Weekly Invitation Dec 8
120 years ago, a group of committed disciples decided that Fairview, the northernmost neighborhood in Chicopee, needed a Sunday School. The Sunday School grew. Those that gathered determined that they needed a place to worship, to gather as a community of disciples. A chapel was built and in time, the building we use today. Our church has at times flourished and at times struggled. There have been times of conflict, and times when the community came together to support one another, or meet a pressing need. Through prayer, faithful discipleship, and sacrificial giving our church has grown and weathered the challenges of the last 120 years.
In 1953, with the appointment of Rev. Tom McKeown, our church had our first full time pastor. During his ten years here, Tom and his wife Irma’s work with the youth group impacted our church in ways they couldn’t begin to imagine. That youth group grew and became the leaders of our church today. This Sunday, after 48 years serving in a variety of ministries, Tom returns to Fairview and Faith Church. He’ll be preaching and staying for our potluck luncheon.
Come celebrate 120 years of ministry. Come hear Tom preach. Come for lunch. Come home, to your church, for Christmas.
I’ll see you on Sunday,
Pastor Heather
