…
Annual Report of the Building and Grounds Ministry 2020
Members were as follows: David Kingman (Chairman), Edmund Clavette (Secretary), Edward Collins, Peter Gaw, Peter Granville, Zeph Halsey and James Koepfler. Members meet each month on the Sunday, prior to the Church Committee meeting, to discuss actions, projects and responsibilities. We also plans…