2026

First Church Pembroke Established in 1712 Be Thoughtful, Be Silent, Be Reverent for this, the House of the Lord. Before the Service, Speak to God: During the Service, let God speak...

2026 First Church Military Basket

2026 First Church in Pembroke Military Basket for Pembroke Military Support Group Missions will be setting up their Military Basket in Fellowship Hall for your donations over the next few weeks. Memorial Day...

“How to Experience Overflowing Joy” by Rev. Joy Matos – 05/17/2026

Sunday 05/17/2026 10AM “How to Experience Overflowing Joy” by Rev. Joy Matos John 15:1-11 OOW

Weekly Happenings – 05/17/2026

First Church Pembroke was Established in 1712 Be Thoughtful, Be Silent, Be Reverent for this, the House of the Lord. Before the Service, Speak to God: During the Service, let God speak...

“Take Time for Joy” by Pastor Joy Matos – 05/10/2026

Sunday 05/10/2026 10AM “Take Time for Joy” by Pastor Joy Matos Luke 10: 38-42 OOW Summary:Time with God relieves heavy burdens. Choosing spiritual presence replaces exhaustion with joy. This “one thing” changes how you...

Weekly Happenings – 05/10/2026

First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings May 10 – 16, 2026 Be thoughtful, be silent, and be reverent for this house of the Lord. Before the Service, Speak to God: During...

Snug Harbor Community Chorus – May 9th & 10th

Church Wolrd Mother Day Cards and Blanket

Mother s Day & Blanket Sunday, May 03 & 10, 2026 Her children arise up, and call her blessed . . . Proverbs 31:28 The Missions Committee will have a table...

“The Peace That God Gives” by Pastor Joy Matos – 05/03/2026

Communion Sunday Service Sunday 05/03/2026 10AM “The Peace That God Gives” by Pastor Joy Matos John 14:15-27 OOW SUMMARY: At its heart, the message of Pastor Joy Matos is a call to move beyond...

Weekly Happenings – 05/03/2026

First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings May 3 – 9, 2026 Be Thoughtful, Be Silent, Be Reverent, for this is the House of the Lord. Before the Service, Speak to...

Rembering: Howard A. Nelson Jr. – May 3rd

In Loving Memory of Howard Howie A. Nelson Jr. May 3, 1946 October 22, 1988 Today we remember and honor Howard Howie A. Nelson Jr. on his birthday a day that remains deeply meaningful to...

Pancake Saturday – Fill the Void – 05/02/2026

Join us Saturday! For First Church in Pembroke’s Community Pancake Breakfast The Best Pancakes on the South Shore! 8:00 – 10:00 am The First Church in Pembroke Community Pancake Breakfast is not...

“As For You…” by Pastor Joy Matos – 04/26/2026

Sunday Service – 04/26/2026 10AM “As For You…” by Pastor Joy Matos Joshua 23:1-8 OOW

Weekly Happenings – 04/26/2026

First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings April 26 May 2, 2026 Be Thoughtful, Be Silent, Be Reverent, for this is the House of the Lord. Before the Service, Speak to...

Paul Burke Memorial Service & Cotillion – 04/25/2026

Celebration of Life – Paul Richard Burke – 04/25/2026

Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Paul Richard Burke April 25, 2026 11:00 AM First Church in Pembroke 105 Center Street Pembroke, MA 02359 Blessed are the pure...

The Installation Service of Reverend Joy Matos – 04/19/2026

Sunday, April 19, 2026 The Installation Service of Reverend Joy Matos 10:00 AM Worship Service by Minister David Greene 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Vicinage Council 3:30 pm Break with Light refreshments 4:00...

20260419 Weekly Happenings – 04/19/2026

Church Steeple Light – Birolini & Hickey

Joey Birolini & Billy Hickey The First Church steeple will be lit from April 17 to April 24, 2026, in memory of Joey Birolini and Billy Hickey. They were remarkable...

“Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?” by Minister David Greene – 04/19/2026

“Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?” by Minister David Greene Psalm 103 OOW

Installation of Reverend Joy Matos – 04/19/2026

Please join your Church Family on April 19, 2026, For the Installation of Reverend Joy Matos 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Vicinage Council 3:30 pm Break with Light refreshments 4:00 – 5:15 Installation of...

ALPHA – An Open-Minded Conversation – 04/06/2026 6:30 PM

A series of group conversations that explore the basics of the Christian faith. Everyone is welcome, regardless of your background or beliefs.

“Faith Like Caleb’s” by Pastor Joy Matos – 04/12/2026

Sunday Worship Service April 12, 2026 – 10:00 AM “Faith Like Caleb’s” by Pastor Joy Matos Joshua 14:6-14 OOW SUMMARY: This sermon tells the story of a man named Caleb who trusted God with...

Weekly Happenings – 04/12/2026

First Church Pembroke was Established in 1712 Be Thoughtful, Be Silent, Be Reverent for this, the House of the Lord. Before the Service, Speak to God: During the Service, let God speak to...

Remembering: Scott Healey

Flowers on the altar and the steeple at First Church will be lit from April 09 – 16, 2026, in memory and honor of Scott Healey, who passed away 8 years ago on April...

