Welcome to First Church of Christ, Congregational, in Bedford, MA!

Thank you for visiting our website! Our church is an Open and Affirming (ONA) congregation of the United Church of Christ.

Our Vision Statement

In response to God’s calling: we welcome everyone into our faith community; we strive to grow in faith and service; we care for and reach out to all in need. in Jesus’ name.

Our Welcome Statement
Welcome to The First Church of Christ, Congregational, in Bedford (United Church of Christ). We welcome those of every color, culture, creed, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation and gender identity, and economic circumstance; we welcome young and old, married an single people into full participation in the life and ministry of this church. We celebrate family in all of its diverse forms, and support all loving and committed relationships. We rejoice in the presence of children among us.

We invite all to join in every aspect of the life and mission of this church. We commit ourselves to making justice and inclusion a reality in this congregation and in the world. We strive to serve others, and to love our neighbor as ourselves, as Jesus taught. We rely upon God's unconditional love and grace to be our help and guide.

God Is Still Speaking

Our church is part of the UCC nationwide identity campaign .

Worship With Us

From Homecoming Sunday on September 13th through June, worship services are held in the Sanctuary at 10:00 a.m., followed by fellowship coffee hour. We provide child care for infants and small children.

Classes for 3s and Pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten through 8th grade attend part of worship before going to their classes (from Labor Day through mid-June). However, children and youth are always welcome to stay through the entire service. Materials for quiet activity are available in the pews and in the entry area.

We are handicapped accessible.

For more information about our services and programs, please call or e-mail us.

Information About Us

Pastor: Rev. Jamie R. Howard

Address: 25 The Great Road, Bedford, MA 01730

Phone: 781-275-7951; FAX: 781-275-4063

Office Hours: Monday-Friday (September through mid-June) 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

E-mail Address: fchurchb2@verizon.net

Directions: Do you need help finding us? Click here for a map.
Parking is available on the street in front of the church or in the town parking lot behind the church, accessible via Mudge Way.

Online Shopping? Use Above Amazon Link.

Please continue to do your Amazon shopping from our church website. Thanks to all of you who have done so already. We have earned our fifth check! (First Church now has a partnership with Amazon.com as an "Amazon Associate." We will now earn a small commission on any purchases on Amazon that originate through our website. So click on the Amazon button and start shopping. Amazon sells books, movies, music, clothing, and lots of other items.)

Snow Policy

Just a reminder that if Bedford Schools are closed, we also close the church office. If there is a snowstorm on a Sunday, we put the news on the website and publicize it on Channels 4 and 7, and on e-mail.

Electronic Newsletters

Newsletters Available Via E-Mail

We are now able to send our monthly newsletter to you electronically. In our attempt to be more Eco friendly, we will save money by reducing our use of paper, printing, postage and return notices. If you would like to receive your newsletter via email, please email your request to us at fchurchb2@verizon.net. The newsletter file will be a compressed pdf file easily read by Adobe Reader. Most people have that free application on their computers already. The file may also be printed on 8.5 x 11" paper on your own printer.

What's New?

There is no Rummage Sale this spring.
Photos from the February talent show are on the Talent Show page and on the Children and Youth page. Also enjoy photos from the Green Eggs and Ham Brunch.

REMINDERS

Sunday, March 14th after church: Shower of Stoles and Lunch; also deadline for Easter Plant Orders

NEW DATES--Firday and Saturday, March 26th and 27th: Soul Sisters Women's Retreat; sign up on Vestry Bulletin Board or Julie Brashler's door.
Sunday, March 21st @ 3:00 PM -- Our Farewell Celebration for The Rev. Ms. Jamie Howard

Easter Plants 2010

If you would like to order an Easter Plant, please click on the link below, print the order form, fill it out and mail it to the church office with your check. Or just leave it in the church office with the church secretary.

Easter Plant Order Form (.PDF format)

Deacons Ready To Serve Communion