Wellness Faire at Coakley Middle School
Come to our booth at the Wellness Faire! Located at the Coakley Middle School
Come to our booth at the Wellness Faire! Located at the Coakley Middle School
Join the deacons to clean and decorate the church in preparation for Advent
Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 9:30 am-2:00 pm
We welcome craft vendors to inquire about booth space by emailing the office.
Join us for our annual celebration of music followed by our all church banquet
Join us for this somber service as we worship in the sanctuary , while remembering that the holidays are not always a time of happiness. All those who are struggling or have lost friends and family are welcome to join us.
We will sing carols an have a brunch together on this Sunday following Christmas. Bring a dish to share and meet in Pingree hall at 10 for brunch & worship.
After our celebration of Ministry we will give pastor Michele some time to join us in worship. Rev Good win will preach at our 10 am service.
The Rev. Darrell L. Goodwin is the first Executive Conference Minister of the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ. A Chicago native, he serves as chief vision keeper for the Conference, guiding churches and ministries to make a lasting impact in the world. He previously served as Associate Conference Minister for the Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota Conferences and directed the Pension Boards’ Faith and Personal Finance Initiative, a $1 million Lilly Endowment-funded program supporting clergy from historically underrepresented groups.
With over 20 years of ministry experience, Rev. Goodwin has led churches, campus ministries, and student affairs departments in both Protestant and Catholic settings. He holds degrees from Boston College, the University of Vermont, and Seattle University, and is currently completing his Doctor of Ministry at San Francisco Theological Seminary. Known for his dynamic leadership and deep commitment to justice and inclusion, he is also an avid dinner host and bridge-builder across communities.
We will celebrate Pastor Michele's 25 years of Ordination and 10 years as our Pastor. Email church office@fccnorwood.org to RSVP.
Come hear some history of our ONA journey, how far we have come and where we would like to go
Come walk in the Interfaith Walk for Hunger starting at Noon at Temple Beth David on Westwood.
Register at the Library for our next Book Club meeting. We will read: “I know why the Caged Bird Sings,” by Maya Angelou. 7 PM at Morrill Memorial Library
Celebrating our 50 plus year members with a potluck lunch following service.
Common Global Ministries in the Middle East: A Special Program with Dr. Peter Makari: Peter will join FCC virtually and we will meet in the Parlor at 11:30 to listen to his presentation on the work of Common Global Ministries in the Middle East and particularly in the Israel/Palestinian area that has known considerable violence and humanitarian crisis. Sunday, October 4th.
Join us on the Norwood Common for a special service where Pastor Michele will bless the animals/pets. Bring your well behaved furry friend to this event open to all affiliations.
This workshop provides an opportunity for people to write and share stories about their lives based on a series of prompts to help stimulate memories and ideas. Participants write their story at home and then share what they have written in the workshop the following week. Wednesdays, Sept. 30- Nov 11th at 10:30 in the Parlor.
Many of us are familiar with Moses and David, Peter and Paul, but Shiphrah and Puah, or Thaddeus and Dorcas, not so much. We will be looking at lesser-known characters in the Bible and their still-significant stories. Won't you join us in the parlor on Sunday mornings, September 27-November 1, from 8:15 to 9:30 am to learn the stories of these Biblical characters and connect in faith and friendship.
Join us for a clothing give away. All are welcome. Browse our bins full of infant clothes and maternity wear. All sizes of shoes, pants, shirts and socks from child to adult. Grab a new scarf, jacket or purse.
Saturday, July 18th from 8:45 am - noon
Saturday, August 22nd from 8:45- noon
Backpacks will be available on August 22nd for all children
We will move our services to the climate controlled Warner Chapel and hold services at 9:30 am for the Summer months. Regular services at 10:00 am in the Sanctuary will resume on September 13th.
Join us for the finale to our Worship year as the Children of the Sunday School Program lead us in worship. After services all are welcome to join us at our all church picnic. Plenty of games for the children! Contact the office with questions. Sunday school will be on break until the fall.
Join us in celebrating our 22nd year of becoming an Open and Affirming church!
FCC Norwood is a sponsor of the Norwood Pride Picnic in celebration of Pride Month. Come find our table on the Town Common.
We will have a series of Books to Read: Thursday in the Parlor. 6 PM
Oct 9th: Why are All Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria and other Conversations about Race
October 30th: Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible and the Genocide in Gaza"
December 11th: The Right Kind of White
A ream of 10 ppl will volunteer at this off site opportunity. Reach out to the office for more information.
Pastor Michele will play Irish Flute at the Old Parish Cemetery
The A Cappella Singers is an accompanied chorus for adult SSAA voices in Boston Metrowest. We formed in 1963 and celebrate over 60 years performing as a group. We perform a diverse selection of music, including Jazz, Contemporary and Classical, Sacred and Secular, both accompanied and a cappella.
Dr. Randy McGee, artistic director
Rev. Michele Allan, flute and percussion
$20 general admission ( cash or venmo only)
$15 seniors
The Norwood Circle of Hope Foundation invites you to help light up the Circle of Hope by purchasing a luminary to be lit on Saturday evening, December 7, 2019 on the Town Common from 5 – 7 PM. Continuing a Norwood tradition begun 18 years ago, the members of the Circle of Hope Foundation say the luminaries are a symbol of Life, Hope, the Season, and Remembrance of others. Last year more than 1950 luminaries were lit on the town common.