Walpole celebrates MLK with candlelight vigil
MLK Day observance planned
An observance for Martin Luther King Day will be held at United Church in Walpole on Monday, January 21, starting at 6:30 PM. People are invited to join with a candlelight vigil in front of the church, located on 30 Common Street. At 7:00 p.m., the observance will move into the church for readings and...
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United Church members visit border
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By Robby McKittrick
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Saturday, October 20, Lois and Philip Czachorowski gave a presentation at United Church in Walpole about their trip to the border with Mexico.
The church was packed for the lecture, with around 75 people in attendance. Before the talk, the couple explained why the immigration topic is an important...
United Church hosting Border Witness talk
United Church in Walpole is inviting the community to join them on Saturday, October 20, for an evening of good food and a compelling story of Faithful Witness at the Border. UCW members Sheila Harbst and Lois and Philip Czachorowski spent five days in August on the US/Mexican border with 100 United Church of Christ...
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United Church hosting giant yard sale
United Church in Walpole will be hosting its annual giant Indoor Yard Sale on April 27 and 28. This is a very popular event open to the entire community.
Yard Sale items include: kitchen items of all description, tools, gardening items, camping gear, sporting goods, toys, books, games, puzzles, bikes, scooters, small home furnishings such...
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Breaking Bread serves meals, fosters companionship
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
For the past seven years, Walpole’s United Church has been the home of Breaking Bread, a community program sponsored by Walpole Families of Faith that provides free meals every Monday night.
There’s no registration or RSVP required; anyone in need of a hot, nutritious dinner is welcome to visit...
United Church hosting Rev. Susie Allen
United Church in Walpole will be hosting an event for women, “I Arise Today with the strength of my faith-filled voice!,” on Saturday, January 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The leader for the day is Reverend Susie Allen, an authentic and inspiring spiritual director with 15 years experience in leading small groups and...
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Vigil fights opioid abuse stigma
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By Gabe Stern
Hometown Weekly Intern
A photo memory board sat at the center of the United Church’s stage last Wednesday, July 12. Two large candles framed either side of the board. As community members filed into the church and found their seats, a few went up to the front and pinned pictures of loved...
United Church December special events upcoming
The Advent and Christmas season at United Church is a very special time of year. Numerous events occur throughout the month in addition to the Church’s weekly Advent Sunday morning worship services under the theme of “Longing and Belonging.” All are welcome to any of the upcoming events.
On December 11, morning worship at 10:00...
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