First Church,
Sandwich, UCC
An Open and Affirming (ONA) Congregation of
The United Church of Christ
http://www.ucc.org/lgbt/ona.html
**You may sign up for any of these groups by submitting the form below.
Adult Fellowship, Education and Support
"Everything Starts from Prayer"Noon Bible Study
Wednesdays at 12 noon. Selected studies, brown bag lunch.
Call - 508-888-0434 - for more information.
Exercise Group
A congenial group of women and men who use free weights and elastic bands for strength training. Stretching to improve and maintain flexibility and an optional 2-mile walk video for cardio fitness. Adaptions are made for post therapist rehab and individual needs.
Mon./Wed./Fri. 9:30-11:00 am. No commitment -- $2.00 per session.
Contacts: Dot Beaudry -- 508-428-9067 -- email: djbeaudry.2@comcast.net and
Judith Page -- 508-477-8068 -- email: wfhp@yahoo.com
Church Circle
Provides spiritual growth and fellowship with other women through monthly programs, service projects and social activities. Fourth Thursday at 12:00 noon. All women are
welcome. Bring a sandwich; beverage and dessert provided.
Contact:
Barbara Kashar -- 508-420-3159-- email: bkashar7@comcast.net
Fair Craft Group
Meets every Wednesday, 2:00 pm, Sept. -- Nov. Work on various crafts to be sold at the Craft Fair, or bring your own craft. Everyone is welcome.
Contact: Jan Kasper, 508-420-3737, email: GJKasper@comcast.net
Memorial Garden Group
Informal group that tends the patio garden by sweeping, watering, weeding, pruning etc. As available, work on the general church grounds. Informal-no structure-moderate work-meaningful social contact.
Contacts: Frank Moffitt -- 508-888-5968 -- email: frankmoffitt52@yahoo.com; and Bud Lamson -- 508-833-1483 -- email: Joebun@aol.com and George Kasper -- 508-420-3737 -- email: GJKasper@comcast.net
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Weave healing prayers into knitted shawls for those in need of comfort.
1st and 3rd Mondays 9:30-12:00 am
Contact: Connie Holt -- 508-888-9875
Jubilee
Women's study and support group. Books/study materials chosen by group.
1st Tuesday of each month 7-9:00 pm
Contact: Nancy Lawrence -- 508-477-2284 -- email: nancjl@comcast.net
Retired Single Women
Fellowship and recreational opportunities for older women. Gathers monthly on varying dates.
Contacts: Irene Coates -- 508-420-0737 -- email: windygull@comcast.net
Retired Men's Luncheon Club
Retired men of the church meet for fellowship, camaraderie, and occasional service projects.
2nd Mondays at Noon at the Canterbury Cafe
Contact: Ted Scribner -- 508-833-4835 -- email: SCRIB1417@gmail.com george
Fellowship
Adult social group that meets on an occasional basis. Features “potluck” suppers and programs as arranged by its members. Posted in The Spire and Bulletin. All are welcome. Contact Laurie Ray email: cloverridge@comcast.net
Green Team
Living green as a congregation and a community.

Music Ministries
Spirit Singers 5:30 p.m. Wednesday
Intergenerational Bell Choir 6:00 p.m. Wednesday
First Church Handbell Choir 6:00 p.m. Thursday
First Church Choir 7:00 p.m. Thursday
For more information, contact Ron Sherwin at RSherwin@firstchurchsandwich.org or
Sarah McQuarrie at SMcQuarrie@firstchurchsandwich.org
Praise Band
Rehearsal at director's call
Contact: Kim Rutty -- 508-833-2075 email: kerutty@comcast.net
Youth Opportunities
CUB SCOUTS
Sandwich Cub Scout Pack 46
Chartered by First Church of Christ
Contact Art Lusty: sandwichcubmaster@gmail.com
Website: http://sites.google.com/site/sandwichcubscouts/
Boys in grades 1-5 can join anytime.
YOUTH GROUPS
* High School Youth Group (9-12)
Sunday evenings 6-7:30pm
* Junior High Youth Group (6-8)
Sunday evenings 6-7:30pm
Contact: Nancy Lawrence -- 508-888-0434 email: education@firstchurchsandwich.org
* Middler Youth Group (4-5)
Twice a month 5-6:30pm
Contact: Nancy Lawrence -- 508-888-0434 email: education@firstchurchsandwich.org
YOUTH MUSIC MINISTRIES
Youth Choir 4:30 pm Wednesday
Contact: Sarah McQuarrie at SMcQuarrie@firstchurchsandwich.org
Rejoice Ringers: Youth Handbell Choir
Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m.
Contact: Joan Gregory -- 508-833-4388 email: JoanGregory@kw.com
Drama Ministry (Grades 4 - 8)
Mondays at 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Lisa Hassler -- email: lisa@historichomescapecod.com