With sadness tempered only by a sure and certain hope in the resurrection, we share the news of the death of Ann Totten, who passed away on April 7. Ann had served as Union’s organist and choir director. A full obituary will be shared once it is made available. Please surround her children and all who mourn with your prayers.

Tomorrow (Friday April 9) Bible Study will return to meeting on Zoom from 10:30-11:30 AM. You can access the meeting by clicking the link below:

Topic: Union Cong Zoom Bible Study
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86908977691?pwd=eXV3WEMzR2xYYlNLVlpwVi9HTTgwdz09

Meeting ID: 869 0897 7691
Passcode: Union

Please join the women of Union Congregational Church for fun and fellowship and feel free to bring a female guest(s). Please let Lauren know by call, text (617) 817-2988 or email [email protected] what you’ll be bringing by April 30, 2026. 

Non-alcoholic mocktails and beverages will be provided. 

Parking on Street, driveway and across at the old Fisher School building is available. 

Davis Street is next to the”round white church) on Rte 1A. 

Please consider volunteering—even if you’ve never done it before! We have a great group of kids who will benefit greatly from your faithful service, regardless of how well you know your Bible! The lessons are drawn from a structured curriculum and require minimal preparation. Please sign up here by clicking on the box below.

We are in need of the following dates:

5/10/ 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7

Join the talented musicians of Union and special guests for our 5th annual Spring Concert on April 25 at 2 pm. Our theme is from Song of Songs:  Now is the Season for Singing!  It will feature our illustrious choir, handbell choir, the accordion stylings of Lew Howes, youthful energy of Band Together, a range of community musicians and professional Boston vocalists Charleen Andujar, Laura McHugh, and Marcus Schenck.

Come support our vibrant music ministry and celebrate the warming spring season!  You can get advance tickets by clicking here.

Put it on your calendars!  We have a date for our yard sale, Saturday May 2nd.

What can you do?  Bring your gently-closed clothing and accessories to the stage in HHH.

We will also accept books, toys, household goods and decor. 

If you have furniture, please e-mail Christine Bemko at [email protected] before bringing it to the church.

You can also share with your friends.  We have a large donation box on the park side of the church for people to drop off their donations.

When we get closer to May 2nd, we will have sign-ups to help sort and price on Thursday, April 30th and Friday, May 1st.

Additionally, we want your yummy treats for our baked goods table.  

This sale is going to support a local Walpole charity, New Life Furniture Bank.

On Sunday, May 3rd I will be participating in and completing my 43^rd Walk for Hunger. I dedicate my walk each year in memory of Kay Williams, long time member of Union Congregational Church.

While Boston has cut the walk to 3 miles to cut costs, I continue to complete my 20 miles here on Cape Cod each year.

I walk to raise funds to help feed families that are less fortunate than most of us, as they do not know where their next meal is coming from. I walk for the hungry children of this state, that due to no fault of their own, go hungry each and every day!

The need this year is even greater than ever with all the budget cuts to SNAP benefits and food assistance. 1 in 3 families is now food insecure!

I am asking you for your support again this year. Last year, with your financial support, I was able to raise over $13,800.00 for this great cause. I am hoping to raise at least $15,000.00 this year.

There are three ways to show your support:

1)      Go to my direct link at https://give.projectbread.org/Horace43

2)      Venmo me @Horace-Thayer (code is 1106 if needed)

3)      Make a check payable to Project Bread and send it to me at

         69 Warwick Way – Centerville, Ma. 02632

Thank you in advance for your support!

Horace Thayer

This week, as a community of faith we pray:

during Autism Awareness month, we pray for those with autism, and their caregivers who support them in living full lives

for Mary's friend Harry, who is entering hospice

for Pam's nephew Michael, as he faces a difficult time

for Lynn's sister Faith's husband, whose father passed away last week.

for Judy's cousin Marie, who passed away

for Judy's cousin Brian, who is in intensive care after suffering a heart attack on Good Friday.

for Lew's family, as they lay his brother to rest in Western Massachusetts, and for his sister-in-law Paula

with thanks for Barbara Carroll's recovery from surgery and illness and being able to be in church on Sunday

for Laurie's mother-in-law Martha, who has been hospitalized

for Laurie's cousin Gordon, who is travelling to Assisi

with joy, for Laurie's sister Esther, who completed a 69 KM race in Croatia in just under 8 hours

for Jim and Justin, as they travel to Oregon, and for Jim's mother Carol, as she begins the process of moving into an assisted living apartment