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April CIA
Pop Up Thrift Shop
We are now in prep phase and need your help! Here's our schedule of events - please email Christine Bemko at [email protected] to let her know when you can help! An hour or two makes a huge difference and all abilities are welcome, there’s something for everyone! It’s also a great chance to do some early shopping! Please note our biggest need is Saturday from 8:30 AM - 10AM to help with outdoor setup and the early morning rush. |
Thursday, April 30 - Set-Up |
10 AM – 1 PM ish – Join Nancy Farris and Shirley Booth to sort through the attic treasure donations
4 PM – 7 PM – Join Christine Bemko and team help tag and hang clothing donations and continue sorting through attic treasures
Friday, May 1 - Set-Up
· 10 AM – 7 PM – rounds of volunteers will rotate throughout the day to complete sorting, pricing items and tagging clothes. A hit list of “to-dos” will be ready – pick a task and get to work! A point person will always be available to answer questions 😊
Bake Sale Drop Off
· Drop off your baked goods anytime on Friday (10-7) or before 9 on Saturday morning. Please label the ingredients. We’ve had regulars come just for the bake sale, so THANK YOU to our bakers!!
Saturday, May 2 - Selling (8:30 AM – 1 PM)
· Biggest need for volunteers are from 8:30 AM – 10 AM to help with outdoor setup and the morning rush.
· Help at one of 3 check-out tables or float around to keep things nice and tidy as people shop!
Saturday, May 2 - Clean-up
· 1PM – 2:30 - Pack up unsold goods and bring specific donations to near-by donation centers.
Spread the word! Tell friends to join… and bring a friend to shop with! You never know what treasures you’ll find, and even better to shop for a good cause 😊
Potluck Fiesta
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.

My 43rd Walk For Hunger
On Sunday, May 3rd I will be participating in and completing my 43rd 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
Sunday School Teachers Needed
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.
Bible Study
Bible Study is meeting on Zoom on Fridays from 1-2 PM. 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
Holding in Prayer
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 Phyllis, who was hospitalized this week,
for the Scardocci Family, as they mourn the death of Sebastian Scardocci III
for Lew’s brother Richard, whose body was laid to rest this past weekend.
for the Boston Marathon runners, especially Tim Ryan and Laurie’s nephew Sam, and for the spectators
for Charleen’s Parents’ health, and for the memory of her grandfather, who passed away a year
for Mary's friend Harry, who is entering hospice
for Pam's nephew Michael, as he faces a difficult time, and lost his job
for Pam’s friends Marny’s sister, who is entering hospice
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
for Jim's mother Carol, as she begins the process of moving into an assisted living apartment
for Laurie's mother-in-law Martha, who is out of the hospital and doing rehabilitation


