We hope you will join us each Sunday at Seekonk Congregational Church UCC at our weekly services with Communion in the Sanctuary at 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA with Interim Minister Rev Dr Ruth Shaver. All services & church school begin at 9:30 and all are welcome. Licensed infant/preschool day care is available every week. So, check us out in person, you will be happy you did.
Annual National
Faith & Blue Event
We are happy to announce the 5th Annual Family Event. Faith & Blue is a national organization which joins police and local churches to build bridges to be more inclusive communities. National Faith & Blue Weekend is October 10-13, 2025 and we have planned a Cook Out and Movie Night for Friday October 10, 2025
The location chosen this year will be the Faith Christian Center at 95 Sagamore Rd in Seekonk. We will have outdoor activities - a bouncy house, games & UTV rides. Popcorn will be offered during the movie. Youngs Catering and Chick-fil-A will provide snacks. Hamburgers & Hot Dogs & chips will be served. The FREE event begins at 5:30 PM and we will move indoors at 6:30 PM to view the family movie
Please visit the Seekonk Police facebook page facebook.com/seekonkpd and respond to the event invite to let them know you are interested. This event is open to all, invite your family and friends, just show up to show your support for our police and our churches.
While there is no charge for this event, we ask you bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to Seekonk Doorways.
YARD SALE
It’s time to clear out your basements, closets, garages and attics. We are having a Yard Sale on Saturday Oct 18, 2025 from 9 AM to NOON. You can reserve an 8’ table & 2 chairs for $35.00 to sell your own items …or you can donate your items to the Church for sale at the "Church" section of the Yard Sale. All items must be no larger than a “bread box”, no furniture, clothes or computers for the church table. The earliest you can drop off your items for the church table is Sunday Oct 12. For any questions or to reserve a table, please contact Chair Linda Mace at 508-284-3242 or Maria at the Church Office 508-336-9355.
PIECEMAKERS QUILT SHOW
We are having a quilt show on Saturday Oct 25, 2025 from 9 - 3 in the hall and sanctuary. There will be over 100 Amazing Quilts on Display. Admission is $5 per person Quilter’s Boutique, bargain table…Quilter’s Cafe and more.
TRUNK or TREATS
Please join us on Sunday Oct 26 2 – 4 PM in the Fall River Avenue Parking Lot and the Hall. Come dressed in costumes and enjoy a fun filled afternoon with inside games and treats. If you are interested in decorating a vehicle, please contact Kristin Putney at 774-991-1555. Please bring your children, grandchildren, neighbors. Candy donations are always
HARVEST DINNER – Saturday, November 1, 2025
Our annual Harvest Dinner will be held on Sat Nov 1, 2025. It will be a Buffet serving from 5:00 to 6:30PM. Eat In or Take Out. MENU: Baked Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Butternut Squash, Harvard Beets, Onions, Cole Slaw, Rolls & Butter and Cake & Ice Cream for dessert…TICKET PRICES: Adults $18.00 and Children (ages 5-12) $8.00. RESERVATIONS are SUGGESTED, walk-ins welcome. Tickets will go on sale during coffee hours beginning Sunday Oct 5th or you could contact the Church Office at 508-336-9355 or chairperson Evelyn Watkins 401-680-2490
ALL SAINTS DAY:
On the first Sunday in November, November 2, 2025 it is our tradition to carry out an ancient tradition that has been in existence for over 1000 years. It is the tradition of remembering with love and gratitude those who have gone on before us to eternal rest since last November. Also plan to come to a most inspiring and uplifting service with toe-tapping jazz that will lead us all to greater heights!
FALL CHURCH GROUNDS CLEAN-UP
We are having a Grounds Clean-up on Sat Nov 9th 9AM – Noon to prepare the property for winter. Volunteers are needed for cleanup of Church grounds, bring your gloves & rakes A Sign up sheet in Hall and if you have any question contact: Trish Sweeney 508-736-8434
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Please join us on Friday November 14 from 6:30 to 9 PM in the Church Hall. We hope you will come and share your talents: singing, playing musical instruments, comedy, dance - all talent is needed. All ages are invited. Call the office to let us know you would like to be on the program. And if you are not ready to perform, come and enjoy the entertainment, this will be a fun night for everyone.
Upcoming Events, details next month
· Earnest Workers Cookie Walk Sunday Oct 26 during coffee hour
· Grinchy Breakfast in WhoV Saturday 22 9 – 12
· Christmas Bazaar Saturday Dec 6, 2025
On-Going Mission Concerns & Needs
WE HAVE FOOD PANTRY FOR ANYONE YOU KNOW WHO HAVE FINANCIAL CHALLENGES: granola/cereal bars, cereal, food in pouches that doesn't need heating, pasta, spaghetti sauce, rice, beans, tuna, peanut butter, all types of Non Perishable food. Donations are welcome at any time
The clothing shed is at the end of the County Street parking lot. Drop off your clothing, shoes, belts, purses, blankets, sheets, curtains, pillowcases or stuffed animal donations in a tied-up bag.
CANS & BOTTLES MA deposit Only: Save the environment and people!! Bring donations to the green bins - Fall River Ave parking lot- lift lid - drop in clean bottles and cans. DEPOSIT ONLY, no water bottles please.
If you have any questions on the above or wish to subscribe to our weekly newsletter, please email Donna.euell@gmail.com. All events and services are open to ALL. Please check out our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/SeekonkCongregationalChurch/ for updates.
No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome at Seekonk Congregational Church.
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