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Barbershop entertainment at United Church

Barbershop entertainment at United Church

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The United Church presented the perfect entertainment for a Sunday afternoon in the “American A Cappella” concert. It was a delightful combination of popular song, gorgeous close harmony, and humor.

The Narragansett Bay Chorus, directed by Bob O’Connell,...

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Walpole observes MLK Day

Walpole observes MLK Day
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Over 30 people attended the Martin Luther King Day Observance held on Sunday, February 10. The observance started with a candlelight vigil on the Walpole Common for 30 minutes. It then moved into United Church in Walpole for readings, reflections, and light refreshments. Participants read excerpts of Martin Luther King’s speeches and sermons....
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United Church hosting Holly Berry Fair

United Church hosting Holly Berry Fair
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On Saturday, November 17, United Church in Walpole will be holding its 37th annual Holly Berry Fair from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This festive event offers Walpole and area residents a creative blend of holiday spirit, crafts, food and fun. The Fair is family-oriented with several activities specifically geared toward children. In the...
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United Church members visit border

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...
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Rev. Traci Blackmon to address Walpole

Rev. Traci Blackmon to address Walpole
The Rev. Traci Blackmon will speak at United Church in Walpole on October 28 at 7 p.m. Rev. Blackmon is an inspirational speaker, and addresses important topics. Her talk will be preceded by music provided by United Church’s band, and a reception will follow. The Rev. Traci Blackmon is an out-front leader for social justice. Currently...
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Atwater-Donnelly to play in Walpole

Atwater-Donnelly to play in Walpole
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The community is invited to join the United Church in Walpole on March 12 at 3:00 p.m. for a family-friendly afternoon of traditional American and Celtic folk music and dance featuring the highly praised husband-and-wife duo, Atwater-Donnelly. The duo blends gorgeous vocals with an astounding array of instruments including the mountain dulcimer, old-time banjo, tin whistle, guitar,...
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United Church packages 14,200 meals

United Church packages 14,200 meals
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In conjunction with its youth group’s 30-hour “Fast For Food,” United Church in Walpole hosted a meal packaging event on Saturday, February 4 for the benefit of Rise Against Hunger (formerly Stop Hunger Now), an organization that has perfected a dried-meal package that can be shipped anywhere in the world to alleviate hunger...
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United Church December special events upcoming

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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Walpole churches give thanks at ecumenical service

Walpole churches give thanks at ecumenical service
On Tuesday, November 22, over 70 people gathered at the South Walpole United Methodist Church, to give thanks for their blessings. Members of the congregation of the host church were joined by members of Blessed Sacrament Parish, United Church in Walpole, Epiphany Episcopal Church in Walpole Center, St. Mary’s Parish, and Union Congregational Church of...
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