The Federated Church of Sturbridge & Fiskdale invites the local community to attend an Open House and Family Activity Day from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2024, on the church grounds at 8 Maple Street, Sturbridge. The event is open to the general public free of charge and no advance registration is required.
According to Reverend David W. Cote, pastor, the event will include a cookout prepared by the church men’s and women’s groups, Crossroads and Koinonia. “All are welcome to attend the cookout with church members for conversation and fellowship,” he said.
Sturbridge Scout Troop 161, which meets at the church on Sunday evenings, will organize a variety of children’s games on the church lawn. Kathy Krikorian will offer face painting, and Judy LaVergne will be holding story time in Fellowship Hall. Federated’s music director, Andrew Kosiba will provide musical entertainment throughout the event.
“We’re also throwing the Meeting House doors wide open for tours to showcase the partial renovations we’ve accomplished over the past six months,” says Pastor Dave. “We’re eager to share our additional plans for this historic building with the community, and reintroduce our Sunday School, adult study groups, and other faith-based programs.”
“Parents and children in attendance will have an opportunity to attend a meet-and-greet in Fellowship Hall with a few of our CORI-certified Sunday School teachers,” said Pastor Dave. “Starting this fall, our staff will be available during the Sunday service to supervise up to 25 children, aged 6 months to 10 years of age while their parents attend church. The Sunday School will encourage Christian morals and ethics, within their understanding and age level, through story time, videos, crafts, and other activities aligned with that Sunday’s teachings and sermons.”
