First Congregational Church
1981 Ocean Street - Box 826
Marshfield, Mass. 02050   781-834-7664    secretaryfccm@verizon.net 
Services are Sunday at 9:30am  -  Reverend Susan Nye Thornton, Pastor
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                Friday 4:30pm,  Saturday 6:30pm, Sunday 5:00pm, Tuesday 8:00am

News and Events


“The Sermon on the Mount” Bible Study is held on Mondays at 7PM in the Parish House and Thursdays at 1:30PM in the Winslow Village I Common Room. Please join in at any time and see Pastor Susan for your study guide.


Evening Prayer is on Mondays at 6PM in the Cindy Henderson Library in the Parish House. Please join in if you would like to pray for your concerns or those of others. Prayer requests are also taken and can be given to Pastor Susan.


Looking forward to Lent. . .


Ash Wednesday Worship Service, 7PM, February 22 in the Meeting House. This is a moving Service of Prayer and Repentance.


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“Reflections on Forgiveness: A Soul Care Day for Women”

Saturday, March 17 from 10AM to 4PM

Hope Christian Church, 58 Mount Vernon St., Winchester, MA


“Join in for a day of Lenten reflection on forgiveness – God’s forgiveness of us and our forgiveness of ourselves and others. As we step out of our busy schedules into this spacious place we will spend time in God’s Word, listen to His voice, and receive healing and hope as we are silent together.”


This is a one-day Lenten Women’s Retreat. Sign-up sheet and complete information is available on the bulletin board outside the Pastor’s office. Please sign up so we can carpool together and complete your own direct payment of $35 for the day including lunch (see details on the bulletin board). At this time over a dozen women from our Church will be attending.




  • In the event of a closing or delayed opening due to inclement weather or other emergency, and an announcement will be made on WATD 95.9 FM, and will be posted on the web site.
  • Our telephone chain will be activated to notify key personnel.
  • A determination of church program status will be made and communicated as expeditiously as possible.  The goal is to make a determination by 8:00 am.


 Worship Services, Sunday Programs, and Special Events

  • Every effort will be made to conduct Sunday morning worship and Sunday School.  Only extremely hazardous weather, impassable travel conditions, severe damage to facilities, and/or a power outage at the church will cause a cancellation.
  • If at all possible, weddings, funerals, and major one‑time special events will be conducted as scheduled.
  • In the event of the cancellation of events such as youth group meetings or Bible study groups, the participants in that group will be contacted directly by that group’s leaders.   For information about the cancellation of meetings of non-church groups taking place at the church, such as AA or dance classes, please contact the leaders of these groups for their cancellation policies.


Weekday Office Operations
The church office will remain open whenever possible.  The Pastor will determine if the weather conditions are too extreme for the office to open.  In the event that the office is closed, an announcement will be available on the voicemail message at 781-834-7664 and on the FCC website.