FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH HOLDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
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  • Home
  • Newcomer
  • Nursery School
  • Corner Shop
    • About the Corner Shop
    • Corner Shop Outreach
  • Life Together
    • Worship
    • Youth
    • Children
    • Adult
    • Outreach
    • Events
    • Calendar
  • About Us
    • Our Faith
    • Our Mission
    • Our History
    • How We Operate
    • Our Staff
  • Members

New to Church?

We've got a place for you.

Questions?

I'd like to talk with the Pastor

We've all been in a new situation at one time or another so we have tried to walk a little in your shoes and answer some of those questions that may be causing some anxiety.  We want this to feel easy and comfortable, like home.

When and where do I go?

Our worship service starts at 10:00 AM. There's plenty of parking. You can enter though the front or back doors , easily finding your way to the "sanctuary" on the second floor.  Someone will be there to greet  and assist you if needed. Our building is handicap accessible. There is a small elevator and someone to run it to assist those who find stairs difficult. Come early to settle in if you want, but don't worry if you're running late; come when you can. We're happy to have you. People usually enter casually and socially, but you can also sit quietly if you prefer while pre-service music plays.

What is the worship service like?

The best way to get a feel for our service before you visit is to check us out on YouTube, simply search for "FCCH" to easily find our channel and watch a service. Our Opening Worship features contemporary songs and traditional hymns along with responsive readings and prayers.  It's easy to follow along with the printed bulletin or on the video screens up front. After that, our Life Together portion highlights various things going on in church life, people the share "joys and concerns" leading us into prayer. Our final segment is in God's Word as we read scripture and listen to the sermon (usually 20-25 minutes long). We celebrate Communion monthly on the first Sunday. Following worship (11:30 AM) we gather downstairs for food, fellowship and hanging out during Coffee Hour.

Can I bring my children?

​By all means bring your kids...we love them! We all start worship together for 20-30 minutes and then children leave for age appropriate ways (Bible lessons, music, crafts and fun!) to learn more about God, Jesus and his teachings. Sunday School is for ages 2-grade 9. There is a staffed nursery for your little ones. Check out our Children's  and Youth Ministry 

Do I need to make sure I have money?

​No! Everything here is free. We do collect an offering, but we do not pass a plate, but plates are available at the entrance to the sanctuary for those who so desire and brought up front during the service.

What should I wear?

We are interested in you, not how you are dressed. You will find a whole range of dress here from casual to business casual.

Do I have to be baptized?

​You do not need to be baptized to come and learn more about God and his son, Jesus. 

Check us out on Youtube

Still want to get more of a feel for the worship service?  Check out our YouTube channel

We Can't Wait to Meet You!

Location

First Congregational Church of Holden

1180 Main St.
Holden, Massachusetts

At the intersection of  
​routes 122A and 31
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508-829-5411

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