Sunday School Volunteers

Are needed for this Sunday, and additional Sundays this winter/spring. Please sign up here:

Souper Bowl ‘26

The Outreach Committee has set a goal of collecting 200 non-perishable food items in the month of February to donate to Walpole Community Food Pantry. Bring your soups and such in, especially on Superbowl Sunday (February 8)!

Pastor Feedback Survey

There are also hard copies on the table outside of the church office. Please return these to the office.

Bible Study New Meeting Time

Bible Study will now be held on Fridays at 12:00 PM. You can join on Zoom by clicking here.

Save the Date

The financial meeting to review/approve the treasurer’s report and auditors report for 2025 will be after church on March 1st.

Pastor on Pilgrimage

Next Monday, Pastor Shepherd will be traveling to Israel as part of a group of 25 clergy from around the country on a pilgrimage to sites around the Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem. He will be away from 2/9 until 2/20. During this time, please contact Judy Rummell, Chair of Diaconate, for pastoral care concerns.

Nominating Committee

Nominating is looking for one or two members who would be willing to attend Cabinet on the first Monday of the month. Meetings usually last from 7:30 to 9:00 and an agenda is provided ahead of time. It is healthy to have a diverse group to discuss issues and come to decisions for the congregation. Consider sharing the responsibility with a friend.

Thank you.

Nancy, Jane, and Barbara

Valentine’s Tea

If anyone is in need of a ride, please let me know. Rides will be available.

Holding in Prayer

This week, as a community of faith we pray:

  • For Lew, with joy for a successful procedure on Monday, and for continued recovery.

  • For Ben, as he travels back to Oklahoma City, and all traveling during the snowstorms

  • For Laurie’s Cousin Diane, who was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

  • For Scott Kern’s mother Martha, who is returning home

  • For Rev. Jeff Johnson, as he mourns the passing of his wife Rev. Dr. Ann Searing, who died in October 2025.

  • for the Howes Family, as they mourn the death of Richard Howes, Lew’s brother, who passed away last Thursday, and especially for his wife Paula.

  • with joy, for Jim and Justin’s visit to Guatemala, and the kindness of the people there.

  • For members of the armed services, for protection, and particularly for Mike Barrett of Walpole, who has been called up for duty with the Marines

  • for the people of Venezuela, for peace, and for wisdom in the leadership and governments of the United States and Venezuela

  • for Mary’s friend Don, as he struggles with the transition to an assisted living facility

  • for Phyllis’s granddaughter’s boyfriend Tim, who was in a severe car accident and is recovering from his injuries at Mass General

  • for Ann Totten, who is recovering from injuries from another fall

  • for Chris Weylman’s dad Fred, as he continues to rehab from a fall

  • for Kerry’s friend Diane, who was recently hospitalized

  • for Shirley’s friend Carol’s 39 year old nephew, who suffered a massive stroke

  • for Jack, as he faces a cancer diagnosis alongside Alzheimers, and for his son, John and his wife Tammy.

  • for Padraig, as he heals from an injured hip

  • for Lew’s friend Dan, as he faces kidney disease

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