After our next At Church Coffee Hour there will be an all member vote to accept the very generous gift from two congregants which will allow the complete replacement of all paving around the church. Coffee Hour starts at 10:00AM on Saturday September 12th with a quick vote following at 11:00AM. Please direct any questions to Kristen.
Is God Still Speaking? by Terry Martinson Comment: I enjoyed this service so much. Thanks to all who participated! Marge B. So wonderful to hear the organ played today. Very much enjoyed the message given today and look forward to next week. Linda P.
Friends Forever by Rev. Terry Martinson
Dear Fellow Congregants, We are very saddened to let you know that Leland Little (Lee), beloved husband of Karan and Dad of Amanda and Maddie, passed away Friday August 28th 2020. Viewing will be at Sullivan’s Funeral Home in Hanover on Route 53 this Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral will be private. Please
The missions committee received thanks for the donations of blankets and masks and health kits from Church World Services. First Church is thankful for the hard work and dedication its members have shown through the activities of its missions outreach program.
With sadness we share the news of the passing of long time Congregant Dorothy Sime who passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17 with her son and Rev. Peggy Files present at her bedside. Dot was 93 approaching her 94th year and was predeceased by her husband Brian who passed in 1998. Memorial Services will
Stay Awake! by Rev. Terry Martinson
Watch This Page To follow The Much Anticipated Painting Of Our Church Sanctuary. Newest Pictures Appear First 08/08/20 – Scaffolding 08/07/20 – Floor Taping: 08/04/20 – Past paints applied. KEEP RETURNING, MORE TO FOLLOW…….
Abundant Wine, Extravagant Grace by Rev/ Terry Martinson
With sadness we share the news of the passing of Millie Dickie’s husband Richard. Letters of condolence may be sent C/O Kristen at First Church In Pembroke, P.O. Box 576, Pembroke, MA 02359 – or by email at FirstChurchPembroke@Gmail.com. Please visit the Blanchard Funeral Chapel for more information,
The CNK school at First Church is looking for an EEC certified lead teacher to start this September. Please contact Director Jean Holland at cnkpreschool@gmail.com. Please share with family and friends that may be interested. Visit the CNK website.
A Mail Campaign Has Started To Update Current Information And Verify The Accuracy Of Past Historic Information Regarding Individuals Associated With First Church In Pembroke. Below are some pictures of the work preparation that took place on August 8th in Fellowship Hall. The Church survey was mailed on August 10th. with a cover letter (also
Lessons From A Child by Rev. Terry Martinson Click here to learn more about about Rev. Martinson
Join Old friends Or Meet New People. Join Us At First Church Saturday Morning August 8th At 10:00 AM. Bring your own chair. Refreshments will be served. We will have some refreshments if you forget to bring your own!
Because The Lord Is My Shepherd by Rev. Terry Martinson
Members Overwhelmingly Pass Changes At Thursday’s Official All Church Meeting On July 30th, 2020 as the sun was setting in a colorful display that would delight any sailor, the Membership voted to turn away from past affiliations and move forward as a local Congregational Church in association with the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches
Rev. Terry Martinson Is Preaching From Our Video Pulpit For The Month Of August
The System Is Down by Rev. Eric Grear
Broken by Rev. Eric Greer
The future search for a settled pastor of First Church is contingent on the vote at the 07/30/2020 All-Church meeting!
Mark: Finding The Way by Eric Greer
Join Old friends Or Meet New People. Join First Church Saturday Morning July 11th At 10:00 AM. Bring your own chair and coffee. We will have some refreshments if you forget to bring your own!
We hope the NACCC leads us to Candidates not seen from the UCC.
Remembering - Margot Driscoll
Wake Up – Kneeling and Standing by Pastor Eric Greer At this moment, our thoughts and prayers are with Margot and family
Members of the congregation share their 4th of July firework pictures
Wake Up II by Pastor Eric Greer
by Pastor Eric Greer
My mom used to always tell me “The greatest gift you can give a child is the gift of faith”. I can’t wait to pass on the same to my own children.
At The Stream by Pastor Fred Meade
First church in Pembroke Celebrates outside on a beautiful Saturday morning with coffee and fellowship
First Church In Pembroke reaches out to youth
The pandemic has offered us a time to reflect upon what’s important in life. The isolation time has given us a chance to understand how much we need each other and what are the caring attitudes that we need to nurture. It has reminded us of how much our disagreements are small compared to what...
Cover Letter from Membership Mailing
Read some of the guidelines and policies that are being instituted for your protection.
A Look at Humor during this Pandemic or From Heaven to Mirth by Pastor Fred Meade
Unburden Ourselves Vs. Traumatizing Others
Pentecost by Pastor Fred Meade
The Forbidden Fruit: A Spiritual Look at Free Will by Pastor Fred Meade
Got Stress? by Pastor Fred Meade
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 gratefully acknowledges and thanks all who participated in this important effort, especially organizer Karan Little. Each donation helps to save up
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, but will consist of a photo of a beautiful bouquet. The picture can be chosen from #’s 1-9 below or can
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 us now that we may hear your truth and embody it. As we face suffering, help us to endure, to hope,
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 we stand after each quarter and if you have any questions I would appreciate an email or a phone call so
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 to extend to its members, masks, to keep you safe and healthy. Below is an announcement made on April 27th by