The church sponsors a Divorce Recovery Group to help people with the emotional adjustment to separation and divorce. Discussion topics include the healing process, coping with lifestyle issues, gaining insight into relationships, rebuilding self-esteem, and forging a new life as a single person. The program is open to divorced or divorcing people from area communities regardless of their religious affiliation. The Norwood Ecumenical Food Pantry currently serves about 250 families with new clients arriving at the door each week. The Pantry is supported by donations from many different organizations and individuals.
Volunteers help pack and distribute the food.
A nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry, Habitat for Humanity works with volunteers of all faiths to build simple, decent and affordable homes in partnership with those in need. Families purchase the houses at no profit through interest free loans. The driving force behind the organization is its volunteers. The First Congregational Church is happy to have several people who participate in this worthy endeavor. Some of the latest houses being worked on in this area are located in Attleboro, Framingham, Fall River, Fitchburg, Lowell, Braintree, Lynn and Worcester.