SUMMARY:
The congregational meeting at First Church in Pembroke, Massachusetts, on June 22, 2025, convened for the critical task of calling a new settled pastor. Prior to the vote, the moderator Jane Hodge expressed profound gratitude to the pastoral search committee for their dedicated efforts and confirmed that the necessary quorum of members was present for the proceedings to be valid. The official meeting began after the formal reading of the warrant, which notified members that the purpose was to vote on the chosen candidate. Following the collection of ballots, the moderator announced a resounding unanimous decision, with 39 votes in favor of the selected individual. The text concludes as the newly appointed spiritual leader, Reverend Matos, expresses her deep connection to the church and thanks God for bringing them together for this joint endeavor.
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