What’s Happening at Federated

Save the Date

Joyful Noise Cafe – A Celebration of Music

June 22, at the Marlborough Community House

3-5:30 pm – Community Sing. Everyone’s invited to this Community Song Circle. Bring a song to lead that everyone knows (or has an easy, singable chorus), or just come to sign along or listen.

5:45 – 6:45 pm: BBQ Chicken Buffet

7 pm: Concert featuring Volkert Volkersz, Andy David and Nationally Renown Singer, Lui Collins.

Community sing is free to all

Concert: $15

Dinner: $15

Combo Dinner & Concert: $25

Tickets sold at the door.

All-Musical Service of Parting

Sunday May 19, 10 am

A special Farewell Service for Pastor Dana will be held on May 19 at 10 am. Conference Minister Gordon Rankin will be there to officially close Pastor Dana’s time of service to the Federated Church. Special music will be performed by Lucius Parshall, the band, Kota (Laurie Donohue, Paul Belanger and Suzi Brumaghim), the church choir, and others.

Federated Church Social Justice Team

Educational Forum: Gaza, Jerusalem, and the West: A Long and Complex History

Sunday March 17th, 3pm, Zoom

What is the history behind the current conflict in Gaza? Why is this region so complicated? How do we talk about the current war without promoting antisemitism or Islamophobia? This talk will give an overview of the long history of this region, highlighting diverse perspectives to clarify why the current conflict is so fraught, in the hope of fostering more nuanced and constructive conversations across religious, political, and ideological lines.                        Our presenter is Dr. Christine Shepardson, Distinguished Professor in the Humanities, Department of Religious Studies, and a member of the core faculty in Middle East Studies program at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Shepardson (Tina) is a Marlborough, NH native.  Her presentation will be approximately 45 minutes, with questions and answers to follow.  To participate people can paste/enter this link into your browser:  https://tiny.utk.edu/Gaza.Jerusalem A link to a summarized version of Dr. Shepardson’s curriculum vitae may also be pasted/printed into your browser and is printed here: https://religion.utk.edu/people/christine-shepardson/

Joyful Noise Cafe Music Series presents Scott Ainslie along with Kota and Lucius Parshall

Saturday, January 6th, 6pm, in the Sanctuary

In the midst of these challenging times the whole community is invited to gather together around music. For details contact the church office: office@federatedchurchmarlborough.org

Christmas Eve 7pm

Sunday, December 24th, in the Sanctuary

A traditional candlelight and music filled service as we anticipate new life within and among us.

Ladies Advent Soup/Bread Gathering

Wednesday, December 20th, 11:30am, in the Church Library

We’ll come to the table, break bread together and reflect on this season’s memories and hopes. 

All Community Sing Hosted by Local Musicians

Sunday, December 17th, 3pm – 4:30pm in the Sanctuary 

We’ll gather to sing and to listen to the songs of this season!

Social Justice Team hosts: Gender Identity 101

Sunday, December 10th, 11:15am in the Chapel

We’ll gather with presenter Nick Ferraiolo, who will share his own transition story in the corporate world and dispel common misperceptions about gender identity.  Participants will have the opportunity to ask their questions.