2026 Annual Meeting and Conference of the NACCC

Attend the 2026 Annual Meeting and Conference of the NACCC! The NACCC is delighted to invite you to the 72nd Annual Meeting and Conference of the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches, taking place...

‘GOD’S RESURRECTION POWER’ by Pastor Joy Matos – 04/05/2026

EASTER SUNDAY COMMUNION SERVICE 10:00 AM “GOD’S RESURRECTION POWER” by Pastor Joy Matos Luke 24: 1-12 OOW SUMMARY: On the first day of the week, a group of women arrived at a tomb expecting...

Pastor Letter – 04/05/2026

April 5, 2026 Dear Church Family and Friends, Happy Easter! I hope you will be able to join us this morning for our Resurrection Sunday celebration service. Jesus is alive! And we have an...

Weekly Happenings – 04/0502026

First Church in Pembroke “Easter Happenings” April 5 – 11, 2026 Please join Reverend Joy for worship With your church family on Easter Sunday, April 05, 2026, at 10:00 AM Easter celebrates Christ’s...

Gail’s Children’s Moment – 04/05/2026

Maunday Thursday Service – 04/02/2026 7PM

First Church in PembrokeMaundy Thursday Service April 2, 2026With Pastor Joy Please join First Church in Pembroke onThursday, April 2, 2026, at 7:00 P.M.for a Service of Lights and DarknessTogether, we remember events leading...

Good Friday Vigil – 04/03/2026 Noon – 2PM

Good Friday Holy Vigil Take a few minutes out of your busy day to stop by theFirst Church in Pembroke for a time of silent prayer and contemplation.The First Church Sanctuary will be open...

Easter SundayTulips Given In Memory…

First Church in Pembroke Easter Sunday APRIL 5, 2026 THE EASTER TULIPS & LILIES BEAUTIFYING THE SANCTUARY ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD IN LOVING MEMORY AND HONOR OF LOVED ONES. In Memory...

“Christ Revealed” by Pastor Joy Matos – 03/29/2026

Palm Sunday Service March 29, 2026 10:00 AM “Christ Revealed” by Pastor Joy Matos Luke 19:28-38 Order Of Worship SUMMARY: Jesus went to the big city. He chose to ride on a young donkey...

Weekly Happenings – Holy Week – 03/29/2026

The next day, the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting,...

“Correcting a Mistake” by Pastor Joy Matos – 03/22/2026

Sunday Service March 22, 2026 10:00 AM “Correcting a Mistake” by Pastor Joy Matos Joshua 9:1-15 Order Of Worship SUMMARY: Life is full of mistakes. Sometimes we forget an appointment, but other times we...

Altar Flowers – Mr. & Mrs McLellan

The altar flowers at First Church in Pembroke today are a special tribute to my parents. Forever in my heart,Don

Weekly Happenings – 03/22/2026

First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings March 22 – 28, 2026 Be Thoughtful, Be Silent, Be Reverent, for this is the House of the Lord. Before the Service, Speak to...

Still Time To Order Easter Tulips!

Let’s come together to beautify First Church for Easter! We’re thrilled to announce that FCIP will buy beautiful tulips from the Candy Jar this year, priced at $10.00 each. We will also have a...

New Scantuary Carpet! – 04/12/2026

“Our Way” by Pastor Joy Matos – 03/15/2026

Sunday Service March 15, 2026 10:00 AM “Our Way” by Pastor Joy Matos Joshua 7:1-5 Order Of Worship SUMMARY: In this Sermon, Pastor Joy describes the shift from the miraculous collapse of Jericho’s walls...

Altar Flowers in Memory of Marsha Dinneen

The altar flowers at First Church in Pembroke today are a special tribute to the memory of Marsha Dinneen Forever in my heart, John

Weekly Happenings – 03/15/2026

First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings March 15 – 21, 2026 Be Thoughtful, Be Silent, Be Reverent, for this is the House of the Lord. Before the Service, Speak to God: During the Service,...

“God’s Way” by Pastor Joy Matos – 03/08/2026

5“It shall be that when they make a long blast with the ram’s horn, and when you hear the sound of the trumpet, all the people shall shout with a great shout; and the...

Weekly Happenings – 03/08/2026

First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings March 8 -14, 2026 Be Thoughtful, Be Silent, Be Reverent, for this is the House of the Lord. Before the Service, Speak to God: During...

Altar Flowers: In Memory of William Means

The Altar Flowers for this Sunday’s Service at First Church in Pembroke are dedicated to the memory of William Means by his loving son Rodger Happy Heavenly Birthday, Dad! Rodger

Spring Forward – Don’t Miss Church!

Bedtime on Saturday March 7, 2026, remember to set your clocks forward by one hour! Enjoy the xtra sunlight and embrace the new season.

Remembering: Paul Burke

Paul Burke was a dedicated resident of Pembroke for sixty years who combined a distinguished military background as a Special Intelligence Marine with a career in defense manufacturing, where he contributed to the development...

Easter Tulips for the Sanctuary

EASTER TULIPS First Church needs everyone’s help to decorate the sanctuary for the joyful occasion of Easter. FCIP will be ordering Tulips this year from the Candy Jar. The cost will be...

Pastor’s Post – 02/22/2026

Dear Church Family and Friends, February 22, 2026 Greetings on this wintry day. I pray you are well and are staying warm. It s been a rough winter, but there s light at the...