First Church of Christ, Congregational, in Bedford, MA
Programs for Adults

Our church offers many programs and activities for adults of all ages...discussion groups...social groups...craft groups, etc. Below are listed some of the programs we offer.

United Workers

Come join this group and have fun, fellowship, great desserts, and help support the work of the church. Meetings are from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., on the first Wednesday of the month. They meet every month except July. United Workers make beautiful potholders for our fair. The record states that over the past 10 years they have made well over 2400 potholders. Contact Donna Dobbins for more information.



Handicraft Group

This group recently formed and meets on Tuesday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. Contact Phyllis Cooke for more information or just stop by on Tuesday!


Moms' Book Group

 The Mom's Book Group is on break for the summer months.

The Moms' Book Group meets the first Friday of the month at 10:00 am in the Library.  If you are interested in childcare, please contact Ann Guay or Wendy Stacey. 

Some of the books we read this year included “Freedom” by Jonathan Franzen, “Putting Away Childish Things” by Marcus J. Borg, “The Kids Are All Right” by Welch et al, “Little Bee” by Chris Cleave, "Traveling With Pomegranates”, by Sue Monk Kidd and Ann Kidd Taylor, and “Name All the Animals” by Alison Smith.


Women's Fellowship

Join the Women's Fellowship Group for breakfast on the second Tuesday of each month, 7:30 a.m., at Riverview Restaurant in Billerica.

We're also seeking Steering Committee members. Please contact Sally Sutherland if you're interested.


Men's Breakfast Group

The Men’s Breakfast Group continues to meet every Wednesday morning at 6:30 a.m. in the Vestry. All men are welcome. They enjoy coffee, toast and conversation.  They often read a book in their meeting (no preparation required).


8:15 Group

The Sunday morning 8:15 Discussion Group is on break for the summer months.

The group usually meets in the Vestry on Sunday mornings. We have a light breakfast together and then begin our discussion. 

The 8:15 group has been reading Finding God in the Questions by Dr Timothy Johnson. Dr. Johnson is the medical editor for ABC news and is an ordained minister serving as assistant minister of the Community Covenant Church in West Peabody, MA. This book is about his deeply personal journey of faith. He investigates the plausibility of God's existence and explores the significance of the person of Jesus.

 

New members are always welcome. For more information, contact Ken and Pat Konkle.




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