First Church of Christ Congregational in Bedford, MA

06/09/2026

160 pounds of Strawberries have arrived! Our 75th Annual Strawberry Festival - this Thursday, 6pm - 8pm!

05/21/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
Please join us for our 75 th annual Strawberry Festival -- 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 11. Enjoy
fresh strawberry shortcakes and hot fudge sundaes on sale, rain or shine. Live music & kids
activities will also be provided. Free admission, and free parking available behind the church, off
Mudge Way.

04/23/2026

𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐤 & 𝐉𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏 & 𝟐

Don’t miss our annual Junk Jewelry Rummage Sale - Friday, May 1 (noon to 5 p.m.) and Saturday, May 2 (9 a.m. to noon). Free admission & parking (behind the church). Call 781-275-7951 or visit: firstchurchbedforducc.org

03/31/2026

10th Annual West Virginia Music Fest
Please join us for our 10th Annual West Virginia Music Festival -- 5:30 to 8:30
p.m. Saturday, April 11. Enjoy live Appalachian folk music by Tim & Maggie, plus
a pulled-pork supper (included with admission): $25 per person ($50 per family),
children age 10 & under free. All proceeds support anti-poverty nonprofits in West
Virginia. Call 781-275-7951 or visit: firstchurchbedforducc.org

02/18/2026

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽
𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 - 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟮, 𝟭𝟮 - 𝟮:𝟬𝟬

Our next Discernment Session is coming up, and we hope you’ll be part of this important and hopeful conversation about our future together.
At this gathering, we’ll be exploring two big questions:

𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
We are blessed with a beautiful church home. Now we ask: how might we use it even more faithfully? This is a chance to dream boldly and think creatively about the gifts we’ve been given.

𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗖𝗗𝗖)
We will also begin brainstorming a vision for a possible Community Development Corporation (CDC).
The creation of a CDC would not simply be a structural change — it would be a spiritual calling: an invitation to use our passions, resources, and energy in ways that bless our neighbors and extend Christ’s love beyond our walls.

𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒗𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔. 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒚, 𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒏 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓.

02/17/2026

All are warmly invited to our “Water Wednesday” service on February 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Known in many Christian communities as Ash Wednesday, this service marks the beginning of the 40-day season of Lent — a sacred time to reflect, renew our faith, and prepare our hearts for Holy Week and Easter.

At First Church, we mark this holy beginning not with ashes, but with the waters of baptism. As we are touched with water, we remember who we are and whose we are — beloved children of God, claimed in grace and called to walk in love.

Whether Lent is a long-held tradition for you or something new, you are welcome here. Come and begin the journey with us.

02/10/2026

A great article in the Bedford Citizen about our bed making ministry. Thanks to all who worked at Deb's Beds for another great work day. It's hard to believe kids in MA do not have a bed to sleep in!

The volunteers worked with Deb's Beds in Littleton.

02/04/2026

🏈🍪 Super Bowl Sunday Food Sale – February 8 🍪🏈

As in previous years, we’ll hold our Super Bowl Sunday food sale during coffee hour to support a special church project.

This year, proceeds will support our youth group’s focus on peace. Funds raised will help them build a peace pole on church property, sharing the message “May Peace Prevail On Earth” with the Bedford community.

Donate baked goods: Drop off homemade sweet or savory items in the church freezer (or kitchen counter) anytime between Sunday, February 1 and Sunday, February 8.
Shop the sale: Coffee hour on February 8.

Thank you for supporting our youth and this meaningful project! 💙✌️

02/04/2026

Join us during coffee hour on February 8 as we celebrate the Lunar New Year! Learn about Korean and Taiwanese traditions through special food, crafts, and conversation. All ages are welcome.

Come celebrate, learn, and enjoy fellowship together! 🧧✨

01/31/2026

It looks like the next winter storm will be heading out to sea, leaving little to no impact to our area. So come join us for live worship, as we observe Black History Month.