Red Cross Blood Drive Saturday May 16th, First Church In Pembroke, MA hosted the American Red Cross in the shared effort to save lives through facilitating donations From volunteers in the community. First Church...
by Pastor Fred Meade
As our worship together continues online we would like to offer everyone the opportunity to make a flower offering just as we can at church. In this case, the flowers will not be physical,...
by Pastor Fred Meade Order of Worship May 3rd, 2020 Meditation Prayer Spirit of truth, you open to us the Word of life and help us to see the possibilities of each day. Guide...
View the inside of First Church In Pembroke on a sunny day in late April. Newsletter Production & Distribution
Good Morning, I hope you all had a wonderful safe Easter. We are trying something new this year instead of waiting till the annual meeting I will be giving a snap shot of where...
Hope you are all safe and healthy with our “new way of life.” Wanted to let members know that the Creative Crafters have been busy making masks for essential workers in our town. Your church wants...
These are crazy times that we are living! It seems like this COVID separation has been going on forever.
Tom’s of Maine & US Felt Co. This is an update on our favors for St. Patrick’s Day, our collection of Hygiene Kits for Church World Services, and Our Military Baskets. Because of the...
This is a difficult time for all of us and for our beloved church. It may seem that since our building is unable to be open that our expenses no longer exist. The costs...
We hope everyone is doing well and staying safe during this time of isolation. Even though the church is currently closed, its work persists. Rev. Meade continues to lead us in worship, and along with Mary Beth’s music ministry,...
I remember growing up I had a strong dislike for May. May was the time of the year when we were forced in school to be a part of a May Pole Dance. From...
Pastor’s Letter I remember growing up I had a strong dislike for May. May was the time of the year when we were forced in school to be a part of a May Pole...
Sunday Service – 04/26/20 Confirmation Paper Presentation by Catherine Ventura
“Ever Been a Doubting Thomas?” by Pastor Fred Meade
From our Music Director: When Pastor Fred mentioned he would be preaching on the doubts of Thomas, I immediately thought of this anthem sung in 2018 by our Chancel Choir, and sung in today’s...
Hello First Church Family, Friends & Visitors. Don’t miss our Sunday productions! ‘First Church In Pembroke offers the best local online Church service on the South Shore’ (and maybe beyond!). If you missed any...
From our Music Director: Easter – a time of joy and celebration. It’s different this year, but the good news of Christ resurrection is unchanged. During our Easter service, we sang a song unusual...
Easter Sunday Service
Order of the service & Readings:
An Easter hope for your congregation A message forwarded from Freda Dear Friends, This is a Holy Week unlike any for me…and maybe for you, too. We’re hunkered down in an unexpected quiet. We’re...
Our online Palm Sunday Service production is over but you can still view at the Church website firstchurchinpembroke.org or clicking here. Additionally, Palms are available! A small group of masked & gloved congregants met briefly at the parking...
“Palm Sunday” by Pastor Fred Meade Sermon Summary This is a challenging time for all of us. It is important to take time to care for ourselves, remembering that we can only make one...
Pink Hearts placed in the windows of First Church to recognize the loving care of our Health Care Workers & First Responders.
Support Our Church This is a strange time for our country and the world. While all of us travel through this time of uncertainty please keep First Church in your prayers and in your...
“I will look with favor on the faithful in the land…..” Our March 8th and 15th meetings were cancelled. Unfortunately, our church, the functions and meetings held there have been cancelled because of this...
Greetings and Best Wishes from the Diaconate This is a strange time for our church as we have been unable to worship together in person. Reverend Fred and Mary Beth have been presenting an...
One thing I know about fear is that it interferes with our relationship to God. By the time you get this newsletter, Easter will be less than two weeks away. Because of what’s going on...
Look Up and Listen Closely – Walking Toward the Sunrise A Devotional Word from Our Renewal Consultant Rev. Robert Naylor (The physical distancing realities have caused me to be unable to complete a key...
From our Music Director: There is so much music available on the internet now through the generosity of musicians looking to enrich people’s lives. People are also experimenting now, and we get zoomed and...
“Envy & Pride” by Rev. Meade Sermon Summary: Today’s sermon focuses on the sins of Envy and Pride False pride stymies our spiritual growth as it leads us to focus on ourselves and gets...
“Sloth” by Rev. Meade Sermon Summary: In today’s sermon Pastor Fred continues his series on the Seven Deadly Sins with the topic of Sloth. This is a time of social distance and isolation and...
A message from our Music Director: Sometimes a song is all we need to make it through the day or through a night of doubt. This piece by Pepper Choplin reassures us that “We...
“DEALING WITH FEAR” by Rev. Meade Sermon Summary: Today’s sermon (which was live streamed for the first time) was appropriate for the time in which we live. It was on the subject of stress...
An Irish Blessing May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks. May your heart be as light as a song. May each day bring you bright happy hours That stay with you all...
Take steps to protect yourself · Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing....
Today's sermon continues with the theme of the Seven Deadly Sins and is about the sin of greed. The title is "Coveting and Greed."
The CE Team received a thank you note from Dana Farber and the Jimmy Fund for the hats that the children and parishioners made and donated last year. Thank you to all who participated in...
Pastor Fred is continuing with his series of sermons on the Seven Deadly Sins. Today he spoke about "Lust."
Some Important Thoughts A Helpful Blog from our Conference Minister: Dear Friends and Members of First Church, The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been a daily headline this winter. And the Center for Disease Control is...
“GLUTTONY” by Rev. Fred Meade
Greetings from the Diaconate! It’s March – although spring doesn’t officially begin this month, it is the month in which we welcome meteorological spring. Spring is a time for new beginnings and with that...
“Look unto Me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth” Isaiah 45:22 A roll of blanket (rescue and survival) material was donated by the U.S. Felt Co. Inc. With the help...
Time, Talent, and Treasure Time, Talent, and Treasure are the three vital components of Stewardship. We urge everyone to consider how we can contribute in any and all these ways. Making a pledge allows...
