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...
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...
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...
Sunday Service – 04/26/2026 10AM “As For You…” by Pastor Joy Matos Joshua 23:1-8 OOW
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...
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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...
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...
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 Psalm 103 OOW
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...
A series of group conversations that explore the basics of the Christian faith. Everyone is welcome, regardless of your background or beliefs.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
The altar flowers at First Church in Pembroke today are a special tribute to my parents. Forever in my heart,Don
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...
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...
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...
The altar flowers at First Church in Pembroke today are a special tribute to the memory of Marsha Dinneen Forever in my heart, John
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,...
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...
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...
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
Bedtime on Saturday March 7, 2026, remember to set your clocks forward by one hour! Enjoy the xtra sunlight and embrace the new season.
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 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...
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...
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...
Now the Jordan is at flood stage all during harvest. Yet as soon as the priests who carried the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge
The first full week on Lent.
But she had brought them up to the roof and hidden them in the stalks of flax which she had laid in order on the roof.
Ash Wednesday Message by Pastor Joy Matos – 02/18/2026 List of Scripture and songs SUMMARY: The Lenten season, as presented in this service, is more than a period of abstinence; it is a transformative...
First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings February 15 – 21, 2026 Be Thoughtful, Be Silent, Be Reverent, for this is the House of the Lord. Before the Service, Speak to God:...
02/15/2026 10:00 AM “Be Strong and Courageous” by Pastor Joy Matos Order Of Worship Joshua 1:6-9 SUMMARY: Following God isn’t about a boring list of rules or a “force of habit” like brushing your...
02/08/2026 10:00 AM “Beyond Today” by Pastor Joy Matos Order Of Worship Mark 2: 1-12 SUMMARY: The core message of Pastor Joy Matos’ sermon is that the ultimate mission of Jesus is to provide...
First Church in Pembroke Weekly Happenings February 8 – 14, 2026 Be Thoughtful, Be Silent, Be Reverent, for this is the House of the Lord. Before the Service, Speak to God: During...
